This page covers SSC CHSL International Organisations with complete concept notes, 22 graded practice MCQs, key points and exam-specific tips. Free to study.
UN (headquarters: New York), WHO (Geneva), UNESCO (Paris), UNICEF (New York)
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→Economic Organisations
World Bank (Washington DC), IMF (Washington DC), WTO (Geneva)
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→Regional Groups
SAARC (Kathmandu), ASEAN (Jakarta), EU (Brussels)
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→Military Alliances
NATO (Brussels)
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→Other Important Bodies
Commonwealth (London), Red Cross (Geneva)
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Exam Patterns
What examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs
SSC CGL typically asks 2-3 questions on international organisations. Common question types include:
- Headquarters locations (60% of questions)
- Current heads/leaders (20%)
- Functions and objectives (15%)
- Member countries (5%)
Shortcut Trick - 'Geneva TRIO':
Remember: WHO, WTO, and Red Cross all have headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This covers 3 frequent exam answers in one memory trick.
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Worked Example
Solve this step-by-step before moving on
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Step 1
Identify organisations in Washington DC
- World Bank: YES (provides loans for development projects)
- IMF: YES (provides financial stability and monetary cooperation)
- WTO: NO (headquarters in Geneva)
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Step 2
Check functions
- Both World Bank and IMF provide financial assistance
- World Bank focuses on long-term development
- IMF focuses on short-term balance of payments
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Step 3
Both organisations fit the description
Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)
Memory Trick - 'Washington Twin Brothers':
World Bank and IMF are like twin brothers living in the same city (Washington DC) but doing different jobs - one handles development projects, other handles monetary crises.
Common Mistake:
Students often confuse UNESCO (education/culture) with UNICEF (children's welfare). Remember: UNESCO = Education/Culture, UNICEF = Children. Both are UN agencies but serve different purposes.
Another frequent error is mixing up regional organisations. SAARC is South Asian (includes India), ASEAN is Southeast Asian (excludes India). Use the trick: SAARC has 'AAR' which sounds like 'AAAR' (cry of frustration) - India often gets frustrated in SAARC meetings!
For current affairs, always check the latest Secretary-Generals and Directors as these change periodically and are frequently tested in recent exams.
Test International Organisations under exam conditions
Where is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) located?
Practice 2easy
Which international organization was established in 1945 with the primary objective of maintaining international peace and security?
Practice 3easy
Which international organisation was established in 1945 with the primary objective of maintaining international peace and security?
Practice 4easy
Which organization is responsible for regulating international trade and resolving trade disputes between member nations?
Practice 5easy
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in which year to regulate international trade?
Practice 6easy
Which of the following is the primary objective of the World Bank?
Practice 7easy
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. In which year was it established?
Practice 8easy
How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?
Practice 9medium
India joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in which year?
Practice 10medium
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is headquartered in which city?
Practice 11medium
Which organization publishes the annual 'Human Development Report' that ranks countries by their Human Development Index (HDI)?
Practice 12medium
India became a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in which year?
Practice 13medium
Which organization is responsible for setting international standards for food safety and agricultural trade?
Practice 14medium
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is headquartered in which city?
Practice 15medium
India joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a full member in which year?
Practice 16medium
The BRICS organization, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, was formally established in which year?
Practice 17medium
Which of the following is the primary objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Practice 18medium
The New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, was established in which year?
Practice 19hard
The World Trade Organization (WTO) replaced which international agreement/organisation, and in what year did this transition occur?
Practice 20hard
Which international organisation has the power to impose binding sanctions on member states under Chapter VII of its Charter, and in which year was this enforcement mechanism first invoked?
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