Question 1

Which of the following is the primary objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

Accepted Answer

The WTO was established in 1995 to regulate and facilitate international trade. Its primary objective is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible between nations by administering trade agreements and resolving trade disputes.

Question 2

Which international organisation was established in 1945 with the primary objective of maintaining international peace and security?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations (UN) was established on 24 October 1945 following World War II. Its primary purpose is to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and promote human rights.

Question 3

India is a member of which of the following regional trade blocs?

Accepted Answer

India is a founding member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985. SAARC comprises eight member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.

Question 4

Which organisation is responsible for setting international standards for food safety and agricultural products?

Accepted Answer

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) is a joint body of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Established in 1963, it develops international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice to protect consumer health and ensure fair trade practices.

Question 5

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations established in which year?

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 as a specialised agency of the United Nations. Its objective is the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health. April 7 is celebrated as World Health Day annually.

Question 6

How many member states does the United Nations have as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations has 193 member states as of 2024. South Sudan became the 193rd member in 2011. The UN was founded in 1945 with 51 original members.

Question 7

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is headquartered in which city?

Accepted Answer

The IMF, established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference, has its headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States. It works alongside the World Bank, which is also headquartered in the same city.

Question 8

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is headquartered in which city?

Accepted Answer

The Asian Development Bank, established in 1966, has its headquarters in Manila, Philippines. It is a multilateral development bank focused on promoting economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific region.

Question 9

India joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a full member in which year?

Accepted Answer

India became a full member of the SCO in 2015 at the Ufa Summit, along with Pakistan. The SCO was originally founded in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as established under the Marrakesh Agreement of 1995?

Accepted Answer

The WTO was established on January 1, 1995, replacing the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade). Its primary objective is to facilitate the flow of trade as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible among member nations by administering trade agreements, providing a forum for trade negotiations, handling trade disputes, and monitoring national trade policies.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a principal organ of the United Nations as established by the UN Charter (1945)?

Accepted Answer

The UN Charter establishes six principal organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the UN, not a principal organ.

Question 12

Which country is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council, despite being a major global economic power and a nuclear-armed state?

Accepted Answer

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia (formerly USSR), United Kingdom, and United States—all established in 1945. India, despite being a major economic power, nuclear-armed state, and G20 member, is not a permanent member. India is a non-permanent member and has served multiple terms on the Security Council.

Question 13

The World Trade Organization (WTO) replaced which international agreement/organization as the primary multilateral trading system in 1995?

Accepted Answer

The WTO was established on January 1, 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which had been in operation since 1947. While GATT was a provisional agreement, the WTO is a permanent international organization with a dispute settlement mechanism and covers services and intellectual property in addition to goods.

Question 14

The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), established in 2014, is headquartered in which city?

Accepted Answer

The New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS was established on 15 July 2014 during the BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil. Its headquarters is located in Shanghai, China, which was chosen as the permanent seat during the founding agreement.

SSC CPO International Organisations

International Organisations— Rules & Concept

Key Points to Remember

Exam-Specific Tips

International Organisations — Practice Questions

60-Second Revision — International Organisations