Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The United Nations (UN) was founded on 24 October 1945 after 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 2

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 South Asian nations: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Afghanistan.

Question 3

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in which year?

Accepted Answer

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established on 27 December 1945 at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944, with operations beginning in 1947. It was created to promote international monetary cooperation and exchange stability.

Question 4

Which organization is responsible for regulating international trade and resolving trade disputes among member nations?

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on 1 January 1995 as the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It regulates international trade, facilitates trade negotiations, and resolves trade disputes among its 164 member nations (as of 2024).

Question 5

How many permanent members does the United Nations Security Council have?

Accepted Answer

The UN Security Council has 5 permanent members: China, France, Russia (formerly Soviet Union), United Kingdom, and United States. These five nations have veto power over Security Council resolutions. There are also 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.

Question 6

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 between member nations by ensuring that trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2015, alongside Pakistan. The SCO is a regional security and economic organization comprising China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan.

Question 8

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. This is where its Executive Board and management are located.

Question 9

Which organization is responsible for setting international standards for food safety and agricultural practices?

Accepted Answer

The Codex Alimentarius Commission, established jointly by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) and WHO (World Health Organization) in 1963, sets international food safety standards and guidelines for agricultural practices.

Question 10

The BRICS organization includes which of the following countries as a founding member?

Accepted Answer

BRICS is an association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. South Africa joined in 2011, making it the fifth member. As of 2024, the organization has expanded with new member countries, but the original five remain the core.

Question 11

Which of the following is the primary objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as stated in its founding agreement?

Accepted Answer

The WTO was established in 1995 to replace the GATT. 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 12

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

The SCO has 8 full members: Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan. Iran became the 9th full member in 2023. Belarus, Mongolia, and several others are dialogue partners or observers, not full members.

Question 13

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations. In which year was the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) first adopted?

Accepted Answer

SOLAS is the primary international maritime safety convention. The first version was adopted in 1914 following the Titanic disaster. Subsequent versions were adopted in 1929, 1948, 1960, and 1974 (the current version, with amendments continuing).

Question 14

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is headquartered in which city?

Accepted Answer

WIPO, a specialised agency of the UN established in 1967, has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This is where the main administrative and operational functions are conducted.

Question 15

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is unique among UN specialised agencies. Which of the following is a distinctive feature of the ILO's structure?

Accepted Answer

The ILO has a tripartite structure comprising governments, employers, and workers. This tripartite representation is unique among UN agencies and reflects the ILO's founding principle of social dialogue. The ILO was founded in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles and became the first specialised agency of the UN in 1946.

Question 16

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) replaced which international agreement/organisation in 1995?

Accepted Answer

The WTO, established on January 1, 1995, replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which had been in existence since 1947. The GATT was a multilateral agreement focused on reducing tariffs, while the WTO is a comprehensive organisation covering goods, services, and intellectual property.

Question 17

The World Trade Organization (WTO) replaced which international agreement as the primary framework governing international trade relations among member nations?

Accepted Answer

The WTO was established on January 1, 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which had been in effect since 1947. While GATT was a multilateral agreement focused primarily on tariff reduction and trade in goods, the WTO is a permanent international organization with a broader mandate covering goods, services, and intellectual property through multiple agreements (GATT, GATS, TRIPS, and others). The transition from GATT to WTO represented a fundamental shift from a treaty-based system to an institutional framework with a Dispute Settlement Body.

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