IBPS PO General Awareness: International Organizations questions with solutions

Q1. Which of the following is not associated with the UNO?

1. ILO
2. WHO
3. ASEAN
4. All of the above

Answer: ASEAN

ILO and WHO are associated with the United Nations as specialized agencies. ASEAN is a regional organization of Southeast Asian nations and is not part of the UNO system.

Q2. The chairmanship or presidency of the UN Security Council rotates among the Council members

1. every 6 months
2. every 3 months
3. every year
4. every month

Answer: every month

The presidency of the UN Security Council rotates monthly among its members. This ensures equal opportunity for each member to preside over meetings.

Q3. Which of the following is not a chief organ of the United Nations Organisation?

1. International Labour Organisation
2. Security Council
3. International Court of Justice
4. General Assembly

Answer: International Labour Organisation

The International Labour Organisation is a specialized agency of the UN, not one of its chief organs. The Security Council, International Court of Justice, and General Assembly are chief organs.

Q4. The permanent secretariat to coordinate the implementation of the SAARC programme is located at

1. Dhaka
2. New Delhi
3. Colombo
4. Kathmandu

Answer: Kathmandu

The SAARC Secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It coordinates the implementation of SAARC programmes among member countries.

Q5. The Indian delegation to the first World Conference on Human Rights was led by

1. Dr. Manmohan Singh
2. Farooq Abdullah
3. Dinesh Singh
4. Alam Khan

Answer: Dr. Manmohan Singh

Dr. Manmohan Singh led the Indian delegation to the first World Conference on Human Rights. He was a prominent national leader and economist at that time.

Q6. Which country will take over the leadership of the G20 in 2025?

1. Philippines
2. Australia
3. Japan
4. South Africa

Answer: South Africa

South Africa is set to assume the G20 presidency in 2025. The question asks about the next leadership transition of the group.

Q7. Recently, in October 2020, Andorra became the ____ member of the International Monetary Fund.

1. 190th
2. 185th
3. 195th
4. 191st

Answer: 190th

Andorra became the 190th member of the International Monetary Fund in October 2020. This is a direct current affairs fact-based question.

Q8. In January 2020, which country took over the chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G77) for the year 2020 from Palestine?

1. Suriname
2. French Guiana
3. Maldives
4. Guyana

Answer: Guyana

In January 2020, Guyana took over the chairmanship of the Group of 77 from Palestine. This is a current affairs-based factual question about international organizations.

Q9. What was the theme of the G20 2020 Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia?

1. Shaping an interconnected world
2. Women Empowerment
3. Realizing opportunities of the 21st century for all
4. Building consensus for fair and sustainable development

Answer: Realizing opportunities of the 21st century for all

The official theme of the G20 2020 Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia was "Realizing opportunities of the 21st century for all." This is a direct current affairs fact.

Q10. Which of the following countries did not join BRICS as a new full member during the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia?

1. Egypt
2. Ethiopia
3. Iraq
4. Saudi Arabia

Answer: Iraq

During BRICS expansion, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia were among the countries that joined as new full members. Iraq was not included in the expansion, so it is the correct answer.

Q11. Which of the following countries was the last to join BRICS in 2010?

1. Indonesia
2. Bangladesh
3. South Africa
4. China

Answer: South Africa

South Africa joined BRIC in 2010, after which the grouping became BRICS. The other options are not members that joined in 2010. Therefore, South Africa is correct.

Q12. In which country will the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting be held on 21–24 January 2020?

1. South Africa
2. Switzerland
3. Mexico
4. Russia

Answer: Switzerland

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is traditionally held in Davos, which is in Switzerland. The 50th meeting in January 2020 was scheduled there.

Q13. On 1st and 2nd November 2019, a two-day meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held in ____.

1. Beijing, China
2. Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
3. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
4. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Answer: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The Council of Heads of Government meeting of the SCO in November 2019 was held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. This is a current affairs-based factual question.

Q14. Which of the following international organizations announced the launch, in December 2020, of an International Prize in the field of "creative economy" in the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman?

1. UNDP
2. UNESCO
3. UNEP
4. World Bank

Answer: UNESCO

UNESCO is the international organization that works extensively in education, science, and culture. In December 2020, it announced the International Prize in the field of creative economy in the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Q15. Who among the following was appointed as the President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in March 2022?

1. Roger Wilkins
2. Santiago Otamendi
3. Juan Manuel Vega
4. T Raja Kumar

Answer: T Raja Kumar

T Raja Kumar was appointed as the President of FATF in March 2022. He is a Singaporean official of Indian origin and succeeded the previous president in that role.

Q16. In which of the following countries did the 11th BRICS Summit take place? (Nov 2019)

1. India
2. South Africa
3. Brazil
4. China

Answer: Brazil

The 11th BRICS Summit was held in Brazil in 2019. BRICS summits are hosted by the member country holding the chairmanship for that year.

Q17. Recently, in February 2021, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as the seventh Director-General of the World Trade Organization, becoming the first woman to head the body. She belongs to which of the following countries? A) Ethiopia B) Nigeria C) Kenya D) Eritrea

1. Ethiopia
2. Nigeria
3. Kenya
4. Eritrea

Answer: Nigeria

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is from Nigeria. She became the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the WTO in February 2021.

Q18. According to the International Migrant Stock 2019, which country had the largest number of international migrants in 2019, with a 17.5 million-strong diaspora?

1. Bhutan
2. India
3. Malaysia
4. Indonesia

Answer: India

The International Migrant Stock 2019 data shows India as having the largest number of international migrants, around 17.5 million. This makes India the correct answer among the options.

Q19. Where did the World Trade Organization host the first World Cotton Day celebrations?

1. New Delhi
2. Geneva
3. Paris
4. London

Answer: Geneva

The first World Cotton Day celebrations were hosted by the World Trade Organization in Geneva. Geneva is the WTO headquarters city, which makes it the correct choice.

Q20. What is the full form of UNCED?

1. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
2. United Nations Convention on Environment and Development
3. United Nations Conference on Employment and Demographics
4. United Nations Convention on Empowerment and Development

Answer: United Nations Conference on Environment and Development

UNCED stands for United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. It was a major UN summit held to discuss global environmental issues and sustainable development.

Q21. Which of the following institutions provides financial assistance to the governments of member countries?

1. World Bank
2. International Monetary Fund
3. United Nations
4. International Financial Cooperation

Answer: International Monetary Fund

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides financial assistance to member countries, especially for balance-of-payments support and monetary stability. Hence, the correct answer is International Monetary Fund.

Q22. The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) for drawing attention to the 'catastrophic humanitarian consequences' of using nuclear weapons and for its efforts in a nuclear treaty. The headquarters of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) is in

1. Vienna, Austria
2. Rome, Italy
3. Geneva, Switzerland
4. Melbourne, Australia

Answer: Geneva, Switzerland

ICAN is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva is a major center for international diplomacy and hosts many organizations related to peace, disarmament, and humanitarian work.

Q23. Recently (May 2022), the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected which of the following countries to replace Russia in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)?

1. Finland
2. Norway
3. Czech Republic
4. Denmark

Answer: Czech Republic

In May 2022, the UN General Assembly elected the Czech Republic to replace Russia in the UN Human Rights Council. This was done after Russia’s membership was suspended.

Q24. What is the variation in the WHO new estimate of COVID-19 deaths in India?

1. The latest estimate is also considering deaths which are the results of COVID-19 impacts
2. WHO has appointed new members of a panel to assess COVID-19 death toll
3. This time WHO is taking into account those deaths which are only from COVID-19
4. WHO has impeded powerful countries from interfering in death estimation

Answer: The latest estimate is also considering deaths which are the results of COVID-19 impacts

The passage says the new WHO estimate includes not only previously uncounted deaths but also deaths resulting from the impact of COVID-19, such as inability to access care. Therefore, the variation is that indirect pandemic-related deaths are also being considered.

Q25. How many members are there in NATO?

1. 31
2. 28
3. 32
4. 30

Answer: 32

NATO currently has 32 member countries. The count increased after Finland joined, and later Sweden also became a member, bringing the total to 32. Therefore, the correct answer is 32.

Q26. Recently at the TRIPS Council of the WTO, India and South Africa proposed

1. that the Geographical Indication framework should be further strengthened to protect the livelihoods of traditional artisans.
2. a waiver for domestic market requirement for developing country exports to developed countries.
3. a waiver to help more countries get access to medicines and vaccines during the pandemic.
4. All of the above

Answer: a waiver to help more countries get access to medicines and vaccines during the pandemic.

India and South Africa proposed a temporary waiver of certain TRIPS provisions to improve access to COVID-19 medicines, vaccines, and related products. The proposal was aimed at addressing the pandemic, so option C is correct.

Q27. Where is the headquarters of the Arab League?

1. Cairo, Egypt
2. Abu Dhabi, UAE
3. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4. Doha, Qatar

Answer: Cairo, Egypt

The Arab League has its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. This is a standard current affairs fact often asked in competitive exams.

Q28. The presidencies of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 UN Climate Change Conferences have formed the COP Presidencies Troika and launched the 'Roadmap to Mission 1.5°C' to significantly enhance international cooperation and the international enabling environment to stimulate ambition in the next round of nationally determined contributions. Which of the following countries are part of this troika?

1. France, Azerbaijan, and Germany
2. United Arab Emirates (UAE), Azerbaijan, and Brazil
3. United States of America (USA), Azerbaijan, and Brazil
4. United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, and Brazil

Answer: United Arab Emirates (UAE), Azerbaijan, and Brazil

The COP Presidencies Troika consists of the presidencies of COP28, COP29, and COP30. These are UAE, Azerbaijan, and Brazil respectively. Hence, the correct option is UAE, Azerbaijan, and Brazil.

Q29. Which of the following is not a member of NATO?

1. USA
2. India
3. France
4. United Kingdom

Answer: India

The USA, France, and the United Kingdom are members of NATO. India is not a member of NATO.

Q30. Which of the following countries was not elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2024–2025 term?

1. Pakistan
2. Somalia
3. Panama
4. Italy

Answer: Italy

Pakistan, Somalia, and Panama were elected as non-permanent members for the 2024–2025 term. Italy was not elected for that term, so it is the correct choice.

Q31. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) commenced its three-day plenary meeting in February 2021. Where is its headquarters?

1. New York
2. Ankara
3. Paris
4. Seoul

Answer: Paris

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is headquartered in Paris, France. It is the global standard-setting body for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism.

Q32. India is NOT a member of which of the following organizations?

1. WTO
2. G-20
3. G-8
4. BIMSTEC

Answer: G-8

India is a member of WTO, G-20, and BIMSTEC. India is not a member of G-8, which is a group of eight major advanced economies.

Q33. Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?

1. London
2. Vienna
3. Vietnam
4. Washington D.C.

Answer: Vienna

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It is a major international organization associated with nuclear energy and safeguards.

Q34. Which country is going to host the next G20 Summit in 2020?

1. Argentina
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Italy
4. Germany

Answer: Saudi Arabia

The next G20 Summit in 2020 was scheduled to be hosted by Saudi Arabia. In such questions, the host country is the one that holds the G20 presidency for that year.

Q35. Who represented India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State meeting held in Uzbekistan in November 2019?

1. Rajnath Singh
2. Nirmala Sitharaman
3. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
4. Raj Kumar Singh

Answer: Rajnath Singh

In November 2019, India was represented at the SCO Heads of State meeting in Uzbekistan by Rajnath Singh. He attended the summit on behalf of India.

Q36. Which organization released the Global Risks Report 2024?

1. United Nations
2. World Health Organization
3. World Economic Forum
4. International Monetary Fund

Answer: World Economic Forum

The Global Risks Report is published annually by the World Economic Forum. It is one of the WEF’s flagship publications and discusses major risks facing the world over the short and long term.

Q37. The headquarters of AIIB is located in

1. Tokyo
2. Beijing
3. Singapore
4. Malaysia

Answer: Beijing

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is headquartered in Beijing, China. It was established to support infrastructure development across Asia. Therefore, the correct answer is Beijing.

Q38. Which of the following organisations approved a $25$–$30$ billion commitment plan for India for the 2019–22 period?

1. United Nations
2. World Bank
3. UNCTAD
4. New Development Bank

Answer: World Bank

The $25$–$30$ billion commitment plan for India for 2019–22 was approved by the World Bank. This is a current affairs question related to international financial institutions.

Q39. Passage: In a world of 7.3 billion people, 2.4 billion lack access to adequate sanitation, of which 1 billion have no choice but to defecate in the open. Most people without adequate sanitation live in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Millions lack menstrual hygiene and vital hand-washing facilities. Diarrhoeal disease, largely caused by poor water, sanitation and hygiene, is a leading cause of malnutrition, stunting and preventable child mortality, claiming nearly 600,000 lives of children under five annually. Inadequate facilities also affect education and economic productivity and impact the dignity and personal safety of women and girls. With so many solutions at hand, the continuing deprivation of so many is a shameful reflection of our society's priorities. In 1840, the 'global sanitary revolution' transformed life in Europe and other parts of the developed world. In fact, it furthered the economic transformation by making those societies cleaner and healthier. But many countries still await a sanitation revolution. Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, says building toilets is a priority over temples. His finance minister, Arun Jaitley, used a month's budget to set a goal of ending defecation in the open by 2019. That will be 150 years since the birth of Mohandas Gandhi, who said good sanitation was more important than independence. Ending open defecation would bring immense benefits. Some 130 million households lack toilets. More than 72% of rural people relieve themselves behind bushes, in fields or by roadsides. The share is barely shrinking. Of the 1 billion people in the world who have no toilet, India accounts for nearly 600 million. The costs are high. Public safety is one underappreciated problem, as young women have to leave their rural homes after dark. A broader matter is public health. Open defecation is disastrous when practised by groups in close contact with each other. Because India's population is huge, growing rapidly and densely settled, it is impossible even in rural areas to keep human faeces from crops, wells, food and children's hands. They cause enteropathy, a chronic illness that prevents the body from absorbing calories and nutrients. That helps to explain why, in spite of rising incomes and better diets, rates of child malnourishment in India do not improve faster. UNICEF, the UN's agency for children, estimates that nearly one-half of Indian children remain malnourished. Hundreds of thousands of them die from preventable conditions each year, especially in the north, which has the maximum open defecation. Faeces in groundwater spread diseases such as encephalitis, an annual post-monsoon scourge in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Diarrhoea leaves Indians' bodies smaller on average than those of people in poorer countries where people eat fewer calories, notably in Africa. Underweight mothers produce stunted babies prone to sickness who may fail to develop to their full cognitive potential. Fortunately, in developing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for the 2016-2030 period, UN Member States have recognized that good sanitation and hygiene (goal 6.2) have positive, knock-on effects for eight other goals. Specifically, these are goals to end poverty and hunger, create healthy lives, provide quality education, attain gender equality, foster sustainable growth, reduce inequality and develop sustainable cities. Sanitation transforms lives. One billion people still defecate in the open, without access to even basic toilets or hand-washing facilities. Improved sanitation, hygiene and safe water save millions of lives, accelerate economic growth, enhance people's dignity, and create a better future for all. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals for the 2016-2030 period were developed by

1. The UN member states
2. The UNICEF
3. The WHO
4. All the countries in the world

Answer: The UN member states

The passage states that in developing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for the 2016-2030 period, UN Member States recognized the importance of sanitation and hygiene. Therefore, the goals were developed by the UN member states.

Q40. TRIPS is an agreement of the WTO. Which of the following is the correct full form of TRIPS?

1. Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
2. Trade Related Aspects of International Property Rights
3. Trade Related Aspects of Intelligence Property Rights
4. Trading Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights

Answer: Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights

TRIPS stands for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. It is one of the WTO agreements dealing with standards for intellectual property protection.

Q41. Mark Rutte has recently been appointed the NATO chief amid concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He served as the Prime Minister of which country?

1. Denmark
2. Ireland
3. Netherlands
4. Scotland

Answer: Netherlands

Mark Rutte is the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands. The question asks for the country he served as PM before being appointed to a NATO leadership role. Therefore, the correct answer is Netherlands.

Q42. 50th edition of the World Economic Forum Summit was recently held in January 2020 in Davos, Switzerland. What was its theme?

1. Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
2. Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World
3. Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World
4. Creating a Sustainable World for Future Generation

Answer: Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World

The 50th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos (2020) had the theme 'Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World.' The other options refer to themes from different years or are incorrect variants.

Q43. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?

1. It is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland
2. Present Director General of FAO is Qu Dongyu
3. It has 194 members at present
4. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations

Answer: It is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland

FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations and its headquarters are in Rome, Italy. Qu Dongyu is the Director-General, and the organization has 194 members. Therefore, the statement about Geneva is incorrect.

Q44. In the WTO agreement on TRIPS, what does the letter I stand for?

1. Indicative
2. Intellectual
3. Index
4. Innovation

Answer: Intellectual

TRIPS stands for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. Therefore, the letter I stands for Intellectual.

Q45. Which was the last country to join BRICS?

1. India
2. China
3. Russia
4. South Africa

Answer: South Africa

South Africa was the last of the original BRICS countries to join the grouping. It joined after Brazil, Russia, India, and China were already part of the bloc.