Question 1

Which organ is commonly known as 'United Nations Family' ?

Accepted Answer

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is often referred to as the 'United Nations Family' because it coordinates the economic, social, and related work of 15 UN specialized agencies, their functional commissions, and five regional commissions.

Question 2

The headquarters of ECOSOC is located at

Accepted Answer

The headquarters of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, is located in New York City, United States.

Question 3

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created by the UN General Assembly in

Accepted Answer

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created by the UN General Assembly in 1951 to address the displacement crises that arose in the aftermath of World War II.

Question 4

In which year the General Assembly established the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) as the UN official principal responsibility for UN Human Rights activities ?

Accepted Answer

The post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights was established in 1993 by the General Assembly to oversee the UN's human rights activities.

Question 5

When did Kofi Annan offered the 21st Century action plan ?

Accepted Answer

Kofi Annan offered the 21st Century action plan in 2000, aiming to address global challenges and improve international cooperation.

Question 6

The UNDP was founded on

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was founded on 22 November 1965, through the merging of the Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance (EPTA) and the Special Fund.

Question 7

The UNDP is governed by the Executive Board members of

Accepted Answer

The UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) is governed by an Executive Board consisting of 36 members. These members are responsible for ensuring the organization's effectiveness and efficiency in its operations, providing intergovernmental support, and overseeing its financial management.

Question 8

The UNEP's governing body is made up to

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) governing body, known as the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), is composed of 58 member countries.

Question 9

The UNICEF is governed by the Executive Board members of

Accepted Answer

The UNICEF Executive Board is composed of 36 members who are elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Question 10

The WHO came into being on

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948, which is now celebrated as World Health Day.

Question 11

The Executive Body of WHO consists of

Accepted Answer

The Executive Body of WHO consists of 34 members.

Question 12

The Governing Body of ILO consists of

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Governing Body of ILO consists of
...

Question 13

The Executive Board of UNESCO consists of

Accepted Answer

The Executive Board of UNESCO consists of 58 members. This structure is designed to oversee the implementation of the organization's programs and budget.

Question 14

The Executive Board members of UNESCO are elected for a term of

Accepted Answer

The Executive Board members of UNESCO are elected for a term of 4 years.

Question 15

In recognition of its work, the UNICEF was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in

Accepted Answer

UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 for its work in promoting brotherhood among nations.

Question 16

The ILO was awarded Noble Peace Prize in

Accepted Answer

The International Labour Organization (ILO) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 for its efforts to improve peace among classes, pursue decent work and justice for workers, and provide technical assistance to other developing nations.

Question 17

Who initiated the proposal for Reforms known as 'Agenda for Peace' ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Boutros Boutros Ghali, the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations, initiated the proposal for reforms known as 'Agenda for Peace'.

Question 18

The first women President of UN General Assembly was

Accepted Answer

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first woman to be elected as the President of the United Nations General Assembly in 1953.

Question 19

The Covenant of the Leaque of Nations was signed by

Accepted Answer

The Covenant of the League of Nations was signed by 27 nations as part of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, marking the establishment of the League of Nations.

Question 20

In the early 6th Century B.C., the first formal organization for the regulation of inter-state relations formed by the Greek was known as

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is the Amphietyonic League, which was an early form of a coalition of Greek city-states (poleis) that came together for religious and political purposes, showing an early attempt at formalizing inter-state relations in the Greek world.

Quiz 3: United Nations Agencies and Their Governance: Headquarters, Leadership, and Awards