Question 1

Which of the following is a military alliance?

Accepted Answer

NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance established in 1949 for mutual defense against aggression.

Question 2

The UNO was founded at:

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Organization (UNO) was founded in San Francisco in 1945, following a conference that led to the drafting of the UN Charter.

Question 3

The first General Secretary of UNO was:

Accepted Answer

Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving from 1946 to 1952.

Question 4

The NAM summit which demanded expansion of the United Nations Security council had met at:

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following is not an agency of U.N.?

Accepted Answer

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is not an agency of the United Nations. It is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence.

Question 6

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change:

Accepted Answer

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was indeed established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It focuses on assessing the science related to climate change and its impacts, including the economic and social dimensions. The IPCC has also concluded that the warming of the climate system is unequivocal, reflecting the broad consensus in the scientific community about climate change.

Question 7

Where does the European Commission have its offices?

Accepted Answer

The European Commission primarily has its offices in Brussels, Belgium, which serves as the de facto capital of the European Union.

Question 8

The …………………….Treaty established the European Union under its current name in 1993

Accepted Answer

The Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992 and effective from 1993, established the European Union under its current name and framework.

Question 9

European Union received Nobel Peace Prize in the year……………

Accepted Answer

The European Union (EU) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012 for its contribution to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy, and human rights in Europe over six decades.

Question 10

European Union consisted of………………….sovereign states

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

In the year …………………………..2002, euro banknotes and coins replaced national currencies in 12 of the member states

Accepted Answer

Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on January 1, 2002, replacing the national currencies of 12 member states.

Question 12

The 123 Agreement between India and US is finally operationalised between the two countries after the deal is signed by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and his counterpart Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Washington D C. in the year……………

Accepted Answer

The 123 Agreement between India and the US was operationalised after being signed by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Washington D.C. on October 10, 2008.

Question 13

IAEA is…………...........

Accepted Answer

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.

Question 14

Head quarters of ASEAN located at……………

Accepted Answer

The headquarters of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is located in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Question 15

Head quarters of IAEA is located at……………………….

Accepted Answer

The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is located in Vienna, Austria.

Question 16

Which among the following statement regarding Terrorism is right:

Accepted Answer

There is no universally accepted definition for terrorism, as different countries and organizations have their own definitions that reflect their specific concerns, legal frameworks, and political contexts. This lack of consensus makes international cooperation and legal action against terrorism challenging.

Question 17

ASEAN consisted of ………………members

Accepted Answer

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) consists of 10 member countries.

Question 18

Which among the following is not a Panchasheel Principle:

Accepted Answer

The Panchsheel Principles, agreed upon by India and China in 1954, include mutual non-aggression, peaceful co-existence, equality and mutual benefit, but do not specifically mention "No first use of nuclear weapons" as a principle. This policy is related to nuclear strategy and not part of the original Panchsheel agreement.

Quiz 3: International Organizations and Treaties