International Organisations


  1. Which one of the following institutions is also called “World Bank”?









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    The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and its concessional lending arm, the International Development Association, are collectively known as the World Bank as they share the same leadership and staff. Established in 1944, it is an international financial institution that offers loans to middle-income developing countries.

    Correct Option: A

    The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and its concessional lending arm, the International Development Association, are collectively known as the World Bank as they share the same leadership and staff. Established in 1944, it is an international financial institution that offers loans to middle-income developing countries.


  1. The number of permanent members of the U.N. Security Council is









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    There are five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These are the states which the UN Charter of 1945 grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. These countries represent the five great powers considered to be the victors of World War II.

    Correct Option: A

    There are five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These are the states which the UN Charter of 1945 grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. These countries represent the five great powers considered to be the victors of World War II.



  1. “World Economic Outlook” report is published by which of the following?









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    The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is a survey conducted and published by the International Monetary Fund. It is published biannually and partly updated two times a year. It portrays the world economy in the near and medium context, with projections for up to four years into the future.

    Correct Option: A

    The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is a survey conducted and published by the International Monetary Fund. It is published biannually and partly updated two times a year. It portrays the world economy in the near and medium context, with projections for up to four years into the future.


  1. Which of the following is the right expansion of GATT?











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    GATT stands for General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Formed by 23 countries at Geneva in 1947, it comprised a set of multilateral trade agreements aimed at the abolition of quotas and the reduction of tariff duties among the contracting nations. GATT was replaced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995. Best Option: (2) General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs

    Correct Option: E

    GATT stands for General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Formed by 23 countries at Geneva in 1947, it comprised a set of multilateral trade agreements aimed at the abolition of quotas and the reduction of tariff duties among the contracting nations. GATT was replaced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995. Best Option: (2) General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs



  1. The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are









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    The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are: China, France, Russia (formerly the Soviet Union), the United Kingdom, and the United States. These are the states which the UN Charter of 1945 grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. These countries represent the five great powers considered to be the victors of World War II.

    Correct Option: B

    The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are: China, France, Russia (formerly the Soviet Union), the United Kingdom, and the United States. These are the states which the UN Charter of 1945 grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. These countries represent the five great powers considered to be the victors of World War II.