International Organisations


  1. Who was the first Secretary General of U.N.O.?









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    Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946 to 1952. His election as the UN Secretary General was a result of a compromise between the major powers. As Secretary General, Lie supported the foundations of Israel and Indonesia.

    Correct Option: D

    Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946 to 1952. His election as the UN Secretary General was a result of a compromise between the major powers. As Secretary General, Lie supported the foundations of Israel and Indonesia.


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









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    ILO stands for International Labour Organization. It is a United Nations agency dealing with labour issues, particularly international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all. Formed in 1919, it is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

    Correct Option: D

    ILO stands for International Labour Organization. It is a United Nations agency dealing with labour issues, particularly international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all. Formed in 1919, it is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.



  1. IMF stands for :









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    IMF stands for International Monetary Fund. It is an organization of 188 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C, USA.

    Correct Option: B

    IMF stands for International Monetary Fund. It is an organization of 188 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C, USA.


  1. Then term “United Nations” was coined by:









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    The name "United Nations" was coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was first used in the Declaration by United Nations of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers.

    Correct Option: A

    The name "United Nations" was coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was first used in the Declaration by United Nations of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers.



  1. World Wild Life Fund was founded in :









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    The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), earlier known as the World Wildlife Fund, was founded on April 29, 1961. It is the world's largest conservation organization, working in the field of the biodiversity conservation, and the reduction of humanity's footprint on the environment. It is headquartered in Vaud, Switzerland.

    Correct Option: D

    The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), earlier known as the World Wildlife Fund, was founded on April 29, 1961. It is the world's largest conservation organization, working in the field of the biodiversity conservation, and the reduction of humanity's footprint on the environment. It is headquartered in Vaud, Switzerland.