International Organisations


  1. Which one of the following organizations and its headquarters are wrongly matched? Organizations Headquarters









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    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In April 2013, the state of Qatar offered to serve as the new permanent seat of the Organization starting in 2016.

    Correct Option: D

    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In April 2013, the state of Qatar offered to serve as the new permanent seat of the Organization starting in 2016.


  1. The term of a non-permanent member of the U.N. Security Council is









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    There are 10 non-permanent members in the United Nations Security Council, with five elected each year to serve two-year terms. This basic structure is set out in Chapter V of the UN Charter.

    Correct Option: D

    There are 10 non-permanent members in the United Nations Security Council, with five elected each year to serve two-year terms. This basic structure is set out in Chapter V of the UN Charter.



  1. Which one of the following organisations is not having its headquarters in Geneva?









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    The headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization is located in the Quartier International of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. WTO, WHO and ILO are headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

    Correct Option: D

    The headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization is located in the Quartier International of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. WTO, WHO and ILO are headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.


  1. How many countries in Africa are members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?









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    OPEC has twelve member countries: six in the Middle East, four in Africa, and two in South America. The African states in OPEC are: Nigeria, Algeria, Angola and Libya.

    Correct Option: A

    OPEC has twelve member countries: six in the Middle East, four in Africa, and two in South America. The African states in OPEC are: Nigeria, Algeria, Angola and Libya.



  1. Who has been appointed World Bank’s new president?









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    Jim Yong Kim took over as the President of World Bank on July 1,2012. He succeeded Robert Zoellick.

    Correct Option: A

    Jim Yong Kim took over as the President of World Bank on July 1,2012. He succeeded Robert Zoellick.