International Organisations


  1. Special Drawing Rights (SDR) facility is available at









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    Special drawing rights (SDRs) are supplementary foreign exchange reserve assets defined and maintained by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Not a currency, SDRs instead represent a claim to currency held by IMF member countries for which they may be exchanged. As they can only be exchanged for euros, Japanese yen, pounds sterling, or US dollars, SDRs may actually represent a potential claim on IMF member countries’ non-gold foreign exchange reserve assets, which are usually held in those currencies.

    Correct Option: A

    Special drawing rights (SDRs) are supplementary foreign exchange reserve assets defined and maintained by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Not a currency, SDRs instead represent a claim to currency held by IMF member countries for which they may be exchanged. As they can only be exchanged for euros, Japanese yen, pounds sterling, or US dollars, SDRs may actually represent a potential claim on IMF member countries’ non-gold foreign exchange reserve assets, which are usually held in those currencies.


  1. The headquarters of UNESCO is in









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    The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). Its purpose is to contribute peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture in order to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights along with fundamental freedom proclaimed in the UN Charter.

    Correct Option: C

    The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). Its purpose is to contribute peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture in order to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights along with fundamental freedom proclaimed in the UN Charter.



  1. Which country decided to join the United Nations, as a Member, on the basis of the results of a referendum held in the country?









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    The federal rule and referendums have been used in Switzerland since 1848.A referendum (also known as a plebiscite or a vote on a ballot question) is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal, usually a piece of legislation which has been passed into law by the local legislative body and was signed by the pertinent executive official(s).

    Correct Option: D

    The federal rule and referendums have been used in Switzerland since 1848.A referendum (also known as a plebiscite or a vote on a ballot question) is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal, usually a piece of legislation which has been passed into law by the local legislative body and was signed by the pertinent executive official(s).


  1. Where was the CHOGM held in 2002?









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    The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2002 was the seventeenth Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Nations. It was held in Coolum, Australia, between 2 and 5 March 2002, and hosted by Prime Minister John Howard. The meeting was attended by representatives of 51 countries out of the Commonwealth’s 54 members (suspended member Pakistan was not invited, whilst Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada sent no representatives).Of those, 35 were represented by their head of state or head of government. Note : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018, also known as CHOGM 2018 is the next and 25th meeting of the heads of government of the Commonwealth of Nations. It will be held in the United Kingdom. 24th meeting of the heads of government of the Commonwealth of Nations, It was held in Malta from 27 to 29 November 2015 in Sri Lankan.

    Correct Option: C

    The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2002 was the seventeenth Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Nations. It was held in Coolum, Australia, between 2 and 5 March 2002, and hosted by Prime Minister John Howard. The meeting was attended by representatives of 51 countries out of the Commonwealth’s 54 members (suspended member Pakistan was not invited, whilst Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada sent no representatives).Of those, 35 were represented by their head of state or head of government. Note : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018, also known as CHOGM 2018 is the next and 25th meeting of the heads of government of the Commonwealth of Nations. It will be held in the United Kingdom. 24th meeting of the heads of government of the Commonwealth of Nations, It was held in Malta from 27 to 29 November 2015 in Sri Lankan.



  1. The UN Secretary-General holds office for a period of









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    The Secretary-General of the United Nations, abbreviated UNSYG, is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations. The Secretary-General also acts as the de facto spokesperson and leader of the United Nations. None so far has held office for more than two terms. The United Nations Charter provides for the Secretary-General to be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. As a result, the selection is subject to the veto of any of the five permanent Members of the Security Council. While the appointment and approval process of the Secretary-General is outlined in the UN Charter, specific guidelines have emerged regarding the term limits and selection process.

    Correct Option: C

    The Secretary-General of the United Nations, abbreviated UNSYG, is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations. The Secretary-General also acts as the de facto spokesperson and leader of the United Nations. None so far has held office for more than two terms. The United Nations Charter provides for the Secretary-General to be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. As a result, the selection is subject to the veto of any of the five permanent Members of the Security Council. While the appointment and approval process of the Secretary-General is outlined in the UN Charter, specific guidelines have emerged regarding the term limits and selection process.