International Organisations


  1. Which international organisation observed the 125th birth anniversary of Shri. B. R. Ambedkar?









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    The birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar was, on 14 April 2016, observed at the United Nations for the first time with focus on combating inequalities to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ambedkar was the architect of the Indian Constitution and a Dalit rights activist.

    Correct Option: B

    The birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar was, on 14 April 2016, observed at the United Nations for the first time with focus on combating inequalities to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ambedkar was the architect of the Indian Constitution and a Dalit rights activist.


  1. The World Trade Organisation, which replaced GATT, has its Headquarters in









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    The World Trade Organization (WTO) is headquartered at Centre William Rappard, Geneva, Switzerland. It is an intergovernmental organization which regulates international trade. The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which commenced in 1948.

    Correct Option: D

    The World Trade Organization (WTO) is headquartered at Centre William Rappard, Geneva, Switzerland. It is an intergovernmental organization which regulates international trade. The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which commenced in 1948.



  1. ‘World Economic Report’ is published by









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    The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is a survey conducted and published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 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: C

    The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is a survey conducted and published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 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. 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.