International Organisations


  1. Identify the goodwill ambassador for the UNICEF from the following :









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    Amitabh Bachchan, one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema and a powerful advocate for children, was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in April 2005.Mr. Bachchan has made the eradication of polio a particular focus of his work with UNICEF. In his personal blog, he seeks to raise awareness about the importance of polio immunization to protect children against this debilitating disease and ensure that their rights to education, health care and protection are respected.
    Note: In December 2016 Actress Priyanka Chopra, appointed as UNICEF’s newest global Goodwill Ambassador. My wish for children is freedom. The freedom to think, the freedom to live,” Chopra said, addressing top UN diplomats, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors and children at the event.

    Correct Option: A

    Amitabh Bachchan, one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema and a powerful advocate for children, was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in April 2005.Mr. Bachchan has made the eradication of polio a particular focus of his work with UNICEF. In his personal blog, he seeks to raise awareness about the importance of polio immunization to protect children against this debilitating disease and ensure that their rights to education, health care and protection are respected.
    Note: In December 2016 Actress Priyanka Chopra, appointed as UNICEF’s newest global Goodwill Ambassador. My wish for children is freedom. The freedom to think, the freedom to live,” Chopra said, addressing top UN diplomats, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors and children at the event.


  1. Which region of the Americas has the highest concentration of World Heritage Sites on the list of the UNESCO?









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    There are 962 World Heritage Sites located in 157 States Party. Of these, 745 are cultural, 188 are natural and 29 are mixed properties. The World Heritage Committee has divided the countries into five geographic zones: Africa, Arab States (composed of most of the Middle East and North Africa), Asia and Oceania, Europe & North America (includes Canada and the United States) and Latin America & Caribbean. (North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean). Greenland has been included here as part of North America despite its cultural and political associations with Europe. Mexico leads the Americas hosting 31 sites, and is ranked the sixth in the world.

    Correct Option: D

    There are 962 World Heritage Sites located in 157 States Party. Of these, 745 are cultural, 188 are natural and 29 are mixed properties. The World Heritage Committee has divided the countries into five geographic zones: Africa, Arab States (composed of most of the Middle East and North Africa), Asia and Oceania, Europe & North America (includes Canada and the United States) and Latin America & Caribbean. (North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean). Greenland has been included here as part of North America despite its cultural and political associations with Europe. Mexico leads the Americas hosting 31 sites, and is ranked the sixth in the world.



  1. Which amidst the following is not a specialised agency of the UN?











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    IMO-headquartered in London, United Kingdom, is a specialized agency of the United Nations with 170 Member States and three Associate Members. WIPO-The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations. WIPO was created in 1967 “to encourage creative activity, to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world. ITU International Telecommunication Union, previously the International Telegraph Union, is the specialized agency of the United Nations which is responsible for information and communication technologies. FAO-The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

    Correct Option: E

    IMO-headquartered in London, United Kingdom, is a specialized agency of the United Nations with 170 Member States and three Associate Members. WIPO-The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations. WIPO was created in 1967 “to encourage creative activity, to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world. ITU International Telecommunication Union, previously the International Telegraph Union, is the specialized agency of the United Nations which is responsible for information and communication technologies. FAO-The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.


  1. The UN flag was adopted by the General Assembly on









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    The flag of the United Nations was adopted on October 20, 1947, and consists of the official emblem of the United Nations in white on a blue background. The emblem’s design is described as: “A map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centred on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles.”

    Correct Option: A

    The flag of the United Nations was adopted on October 20, 1947, and consists of the official emblem of the United Nations in white on a blue background. The emblem’s design is described as: “A map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centred on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles.”



  1. Which Indian city has been chosen by the World Bank for setting up its back-office operations?









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    The World Bank, Chennai is the sole back office of the World Bank headquartered in Washington, DC. The Chennai office offers corporate financial, accounting, administrative and IT services for the Bank’s offices in around 150 countries. The Chennai office handles several value-added operations of the bank that were earlier handled only in its Washington, DC office. When the bank commenced its Chennai operations, it was primarily restricted to processing. An analysis component was added later.

    Correct Option: C

    The World Bank, Chennai is the sole back office of the World Bank headquartered in Washington, DC. The Chennai office offers corporate financial, accounting, administrative and IT services for the Bank’s offices in around 150 countries. The Chennai office handles several value-added operations of the bank that were earlier handled only in its Washington, DC office. When the bank commenced its Chennai operations, it was primarily restricted to processing. An analysis component was added later.