World Organisations and Diversities Test 39

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Which one of the following is not related to United Nations?

A
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency

B
International Finance Corporation

C
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

D
Bank for International Settlements

Solution

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international financial organisation owned by 60 member central banks, representing countries from around the world that together make up about 95% of world GDP. MIGA is a member of the World Bank Group whose mission is to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing countries to help support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives. International Finance Corporation is a sister organization of the World Bank and is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes Convention is a multilateral treaty formulated by the Executive Directors of the World Bank to further the Bank’s objective of promoting international investment.
Question 2
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Consider the following pairs.
Organisation Location of Headquarters
$$1$$. Asian Development Bank Tokyo
$$2$$. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Singapore
$$3$$. ASEAN Bangkok
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

A
$$1$$ and $$2$$

B
Only $$2$$

C
$$2$$ and $$3$$

D
Only $$3$$

Solution

The Asian Development Bank is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. Its primary mission is to foster growth and cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in Singapore to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Question 3
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Which among the following statements about European Union(EU) are correct?
$$1$$. The EU is the world's largest economy.
$$2$$. The EU has its own flag, anthem and currency.
$$3$$. The EU's combined Armed Forces are the second largest in the world.
$$4$$. The EU has its own Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

A
$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

B
$$1$$ and $$4$$

C
$$2$$ and $$3$$

D
$$3$$ and $$4$$

Solution

The European Union is a unified trade and monetary body of 28 member countries. Its purpose is to be more competitive in the global marketplace. The European Union has its own flag, anthem and currency which symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe. Nineteen of the European Union countries use the Euro as their official currency. The armed forces of the European Union comprise the various cooperative structures that have been established between the armed forces of the member states.
Question 4
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Which of the following statements regarding the United Nations Peacekeeping Force is/are correct?
$$1$$. The First Peace-keeping Force was sent to Egypt.
$$2$$. Peace-keeping Force is accountable to the Security Council.
$$3$$. First women Peacekeeping Force was sent by India to Liberia.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

A
$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

B
$$1$$ and $$2$$

C
Only $$3$$

D
$$1$$ and $$3$$
Solution
- United Nations Peacekeeping helps countries torn by conflict create the conditions for lasting peace. The United Nations Peacekeeping began in 1948. Its first mission was in the Middle East to observe and maintain the ceasefire during the 1948 Arab-Isreal War. First women peacekeeping force was sent by India to Liberia. It was drawn from the Rapid Action Force of the Central Reserve Police Force and deployed with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) in 2007.
Question 5
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With regard to APEC, choose the correct statement.

A
It is a forum for $$21$$ Pacific Rim member countries

B
India is its member

C
It was established in $$1988$$

D
ASEAN and the Pacific Islands Forum are its two official observer

Solution

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC's 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
Question 6
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Which of the following is not correctly matched?

A
Air Force Academy : Hyderabad

B
College of Military Engineering : Pune

C
Institute of Armament Technology : Pune

D
Naval College of Engineering : Kochi
Question 7
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Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. North Atlantic Co-operation Council (NACC) is the name of the new organisation which has replaced the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).
$$2$$. The United States of America and the United Kingdom became the members of the NATO when it was formed in the year $$1949$$.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

A
Only $$1$$

B
Only $$2$$

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

The North Atlantic Cooperation Council (NACC) was established by the Allies on 20 December 1991 as a forum for dialogue and cooperation with NATO’s former Warsaw Pact adversaries. The NACC was succeeded by the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council in 1997. NATO is an alliance of countries from Europe and North America. It provides a unique link between these two continents, enabling them to consult and cooperate in the field of defence and security, and conduct multinational crisis-management operations together. The United States of America and the United Kingdom were two of the founding members of the NATO.
Question 8
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Which one among the following regarding $$G-20$$ is not correct?

A
A group of developed countries

B
An integral part of the United Nations

C
Outside the World Bank and IMF

D
An offshoot of $$G-7$$

Solution

The Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for its members’ international economic cooperation and decision-making. Its membership comprises 19 countries plus the European Union. The G20 is supported by international organisations, including the Financial Stability Board, the International Labour Organisation, the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization.
Question 9
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Which one of the following countries is not a member of the Nordic Council?

A
Norway

B
Denmark

C
Iceland

D
United Kingdom

Solution

Nordic Council is the official body for formal inter-parliamentary co-operation. Formed in 1952, it has 84 members from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Aland. The council holds annual ordinary sessions once a year and also arranges so-called theme sessions. In sessions, the council approves recommendations and gives statements about issues under handling.
Question 10
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Who was the only Indian to be elected as President of the United Nations General Assembly?

A
Vijayalakshmi Pandit

B
VK Krishna Menon

C
Jawaharlal Nehru

D
None of the above

Solution

Vijayalakshmi Pandit has taken a leading part in India's politics and has served three terms of imprisonment in connection with Civil Disobedience Movement. With Indian independence, Pandit entered into a distinguished diplomatic career, leading the Indian delegation to the UN, serving as India's ambassador to Moscow, Washington and Mexico, and becoming the first woman to become president of the UN General Assembly.

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Organisation	Location of Headquarters
$$1$$. Asian Development Bank	Tokyo
$$2$$. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation	Singapore
$$3$$. ASEAN	Bangkok

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Question 1

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency

International Finance Corporation

International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

Bank for International Settlements

Solution

Question 2

$$1$$ and $$2$$

Only $$2$$

$$2$$ and $$3$$

Only $$3$$

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Question 3

$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

$$1$$ and $$4$$

$$2$$ and $$3$$

$$3$$ and $$4$$

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Question 4

$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

$$1$$ and $$2$$

Only $$3$$

$$1$$ and $$3$$

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Question 5

It is a forum for $$21$$ Pacific Rim member countries

India is its member

It was established in $$1988$$

ASEAN and the Pacific Islands Forum are its two official observer

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Question 6

Air Force Academy : Hyderabad

College of Military Engineering : Pune

Institute of Armament Technology : Pune

Naval College of Engineering : Kochi

Question 7

Only $$1$$

Only $$2$$

Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

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Question 8

A group of developed countries

An integral part of the United Nations

Outside the World Bank and IMF

An offshoot of $$G-7$$

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Question 9

Norway

Denmark

Iceland

United Kingdom

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Question 10

Vijayalakshmi Pandit

VK Krishna Menon

Jawaharlal Nehru

None of the above

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