International Organizations Alliances Competitive Exams
100 questions · General Knowledge
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Question 1 of 100
The headquarters of the WHO is located in:
ExplanationThe WHO's headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Question 2 of 100
The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded in:
ExplanationThe ILO was founded in 1919, under the Treaty of Versailles, making it one of the oldest international organizations.
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Question 3 of 100
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty entered into force in:
ExplanationAlthough opened for signature in 1968, the NPT formally entered into force in 1970.
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Question 4 of 100
The FAO's primary mission is to:
ExplanationThe FAO's core mission involves achieving food security and improving agricultural, forestry, and fisheries practices worldwide.
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Question 5 of 100
Which UN agency is primarily focused on global food security and agricultural development?
ExplanationThe FAO leads international efforts related to food security, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
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Question 6 of 100
The G20 forum primarily focuses on:
ExplanationThe G20 serves as the premier forum for international economic cooperation among major economies.
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Question 7 of 100
UNICEF primarily focuses on:
ExplanationUNICEF is the UN agency dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights and welfare of children globally.
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Question 8 of 100
The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:
ExplanationThe UN's main headquarters is located in New York City, USA.
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Question 9 of 100
The headquarters of the IMF is located in:
ExplanationThe IMF's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., USA.
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Question 10 of 100
The founding treaty of NATO, signed in 1949, is known as the:
ExplanationNATO was founded under the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C., in 1949.
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Question 11 of 100
As of 2026, following the accession of Finland and Sweden, how many member states does NATO have?
ExplanationNATO has 32 member states as of 2026, following Finland's accession in 2023 and Sweden's in 2024.
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Question 12 of 100
The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was originally founded in 1985 by which three countries?
ExplanationECO was originally founded in 1985 by Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey, later expanding to Central Asian states and Afghanistan.
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Question 13 of 100
As of 2026, following Belarus's accession, how many full member states make up the SCO?
ExplanationFollowing Belarus joining in 2024, the SCO now has ten full member states.
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Question 14 of 100
Russia was suspended from the G8 following its actions related to:
ExplanationRussia's 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine led to its suspension from the G8.
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Question 15 of 100
UNESCO stands for:
ExplanationUNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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Question 16 of 100
The African Union (AU) was established in 2002 as the successor to the:
ExplanationThe African Union was established in 2002, replacing the earlier Organisation of African Unity (OAU).
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Question 17 of 100
How many member countries currently make up ASEAN?
ExplanationASEAN currently consists of ten member countries across Southeast Asia.
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Question 18 of 100
Which country was the most recent to join the United Nations, in 2011?
ExplanationSouth Sudan became the UN's newest member state in 2011, following its independence from Sudan.
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Question 19 of 100
Amnesty International was founded in:
ExplanationAmnesty International was founded in 1961 by lawyer Peter Benenson.
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Question 20 of 100
The headquarters of NATO is located in:
ExplanationNATO's headquarters is located in Brussels, Belgium.
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Question 21 of 100
INTERPOL, the international police cooperation organization, was founded in:
ExplanationINTERPOL was founded in 1923 to facilitate international police cooperation.
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Question 22 of 100
The UN Charter was signed at a conference held in:
ExplanationThe UN Charter was signed at the United Nations Conference on International Organization, held in San Francisco in 1945.
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Question 23 of 100
The World Bank's primary mission is primarily focused on:
ExplanationThe World Bank primarily provides financing and expertise for development projects aimed at reducing poverty.
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Question 24 of 100
The Commonwealth of Nations primarily consists of countries that were formerly part of:
ExplanationMost Commonwealth members are countries that were formerly part of the British Empire.
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Question 25 of 100
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was founded in 1961 primarily to represent countries that chose not to align with:
ExplanationNAM was founded by countries seeking to avoid formal alignment with either major Cold War power bloc.
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Question 26 of 100
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), formerly the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, was founded in:
ExplanationThe OIC was founded in 1969 following a summit held in Rabat, Morocco.
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Question 27 of 100
The headquarters of INTERPOL is located in:
ExplanationINTERPOL's General Secretariat headquarters is located in Lyon, France.
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Question 28 of 100
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was founded in:
ExplanationASEAN was founded in 1967 to promote regional cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
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Question 29 of 100
The Organization of American States (OAS) was founded in:
ExplanationThe OAS was founded in 1948 to promote cooperation among countries in the Americas.
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Question 30 of 100
The headquarters of the World Bank is located in:
ExplanationThe World Bank's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., USA.
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Question 31 of 100
As of 2026, the OIC has how many member states, making it the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN?
ExplanationThe OIC currently has 57 member states, making it the second-largest intergovernmental body after the UN.
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Question 32 of 100
The IMF's primary role is to:
ExplanationThe IMF works to foster global monetary cooperation and provide financial support to countries facing balance-of-payments problems.
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Question 33 of 100
Amnesty International is a global organization primarily focused on:
ExplanationAmnesty International is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting and defending human rights globally.
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Question 34 of 100
How many member countries make up SAARC?
ExplanationSAARC consists of eight member countries in South Asia.
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Question 35 of 100
The Group of 77 (G-77) at the United Nations was formed primarily to:
ExplanationThe G-77 was formed to give developing countries a stronger collective voice on economic issues at the UN.
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Question 36 of 100
The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, commonly known as 'Brexit,' was formally completed in:
ExplanationThe UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020, following the 2016 referendum.
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Question 37 of 100
The headquarters of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is located in:
ExplanationECO's secretariat headquarters is located in Tehran, Iran.
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Question 38 of 100
The headquarters of the FAO is located in:
ExplanationThe FAO's headquarters is located in Rome, Italy.
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Question 39 of 100
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was founded in:
ExplanationOPEC was founded in 1960 to coordinate petroleum policies among member countries.
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Question 40 of 100
OPEC was founded in Baghdad by which five countries?
ExplanationOPEC's five founding members, who met in Baghdad in 1960, were Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.
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Question 41 of 100
Kofi Annan, who served as UN Secretary-General, was from which country?
ExplanationKofi Annan, who served as UN Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006, was from Ghana.
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Question 42 of 100
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was established in:
ExplanationSAARC was established in 1985 to promote regional cooperation among South Asian countries.
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Question 43 of 100
BRICS, an economic grouping originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has in recent years expanded to include additional countries, reflecting:
ExplanationBRICS has expanded its membership in recent years as part of a broader effort to increase its global economic influence.
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Question 44 of 100
As of 2026, following the United Kingdom's departure, the European Union has how many member states?
ExplanationThe EU currently has 27 member states, following the UK's departure (Brexit) in 2020.
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Question 45 of 100
The Commonwealth of Nations, as of 2026, has approximately how many member states?
ExplanationThe Commonwealth of Nations currently comprises 56 member states.
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Question 46 of 100
António Guterres, the current UN Secretary-General, is a former Prime Minister of which country?
ExplanationAntónio Guterres served as Prime Minister of Portugal before becoming UN Secretary-General.
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Question 47 of 100
The World Bank, like the IMF, was established as a result of the:
ExplanationBoth the World Bank and the IMF were established following the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference.
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Question 48 of 100
The permanent secretariat of SAARC is located in:
ExplanationSAARC's permanent secretariat is based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Question 49 of 100
The G-15, formed in 1989, was established primarily as a forum for cooperation among:
ExplanationThe G-15 was formed as a forum for cooperation among developing countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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Question 50 of 100
The Group of 77 was established in:
ExplanationThe G-77 was established in 1964 by 77 developing countries at a UN trade conference.
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Question 51 of 100
SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization), a Cold War-era defense alliance that included Pakistan among its members, was dissolved in:
ExplanationSEATO was formally dissolved in 1977, having gradually lost relevance after the Vietnam War.
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Question 52 of 100
The headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross is located in:
ExplanationThe International Committee of the Red Cross is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Question 53 of 100
The headquarters of the African Union is located in:
ExplanationThe African Union's headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Question 54 of 100
Pakistan and India formally became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in:
ExplanationPakistan and India were both admitted as full SCO members in 2017.
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Question 55 of 100
Who served as UN Secretary-General immediately before António Guterres?
ExplanationBan Ki-moon of South Korea served as UN Secretary-General from 2007 to 2016, immediately preceding Guterres.
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Question 56 of 100
A distinctive feature of the ILO's structure is its:
ExplanationUniquely among UN agencies, the ILO brings together representatives of governments, employers, and workers in its decision-making.
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Question 57 of 100
The common currency used by many European Union member states is the:
ExplanationThe euro is the official currency used by the majority of EU member states, forming the Eurozone.
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Question 58 of 100
D-8 (Developing-8) is an organization for economic cooperation founded in 1997 among eight major developing Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and:
ExplanationD-8's eight founding members are Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey.
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Question 59 of 100
The founding conference of the Non-Aligned Movement was held in:
ExplanationThe first official Non-Aligned Movement summit was held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in 1961.
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Question 60 of 100
The chief executive officer responsible for the daily running of the Commonwealth is known as the:
ExplanationThe Commonwealth Secretary-General heads the Commonwealth Secretariat and manages its day-to-day operations.
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Question 61 of 100
CENTO (Central Treaty Organization), originally known as the Baghdad Pact, was a defense alliance that included Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, and the United Kingdom before being dissolved in:
ExplanationCENTO, originally the Baghdad Pact, was dissolved in 1979 following the Iranian Revolution.
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Question 62 of 100
UNESCO is well known for designating sites of outstanding cultural or natural significance as:
ExplanationUNESCO maintains the World Heritage List, designating sites of exceptional cultural or natural value.
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Question 63 of 100
As of 2026, how many member states does the United Nations have?
ExplanationThe United Nations currently has 193 member states, all represented in the General Assembly.
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Question 64 of 100
Which UN organ is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security, with five permanent members holding veto power?
ExplanationThe Security Council, with its five permanent veto-holding members, bears primary responsibility for international peace and security.
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Question 65 of 100
Switzerland, long known for its policy of neutrality, officially joined the United Nations in:
ExplanationDespite its historical neutrality, Switzerland did not become a full UN member until 2002.
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Question 66 of 100
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in:
ExplanationThe SCO was formally established in Shanghai in 2001.
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Question 67 of 100
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established following the:
ExplanationThe IMF was established as a result of the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference.
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Question 68 of 100
The International Court of Justice, the UN's principal judicial organ, is located in:
ExplanationThe International Court of Justice sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
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Question 69 of 100
The ASEAN Declaration establishing the organization was signed in:
ExplanationASEAN was founded with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration in Thailand in 1967.
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Question 70 of 100
World Health Day, commemorating the founding of the WHO, is observed annually on:
ExplanationWorld Health Day is observed annually on 7 April, marking the anniversary of the WHO's founding.
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Question 71 of 100
The headquarters of the OECD is located in:
ExplanationThe OECD's headquarters is located in Paris, France.
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Question 72 of 100
The G8 (Group of Eight) was effectively reduced back to the G7 in 2014 following the suspension of:
ExplanationRussia was suspended from the G8 in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea, effectively reducing the group back to the G7.
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Question 73 of 100
The Arab League, an organization of Arab states, is headquartered in:
ExplanationThe Arab League's headquarters is located in Cairo, Egypt.
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Question 74 of 100
Which UN specialized agency is responsible for international civil aviation standards and safety?
ExplanationICAO sets international standards and regulations for civil aviation safety and operations.
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Question 75 of 100
How many principal organs does the United Nations have?
ExplanationThe UN has six principal organs: the General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.
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Question 76 of 100
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was established in:
ExplanationNATO was established in 1949 with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty.
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Question 77 of 100
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in:
ExplanationThe WHO was established in 1948 as the UN's specialized agency for international public health.
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Question 78 of 100
The World Trade Organization (WTO), which regulates international trade, is headquartered in:
ExplanationThe WTO, which oversees global trade rules, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Question 79 of 100
The headquarters of UNESCO is located in:
ExplanationUNESCO's headquarters is located in Paris, France.
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Question 80 of 100
The headquarters of the European Commission, a key EU institution, is located in:
ExplanationThe European Commission, the EU's executive body, is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
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Question 81 of 100
UNHCR is the UN agency primarily responsible for:
ExplanationUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is mandated to protect and assist refugees and displaced people worldwide.
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Question 82 of 100
Which UN specialized agency is primarily responsible for international public health matters?
ExplanationThe WHO is the UN's specialized agency responsible for coordinating international public health.
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Question 83 of 100
The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was:
ExplanationTrygve Lie of Norway was the first UN Secretary-General, serving from 1946 to 1952.
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Question 84 of 100
How many founding member states signed the UN Charter in 1945?
ExplanationThe United Nations was founded by 51 original member states that signed the Charter in 1945.
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Question 85 of 100
The headquarters of OPEC is located in:
ExplanationOPEC's headquarters has been located in Vienna, Austria, since 1965.
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Question 86 of 100
The International Committee of the Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant in:
ExplanationHenry Dunant founded the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863.
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Question 87 of 100
Which UN agency focuses on improving labour conditions and promoting workers' rights worldwide?
ExplanationThe ILO is the UN specialized agency dedicated to labour standards and workers' rights.
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Question 88 of 100
The headquarters of the OIC is located in:
ExplanationThe OIC's headquarters (administrative centre) is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Question 89 of 100
The Colombo Plan, an early international organization for economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region, was established in:
ExplanationThe Colombo Plan was established in 1950 to promote economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Question 90 of 100
As of 2026, following the African Union's admission in 2023, the G20 consists of 19 countries plus which two regional organizations?
ExplanationThe G20 consists of 19 individual countries plus the European Union and, since 2023, the African Union.
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Question 91 of 100
The headquarters of the ILO is located in:
ExplanationThe ILO's headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Question 92 of 100
The highest judicial organ of the United Nations, responsible for settling legal disputes between states, is the:
ExplanationThe International Court of Justice is the UN's principal judicial organ for resolving disputes between states.
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Question 93 of 100
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a prominent international organization primarily dedicated to:
ExplanationThe WWF is a leading international non-governmental organization focused on wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
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Question 94 of 100
The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) was established in 1961, evolving from an earlier organization that administered the:
ExplanationThe OECD evolved from the earlier OEEC, which had administered the Marshall Plan for European post-war reconstruction.
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Question 95 of 100
The UN Charter entered into force, officially establishing the United Nations, on:
ExplanationThe UN Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 but entered into force on 24 October 1945, now celebrated annually as UN Day.
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Question 96 of 100
The headquarters of the Organization of American States is located in:
ExplanationThe OAS is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.
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Question 97 of 100
António Guterres became the UN Secretary-General in:
ExplanationAntónio Guterres took office as the ninth UN Secretary-General on 1 January 2017.
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Question 98 of 100
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) opened for signature in 1968 primarily to:
ExplanationThe NPT aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons while promoting disarmament and peaceful nuclear energy use.
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Question 99 of 100
The Colombo Plan gets its name from the city where it was conceived, which is the capital of:
ExplanationColombo, where the plan was conceived at a Commonwealth conference, is the capital of Sri Lanka.
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Question 100 of 100
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was established in:
ExplanationThe FAO was founded in 1945 to lead international efforts to defeat hunger.
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