Author: Mauvin Sequeira

1. When was the ILO established?
(a) 1919
(b) 1945
(c) 1960
(d) 1975

2. Which of the following is NOT a core labor standard set by the ILO?
(a) Freedom of association and the right to organize
(b) Elimination of forced labor
(c) Abolition of child labor
(d) Equal pay for equal work

3.What is the highest governing body of the ILO?
(a) The International Labour Conference
(b) The Governing Body
(c) The General Assembly
(d) The Executive Committee

1. When was the World Health Organization (WHO) founded?
(a) 1920
(b) 1948
(c) 1975
(d) 2000

2. What is the headquarters of the WHO?
(a) New York City, USA
(b) Beijing, China
(c) Geneva, Switzerland
(d) London, England

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the primary functions of the WHO?
(a) Developing and promoting global health standards
(b) Providing leadership on global health matters
(c) Supporting countries in improving their health systems
(d) Conducting research on diseases

1. The World Bank Group is primarily focused on:
(a) Providing loans to developed countries
(b) Promoting international trade
(c) Supporting economic development in developing countries
(d) Regulating global financial markets

2. The World Bank Group is headquartered in:
(a) New York City, USA
(b) Washington D.C., USA
(c) London, UK
(d) Geneva, Switzerland

3. Which of the following is NOT a member of the World Bank Group?
(a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
(b) International Development Association (IDA)
(c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)  
(d) International Finance Corporation (IFC)

1. What is the primary goal of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
(a) To promote economic growth and stability
(b) To provide loans to developing countries
(c) To regulate international trade
(d) To manage global currency exchange rates

2. Which of the following is NOT a core function of the IMF?
(a) Surveillance of economic policies
(b) Lending to countries with balance of payments difficulties
(c) Providing technical assistance to member countries
(d) Setting interest rates for global borrowing

3. The IMF’s lending programs are typically accompanied by:
(a) Strict economic reforms
(b) Unconditional financial support
(c) Debt forgiveness
(d) Increased government spending

1. What is the primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council?
(a) Promoting human rights
(b) Maintaining international peace and security
(c) Coordinating economic development
(d) Protecting the environment

2. How many members does the Security Council have?
(a) 10
(b) 15
(c) 20
(d) 25

3. Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the Security Council?
(a) United States
(b) Germany
(c) United Kingdom
(d) China

1. What is the primary goal of UN Women?
(a) Promote gender equality and women’s empowerment
(b) Protect the environment
(c) Reduce poverty worldwide
(d) Improve global health

2. When was UN Women formally established as an independent UN entity?
(a) 1945
(b) 1975
(c) 2010
(d) 2015

3. What is the term used to describe the discrimination against women and girls based on their sex?
(a) Sexism
(b) Racism
(c) Ageism
(d) Homophobia

1. What is the primary focus of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?
(a) Promoting global economic growth
(b) Addressing global health issues, particularly reproductive health
(c) Protecting the environment and biodiversity
(d) Providing humanitarian aid in conflict zones
Answer: b) Addressing global health issues, particularly reproductive health

2. When was the UNFPA established?
(a) 1945
(b) 1969
(c) 1987
(d) 1994
Answer: b) 1969

3. Which of the following is NOT a core area of UNFPA’s work?
(a) Sexual and reproductive health
(b) Gender equality
(c) Population and development
(d) Climate change mitigation
Answer: d) Climate change mitigation

1. What does UNICEF stand for?
(a) United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
(b) United Nations Institute for Children’s Education and Finance
(c) United Nations Inter-agency Committee for Children
(d) United Nations Initiative for Child Survival and Development

2. When was UNICEF founded?
(a) 1946
(b) 1950
(c) 1954
(d) 1960

3. UNICEF’s primary focus is on:
(a) Providing emergency relief to adults in conflict zones
(b) Promoting higher education for young adults
(c) Protecting and promoting the rights of children
(d) Supporting economic development in developed countries

1. When was the United Nations founded?
(a) 1941
(b) 1943
(c) 1945
(d) 1947

2. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
(a) London, United Kingdom
(b) Paris, France
(c) New York City, United States
(d) Geneva, Switzerland

3. How many official languages does the UN have?
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 8