International Organizations Practice Questions
20 free International Organizations practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which international organization is known as the 'Lender of Last Resort' for countries facing balance of payments problems?
- A World Bank
- B International Monetary Fund
- C World Trade Organization
- D Bank for International Settlements
Correct answer: International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides financial assistance to member countries experiencing actual or potential balance of payments problems. Its primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system.
In which city is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?
- A Geneva
- B New York
- C The Hague
- D Luxembourg
Correct answer: The Hague
The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It is the only one of the six principal organs of the UN not located in New York, being situated in The Hague, Netherlands.
The 'World Economic Outlook' report is published by which international organization?
- A World Bank
- B IMF
- C WTO
- D OECD
Correct answer: IMF
The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is a survey by the International Monetary Fund staff usually published twice a year. It presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developments.
Which UN agency is responsible for improving agricultural productivity and food security globally?
- A WFP
- B UNESCO
- C FAO
- D UNICEF
Correct answer: FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
Who is the first woman and first African to serve as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
- A Christine Lagarde
- B Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- C Kristalina Georgieva
- D Amina J. Mohammed
Correct answer: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala took office as the WTO Director-General in March 2021. She is a global champion of development and finance with a long career at the World Bank and as Nigeria's Finance Minister.
The 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights' was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in which year?
- A 1945
- B 1948
- C 1950
- D 1952
Correct answer: 1948
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948, in Paris. It consists of 30 articles affirming an individual's rights which are considered universal.
Which international organization was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, to coordinate petroleum policies?
- A OPEC
- B IEA
- C OECD
- D IAEA
Correct answer: OPEC
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad in 1960 by five founding members. Its headquarters moved to Vienna in 1965 to facilitate coordination among oil-producing nations.
Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
- A France
- B China
- C Germany
- D United Kingdom
Correct answer: Germany
The five permanent members (P5) of the UNSC are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Germany is part of the 'G4' nations seeking permanent membership but currently only serves as a non-permanent member.
In which city is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located?
- A Paris
- B Vienna
- C Brussels
- D Geneva
Correct answer: Vienna
The IAEA is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It was established in 1957 and is based in the Vienna International Centre in Austria.
Which organization provides long-term financial assistance to developing countries for infrastructure and poverty reduction?
- A IMF
- B World Bank
- C WTO
- D Bank for International Settlements
Correct answer: World Bank
The World Bank Group provides low-interest loans, zero to low-interest credits, and grants to developing countries. It focuses on areas such as education, health, and infrastructure to foster economic growth.
The 'Greenpeace' international environmental organization is headquartered in which city?
- A London
- B Stockholm
- C Oslo
- D Amsterdam
Correct answer: Amsterdam
Greenpeace is a global campaigning network founded in 1971. Its international coordinating office, Greenpeace International, is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Amnesty International, a global movement focused on human rights, has its international secretariat in:
- A New York
- B Geneva
- C London
- D Paris
Correct answer: London
Amnesty International was founded in London in 1961 by lawyer Peter Benenson. It conducts research and generates action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights.
Which international body regulates civil aviation safety and standards globally?
- A ICAO
- B IATA
- C IMO
- D ITU
Correct answer: ICAO
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport.
The 'G7' (Group of Seven) does NOT include which of the following countries?
- A Canada
- B Italy
- C Japan
- D India
Correct answer: India
The G7 consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. India is often invited as an observer or guest but is not a core member of the G7.
Which international organization was established by the Treaty of Versailles but was later dissolved and replaced by the United Nations?
- A League of Nations
- B North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- C Warsaw Pact
- D Council of Europe
Correct answer: League of Nations
The League of Nations was founded in 1920 to maintain world peace. It failed to prevent World War II and was officially replaced by the United Nations in 1945.
The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in which city?
- A Geneva
- B Rome
- C Paris
- D Zurich
Correct answer: Geneva
The WHO is the UN agency responsible for international public health. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and operates through six regional offices and over 150 field offices.
Which organization uses 'Special Drawing Rights' (SDR) as its supplementary foreign-exchange reserve asset?
- A IMF
- B BIS
- C European Central Bank
- D Federal Reserve
Correct answer: IMF
The SDR is an international reserve asset created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member countries' official reserves. Its value is based on a basket of five major currencies.
The 'Interpol' (International Criminal Police Organization) is headquartered in which French city?
- A Paris
- B Marseille
- C Lyon
- D Nice
Correct answer: Lyon
Interpol is an international organization that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control. It has been headquartered in Lyon, France, since 1989.
Which international body was created specifically to manage the global rules of trade between nations?
- A IMF
- B UNCTAD
- C ICC
- D WTO
Correct answer: WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only international organization dealing with the global rules of trade between nations. It officially commenced on January 1, 1995, under the Marrakesh Agreement.
The 'New Development Bank' (NDB), formerly known as the BRICS Development Bank, is headquartered in which city?
- A New Delhi
- B Moscow
- C Johannesburg
- D Shanghai
Correct answer: Shanghai
The New Development Bank was established by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). It is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and aims to support public or private projects through loans, guarantees, and equity participation.