International Organisations PYQs

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1. Prelims 2026Q41International Organisations

   Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :

   List I (INTERPOL Notice)

   A.Silver Notice

   B.Blue Notice

   C.Black Notice

   D.Green Notice

   List II (Description)

   1.To seek information on unidentified bodies

   2.To collect additional information about a person’s identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation

   3.To provide warning about a person’s criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety

   4.To identify and trace criminal assets

   aA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4bA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4cA-4, B-2, C-1, D-3dA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
2. Prelims 2026Q94International Organisations

   Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation :

   1.The ‘Colombo Process’ is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus.

   2.The ‘Abu Dhabi Dialogue’ is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility.

   3.The ‘Global Forum for Migration and Development’, created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1, 2 and 3b1 and 3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd2 only
3. Prelims 2026Q96International Organisations

   Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :

   List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation)

   A.UNMIL

   B.MINURCAT

   C.MINUSTAH

   D.UNMISET

   List II (Period of Operation)

   1.2007 – 2010

   2.2002 – 2005

   3.2003 – 2018

   4.2004 – 2017

   aA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2bA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2cA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3dA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. Prelims 2024Q24International Organisations

   Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization :

   1.It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.

   2.World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.

   3.The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a2 onlyb3 onlyc1 and 2d2 and 3
5. Prelims 2022Q66International Organisations

   Consider the following :

   1.Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

   2.Missile Technology Control Regime

   3.Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above ?

   a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
6. Prelims 2022Q76International Organisations

   With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements :

   1.It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.

   2.It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.

   3.It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a3 onlyb1 and 3c2 and 3d1 and 2
7. Prelims 2022Q78International Organisations

   With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements :

   1.The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.

   2.Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.

   3.Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.

   Which of the statements given above are correct ?

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
8. Prelims 2018Q7International Organisations

   What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group' ?

   1.It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies.

   2.It automatically becomes a member of "The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)".

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
9. Prelims 2018Q14International Organisations

   "Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following ?

   aAmnesty InternationalbInternational Court of JusticecThe Office of UN Commissioner for Human RightsdWorld Justice Project
10. Prelims 2017Q60International Organisations

    With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct ?

    1.UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.

    2.Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.

    3.UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below ;

    a1, 2 and 3b1 and 3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1 only
11. Prelims 2016Q20International Organisations

    With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements :

    1.It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.

    2.It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.

    3.It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
12. Prelims 2016Q51International Organisations

    'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, is

    aa division of World Health Organizationba non-governmental international organizationcan inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Unionda specialized agency of the United Nations
13. Prelims 2015Q53International Organisations

    Amnesty International is

    aan agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil warsba global Human Rights Movementca non-governmental voluntary organization to help very poor peopledan inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions
14. Prelims 2011Q49International Organisations

    Recently, the USA decided to support India's membership in multi-lateral export control regimes called the "Australia Group" and the "Wassenaar Arrangement". What is the difference between them?

    1.The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar Arrangement is a formal group under the OECD holding identical objectives.

    2.The Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian, African and North American countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are predominantly from the European Union and American continents.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
15. Prelims 2010Q42International Organisations

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

    aMultilateral Investment Guarantee AgencybInternational Finance CorporationcInternational Centre for Settlement of Investment DisputesdBank for International Settlements
16. Prelims 2010Q130International Organisations

    Consider the following statements:

    1.The Commonwealth has no charter, treaty or constitution.

    2.All the territories/countries once under the British empire (jurisdiction/rule/mandate) automatically joined the Commonwealth as its members.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
17. Prelims 2009Q1International Organisations

    Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period?

    aDr. Sarvepalli RadhakrishnanbVarahagiri Venkata GiricGiani Zail SinghdDr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
18. Prelims 2009Q27International Organisations

    Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC ?

    aArgentinabBrazilcEcuadordBolivia
19. Prelims 2009Q80International Organisations

    With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements :

    1.The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States.

    2.It is elected by a 2⁄3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3-year term.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
20. Prelims 2009Q113International Organisations

    Who among the following is the founder of World Economic Forum ?

    aKlaus SchwabbJohn Kenneth GalbraithcRobert ZoellickdPaul Krugman
21. Prelims 2009Q114International Organisations

    The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of

    a1 yearb2 yearsc3 yearsd5 years
22. Prelims 2008Q93International Organisations

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

    List-I (Organization)

    A.Amnesty International

    B.Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)

    C.Danube Commission

    D.European Space Agency

    List-II (Associated Convention/Person/Place/Headquarters)

    1.Viskuli

    2.Paris

    3.Peter Benenson

    4.Belgrade Convention

    aA-3 B-1 C-4 D-2bA-4 B-2 C-3 D-1cA-3 B-2 C-4 D-1dA-4 B-1 C-3 D-2
23. Prelims 2008Q129International Organisations

    Consider the following statements:

    1.The Nuclear Suppliers Group has 24 countries as its members.

    2.India is a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
24. Prelims 2007Q13International Organisations

    Near the end of the year 2006, which one of the following countries was suspended from the Commonwealth after a military coup?

    aKenyabMyanmarcFijidTanzania
25. Prelims 2007Q66International Organisations

    Where are the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) located?

    aDubaibJeddahcIslamabaddAnkara
26. Prelims 2007Q85International Organisations

    Where was the first conference of the Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs held in the year 1957?

    aMinnowbrook (USA)bRhode Island (USA)cNova Scotia (Canada)dNagasaki (Japan)
27. Prelims 2006Q141International Organisations

    Consider the following statements:

    1.Kofi Annan – the UN Secretary-General is from Nigeria.

    2.Kofi Annan is the first UN Secretary-General to be appointed from the ranks of the United Nations staff.

    3.Kofi Annan was appointed for a second term to the office of the UN Secretary-General.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    a1, 2 and 3b1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1 and 3 only
28. Prelims 2006Q145International Organisations

    What is Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)?

    aAn agency formed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to check misuse of drugs by sports personsbA non-governmental organization which specializes in international humanitarian aid and emergency medical assistancecAn organization to develop applications of nanotechnology in medicinedAn organization of medical practitioners funded by the European Union which carries out research against spread of AIDS
29. Prelims 2005Q45International Organisations

    Consider the following statements:

    1.The Charter of the United Nations Organization was adopted at Geneva, Switzerland in June 1945.

    2.India was admitted to the United Nations Organization in the year 1945.

    3.The Trusteeship Council of the United Nations Organization was established to look after the affairs of territories detached from Japan and Italy after the Second World War or such territories not under the control of a country at that time.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1, 2 and 3b2 onlyc2 and 3d3 only
30. Prelims 2005Q74International Organisations

    Consider the following statements :

    1.The Headquarters of the International Organization for Standardization are located in Rome

    2.ISO 9000 relates to the quality management system and standards.

    3.ISO 14000 relates to environmental management system standards.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 and 2b3 onlyc2 and 3dNone