Previous year UPSC prelims questions – United Nations System

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

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2024 Prelims]

2. 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?

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3. 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?

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4. “Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?

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5. Consider the following statements:

1. 21^stFebruary is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.
2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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6. 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? [UPSC CSE – 2018 Prelims]

7. In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’? [UPSC CSE – 2018 Prelims]

8. International Labour Organization’s Conventions 138 and 182 are related to [UPSC CSE – 2018 Prelims]

9. 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 contributed 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: [UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims]

10. Consider the following statements:

1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.
2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims]

11. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an [UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims]

12. Consider the following statements:

1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.
2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC CSE – 2016 Prelims]

13. With reference to ‘IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector,

Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC CSE – 2016 Prelims]

14. Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR? [UPSC CSE – 2016 Prelims]

15. With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements:

1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.
2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC CSE – 2016 Prelims]

16. With reference to ‘Organiation 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? [UPSC CSE – 2016 Prelims]

17. ‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is [UPSC CSE – 2016 Prelims]

18. Amnesty International is [UPSC CSE – 2015 Prelims]

19. ‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the [UPSC CSE – 2015 Prelims]