UN, WHO, IMF & World Bank — Set 1
International Relations · UN, WHO, IMF और विश्व बैंक · Questions 1–10 of 160
In which year was the United Nations officially founded?
Correct Answer: B. 1945
The United Nations was officially founded on 24 October 1945, after the UN Charter was ratified by the five permanent Security Council members and a majority of other signatories. The founding date is celebrated annually as United Nations Day. The Charter had been signed earlier in June 1945 at the San Francisco Conference. The UN replaced the League of Nations which had failed to prevent World War II.
How many original member states signed the UN Charter at its founding?
Correct Answer: C. 51
The United Nations was founded with 51 original member states who signed the UN Charter. The San Francisco Conference in April–June 1945 was attended by 50 nations, and Poland signed later making the total 51. Today the UN has 193 member states. India was among the original 51 founding members.
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
Correct Answer: C. New York City
The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City, on the East River in Manhattan. The site was donated by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1946. The UN complex includes the General Assembly building, Secretariat building, and Conference building. The UN also has major offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi.
Which article of the UN Charter grants veto power to Permanent Members of the Security Council?
Correct Answer: C. Article 27
Article 27 of the UN Charter governs voting in the Security Council and effectively grants veto power to the five permanent members. Under Article 27(3), substantive decisions require the affirmative vote of nine members including the concurring votes of all permanent members. A negative vote by any P5 member blocks a resolution. This veto power has been a major source of debate about UN reform.
Which five countries are permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council?
Correct Answer: A. USA, UK, France, Russia, China
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia (formerly the Soviet Union), and China. These countries were the principal Allied powers at the end of World War II. Each P5 member holds veto power over Security Council resolutions. India has been advocating for permanent membership as part of UN reform discussions.
How many non-permanent members does the UN Security Council have?
Correct Answer: C. 10
The UN Security Council has 10 non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. Combined with 5 permanent members, the total Security Council membership is 15. Non-permanent members are elected on regional basis and cannot exercise veto power. India has been elected to the Security Council as a non-permanent member multiple times.
In which year did India last serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council?
Correct Answer: D. 2021–22
India served as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the period 2021–22, its eighth term in this position. India's candidacy was supported by the Asia-Pacific group. During this tenure, India chaired the Security Council in August 2021. India has been pushing for permanent membership as part of G4 (India, Germany, Japan, Brazil) UN reform efforts.
What is the primary organ of the United Nations where all member states are represented?
Correct Answer: B. General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the primary deliberative organ where all 193 member states are equally represented. Each member state has one vote in the General Assembly. The UNGA meets in regular sessions starting the third Tuesday of September each year. While UNGA resolutions are not legally binding, they carry significant moral and political weight.
Which UN organ is responsible for international peace and security?
Correct Answer: C. Security Council
The UN Security Council bears primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security under the UN Charter. It can authorize peacekeeping operations, impose sanctions, and authorize the use of force. Security Council resolutions on matters of peace and security are legally binding on all UN member states. Chapter VII of the UN Charter empowers the Council to take enforcement measures.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in which city?
Correct Answer: C. The Hague
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in The Hague, Netherlands, and is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It was established in 1945 under the UN Charter to settle legal disputes between states and give advisory opinions on legal questions. The ICJ heard India's case regarding Kulbhushan Jadhav against Pakistan. The court consists of 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council.