UN Agencies (HQ) — Set 1

Correct Answer: A. Geneva

• **Geneva** = The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. • **1948** — The WHO was established in **1948** to coordinate international health efforts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Paris: Headquarters of UNESCO; New York: Headquarters of UNICEF and the UN Secretariat; Vienna: Headquarters of IAEA and UNODC.

Correct Answer: D. Paris

• **Paris** = The headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is situated in Paris, France. • **World Heritage Sites** — UNESCO is famously known for designating **World Heritage Sites**, promoting global peace and security. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: London: Headquarters of IMO; Rome: Headquarters of FAO and IFAD; Washington D.C.: Headquarters of IMF and World Bank.

Correct Answer: A. London

• **London** = The main office of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is located in London, United Kingdom. • **Marine pollution** — The IMO focuses on the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of **marine pollution**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Athens: Not a major UN HQ; Hamburg: Not a major UN HQ; New York: Headquarters of UNICEF and the UN Secretariat.

Correct Answer: D. Rome

• **Rome** = The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is headquartered in Rome, Italy. • **1945** — This agency was established in **1945** to lead international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Madrid: Not a major UN HQ; Paris: Headquarters of UNESCO; Geneva: Headquarters of WHO, ILO, WIPO, WMO, ITU.

Correct Answer: D. Vienna

• **Vienna** = The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is in Vienna, Austria. • **Peaceful use** — The IAEA promotes the **peaceful use** of nuclear energy and inhibits its use for military purposes. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Headquarters of WHO, ILO, WIPO, WMO, ITU; New York: Headquarters of UNICEF and the UN Secretariat; Berlin: Not a major UN HQ.

Correct Answer: D. The Hague

• **The Hague** = The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in The Hague, Netherlands, and is the only principal organ of the UN not in New York. • **Peace Palace** — It operates out of the historic **Peace Palace** and is often referred to as the 'World Court'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Headquarters of WHO, ILO, WIPO, WMO, ITU; Luxembourg: Headquarters of the European Court of Justice; Brussels: Headquarters of NATO and many EU institutions.

Correct Answer: A. New York

• **New York** = New York City serves as the headquarters for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). • **190 countries** — UNICEF now works in over **190 countries** to protect children's rights. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Headquarters of WHO, ILO, WIPO, WMO, ITU; Vienna: Headquarters of IAEA, UNODC; London: Headquarters of IMO.

Correct Answer: A. Geneva

• **Geneva** = The headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is in Geneva, Switzerland. • **1919** — The ILO was established in **1919** under the Treaty of Versailles, making it the oldest specialized agency of the United Nations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Paris: Headquarters of UNESCO; Brussels: Headquarters of NATO and many EU institutions; Rome: Headquarters of FAO and IFAD.

Correct Answer: D. Geneva

• **Geneva** = The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is based in Geneva, Switzerland. • **International treaties** — WIPO manages **international treaties** related to patents, copyrights, and trademarks, working to protect intellectual property globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: London: Headquarters of IMO; Washington D.C.: Headquarters of IMF and World Bank; Stockholm: Not a major UN HQ.

Correct Answer: D. Washington D.C.

• **Washington D.C.** = The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are both headquartered in Washington D.C., USA. • **1944** — These institutions were established following the Bretton Woods Conference in **1944**, focusing on global financial stability and poverty reduction respectively. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New York: Headquarters of UNICEF and the UN Secretariat; London: Headquarters of IMO; Geneva: Headquarters of WHO, ILO, WIPO, WMO, ITU.