UN Agencies (HQ) — Set 4
World Organizations · UN एजेंसियां (मुख्यालय) · Questions 31–40 of 70
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)?
Correct Answer: D. Geneva
• **Geneva** = The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. • **1963** — UNITAR was established in 1963 to provide high-quality learning solutions and research on knowledge systems. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New York: This city hosts the main UN headquarters, but not UNITAR; Paris: UNESCO headquarters is in Paris, but not UNITAR; Vienna: Many UN offices are in Vienna, but UNITAR is not among them.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is headquartered in?
Correct Answer: B. Geneva
• **Geneva** = The International Trade Centre (ITC) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. • **Joint Agency** — ITC is a joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, focused on helping small and medium enterprises. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New York: The main UN Secretariat is here, but not ITC; Brussels: Known for EU headquarters, not ITC; London: Home to various international organizations, but not ITC.
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)?
Correct Answer: B. Turin
• **Turin** = The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) has its headquarters in Turin, Italy. • **Italy** — Turin, in Italy, hosts UNSSC which provides training and learning for the personnel of the UN system. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Many UN agencies are in Geneva, but not UNSSC; Bonn: The UNFCCC secretariat is in Bonn, but not UNSSC; New York: The main UN headquarters is in New York, but not UNSSC.
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is headquartered in?
Correct Answer: B. Bonn
• **Bonn** = The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is headquartered in Bonn, Germany. • **UNDP** — UNV is administered by the UNDP, contributing to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Many UN organizations are in Geneva, but not UNV; New York: The main UN headquarters is here, but UNV is not; Nairobi: UNEP and UN-Habitat are based in Nairobi, but not UNV.
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?
Correct Answer: A. Bonn
• **Bonn** = The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat is based in Bonn, Germany. • **Paris Agreement** — UNFCCC supports the global response to the threat of climate change and manages the implementation of the Paris Agreement. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Many UN agencies are in Geneva, but not UNFCCC; Paris: UNESCO and other cultural organizations are here, but not UNFCCC headquarters; New York: The main UN headquarters is here, but not UNFCCC.
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is located in?
Correct Answer: C. Vienna
• **Vienna** = The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. • **UN Register** — UNOOSA promotes international cooperation in peaceful uses of outer space and maintains the UN Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Hosts many UN bodies, but not UNOOSA; New York: The primary UN headquarters, but not for outer space affairs; Paris: UNESCO is based here, but not UNOOSA.
Where is the headquarters of the International Bureau of Education (IBE)?
Correct Answer: B. Geneva
• **Geneva** = The International Bureau of Education (IBE) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. • **1969** — IBE is a specialized institute of UNESCO, integrated into the organization in 1969. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Paris: UNESCO's main headquarters is in Paris, but IBE is not; New York: The UN Secretariat is in New York, but not IBE; Vienna: Home to several UN organizations, but not IBE.
Which city is the headquarters of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)?
Correct Answer: C. Geneva
• **Geneva** = The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. • **Autonomous Entity** — UNRISD conducts multidisciplinary research on social development issues as an autonomous entity within the UN system. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New York: The UN's main operational headquarters is there, but not UNRISD; London: Hosts various international bodies, but not UNRISD; Paris: UNESCO headquarters is in Paris, but not UNRISD.
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)?
Correct Answer: B. Geneva
• **Geneva** = The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. • **Sendai Framework** — UNDRR serves as the focal point for disaster reduction coordination and oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New York: The main UN headquarters is there, but not UNDRR; Nairobi: UNEP and UN-Habitat are located here, not UNDRR; Vienna: Home to UNOOSA and IAEA, but not UNDRR.
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is based in?
Correct Answer: B. Turin
• **Turin** = The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is based in Turin, Italy. • **1968** — UNICRI was established in 1968 to conduct research and training to help the international community in crime prevention. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: The Hague: Home to the International Court of Justice, not UNICRI; Rome: The FAO headquarters is in Rome, not UNICRI; Geneva: Many UN organizations are in Geneva, but not UNICRI.