UN Agencies (HQ) — Set 6
World Organizations · UN एजेंसियां (मुख्यालय) · Questions 51–60 of 70
The World Food Programme (WFP) is headquartered in?
Correct Answer: C. Rome
• **Rome** = It is the headquarters for the World Food Programme (WFP) in Italy. • **1961** — WFP was established as the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing food assistance to millions struggling with hunger. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New York: Incorrect location for WFP headquarters; Geneva: Incorrect location for WFP headquarters; Madrid: Incorrect location for WFP headquarters.
Where is the headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?
Correct Answer: A. Geneva
• **Geneva** = It is the headquarters for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). • **1865** — Founded in this year, ITU is the oldest UN agency, responsible for information and communication technologies. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New York: Incorrect location for ITU headquarters; Paris: Incorrect location for ITU headquarters; London: Incorrect location for ITU headquarters.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is based in?
Correct Answer: B. Montreal
• **Montreal** = It is the headquarters for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Canada. • **1944** — ICAO was created to manage the administration and governance of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, helping develop safe air transport. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Incorrect location for ICAO headquarters; New York: Incorrect location for ICAO headquarters; Paris: Incorrect location for ICAO headquarters.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is headquartered in?
Correct Answer: C. Rome
• **Rome** = It is the headquarters for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). • **1945** — FAO was founded as a specialized agency leading international efforts to defeat hunger and providing a forum for policy debate. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Incorrect location for FAO headquarters; New York: Incorrect location for FAO headquarters; Paris: Incorrect location for FAO headquarters.
Which city is the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
Correct Answer: A. London
• **London** = It is the headquarters for the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the only UN specialized agency based in the UK. • **1948** — IMO was established to ensure a regulatory framework for the shipping industry, promoting safety and preventing marine pollution. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Incorrect location for IMO headquarters; New York: Incorrect location for IMO headquarters; Athens: Incorrect location for IMO headquarters.
Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Correct Answer: B. Geneva
• **Geneva** = It is the headquarters for the World Health Organization (WHO), responsible for international public health. • **1948** — WHO was established to provide leadership on global health matters, set health standards, and coordinate responses to health emergencies. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New York: Incorrect location for WHO headquarters; London: Incorrect location for WHO headquarters; Vienna: Incorrect location for WHO headquarters.
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)?
Correct Answer: B. Gaza and Amman
• **Gaza and Amman** = These are the locations for the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). • **1949** — UNRWA was established by the General Assembly in this year to provide aid specifically to Palestinian refugees. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New York: Incorrect location for UNRWA headquarters; Geneva: Incorrect location for UNRWA headquarters; Cairo: Incorrect location for UNRWA headquarters.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has its headquarters in?
Correct Answer: B. Nairobi
• **Nairobi** = It is the headquarters for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Kenya, helping coordinate UN environmental activities. • **1972** — UNEP was founded following the UN Conference on the Human Environment in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Addis Ababa: Incorrect location for UNEP headquarters; Geneva: Incorrect location for UNEP headquarters; New York: Incorrect location for UNEP headquarters.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is based in?
Correct Answer: A. Rome
• **Rome** = It is the headquarters for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Italy. • **1945** — FAO was founded to lead international efforts to defeat hunger, and its motto 'fiat panis' means 'let there be bread'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Incorrect location for FAO headquarters; Paris: Incorrect location for FAO headquarters; Madrid: Incorrect location for FAO headquarters.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is headquartered in?
Correct Answer: A. Montreal
• **Montreal** = It is the headquarters for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Canada. • **1944** — ICAO was created in this year, responsible for planning and helping the development of international air transport. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Geneva: Incorrect location for ICAO headquarters; Chicago: Incorrect location for ICAO headquarters; Washington D.C.: Incorrect location for ICAO headquarters.