Question 1

Global South forum: G-15 is a group consisting of which type of countries? Identify the economic/developmental profile of its members. Choose the correct description.

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Concept The G-15 was established to foster cooperation among developing nations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America on trade, investment, and technology. Final Answer Developing countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Question 2

UNESCO collaboration in India: What is the name of the international township near Puducherry (Pondicherry) developed in collaboration with UNESCO? Identify the experimental township founded in 1968. Choose the correct name.

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Concept Auroville, founded in 1968 near Puducherry, is an international township supported by UNESCO, envisioned for human unity and sustainable living. Final Answer Auroville

Question 3

North American trade bloc: Which countries are the members of NAFTA? Recall the trilateral free-trade agreement in North America (pre-USMCA). Choose the correct combination.

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Concept NAFTA (1994–2020) was a trilateral pact among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It was replaced by the USMCA in 2020. Final Answer United States, Canada, Mexico

Question 4

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM): The NAM summit that demanded expansion of the UN Security Council met at which city? Identify the summit widely cited in GK for UNSC expansion demand. Choose the correct venue.

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Concept The 11th NAM Summit at Cartagena (1995) prominently pressed for expansion and reform of the UN Security Council. Subsequent NAM summits reiterated this, but Cartagena is the conventional GK answer. Final Answer Cartagena (Colombia)

Question 5

Culture & education agency: Where is the headquarters of UNESCO located? Provide the host city of the UN’s agency for education, science, and culture. Choose the correct city.

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Concept The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is headquartered in Paris, France. Final Answer Paris

Question 6

Environment & wildlife symbols: Which animal is used in the logo of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)? Recall the iconic conservation emblem. Choose the correct animal.

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Concept The WWF logo features a Giant Panda, symbolising species conservation and global environmental protection. Final Answer Giant Panda

Question 7

Commonwealth history: Pakistan, which later rejoined the Commonwealth, originally withdrew in which year? State the year of withdrawal following political developments in South Asia. Choose the correct year.

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Concept Pakistan withdrew from the Commonwealth in 1972 (after the Bangladesh issue) and rejoined in 1989. Final Answer 1972

Question 8

UN structure: Which of the following is not a principal (chief) organ of the United Nations? Recall the six principal organs named in the UN Charter. Choose the non-principal body.

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Concept The six principal organs are: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat. ILO is a specialised agency, not a principal organ. Final Answer International Labour Organization (ILO)

Question 9

G-7 composition detail: Besides the UK, USA, Germany, and Japan, which other countries are part of the G-7? Complete the set by naming the remaining three members. Choose the correct trio.

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Concept G-7 = USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan. Given four are listed, the remaining three are France, Italy, and Canada. Final Answer France, Italy, Canada

Question 10

UN Charter basics: How many principal organs does the United Nations have? State the number defined in the UN Charter. Choose the correct number.

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Concept The UN Charter establishes six principal organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat. Final Answer Six

Question 11

Amnesty International: Identify the field with which the organisation is primarily associated. Select the domain that best describes Amnesty International's core work.

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Given Organisation: Amnesty International Concept/Approach Amnesty International is internationally known for research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of human rights and securing justice for those whose rights are violated. Step-by-step reasoning Assess each option's fit to Amnesty International's mandate.Its campaigns revolve around political prisoners, torture, death penalty, freedom of expression, and refugee rights — all human rights topics. Elimination Environmental conservation — fits WWF/Greenpeace more. International trade promotion — relates to WTO/UNCTAD. Arms control treaties — linked to UN mechanisms/NATO, not Amnesty's core mandate. Final Answer Human rights protection and advocacy

Question 12

Founding venue of the United Nations (UNO): Name the city where the organisation was founded in 1945. Choose the correct founding location of the UNO.

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Given Year: 1945 Event: Founding of the UN Concept The United Nations Charter was signed at the San Francisco Conference on 26 June 1945; the UN later established its headquarters in New York. Final Answer San Francisco

Question 13

UN system identification: Choose the body that is not associated with the United Nations. Select the organisation that is outside the UN family.

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Concept UNICEF, WHO, and ILO are part of the UN system (funds/programmes/specialised agencies). ASEAN is a regional intergovernmental organisation in Southeast Asia and is not part of the UN system. Final Answer ASEAN

Question 14

Security cooperation initiative: The scheme called 'Partnership for Peace' was launched by which organisation? Identify the international body that started Partnership for Peace (PfP).

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Concept Partnership for Peace (PfP) is a NATO programme aimed at building trust and practical cooperation between NATO and other states, especially in Europe and the former Soviet region. Final Answer NATO

Question 15

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Where is its headquarters located? Choose the correct city hosting the Red Cross headquarters.

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Concept The ICRC, guardian of international humanitarian law (Geneva Conventions), has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Final Answer Geneva

Question 16

UN headquarters location: Identify the city where the United Nations headquarters is situated. Choose the host city of the UN headquarters complex.

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Concept The UN headquarters building is in New York City, with major offices also in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi. Final Answer New York

Question 17

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Where is the headquarters located? Pick the correct host city of the IAEA.

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Concept The IAEA, promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy and safeguards, is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Final Answer Vienna

Question 18

Identify the cultural organisation among the following international bodies. Select the organisation dedicated to education, science, and culture.

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Concept UNESCO is the UN agency for education, science, culture, and communication. WHO (health), ILO (labour), and FAO (food & agriculture) have different mandates. Final Answer UNESCO

Question 19

G-7 description: Which statement best describes the Group of Seven (G-7)? Identify the correct characterisation of G-7 membership.

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Concept The G-7 is an informal bloc of seven advanced industrial economies: the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan. Final Answer Seven leading industrialised economies (USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan)

Question 20

World Trade Organization (WTO): Where is its headquarters? Choose the correct host city of the WTO.

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Concept The WTO, successor to GATT, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Final Answer Geneva

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