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Question : 26 [SCC CAPFs 2014]
How many principles are in the UN Charter ?
a) 8
b) 7
c) 4
d) 6
Answer »Answer: (b)
As per the United Nations Charter, the organization and its members, in pursuit of the Purposes stated in Article 1, shall act in accordance with seven principles. The charter was signed in San Francisco, US, on 26 June 1945. It entered into force on 24 October 1945.
Question : 27
Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Universal Postal Union (UPU)?
- It was established in 1950.
- It headquarters in the Swiss capital Bern.
- It is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players.
- It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-todate products and services
a) 1, 3, and 4
b) 2, 3, and 4
c) 1, 2, and 3
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer »Answer: (b)
Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is the second oldest international organization worldwide. The organization fulfils an advisory, mediating and liaison role, and provides technical assistance where needed.
It sets the rules for international mail exchanges and makes recommendations to stimulate growth in mail, parcel and financial services volumes and improves the quality of service for customers.
Question : 28
Which of the following statements is/are in correct with regard to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)?
- Established in 1945 as the original institution of the World Bank Group, IBRD is structured like a holding company.
- IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income countries and creditworthy poorer countries by promoting sustainable development through loans, guarantees, risk management products, and analytical and advisory services.
a) 1 and 2 both
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) None
Answer »Answer: (b)
Established in 1944, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is structured like a cooperative.
IBRD raises most of its funds on the world’s financial markets and has become one of the most established borrowers since issuing its first bond in 1947.
Question : 29 [SCC CML 1999]
Which of these countries is not a member of the U.N. ?
a) Switzerland
b) Syria
c) Turkey
d) Vatican City
Answer »Answer: (d)
weden was admitted into the United Nations Organization in 1946; Switzerland in 2002; and both Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey in 1945.
The United States recognizes 195 countries, 193 of which are part of the United Nations. The two countries that are not UN members are Vatican City (Holy See) and Palestine. Both are considered non-member states of the United Nations, allow them to participate as permanent observers of the General Assembly, and are provided access to UN documents.
Permanent observers of the United Nations often join the United Nations eventually as full members. This happens when member states recognize their independence and their governments and economies are stable enough to support the initiatives set forth by the UN.
Question : 30 [SCC Tax Asst 2005]
The Security Council of UN consists of
a) 15 non-permanent members
b) 15 permanent members
c) 5 permanent and 10 nonpermanent members
d) 10 permanent and 5 nonpermanent members
Answer »Answer: (c)
At the U.N.’s founding in 1946, the five permanent members of the Security Council were the French Fourth Republic, the Republic of China, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the Soviet Union.
Under Article 27 of the UN Charter, Security Council decisions on all substantive matters require the affirmative votes of nine members. A negative vote or veto, also known as the rule of “great power unanimity”, by a permanent member prevents the adoption of a proposal.
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