world organisations section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

The International Court of Justice, which is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations, is based in the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Its main functions are to settle legal disputes submitted to it by states and to provide advisory opinions on legal questions submitted to it by duly authorized international organs, agencies, and the UN General Assembly.

Answer: (d)

António Guterres, the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, took office on 1st January 2017.

Having witnessed the suffering of the most vulnerable people on earth, in refugee camps and in war zones, the Secretary-General is determined to make human dignity the core of his work and to serve as a peace broker, a bridge-builder and a promoter of reform and innovation.

Note: António Guterres, is a Portuguese politician and diplomat who is serving as the ninth SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations.

Previously, he was the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees between 2005 and 2015.

Answer: (b)

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, abbreviated UNSYG, is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations.

The Secretary-General also acts as the de facto spokesperson and leader of the United Nations. None so far has held office for more than two terms.

The United Nations Charter provides for the Secretary-General to be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.

As a result, the selection is subject to the veto of any of the five permanent members of the Security Council. While the appointment and approval process of the Secretary-General is outlined in the UN Charter, specific guidelines have emerged regarding the term limits and selection process.

Answer: (a)

The 10 non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) were elected on a regional basis to serve two-year terms.

Besides, UNSC has five permanent members:

1. Russia,
2. The United Kingdom,
3. France,
4. Republic of China and
5. The United States.

Answer: (c)

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mohandas Gandhi. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti.

Answer: (b)

The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access.

3The day was first celebrated in 1982, and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups, and peoples. To inaugurate the day, the “Peace Bell” is rung at UN Headquarters (in New York City).

The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents except Africa, and was a gift from the United Nations Association of Japan.