world organisations section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

There are 5 veto-wielding permanent members in the United Nations Security Council—China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States— based on the great powers that were the victors of World War II.

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.

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.

Answer: (b)

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an organization that intends to supervise and liberalize international trade. The organization officially commenced on January 1, 1995, under the Marrakech Agreement, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which commenced in 1948.

The organization deals with the regulation of trade between participating countries; it provides a framework for negotiating and formalizing trade agreements, and a dispute resolution process aimed at enforcing participants’ adherence to WTO agreements which are signed by representatives of member governments and ratified by their parliaments.

Most of the issues that the WTO focuses on derive from previous trade negotiations, especially from the Uruguay Round (1986–1994).

Answer: (d)

The Charter of the United Nations, its 1945 constituent document, did not expressly provide for official languages of the UN. The Charter was enacted in five languages (Chinese, French, Russian, English, and Spanish). Arabic was an official language and working language of the General Assembly in 1973.

Answer: (d)

The SAARC Secretariat is based in Kathmandu, Nepal.It coordinates and monitors implementation of activities, prepares for and services meetings, and serves as a channel of communication between the Association and its member states as well as other regional organisations.