General Knowledge - World Organizations - MCQs


Discover key facts about international organizations and their roles in global affairs.

What is the focus of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)?

A. Economic development and cooperation
B. Environmental protection
C. Cultural exchange
D. Human rights advocacy

Answer: Economic development and cooperation

What does the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) specialize in?

A. Weather and climate-related issues
B. Economic development
C. Human rights advocacy
D. Sustainable agriculture

Answer: Weather and climate-related issues

Where is the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?

A. Jeddah
B. Doha
C. Cairo
D. Istanbul

Answer: Jeddah

Which organization is focused on the promotion of women’s rights globally?

A. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. International Labour Organization (ILO)
D. World Bank

Answer: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

Which organization promotes cultural preservation and education?

A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D. World Bank

Answer: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

What is the main purpose of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

A. To coordinate petroleum policies among member countries
B. To promote economic development
C. To provide humanitarian assistance
D. To oversee military operations

Answer: To coordinate petroleum policies among member countries

What is the primary mission of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)?

A. To promote sustainable tourism development
B. To oversee international trade
C. To provide humanitarian assistance
D. To regulate travel agencies

Answer: To promote sustainable tourism development

Where is the headquarters of the African Development Bank (AfDB)?

A. Abidjan
B. Addis Ababa
C. Nairobi
D. Lagos

Answer: Abidjan

Which organization provides emergency humanitarian assistance worldwide?

A. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. International Labour Organization (ILO)
D. World Bank

Answer: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)