Founding Dates of UN Organizations – Set 2
Test your knowledge of the founding and establishment dates of important United Nations funds, programmes, agencies and related organizations. This set contains 20 fresh MCQs without repeating Set 1.
1. In which year was the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1969
UNFPA was established in 1969 as the United Nations Fund for Population Activities.
UNFPA was established in 1969 as the United Nations Fund for Population Activities.
2. In which year was the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1964
UNCTAD was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body of the United Nations.
UNCTAD was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body of the United Nations.
3. In which year was the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1978
UN-Habitat was established in 1978 following the first UN Conference on Human Settlements.
UN-Habitat was established in 1978 following the first UN Conference on Human Settlements.
4. In which year was the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) established in its present form?
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Correct Answer: C. 1997
UNODC was established in 1997 through the merger of the United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime Prevention.
UNODC was established in 1997 through the merger of the United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime Prevention.
5. In which year was the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) established as a separate operational entity?
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Correct Answer: B. 1995
UNOPS became an independent, self-financing entity within the UN system in 1995. Its origins date back to 1973, so 1995 is used here for its establishment as a separate entity.
UNOPS became an independent, self-financing entity within the UN system in 1995. Its origins date back to 1973, so 1995 is used here for its establishment as a separate entity.
6. In which year was UN Women established?
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Correct Answer: C. 2010
UN Women was established by the UN General Assembly in July 2010 and became operational in January 2011.
UN Women was established by the UN General Assembly in July 2010 and became operational in January 2011.
7. In which year was the International Organization for Migration (IOM) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1951
IOM was established in 1951 as the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe.
IOM was established in 1951 as the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe.
8. On which date was the Universal Postal Union (UPU) established?
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Correct Answer: A. 9 October 1874
The Universal Postal Union was established on 9 October 1874 in Bern, Switzerland.
The Universal Postal Union was established on 9 October 1874 in Bern, Switzerland.
9. In which year was the United Nations University (UNU) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1973
The United Nations University was established in 1973.
The United Nations University was established in 1973.
10. In which year was the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) established?
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Correct Answer: B. 1963
UNITAR was established in 1963 by the United Nations General Assembly.
UNITAR was established in 1963 by the United Nations General Assembly.
11. In which year was the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1970
The UN Volunteers programme was established by the UN General Assembly in 1970.
The UN Volunteers programme was established by the UN General Assembly in 1970.
12. In which year was the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) established?
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Correct Answer: B. 1963
UNRISD was established in 1963 to conduct policy-oriented research on social development.
UNRISD was established in 1963 to conduct policy-oriented research on social development.
13. In which year was the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1996
UNAIDS was established in 1996 to coordinate the UN system's response to HIV/AIDS.
UNAIDS was established in 1996 to coordinate the UN system's response to HIV/AIDS.
14. In which year was the International Trade Centre (ITC) established?
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Correct Answer: B. 1964
The International Trade Centre was established in 1964 and is the joint technical cooperation agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The International Trade Centre was established in 1964 and is the joint technical cooperation agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
15. In which year was the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted?
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Correct Answer: C. 1992
The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro.
The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro.
16. In which year was the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) adopted?
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Correct Answer: C. 1994
The UNCCD was adopted in 1994 and entered into force in 1996.
The UNCCD was adopted in 1994 and entered into force in 1996.
17. In which year was the International Seabed Authority (ISA) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1994
The International Seabed Authority was established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea framework in 1994.
The International Seabed Authority was established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea framework in 1994.
18. In which year did the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) become an operating judicial institution?
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Correct Answer: C. 1996
ITLOS was established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and became operational in 1996.
ITLOS was established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and became operational in 1996.
19. In which year was the International Criminal Court (ICC) established as a permanent international court?
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Correct Answer: D. 2002
The Rome Statute entered into force on 1 July 2002, establishing the ICC as a permanent international criminal court.
The Rome Statute entered into force on 1 July 2002, establishing the ICC as a permanent international criminal court.
20. In which year was the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 2009
IRENA was established in 2009 to promote the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy.
IRENA was established in 2009 to promote the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy.
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