Founding Dates of UN Organizations – Set 3
This final set covers important United Nations regional commissions, offices, institutes and other major international organizations. The questions focus on their establishment, founding or beginning dates.
1. In which year was the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) established?
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Correct Answer: B. 1947
UNECE was established in 1947 as one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations.
UNECE was established in 1947 as one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations.
2. In which year was the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) established?
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Correct Answer: B. 1947
ESCAP was established in 1947 as the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East, later becoming ESCAP.
ESCAP was established in 1947 as the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East, later becoming ESCAP.
3. In which year was the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1948
ECLAC was established in 1948 as one of the five UN regional commissions.
ECLAC was established in 1948 as one of the five UN regional commissions.
4. On which date was the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) established?
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Correct Answer: B. 29 April 1958
The UN Economic and Social Council established ECA on 29 April 1958.
The UN Economic and Social Council established ECA on 29 April 1958.
5. In which year was the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1973
ESCWA was established in 1973 as the fifth UN regional commission.
ESCWA was established in 1973 as the fifth UN regional commission.
6. In which year was the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) established in its present organizational form?
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Correct Answer: A. 1958
The UN Office for Outer Space Affairs traces its origins to the establishment of an outer-space affairs unit in 1958.
The UN Office for Outer Space Affairs traces its origins to the establishment of an outer-space affairs unit in 1958.
7. In which year was the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1980
UNIDIR was established in 1980 as an autonomous institution within the UN framework.
UNIDIR was established in 1980 as an autonomous institution within the UN framework.
8. In which year was the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) established?
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Correct Answer: B. 1968
UNICRI was established in 1968 to advance understanding of crime and justice and support international cooperation.
UNICRI was established in 1968 to advance understanding of crime and justice and support international cooperation.
9. In which year was the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1966
UNCDF was established by the UN General Assembly in 1966.
UNCDF was established by the UN General Assembly in 1966.
10. On which date was the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 8 December 1949
UNRWA was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 302 (IV) on 8 December 1949.
UNRWA was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 302 (IV) on 8 December 1949.
11. In which year was the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) originally established?
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Correct Answer: B. 1923
INTERPOL traces its origins to the International Criminal Police Congress held in Vienna in 1923.
INTERPOL traces its origins to the International Criminal Police Congress held in Vienna in 1923.
12. In which year was the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) founded?
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Correct Answer: B. 1947
ISO was officially founded in 1947 and began operating on 23 February of that year.
ISO was officially founded in 1947 and began operating on 23 February of that year.
13. In which year was the World Tourism Organization, now known as UN Tourism, established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1975
The World Tourism Organization was established in 1975. It became a specialized agency of the UN in 2003 and was renamed UN Tourism in 2024.
The World Tourism Organization was established in 1975. It became a specialized agency of the UN in 2003 and was renamed UN Tourism in 2024.
14. In which year was the International Energy Agency (IEA) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1974
The International Energy Agency was established in 1974 in response to the oil crisis of the early 1970s.
The International Energy Agency was established in 1974 in response to the oil crisis of the early 1970s.
15. 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.
16. In which year was the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1997
The International Vaccine Institute was established in 1997 under the United Nations Development Programme framework.
The International Vaccine Institute was established in 1997 under the United Nations Development Programme framework.
17. In which year was the International Organization for Migration (IOM) established?
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Correct Answer: B. 1951
IOM was established in 1951. It later became a related organization of the United Nations in 2016.
IOM was established in 1951. It later became a related organization of the United Nations in 2016.
18. In which year was the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1974
The International Civil Service Commission was established by the UN General Assembly in 1974.
The International Civil Service Commission was established by the UN General Assembly in 1974.
19. In which year was the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) established?
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Correct Answer: C. 2002
The United Nations System Staff College was established in 2002 as an inter-agency learning organization of the UN system.
The United Nations System Staff College was established in 2002 as an inter-agency learning organization of the UN system.
20. In which year was the International Criminal Court (ICC) established as a permanent 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.
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