Functions of UN Organizations – Set 3
This final set covers important UN regional commissions, funds, research bodies, conventions and other major organizations and institutions. This set contains 20 fresh MCQs without repeating the organizations used in Sets 1 and 2.
1. What is the primary role of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting economic and social development in Africa
ECA supports African countries in economic and social development, regional integration and addressing development challenges.
ECA supports African countries in economic and social development, regional integration and addressing development challenges.
2. What is the main function of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting economic cooperation and sustainable development in Europe and its wider region
UNECE promotes economic cooperation and sustainable development among its member States through policy dialogue, conventions, standards and other forms of regional cooperation.
UNECE promotes economic cooperation and sustainable development among its member States through policy dialogue, conventions, standards and other forms of regional cooperation.
3. Which UN regional commission promotes economic and social cooperation in Asia and the Pacific?
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Correct Answer: C. ESCAP
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific promotes regional cooperation and supports sustainable economic and social development across the Asia-Pacific region.
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific promotes regional cooperation and supports sustainable economic and social development across the Asia-Pacific region.
4. What is the main role of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)?
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Correct Answer: A. Supporting economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean
ECLAC provides research, analysis, policy advice and regional cooperation to support development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
ECLAC provides research, analysis, policy advice and regional cooperation to support development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
5. What is the primary function of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting regional cooperation and development in Western Asia
ESCWA supports economic and social development, regional cooperation and policy coordination among countries in Western Asia.
ESCWA supports economic and social development, regional cooperation and policy coordination among countries in Western Asia.
6. What is the main function of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)?
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Correct Answer: A. Providing essential services and assistance to Palestine refugees
UNRWA provides services including education, health care, relief and social services, infrastructure and camp improvement, and emergency assistance to Palestine refugees in its fields of operation.
UNRWA provides services including education, health care, relief and social services, infrastructure and camp improvement, and emergency assistance to Palestine refugees in its fields of operation.
Editorial Note:
UNRWA and UNHCR have distinct mandates. UNRWA specifically serves Palestine refugees within its five fields of operation, while UNHCR has the broader international mandate for refugees and stateless people.
7. What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)?
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Correct Answer: A. Conducting independent research on disarmament and international security
UNIDIR conducts research and provides evidence-based analysis on disarmament, arms control and international security issues.
UNIDIR conducts research and provides evidence-based analysis on disarmament, arms control and international security issues.
8. What is the main purpose of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)?
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Correct Answer: A. Advancing knowledge and cooperation on crime and justice
UNICRI conducts research and provides training and policy support on crime prevention, criminal justice and related security challenges.
UNICRI conducts research and provides training and policy support on crime prevention, criminal justice and related security challenges.
9. What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)?
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Correct Answer: A. Providing development finance for least developed countries
UNCDF provides development finance and investment support, particularly to least developed countries, to help unlock public and private finance for inclusive development.
UNCDF provides development finance and investment support, particularly to least developed countries, to help unlock public and private finance for inclusive development.
10. What is the main function of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)?
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Correct Answer: A. Conducting policy research on social development
UNRISD conducts interdisciplinary research on social dimensions of development and provides evidence to inform policies that promote inclusive and sustainable development.
UNRISD conducts interdisciplinary research on social dimensions of development and provides evidence to inform policies that promote inclusive and sustainable development.
11. What is the main function of UNAIDS?
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Correct Answer: A. Coordinating the UN system's response to HIV/AIDS
UNAIDS leads and coordinates the global response to HIV, bringing together the UN system and partners to help end AIDS as a public health threat.
UNAIDS leads and coordinates the global response to HIV, bringing together the UN system and partners to help end AIDS as a public health threat.
12. What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?
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Correct Answer: A. Addressing climate change through international cooperation
The UNFCCC provides the international framework for addressing climate change and negotiating global action to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and adapt to climate impacts.
The UNFCCC provides the international framework for addressing climate change and negotiating global action to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and adapt to climate impacts.
Editorial Note:
The UNFCCC is a framework convention, not a conventional UN agency. Its process provides the framework under which agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement were developed.
13. What is the main purpose of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)?
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Correct Answer: A. Combating desertification, land degradation and drought
The UNCCD focuses on combating desertification and land degradation and mitigating the effects of drought, particularly in vulnerable dryland regions.
The UNCCD focuses on combating desertification and land degradation and mitigating the effects of drought, particularly in vulnerable dryland regions.
14. What is the main function of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)?
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Correct Answer: A. Organizing and controlling mineral-related activities in the international seabed area
The International Seabed Authority organizes and controls mineral-related activities in the international seabed area beyond national jurisdiction, known as “the Area.”
The International Seabed Authority organizes and controls mineral-related activities in the international seabed area beyond national jurisdiction, known as “the Area.”
15. What is the primary function of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)?
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Correct Answer: A. Adjudicating disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the law of the sea
ITLOS is a judicial body established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea to deal with disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the Convention.
ITLOS is a judicial body established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea to deal with disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the Convention.
Editorial Note:
ITLOS and the International Seabed Authority are different bodies. ITLOS settles law-of-the-sea disputes, while ISA administers mineral-related activities in the international seabed area.
16. What is the primary function of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
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Correct Answer: A. Prosecuting individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression
The ICC is a permanent international criminal court that investigates and, where appropriate, prosecutes individuals accused of the most serious international crimes.
The ICC is a permanent international criminal court that investigates and, where appropriate, prosecutes individuals accused of the most serious international crimes.
Editorial Note:
The ICC prosecutes individuals, not States. It is also separate from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which principally settles legal disputes between States and gives advisory opinions.
17. What is the primary role of UN Tourism, formerly known as the World Tourism Organization?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism
UN Tourism promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability.
UN Tourism promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability.
18. What is the main purpose of the International Energy Agency (IEA)?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting energy security and supporting clean-energy transitions
The IEA works on energy security, energy policy, clean-energy transitions and reliable and affordable energy systems.
The IEA works on energy security, energy policy, clean-energy transitions and reliable and affordable energy systems.
Editorial Note:
The IEA is not a UN specialized agency. It is an autonomous intergovernmental organization within the OECD framework. It is included here because it is highly relevant to international-organization and current-affairs MCQs.
19. What is the main objective of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy
IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy and supports countries in their energy-transition efforts.
IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy and supports countries in their energy-transition efforts.
20. What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space
UNOOSA works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space and supports the implementation of international space-related agreements and UN decisions.
UNOOSA works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space and supports the implementation of international space-related agreements and UN decisions.
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