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Question 1Which United Nations body supervises the specialized agencies like UNESCO and UNICEF?

Correct Answer: Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Question 2When was UNESCO officially established?

Correct Answer: November 4, 1946

Question 3Where are the headquarters of UNESCO located?

Correct Answer: Paris, France

Question 4What is the primary objective of UNESCO?

Correct Answer: To promote peace and security through education, science, and culture

Question 5Which sector is considered the largest sector of UNESCO's activity?

Correct Answer: Education

Question 6How does UNESCO strive to remove illiteracy?

Correct Answer: By encouraging adult and distance education

Question 7What award did UNESCO institute in 1981 to recognize artists for international dialogue?

Correct Answer: The Picasso Medal Award

Question 8Which agency is responsible for declaring certain sites as 'World Heritage Sites'?

Correct Answer: UNESCO

Question 9Why was UNICEF originally founded in 1946?

Correct Answer: To provide relief to children affected by World War II

Question 10Where are the headquarters of UNICEF located?

Correct Answer: New York, USA

Question 11In what year did UNICEF become a permanent body of the United Nations?

Correct Answer: 1950

Question 12What is the primary source of finance for UNICEF?

Correct Answer: Voluntary contributions and sale of greeting cards

Question 13For its pioneering work, in which year was UNICEF awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

Correct Answer: 1965

Question 14Which agency provides technical supplies like pumps and pipes to bring clean water to rural areas?

Correct Answer: UNICEF

Question 15When is World Health Day celebrated every year?

Correct Answer: April 7

Question 16Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organisation (WHO)?

Correct Answer: Geneva, Switzerland

Question 17What is the primary objective of the WHO?

Correct Answer: To attain the highest possible level of health for all

Question 18Which of these diseases has WHO conducted worldwide campaigns against?

Correct Answer: Malaria and Small-pox

Question 19The International Labour Organisation (ILO) was originally an organ of which body?

Correct Answer: The League of Nations

Question 20In which year did the ILO become the first specialized agency of the UN?

Correct Answer: 1946

Question 21What is the main goal of the ILO?

Correct Answer: To promote social justice and labour rights

Question 22According to ILO standards, employment of children below what age is banned in hazardous jobs?

Correct Answer: 14 years

Question 23Where is the ILO's International Institute for Labour Studies located?

Correct Answer: Geneva, Switzerland

Question 24In which year was the ILO awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

Correct Answer: 1969

Question 25Which agency helps children and mothers during emergencies like natural calamities?

Correct Answer: UNICEF

Question 26UNESCO promotes research in which scientific fields?

Correct Answer: Geology and Oceanography

Question 27Which UN agency would most likely help a village facing a lack of potable drinking water?

Correct Answer: UNICEF

Question 28Which journal is published by WHO to create health consciousness?

Correct Answer: Bulletin of the World Health Organisation

Question 29What does the abbreviation ILO stand for?

Correct Answer: International Labour Organisation

Question 30How do UN agencies raise money besides government donations?

Correct Answer: Selling greeting cards and books

Question 31Which agency advances the freedom of the press and independence of the media?

Correct Answer: UNESCO

Question 32Which agency sets standards for wages and living conditions of workers?

Correct Answer: ILO

Question 33Who provides grants and fellowships to teachers and scholars?

Correct Answer: UNESCO

Question 34Which organization works for the survival and well-being of children?

Correct Answer: UNICEF

Question 35The ILO's International Centre for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training is in:

Correct Answer: Turin, Italy

Question 36Which agency helps to prevent diseases like tuberculosis and malaria specifically for mothers and children?

Correct Answer: UNICEF

Question 37UNESCO encourages the study of social sciences to combat what?

Correct Answer: Discrimination

Question 38Which agency assists developing countries in setting up communication networks?

Correct Answer: UNESCO

Question 39The 'World Heritage Sites' list includes both:

Correct Answer: Cultural and Natural heritage sites

Question 40Which UN agency would respond to high infant mortality rates in a remote village?

Correct Answer: UNICEF

Question 41What is the specialized agency for health in the UN?

Correct Answer: WHO

Question 42In which year did WHO establish the World Health Day?

Correct Answer: 1948

Question 43UNESCO emphasizes the education of which group specifically?

Correct Answer: Girls and women

Question 44Which organization suppresses traffic in children and women?

Correct Answer: UNICEF

Question 45What does UNESCO do for monuments?

Correct Answer: Provides technical advice and funds for preservation

Question 46Which agency provides financial assistance for the education of physically challenged children?

Correct Answer: UNESCO

Question 47How does WHO help people in remote areas?

Correct Answer: By providing pure water supply and sanitation

Question 48Which UN agency ensures workers have the right to collective bargaining?

Correct Answer: ILO

Question 49UNESCO's objective includes promoting collaboration through:

Correct Answer: Education, Science, and Culture

Question 50Which agency was awarded the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in 1989?

Correct Answer: UNICEF
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True or False Questions - Determine whether each statement is true or false. Click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct answer.

Statement 1The specialized agencies of the UN work under the supervision of the Security Council.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 2UNESCO was established on November 4, 1946.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 3The headquarters of UNESCO are located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 4Education is the largest sector of UNESCO's activity.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 5UNESCO strives to remove illiteracy by encouraging adult and distance education.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 6UNESCO provides financial assistance for the education of physically challenged children.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 7UNESCO focuses only on the education of boys and men.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 8UNESCO promotes scientific education by providing regional training centres.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 9UNESCO promotes research in the fields of geology, mathematics, and oceanography.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 10UNESCO finances engineering and technology schemes in developed countries only.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 11UNESCO encourages the study of social sciences to combat discrimination.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 12UNESCO assists developing countries in developing their communication networks.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 13UNESCO advances the freedom of the press and independence of the media.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 14UNESCO believes in modernization even if it means losing cultural identity.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 15UNESCO declares cultural and natural heritage sites as 'World Heritage Sites'.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 16UNESCO protects the world inheritance of books and rare manuscripts.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 17The Picasso Medal Award was instituted by UNICEF.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 18UNICEF was founded in December 1946 to provide relief after World War II.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 19UNICEF became a permanent body of the UN in 1950.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 20The headquarters of UNICEF are in Paris.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 21UNICEF has more than 200 regional offices in developing countries.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 22The primary objective of UNICEF is to look after children's welfare.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 23UNICEF provides community services like maternal health and childcare.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 24UNICEF depends on mandatory taxes from all UN member countries for finance.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 25UNICEF raises money by selling greeting cards, posters, and books.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 26UNICEF provides technical supplies like pumps and pipes for clean water in rural areas.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 27UNICEF helps children and mothers during natural calamities and epidemics.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 28UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 29UNICEF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in 1989.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 30UNICEF works to suppress traffic in children and women.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 31The World Health Organisation (WHO) is the UN agency for health.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 32WHO was established on April 7, 1948.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 33World Health Day is celebrated every year on May 7.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 34The headquarters of WHO are at Geneva in Switzerland.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 35The primary objective of WHO is to attain the highest possible level of health for all.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 36WHO advises countries on how to develop health services and combat epidemics.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 37WHO only works in urban areas and does not visit remote areas.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 38WHO has set up an international network of laboratories to develop new vaccines.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 39WHO publishes health journals like the Bulletin of the World Health Organisation.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 40WHO works for providing pure water supply and sanitation systems.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 41The International Labour Organisation (ILO) was founded in 1945.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 42The ILO was originally an organ of the League of Nations.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 43The ILO became the first specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 44The headquarters of the ILO are in New York.

Correct Answer: False

Statement 45The ILO seeks to promote social justice and labour rights.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 46The ILO sets international standards for wages and living conditions of workers.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 47The ILO conventions provide compulsory insurance against sickness and old age.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 48The ILO has banned the employment of children below 14 years in hazardous jobs.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 49The ILO was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.

Correct Answer: True

Statement 50The International Centre for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training is in Turin, Italy.

Correct Answer: True
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Fill in the Blanks - Complete the sentences by filling in the missing words. Click "Show Answer" to check your response.

Question 1The specialized agencies of the UN work under the supervision of the UN ______.

Correct Answer: Economic and Social Council

Question 2UNESCO was established on ______.

Correct Answer: November 4, 1946

Question 3The primary objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration through education, ______, culture, and communication.

Correct Answer: science

Question 4The headquarters of UNESCO are located in ______.

Correct Answer: Paris

Question 5The largest sector of UNESCO's activity is ______.

Correct Answer: education

Question 6UNESCO strives to remove illiteracy by encouraging ______ education and distance education.

Correct Answer: adult

Question 7UNESCO provides financial assistance for the education of ______ children.

Correct Answer: physically challenged

Question 8UNESCO organizes libraries, ______ fairs, and festivals at national and international levels.

Correct Answer: book

Question 9UNESCO promotes scientific education by providing regional ______ centres.

Correct Answer: training

Question 10UNESCO promotes research in fields like geology, mathematics, physics, and ______.

Correct Answer: oceanography

Question 11UNESCO finances engineering and technology schemes in ______ countries.

Correct Answer: developing

Question 12UNESCO encourages the study of ______ sciences to combat all forms of discrimination.

Correct Answer: social

Question 13UNESCO advances the ______ of the press and independence of the media.

Correct Answer: freedom

Question 14UNESCO declares cultural and natural heritage sites as ______.

Correct Answer: World Heritage Sites

Question 15Since 1981, UNESCO has recognized artists with the ______ Medal Award.

Correct Answer: Picasso

Question 16UNICEF was founded in December 1946 to provide relief to children affected by the ______.

Correct Answer: Second World War

Question 17In 1950, UNICEF became a ______ body of the United Nations.

Correct Answer: permanent

Question 18The headquarters of UNICEF are in ______.

Correct Answer: New York

Question 19UNICEF has more than ______ regional offices in developing countries.

Correct Answer: 200

Question 20The primary objective of UNICEF is to look after children's ______.

Correct Answer: welfare

Question 21UNICEF provides low-cost community services like ______ health, childcare, and nutrition.

Correct Answer: maternal

Question 22UNICEF depends on ______ contributions from various governments and private agencies.

Correct Answer: voluntary

Question 23UNICEF raises money by selling greeting ______, posters, and books.

Correct Answer: cards

Question 24UNICEF provides technical supplies like pumps and pipes for bringing ______ water to rural areas.

Correct Answer: clean

Question 25UNICEF helps children and mothers in emergencies such as natural ______ and epidemics.

Correct Answer: calamities

Question 26UNICEF makes efforts to prevent diseases like tuberculosis and ______.

Correct Answer: malaria

Question 27UNICEF suppresses traffic in ______ and women.

Correct Answer: children

Question 28UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in ______.

Correct Answer: 1965

Question 29UNICEF was awarded the ______ Peace Prize in 1989.

Correct Answer: Indira Gandhi

Question 30The United Nations agency for health is the ______.

Correct Answer: World Health Organisation

Question 31WHO was established on ______.

Correct Answer: April 7, 1948

Question 32______ is celebrated as the World Health Day every year.

Correct Answer: April 7

Question 33The headquarters of WHO are at ______ in Switzerland.

Correct Answer: Geneva

Question 34The primary objective of WHO is to attain the highest possible level of ______ for all.

Correct Answer: health

Question 35WHO undertakes worldwide campaigns against diseases such as ______, cholera, and small-pox.

Correct Answer: plague

Question 36WHO publishes health journals like the ______ to create health consciousness.

Correct Answer: Bulletin of the World Health Organisation

Question 37The International Labour Organisation (ILO) was founded in 1919 as an organ of the ______.

Correct Answer: League of Nations

Question 38ILO became the first specialized agency of the United Nations in ______.

Correct Answer: 1946

Question 39The headquarters of ILO are in ______.

Correct Answer: Geneva

Question 40The ILO seeks to promote ______ justice and labour rights.

Correct Answer: social

Question 41ILO has banned employment of children below ______ years of age in hazardous jobs.

Correct Answer: 14

Question 42ILO was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in ______.

Correct Answer: 1969

Question 43Each UN agency has a separate organization with its own membership, ______, and headquarters.

Correct Answer: budget

Question 44The agencies create awareness about their activities through ______ and journals.

Correct Answer: reports

Question 45UNESCO lays stress on the education of ______ and women.

Correct Answer: girls

Question 46The ILO International Institute for Labour Studies is located in ______.

Correct Answer: Geneva

Question 47The ILO International Centre for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training is at ______, Italy.

Correct Answer: Turin

Question 48UNESCO provides technical advice and assistance for the preservation of ______.

Correct Answer: monuments

Question 49WHO works for providing pure ______ supply and sanitation systems in remote areas.

Correct Answer: water

Question 50UNICEF creates awareness about issues like ______ labour and child abuse.

Correct Answer: child
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Short Answer Questions - Practice concise answers to these questions. Click "Show Answer" to reveal the response.
Question 1

Which UN body supervises the specialized agencies?

Answer:
ECOSOC
Question 2

What does the abbreviation ECOSOC stand for?

Answer:
Economic and Social Council
Question 3

In which city is the UNESCO headquarters located?

Answer:
Paris
Question 4

On what date was UNESCO established?

Answer:
November 4, 1946
Question 5

What is the largest sector of UNESCO's activity?

Answer:
Education
Question 6

Which agency declares sites as 'World Heritage Sites'?

Answer:
UNESCO
Question 7

UNESCO strives to remove what social barrier through adult education?

Answer:
Illiteracy
Question 8

Which agency provides fellowships to teachers and scholars?

Answer:
UNESCO
Question 9

UNESCO encourages the study of which sciences to combat discrimination?

Answer:
Social sciences
Question 10

Which agency advances the freedom of the press?

Answer:
UNESCO
Question 11

What is the primary objective of UNESCO?

Answer:
Peace and security
Question 12

In which country did UNESCO declare several World Heritage Sites?

Answer:
India
Question 13

What medal award was instituted by UNESCO in 1981?

Answer:
Picasso Medal
Question 14

Which agency focuses on the preservation of monuments?

Answer:
UNESCO
Question 15

What does UNESCO provide for the preservation of rare manuscripts?

Answer:
Technical advice
Question 16

Which agency helps develop communication networks in developing countries?

Answer:
UNESCO
Question 17

Where is the headquarters of UNICEF?

Answer:
New York
Question 18

When was UNICEF founded?

Answer:
December 1946
Question 19

UNICEF was originally established to help children after which war?

Answer:
Second World War
Question 20

In what year did UNICEF become a permanent body?

Answer:
1950
Question 21

What is the current full name of UNICEF?

Answer:
United Nations Children's Fund
Question 22

How many regional offices does UNICEF have in developing countries?

Answer:
More than 200
Question 23

What is the primary objective of UNICEF?

Answer:
Children's welfare
Question 24

What does UNICEF provide to rural areas for clean water?

Answer:
Pumps and pipes
Question 25

In which year did UNICEF win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Answer:
1965
Question 26

Which peace prize did UNICEF win in 1989?

Answer:
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Question 27

What items does UNICEF sell to raise funds?

Answer:
Greeting cards
Question 28

Which agency creates awareness about child labour?

Answer:
UNICEF
Question 29

UNICEF provides community services for which health sector?

Answer:
Maternal health
Question 30

Which agency suppresses traffic in children and women?

Answer:
UNICEF
Question 31

Where is the headquarters of the WHO?

Answer:
Geneva
Question 32

When was the World Health Organisation established?

Answer:
April 7, 1948
Question 33

On which day is World Health Day celebrated?

Answer:
April 7
Question 34

What is the primary objective of the WHO?

Answer:
Highest level of health
Question 35

Which agency conducts campaigns against small-pox and malaria?

Answer:
WHO
Question 36

What is the name of the health journal published by WHO?

Answer:
Bulletin of the WHO
Question 37

In which country is Geneva located?

Answer:
Switzerland
Question 38

Which agency sets up international laboratories for vaccines?

Answer:
WHO
Question 39

Which organization helps countries combat epidemics?

Answer:
WHO
Question 40

WHO promotes health education and standards of what?

Answer:
Nutrition
Question 41

In what year was the ILO founded?

Answer:
1919
Question 42

The ILO was originally an organ of which organization?

Answer:
League of Nations
Question 43

Where is the ILO headquarters?

Answer:
Geneva
Question 44

In what year did the ILO become a specialized agency of the UN?

Answer:
1946
Question 45

What does the ILO seek to promote?

Answer:
Social justice
Question 46

Which agency sets standards for labour rights?

Answer:
ILO
Question 47

What is the minimum age for factory employment set by the ILO?

Answer:
14 years
Question 48

In what year was the ILO awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

Answer:
1969
Question 49

Where is the ILO's training center in Italy located?

Answer:
Turin
Question 50

Which organization provides insurance against sickness and old age for workers?

Answer:
ILO
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Long Answer Questions - Practice detailed answers to these comprehensive questions. Click "Show Answer" to reveal the response.
Question 1

What are the specialized agencies of the United Nations and how do they operate?

Answer:
The United Nations operates through a number of specialized agencies that work for human welfare and international cooperation. These agencies operate under the supervision of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Each agency has a particular agenda and a separate organization with its own membership, budget, and headquarters. They undertake developmental programmes like health, education, and welfare of workers, and address global issues such as poverty, overpopulation, and environmental problems.
Question 2

Explain the primary objective and establishment of UNESCO.

Answer:
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) was established on November 4, 1946. Its primary objective is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture, and communication. It seeks to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights. Its headquarters are located in Paris.
Question 3

Describe the functions of UNESCO in the field of education.

Answer:
Education is the largest sector of UNESCO's activity. Its functions include: 1. Striving to remove illiteracy by encouraging adult education, distance education, and open school systems. 2. Emphasizing the education of girls and women. 3. Providing financial assistance for the education of physically challenged children. 4. Providing grants and fellowships to teachers and scholars. 5. Organizing libraries, book fairs, and festivals at national and international levels.
Question 4

What are the scientific activities undertaken by UNESCO?

Answer:
UNESCO undertakes several scientific activities: 1. It organizes seminars and conferences for scientists from various nations to share knowledge. 2. It promotes research in geology, mathematics, physics, and oceanography. 3. It finances engineering and technology schemes in developing countries. 4. It encourages the study of social sciences to combat discrimination, improve the status of women, and help youth solve their problems.
Question 5

How does UNESCO contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage?

Answer:
UNESCO believes in modernization without the loss of cultural identity. It contributes by: 1. Providing technical advice, equipment, and funds for the preservation of monuments. 2. Declaring significant sites as 'World Heritage Sites' to ensure their protection. 3. Protecting the world inheritance of books, works of art, and rare manuscripts. 4. Encouraging artistic creations in literature and fine arts. 5. Sending cultural missions to promote peace and prosperity.
Question 6

Discuss the evolution and objective of UNICEF.

Answer:
UNICEF was founded in December 1946 as the 'United Nations Children's Emergency Fund' to provide relief to children after World War II. In 1950, it became a permanent body focusing on children in developing countries. Later, its name was shortened to 'United Nations Children's Fund,' though it kept the original abbreviation. Its primary objective is to look after children's welfare by providing low-cost community services like maternal health, childcare, nutrition, and immunization.
Question 7

List the major functions performed by UNICEF for child and maternal welfare.

Answer:
The functions of UNICEF include: 1. Working for the survival, health, and well-being of children. 2. Providing training to health personnel, sanitation workers, teachers, and nutritionists. 3. Supplying technical aids like pumps and pipes for clean water in rural areas. 4. Assisting mothers and children during emergencies like natural calamities or epidemics. 5. Preventing diseases like tuberculosis and malaria through immunization. 6. Suppressing traffic in children and women.
Question 8

How does the World Health Organisation (WHO) promote global health?

Answer:
WHO promotes global health through several means: 1. Attaining the highest possible level of health for all people. 2. Advising countries on developing health services and combating epidemics. 3. Promoting health education and nutrition standards. 4. Organizing worldwide campaigns against diseases like plague, cholera, and small-pox. 5. Encouraging medical research and setting up international networks of laboratories to develop vaccines.
Question 9

What is the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and what are its main goals?

Answer:
Founded in 1919 as part of the League of Nations, the ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946. Its headquarters are in Geneva. Its main goals are to promote social justice and labour rights. It sets international labour standards, works to improve worker conditions, sets standards for wages, and has banned the employment of children below 14 years in hazardous jobs.
Question 10

How do UN specialized agencies raise funds for their projects?

Answer:
UN specialized agencies obtain funds from multiple sources: 1. Donations and voluntary contributions from governments of various countries. 2. Contributions from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and individuals. 3. Raising money through the sale of greeting cards, posters, books, periodicals, diaries, and calendars. 4. Specific fundraising campaigns.
Question 11

Explain the significance of 'World Heritage Sites' declared by UNESCO.

Answer:
UNESCO declares cultural and natural heritage sites as 'World Heritage Sites' to recognize their outstanding value to humanity. This declaration brings international attention and assistance for their preservation. In India, numerous sites have been declared as such, ensuring that these monuments and natural areas are protected from deterioration and modernization while maintaining their cultural identity.
Question 12

Describe the importance of April 7 in the context of the UN.

Answer:
April 7 is significant because it marks the date in 1948 when the World Health Organisation (WHO) was established. Consequently, April 7 is celebrated as World Health Day every year. This day is used to create global health awareness and highlight priority areas of concern for the WHO, such as epidemic prevention and health education.
Question 13

What role does UNESCO play in the field of communication?

Answer:
In communication, UNESCO: 1. Sets up regional networks and trains technicians in hardware and software aspects of information. 2. Assists developing countries in building their communication networks. 3. Advances the freedom of the press and the independence of the media, recognizing that communication is vital for peace and security.
Question 14

How does UNICEF create awareness about social issues affecting children?

Answer:
UNICEF creates awareness by highlighting and campaigning against issues like child labour, child abuse, and discrimination against the girl child. It uses mass media, reports, and journals to inform the public and influence governments to implement better protection laws and community services for vulnerable children.
Question 15

Detail the contributions of the ILO toward worker security and insurance.

Answer:
The ILO has adopted conventions that provide compulsory insurance for workers against sickness, old age, and death. It also ensures the payment of compensation to workers and their dependents in cases of injury caused by accidents or occupational diseases. These standards aim to provide a safety net and promote social justice in the workplace.
Question 16

What is the relationship between the specialized agencies and ECOSOC?

Answer:
The specialized agencies operate under the supervision of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). While each agency has its own budget and headquarters, ECOSOC coordinates their work to ensure they align with the UN's broader goals of human welfare, international cooperation, and solving global economic and social problems.
Question 17

Mention the awards received by UNICEF and the ILO for their service.

Answer:
Both agencies have been recognized for their pioneering work in peace and human welfare. UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in 1989. The ILO was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 in recognition of its activities in promoting social justice and labour rights.
Question 18

How does UNESCO support scientific training in developing countries?

Answer:
UNESCO promotes scientific education by providing regional training centres and financing engineering and technology schemes specifically in developing nations. This helps these countries build their own scientific infrastructure and expertise, which is essential for their overall development.
Question 19

Explain the role of WHO in disease prevention and laboratory research.

Answer:
WHO plays a critical role in disease prevention by identifying disease-causing organisms and developing new vaccines. It has set up an international network of laboratories that train research workers and distribute information globally. This network is essential for tackling outbreaks and conducting worldwide campaigns against infectious diseases.
Question 20

In what ways does the ILO promote economic development through training?

Answer:
The ILO creates awareness among workers about economic development by offering opportunities for study and training. It operates the International Institute for Labour Studies in Geneva and the International Centre for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training in Turin, Italy, to provide workers and officials with advanced technical skills.
Question 21

Describe the types of global issues addressed by UN specialized agencies.

Answer:
The specialized agencies look after a wide range of global issues, including: 1. Poverty and food shortages. 2. Overpopulation and environmental problems. 3. Drug abuse and water scarcity. 4. Health epidemics and illiteracy. 5. Labour rights and child exploitation. They address these through developmental programmes and international cooperation.
Question 22

What is the Picasso Medal Award and who institutes it?

Answer:
The Picasso Medal Award is instituted by UNESCO. Since 1981, it has been used to recognize artists for their significant contributions to international dialogue and cultural exchange. It reflects UNESCO's mission to use culture as a bridge for peace between nations.
Question 23

Explain the significance of April 7 being World Health Day.

Answer:
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 because that is the anniversary of the founding of the WHO in 1948. Each year, the day focuses on a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of public health concern globally, helping to spread health consciousness and education among the masses.
Question 24

How does UNICEF assist in providing clean water to rural areas?

Answer:
UNICEF provides technical supplies and aids, such as pumps and pipes, to facilitate the transport of clean water to rural villages. This is a critical part of their child health mandate, as clean water reduces the incidence of water-borne diseases that are a leading cause of child mortality.
Question 25

What is the 'Bulletin of the World Health Organisation'?

Answer:
The Bulletin of the World Health Organisation is a major health journal published by the WHO. It serves as a platform to create health consciousness and share peer-reviewed medical research, data on epidemics, and information on health service development with the global community.
Question 26

What are the core components of the ILO's international labour standards?

Answer:
The core components include: 1. Freedom of association and the right to organize. 2. The right to collective bargaining. 3. The abolition of forced labour. 4. Equality of opportunity and treatment. 5. Protection against child labour and hazardous working conditions.
Question 27

Explain how UNESCO helps to protect works of art and rare manuscripts.

Answer:
UNESCO aims to protect the world inheritance of books, works of art, and rare manuscripts by providing technical assistance and creating international standards for their preservation. This ensures that the collective memory and cultural history of the world are protected from loss, damage, or illegal trafficking.
Question 28

What is the function of the International Institute for Labour Studies?

Answer:
Located in Geneva and established by the ILO, the institute provides opportunities for study and training to workers and officials. It helps them understand economic development, labour laws, and rights, thereby empowering them to participate more effectively in social and economic progress.
Question 29

How does UNICEF handle emergencies like natural calamities?

Answer:
During natural calamities, UNICEF provides rapid relief to children and mothers. This includes providing emergency food, clean water, medical supplies, and temporary shelter. They also work on long-term recovery to ensure that schools and health services for children are restored.
Question 30

Describe the objective of the WHO regarding 'pure water supply'.

Answer:
The WHO works to ensure that people living in remote and underserved areas have access to a pure water supply and proper sanitation systems. This is part of their broader goal to improve environmental health and prevent the spread of diseases related to poor hygiene.
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Question
Under which UN body's supervision do the specialised agencies for human welfare and international cooperation work?
Answer
The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Question
What is the full name of the UN agency represented by the acronym UNESCO?
Answer
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
Question
When was UNESCO established?
Answer
November 4, 1946.
Question
What is the primary objective of UNESCO?
Answer
To contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication.
Question
Where are the headquarters of UNESCO located?
Answer
Paris, France.
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What is the largest sector of UNESCO's activity?
Answer
Education.
Question
How does UNESCO strive to remove illiteracy?
Answer
By encouraging adult education, distance-education, and the open school system.
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From where do the agencies of the UN receive donations for their activities?
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From governments of various countries, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and individuals.
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Besides donations, how do UN agencies raise money for their work?
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By selling greeting cards, posters, books, periodicals, diaries, and calendars.
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What is the primary objective of UNICEF?
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To look after children's welfare, especially in the developing countries.
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Where are the headquarters of UNICEF located?
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New York, USA.
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UNICEF has been doing great service by creating awareness about issues like child labour, child abuse, and _____ against the girl child.
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discrimination
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Name one of the key functions of UNICEF related to the basic needs of children.
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It works for the survival, health and well-being of the children.
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What kind of training does UNICEF provide to personnel?
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It provides training to the health and sanitation personnel, teachers, and nutritionists.
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How does UNICEF help bring clean water to rural areas?
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It provides technical supplies and aids like pumps and pipes.
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Which UN agency helps children and mothers in emergencies, such as natural calamities and epidemics?
Answer
UNICEF.
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UNICEF makes efforts to prevent diseases like _____, malaria, skin diseases, etc. and to immunise people against these diseases.
Answer
tuberculosis
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Which UN agency works to suppress traffic in children and women?
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UNICEF.
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In what year was UNICEF awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
Answer
1965.
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UNICEF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in what year?
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1989.
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What is the full name of the UN agency represented by the acronym WHO?
Answer
World Health Organisation.
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When was the World Health Organisation (WHO) established?
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April 7, 1948.
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What day is celebrated every year as the World Health Day?
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April 7.
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Where are the headquarters of the WHO located?
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Geneva, Switzerland.
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What is the primary objective of the WHO?
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To attain 'the highest possible level of health' for all.
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Which UN agency undertakes worldwide campaigns against diseases such as plague, cholera, malaria, and small-pox?
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The World Health Organisation (WHO).
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What does the WHO's international network of laboratories do?
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It finds out disease-causing organisms, develops vaccines, and trains research workers.
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Which WHO publication is mentioned as a way to create health consciousness among people?
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The Bulletin of the World Health Organisation.
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What is the full name of the UN agency represented by the acronym ILO?
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International Labour Organisation.
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The International Labour Organisation was originally founded as an organ of what international body?
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The League of Nations.
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In what year did the ILO become the first specialised agency of the United Nations?
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1946.
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Where are the headquarters of the ILO located?
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Geneva, Switzerland.
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What is the main objective of the ILO?
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To promote social justice and labour rights.
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What is a key function of the ILO regarding labour standards?
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It helps in establishing international labour standards by setting minimum standards.
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The ILO sets minimum labour standards concerning rights like freedom of association, the right to organise, and the abolition of _____.
Answer
forced labour
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Which UN agency forms policies for improving the condition of workers?
Answer
The International Labour Organisation (ILO).
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The ILO has banned the employment of children below what age in factories, mines, and other hazardous jobs?
Answer
14 years of age.
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Which UN agency provides technical assistance and has adopted conventions for compensation to workers in case of injury or death?
Answer
The International Labour Organisation (ILO).
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What type of organisations does the ILO foster to help workers?
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Co-operative organisations, small-scale and handicraft industries.
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Which ILO training center is located in Turin, Italy?
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The International Centre for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training.
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In what year was the ILO awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
Answer
1969.
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Which UN agency aims at preserving the cultural heritage of different countries of the world?
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UNESCO.