Q.1 When was the United Nations officially established?
1919
1945
1939
1950
Explanation - The UN was officially established on October 24, 1945, after World War II to promote peace and cooperation among nations.
Correct answer is: 1945
Q.2 Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
Geneva
New York
Paris
London
Explanation - The UN headquarters is located in New York City, though it also has major offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi.
Correct answer is: New York
Q.3 Which document serves as the foundational treaty of the United Nations?
Geneva Convention
UN Charter
Treaty of Versailles
Atlantic Charter
Explanation - The UN Charter, signed in San Francisco in June 1945, is the founding document of the organization.
Correct answer is: UN Charter
Q.4 Which organ of the UN is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
General Assembly
Security Council
Economic and Social Council
Trusteeship Council
Explanation - The Security Council is tasked with addressing conflicts, authorizing peacekeeping missions, and imposing sanctions.
Correct answer is: Security Council
Q.5 How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?
3
5
7
10
Explanation - The five permanent members (P5) are the US, UK, Russia, China, and France, with veto power.
Correct answer is: 5
Q.6 Which UN organ includes all member states and serves as a forum for discussion?
Secretariat
General Assembly
Security Council
Economic and Social Council
Explanation - The General Assembly includes all 193 member states and allows equal voting rights.
Correct answer is: General Assembly
Q.7 What is the main role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
Maintain global trade
Settle disputes between states
Oversee peacekeeping missions
Monitor human rights
Explanation - The ICJ in The Hague settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on international law.
Correct answer is: Settle disputes between states
Q.8 Which country was NOT one of the original founding members of the UN?
India
Germany
USA
China
Explanation - Germany joined the UN in 1973, whereas India, USA, and China were original members.
Correct answer is: Germany
Q.9 What is the main function of the UN Secretariat?
Peacekeeping
Administrative work
Making international laws
Military defense
Explanation - The Secretariat carries out the day-to-day work of the UN, led by the Secretary-General.
Correct answer is: Administrative work
Q.10 Who is the current Secretary-General of the UN (as of 2025)?
Kofi Annan
Ban Ki-moon
António Guterres
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Explanation - António Guterres, from Portugal, has served as Secretary-General since 2017.
Correct answer is: António Guterres
Q.11 Which UN body coordinates international economic and social cooperation?
Security Council
General Assembly
ECOSOC
Secretariat
Explanation - The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) coordinates economic, social, and related work of the UN and specialized agencies.
Correct answer is: ECOSOC
Q.12 How many member states are currently in the UN (as of 2025)?
150
180
193
200
Explanation - There are 193 member states in the United Nations today.
Correct answer is: 193
Q.13 Which country was the last to join the UN in 2011?
South Sudan
East Timor
Montenegro
Kosovo
Explanation - South Sudan became the 193rd member state in July 2011.
Correct answer is: South Sudan
Q.14 What power do the permanent members of the Security Council hold?
Right to expel members
Veto power
Elect Secretary-General
Control General Assembly
Explanation - Permanent members can veto any substantive resolution, making their approval necessary for major decisions.
Correct answer is: Veto power
Q.15 Which of the following is a principal organ of the UN?
World Bank
UNICEF
General Assembly
NATO
Explanation - The UN has six principal organs, including the General Assembly. World Bank and UNICEF are specialized agencies, NATO is separate.
Correct answer is: General Assembly
Q.16 What does UNESCO focus on?
Peacekeeping
Education, science, and culture
International law
Health
Explanation - UNESCO works to promote education, scientific cooperation, and cultural heritage preservation.
Correct answer is: Education, science, and culture
Q.17 What does WHO stand for?
World Humanitarian Organization
World Health Organization
World Housing Office
World Heritage Organization
Explanation - WHO is a UN specialized agency focused on global health issues.
Correct answer is: World Health Organization
Q.18 Which of the following is NOT a UN specialized agency?
UNICEF
FAO
ILO
WHO
Explanation - UNICEF is a subsidiary organ, not a specialized agency. FAO, ILO, and WHO are specialized agencies.
Correct answer is: UNICEF
Q.19 When is United Nations Day celebrated?
June 26
October 24
December 10
September 21
Explanation - October 24 marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter.
Correct answer is: October 24
Q.20 Which UN program provides humanitarian aid to children and mothers?
UNICEF
UNDP
UNHCR
UNESCO
Explanation - UNICEF focuses on humanitarian and developmental aid for children and mothers in developing countries.
Correct answer is: UNICEF
Q.21 Which principle is enshrined in the UN Charter?
Colonial expansion
Non-interference
Veto abolition
Trade liberalization
Explanation - The UN Charter emphasizes sovereignty of states and non-interference in internal affairs.
Correct answer is: Non-interference
Q.22 Which body elects the non-permanent members of the Security Council?
ECOSOC
General Assembly
ICJ
Secretariat
Explanation - The General Assembly elects the 10 non-permanent members for two-year terms.
Correct answer is: General Assembly
Q.23 How long is the term of the UN Secretary-General?
3 years
5 years
6 years
10 years
Explanation - The Secretary-General is appointed for a renewable 5-year term.
Correct answer is: 5 years
Q.24 Which UN agency deals with refugees?
UNDP
UNICEF
UNHCR
ILO
Explanation - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) assists and protects refugees worldwide.
Correct answer is: UNHCR
Q.25 Which of these is NOT one of the six principal organs of the UN?
General Assembly
Security Council
Trusteeship Council
World Bank
Explanation - The World Bank is a specialized agency, not a principal organ of the UN.
Correct answer is: World Bank