Section A: Static United Nations (Foundations & Structure)

1. The United Nations officially came into existence on

A. 24 October 1945
B. 26 June 1945
C. 15 August 1947
D. 10 December 1948

2. The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located at

A. New York
B. Geneva
C. The Hague
D. Vienna

3. Which of the following is NOT a principal organ of the United Nations?

A. Trusteeship Council
B. Security Council
C. Economic and Social Council
D. International Labour Organization

4. The maximum number of non-permanent members in the UN Security Council is

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

5. Which UN organ is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

A. General Assembly
B. Security Council
C. Economic and Social Council
D. Secretariat

6. The UN Charter was signed at

A. San Francisco
B. New York
C. Paris
D. Geneva

7. Which country has the power of veto in the UN Security Council?

A. Germany
B. Japan
C. India
D. France

8. The term “Blue Helmets” refers to

A. UN Volunteers
B. UN Peacekeeping Forces
C. WHO Medical Teams
D. UNICEF Field Workers

9. The UN Secretary-General is appointed by

A. General Assembly only
B. Security Council only
C. General Assembly on the recommendation of Security Council
D. International Court of Justice

10. The official working languages of the UN include all except

A. Arabic
B. Chinese
C. German
D. Russian

Section B: UN Specialized Agencies & Bodies

11. Which UN agency deals with refugees?

A. UNICEF
B. UNDP
C. UNHCR
D. WHO

12. The headquarters of WHO is located at

A. Paris
B. Geneva
C. Vienna
D. Rome

13. The International Labour Organization (ILO) was established in

A. 1919
B. 1945
C. 1948
D. 1951

14. Which UN body publishes the Human Development Index (HDI)?

A. UNESCO
B. UNDP
C. World Bank
D. IMF

15. FAO is concerned with

A. Industrial development
B. World trade
C. Food and agriculture
D. Education

16. Which of the following is a Bretton Woods institution?

A. WHO
B. UNESCO
C. IMF
D. UNEP

17. UNICEF primarily works for

A. Women empowerment
B. Child welfare
C. Refugees
D. Labour rights

18. The headquarters of UNESCO is situated at

A. Rome
B. Paris
C. Geneva
D. New York

19. Which organization succeeded the League of Nations?

A. UNDP
B. United Nations
C. NATO
D. Commonwealth

20. The World Food Programme (WFP) jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize in
A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021

Section C: UN Conventions, Declarations & Conferences

21. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in

A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1948
D. 1950
22. The first UN Conference on Environment was held at
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Stockholm
C. Kyoto
D. Paris

23. The Earth Summit (1992) was held in

A. Stockholm
B. Johannesburg
C. Rio de Janeiro
D. New York

24. The Paris Agreement is related to

A. Nuclear disarmament
B. Climate change
C. Refugee protection
D. Human rights

25. Which of the following is NOT a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)?

A. Zero Hunger
B. Climate Action
C. Universal Nuclear Disarmament
D. Quality Education

26. The total number of Sustainable Development Goals is

A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18

27. Agenda 2030 is associated with

A. World Trade
B. Sustainable Development
C. Nuclear non-proliferation
D. Peacekeeping reforms

28. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted in

A. 1979
B. 1985
C. 1989
D. 1992

29. Which UN body monitors implementation of SDGs?

A. UNSC
B. ECOSOC
C. ICJ
D. UNESCO

30. UN Peacekeeping operations were first deployed in

A. Korea
B. Congo
C. Middle East
D. Kashmir

Section D: Current Affairs Related to United Nations

31. As of 2024–25, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is

A. Ban Ki-moon
B. António Guterres
C. Jens Stoltenberg
D. Tedros Ghebreyesus

32. India is currently one of the largest contributors to

A. UN budget
B. UN Peacekeeping forces
C. WHO funding
D. IMF quota

33. Which year was declared as the International Year of Millets by the UN?
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024

34. The UN Climate Change Conference COP-28 was held in

A. Egypt
B. UAE
C. Poland
D. France

35. Which UN agency released the “World Happiness Report 2024”?

A. UNDP
B. WHO
C. UNSDSN
D. UNICEF

36. The UN General Assembly Hall is located in

A. Geneva
B. Vienna
C. New York
D. Paris

37. India’s permanent mission to the UN is located at

A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Vienna
D. Paris

38. UN Women focuses on

A. Children welfare
B. Refugees
C. Gender equality
D. Climate change

39. The term “multilateralism” in UN context refers to

A. Bilateral agreements
B. Regional cooperation
C. Cooperation among multiple nations
D. Military alliances

40. Which country recently joined the UN Human Rights Council (2024 term)?
A. India
B. China
C. Russia
D. USA

Section E: Analytical / Statement-based (State PCS Level)

41. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. UN General Assembly resolutions are legally binding.

2. Security Council resolutions can be binding.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

42. Consider the following about ECOSOC:

1. It has 54 members
 2. Members are elected for 3-year terms
Correct answer is
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. Neither

43. Which of the following is NOT funded by voluntary contributions?

A. UNICEF
B. UNHCR
C. UNDP
D. UN Secretariat

44. India’s demand for permanent membership in UNSC is mainly based on

A. Population size
B. Economic strength
C. Contribution to peacekeeping and democracy
D. All of the above

45. Which UN body can authorize the use of force?

A. General Assembly
B. Security Council
C. ICJ
D. ECOSOC

46. The Trusteeship Council is currently

A. Fully functional
B. Abolished
C. Suspended
D. Converted into UNSC

47. Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of UNSC?

A. USA
B. China
C. Germany
D. Russia

48. UN Day is celebrated on

A. 10 December
B. 24 October
C. 26 June
D. 15 August

49. Which of the following best describes the role of ICJ?

A. Criminal trials
B. Human rights protection
C. Settlement of disputes between states
D. Peacekeeping

50. Which one of the following reflects the primary objective of the UN?
A. Economic growth
B. World governance
C. International peace and security
D. Global trade

UNITED NATIONS – PRACTICE QUESTIONS (SET–2)

Section A: Core UN Structure & Charter

1. The Preamble of the UN Charter begins with the words

A. We the Nations
B. We the Peoples of the United Nations
C. United Nations Assembly
D. International Community
2. How many articles are there in the UN Charter?
A. 101
B. 108
C. 111
D. 120

3. Which organ of the UN has equal representation of all member states?

A. Security Council
B. ICJ
C. General Assembly
D. Secretariat

4. The minimum number of affirmative votes required to pass a resolution in UNSC is

A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Article 1 of the UN Charter?

A. Maintaining international peace
B. Promoting human rights
C. Promoting free trade
D. Developing friendly relations

Section B: UN Agencies, Funds & Programmes

6. Which UN agency deals with industrial development?

A. UNDP
B. UNIDO
C. ILO
D. FAO

7. The headquarters of UNIDO is located at

A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Vienna
D. Rome

8. IFAD is related to
A. Agricultural development
B. Industrial finance
C. Education
D. Health

9. Which UN body coordinates humanitarian assistance?

A. UNICEF
B. UNHCR
C. OCHA
D. WHO

10. The World Bank Group does NOT include

A. IBRD
B. IDA
C. IFC
D. IMF

Section C: UN Peacekeeping & Security

11. UN Peacekeeping operations are based on which principles?

1. Consent of parties

2. Impartiality

3. Non-use of force except in self-defence

Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
 B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3

12. The largest troop-contributing country to UN peacekeeping (recent years) is

A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan
D. Nepal

13. Which UN organ authorizes peacekeeping missions?

A. General Assembly
B. ICJ
C. Security Council
D. Secretariat

14. UN Peacekeepers do NOT perform

A. Monitoring ceasefire
B. Election assistance
C. Direct combat operations
D. Protection of civilians

15. The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) is headquartered in

A. Geneva
B. Vienna
C. New York
D. Paris

Section D: Human Rights & Social Justice

16. Which UN body is responsible for promotion and protection of human rights?
A. Human Rights Council
B. ICJ
C. ECOSOC
D. UNESCO

17. The UN Human Rights Council has its headquarters at

A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Vienna
D. Paris

18. How many members are there in the UN Human Rights Council?
A. 40
B. 45
C. 47
D. 54

19. Which of the following conventions is related to women?

A. CRC
B. CEDAW
C. ICCPR
D. ICESCR

20. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism is associated with

A. WHO
B. UNHRC
C. ICJ
D. ILO

Section E: Environment, Climate & Development

21. UNEP headquarters is located in

A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Nairobi
D. Vienna

22. The concept of “Sustainable Development” was popularized by

A. Stockholm Conference
B. Brundtland Commission
C. Rio Summit
D. Kyoto Protocol

23. Which UN body publishes the “Emissions Gap Report”?

A. UNDP
B. UNEP
C. WHO
D. FAO

24. The Kyoto Protocol came into force in

A. 1997
B. 2000
C. 2005
D. 2010

25. Loss and Damage fund was finalized under UNFCCC at

A. COP-26
B. COP-27
C. COP-28
D. COP-29

Section F: India & United Nations

26. India became a member of the United Nations in

A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1950

27. India’s first woman President of UN General Assembly was

A. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Hansa Mehta
D. Arundhati Ghose

28. India has served as a non-permanent member of UNSC how many times?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

29. Which Indian personality drafted the gender-neutral language of UDHR?

A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Hansa Mehta
C. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
D. Sucheta Kriplani

30. India’s permanent mission to the UN works under the

A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Prime Minister’s Office

Section G: Current Affairs (2023–2025 Focus)

31. 2024 marked how many years of UN Peacekeeping?

A. 70
B. 72
C. 75
D. 76

32. Which theme was adopted for UN Day 2024?

A. Climate Action
B. Peace and Security
C. Multilateralism and Peace
D. Digital Transformation

33. Which UN agency released the World Migration Report 2024?

A. UNHCR
B. IOM
C. UNICEF
D. UNDP

34. Global Education Monitoring Report is released by

A. WHO
B. UNDP
C. UNESCO
D. UNICEF

35. UN declared which year as International Year of Camelids?

A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2025

Section H: Statement-Based / Analytical

36. Consider the following statements about UNSC reform:

1. It requires amendment of UN Charter

2. Permanent members have veto power over reforms

Correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. Neither

37. Which of the following are UN Funds (not specialized agencies)?

1. UNICEF

2. UNDP

3. WHO
Select correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3

38. Which UN body can discuss any issue but cannot enforce decisions?
A. UNSC
B. General Assembly
C. ICJ
D. ECOSOC

39. “Responsibility to Protect (R2P)” doctrine is associated with

A. Humanitarian intervention
B. Nuclear disarmament
C. Climate change
D. Trade disputes

40. Which of the following is correct regarding UN budget?

A. Funded equally by all members
B. Funded mainly by voluntary contributions
C. Assessed contributions based on capacity to pay
D. Funded by IMF

Section I: Match / Conceptual

41. SDG 13 is related to

A. Poverty
B. Climate Action
C. Clean Water
D. Gender Equality

42. The “Group of 77” operates under

A. IMF
B. WTO
C. United Nations
D. World Bank

43. Which UN body supervises international civil aviation?

A. ICAO
B. IMO
C. IATA
D. WMO

44. UN Secretary-General’s term is

A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years

45. The UN Charter can be amended by

A. Simple majority of UNGA
B. 2/3rd UNGA + ratification by P5
C. UNSC alone
D. ICJ

Section J: High-Probability Questions

46. Which UN organ is described as the “chief administrative officer”?

A. President of UNGA
B. UNSC President
C. Secretary-General
D. ECOSOC Chair

47. Which UN body conducts international drug control?

A. WHO
B. UNODC
C. UNDP
D. UNESCO

48. The concept of “Global Commons” is most closely linked to

A. Space, oceans and climate
B. International trade
C. World economy
D. Human rights

49. Which UN day is celebrated on 10 December?

A. UN Day
B. Human Rights Day
C. Peacekeepers Day
D. Environment Day

50. Which one is the MOST appropriate reason for the relevance of UN today?
A. Military power
B. Global coordination on shared challenges
C. World government
D. Economic control

UNITED NATIONS – IMPORTANT QUESTIONS (SET–3)

State PCS / UKPSC Level | 50 MCQs

Section A: DIRECT UKPSC PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS (PYQs)

1. [UKPSC PYQ]The first United Nations Conference on Human Environment was held at
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Stockholm
C. Kyoto
D. Paris

2. [UKPSC PYQ]Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in the year

A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1948
D. 1950

3. [UKPSC PYQ]“Blue Helmets” is the term used for

A. UN Volunteers
B. UN Peacekeeping Forces
C. NATO Forces
D. WHO Medical Teams

4. [UKPSC PYQ]Which of the following organizations is NOT a governmental organization?

A. WHO
B. IMF
C. Amnesty International
D. UNESCO

5. [UKPSC PYQ]The headquarters of United Nations is situated at

A. Geneva
B. Paris
C. New York
D. Vienna

6. [UKPSC PYQ]Which organ of the UN is known as the “deliberative assembly”?

A. Security Council
B. General Assembly
C. ECOSOC
D. ICJ

7. [UKPSC PYQ]How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10

8. [UKPSC PYQ]The UN Charter was signed in the year

A. 1944
B. 1945
C. 1946
D. 1948

9. [UKPSC PYQ]Which UN body prepares the Human Development Report?

A. WHO
B. UNESCO
C. UNDP
D. UNICEF

10. [UKPSC PYQ]UN Day is celebrated on

A. 26 June
B. 10 December
C. 24 October
D. 15 August

Section B: REPEATED UKPSC-TREND QUESTIONS (STATIC + PYQ AREAS)

11. The International Court of Justice is located at

A. New York
B. Geneva
C. The Hague
D. Vienna

12. Which of the following is NOT a principal organ of the UN?

A. General Assembly
B. Security Council
C. Secretariat
D. World Health Organization

13. The veto power in UN Security Council can be exercised by

A. Any member
B. Non-permanent members
C. Permanent members
D. Secretary-General

14. Which UN organ deals with economic and social issues?

A. ICJ
B. ECOSOC
C. UNSC
D. Trusteeship Council

15. Trusteeship Council of UN is currently

A. Fully functional
B. Suspended
C. Abolished
D. Converted into ECOSOC

Section C: UN SPECIALIZED AGENCIES (UKPSC FAVORITES)

16. The headquarters of WHO is located at

A. Rome
B. Geneva
C. Paris
D. Vienna

17. FAO is related to

A. Education
B. Agriculture and Food
C. Health
D. Labour

18. Which organization deals with labour welfare?

A. ILO
B. UNICEF
C. WHO
D. UNDP

19. IMF primarily deals with

A. Education
B. Balance of payments
C. Health
D. Refugees

20. UNESCO is concerned with

A. Trade
B. Education, Science and Culture
C. Agriculture
D. Health
Section D: UN CONFERENCES & ENVIRONMENT (HIGH-PROBABILITY)

21. The Earth Summit (1992) was held at

A. Stockholm
B. Rio de Janeiro
C. Johannesburg
D. Paris

22. UNEP headquarters is located at

A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Nairobi
D. Vienna

23. Paris Agreement is related to

A. Nuclear disarmament
B. Climate change
C. Human rights
D. Trade

24. The concept of Sustainable Development was given by

A. Stockholm Conference
B. Brundtland Commission
C. Kyoto Protocol
D. Rio+20

25. How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?

A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18

Section E: INDIA & UNITED NATIONS (UKPSC LIKES THIS AREA)

26. India became a member of the United Nations in

A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1950

27. India’s permanent mission to the UN is located at

A. Geneva
B. Vienna
C. New York
D. Paris

28. Which Indian woman played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Hansa Mehta
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Sucheta Kriplani

29. India demands permanent membership in UNSC mainly due to

A. Population
B. Economy
C. Democratic credentials & peacekeeping role
D. All of the above

30. India is one of the largest contributors to

A. UN budget
B. UN Peacekeeping Forces
C. WHO funds
D. IMF quota

Section F: CURRENT AFFAIRS + STATIC MIX (2023–2025)

31. Present UN Secretary-General is
A. Ban Ki-moon
B. António Guterres
C. Jens Stoltenberg
D. Tedros Ghebreyesus

32. International Year of Millets was declared for

A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024

33. COP-28 Climate Conference was held in

A. Egypt
B. UAE
C. France
D. Poland

34. World Happiness Report is released under

A. WHO
B. UNDP
C. UNSDSN (UN supported)
D. UNICEF

35. UN Human Rights Council headquarters is at

A. New York
B. Paris
C. Geneva
D. Vienna

Section G: STATEMENT-BASED (UKPSC LEVEL)

36. Which statements are correct?

1. UN General Assembly resolutions are binding

2. UNSC resolutions can be binding

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. Neither

37. ECOSOC has

A. 44 members
B. 50 members
C. 54 members
D. 60 members

38. Which of the following is a UN Fund?

A. WHO
B. IMF
C. UNICEF
D. ILO

39. UN budget is mainly funded by

A. Equal contribution
B. Voluntary donation
C. Assessed contribution
D. IMF loans

40. Which UN body can authorize use of force?

A. UNGA
B. UNSC
C. ICJ
D. ECOSOC

Section H: HIGH-YIELD REVISION QUESTIONS

41. UN Charter contains how many articles?
A. 99
B. 103
C. 108
D. 115

42. Official languages of UN include all except

A. Arabic
B. Russian
C. German
D. Chinese

43. UN Peacekeepers function under

A. Chapter VI
B. Chapter VII
C. Both VI and VII
D. Chapter VIII

44. Which UN agency deals with refugees?

A. UNICEF
B. UNHCR
C. WHO
D. ILO

45. The General Assembly meets regularly in

A. Geneva
B. Vienna
C. New York
D. Paris

Section I: MOST LIKELY QUESTIONS FOR UPCOMING UKPSC

46. “We the Peoples” appears in

A. UNGA Resolution
B. UDHR
C. UN Charter
D. ICJ Statute

47. Which UN body conducts Universal Periodic Review?

A. ECOSOC
B. ICJ
C. UNHRC
D. UNSC

48. Which SDG relates to Climate Action?

A. SDG 12
B. SDG 13
C. SDG 14
D. SDG 15

49. The chief administrative officer of UN is

A. UNGA President
B. UNSC President
C. Secretary-General
D. ECOSOC Chair

50. The main objective of UN is

A. World government
B. Global trade
C. International peace and security
D. Economic growth

A. UN SUMMITS, SESSIONS & DECLARATIONS

1. The UN “Summit of the Future” held in 2024 focused mainly on

A. Climate finance
B. Reforming multilateral institutions
C. Nuclear disarmament
D. Global trade rules

2. The “Pact for the Future” adopted in 2024 aims to

A. Reform UNSC membership
B. Strengthen global governance and multilateral cooperation
C. Replace SDGs
D. Create a world parliament

3. The 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 2024) emphasized

A. Artificial Intelligence governance
B. Space weaponization
C. Cryptocurrency regulation
D. Ocean mining

4. Which issue was formally included in UNGA debates for the first time in 2024?
A. AI ethics and regulation
B. Terrorism
C. Climate change
D. Poverty

5. The UN General Assembly declared 2025–2034 as the decade for

A. Climate Action
B. Indigenous Languages
C. Ecosystem Restoration
D. Peacebuilding

B. UNITED NATIONS & CONFLICT / PEACE (2024–25)

6. In 2024, the UN repeatedly called for ceasefire resolutions related to

A. Ukraine conflict
B. Gaza–Israel conflict
C. Sudan civil war
D. All of the above

7. Which UN body invoked emergency special sessions multiple times in 2024?

A. Security Council
B. ICJ
C. General Assembly
D. ECOSOC

8. The UN’s criticism regarding humanitarian access in Gaza was led mainly by
A. WHO
B. UNRWA
C. UNDP
D. UNESCO

9. In 2025, the UN Peacebuilding Commission focused primarily on

A. Latin America
B. Horn of Africa
C. Middle East
D. Eastern Europe

10. UN mediation efforts in 2024–25 were most visible in which African country?
A. Ethiopia
B. Sudan
C. Somalia
D. Mali

C. UN REPORTS & GLOBAL INDICES (2024–25)

11. The 2024 UN Human Development Report highlighted which major concern?
A. Rising income inequality
B. AI-driven development gap
C. Decline in life expectancy
D. Urban unemployment

12. According to UN DESA (2024), global population growth is

A. Accelerating
B. Stable
C. Slowing down
D. Reversing

13. The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 report warned about
A. Global recession risks
B. Food surplus
C. Labour shortage
D. Inflation collapse

14. Which UN report in 2024 focused on “polycrisis”?

A. World Risk Report
B. Human Development Report
C. Global Peace Index
D. Emissions Gap Report

15. UN’s “State of the World’s Children 2024” focused on

A. Child labour
B. Mental health of children
C. Malnutrition
D. Education financing

D. UN & CLIMATE / ENVIRONMENT (2024–26)

16. In 2024, the UN formally operationalized which climate-related fund?

A. Adaptation Fund
B. Loss and Damage Fund
C. Green Climate Fund
D. Global Environment Facility

17. The UN Environment Programme (2024) warned about

A. Water scarcity becoming a security threat
B. Declining fossil fuel use
C. Ozone layer recovery failure
D. Marine biodiversity increase

18. Which UN report in 2024 linked climate change with forced migration?
A. UNEP Annual Report
B. UNHCR Global Trends Report
C. FAO Outlook
D. IPCC AR6

19. The UN declared 2025 as the International Year of

A. Renewable Energy
B. Glaciers’ Preservation
C. Sustainable Transport
D. Climate Adaptation

20. In 2026, the UN plans to review progress of

A. Millennium Development Goals
B. Agenda 2030 (SDGs) mid-course
C. Paris Agreement withdrawal
D. Kyoto Protocol

E. UN, TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL GOVERNANCE

21. In 2024, the UN launched its first global framework on

A. Cyber warfare
B. Artificial Intelligence governance
C. Digital currencies
D. Social media regulation
22. The UN’s Global Digital Compact primarily deals with
A. Internet shutdowns
B. Digital inclusion, AI and data governance
C. Cryptocurrency taxation
D. E-commerce rules

23. Which UN body led discussions on AI ethics in 2024–25?

A. UNESCO
B. UNDP
C. WHO
D. ILO

24. The UN warned in 2025 about misuse of AI in

A. Healthcare
B. Education
C. Elections and democracy
D. Climate modeling

25. UN Tech Envoy office was strengthened mainly to address

A. Space exploration
B. Digital divide
C. Military technology
D. Nuclear technology

F. UN & HUMANITARIAN / SOCIAL ISSUES

26. In 2024, UN agencies highlighted a record rise in

A. Refugees and displaced persons
B. Employment
C. Literacy rate
D. Global health spending

27. UNRWA faced major operational challenges in 2024 due to

A. Funding cuts
B. Cyber attacks
C. Climate disasters
D. Leadership crisis

28. The UN declared 2024 as the International Year of

A. Women Farmers
B. Camelids
C. Cooperatives
D. Indigenous Peoples

29. The UN World Food Programme (2025) warned about

A. Food surplus
B. Acute hunger in conflict zones
C. Declining food prices
D. Reduced climate impact

30. UN Women’s 2024 report stressed setbacks in

A. Gender pay gap
B. Political representation of women
C. Women’s education
D. Health outcomes

G. UN & INDIA (CURRENT AFFAIRS)

31. In 2024–25, India’s key demand at UN forums related to

A. UNSC permanent membership
B. Climate finance equity
C. Terrorism definition
D. All of the above

32. India co-hosted UN discussions in 2024 on

A. Space law
B. Digital public infrastructure
C. Nuclear energy
D. Maritime security

33. India’s role in UN peacekeeping was highlighted in 2024 for

A. Women peacekeepers
B. Drone deployment
C. Naval operations
D. Medical missions only

34. The UN acknowledged India’s leadership in

A. Global Health Emergency Fund
B. International Year of Millets follow-up
C. Climate mitigation finance
D. Nuclear disarmament

35. In 2025, India emphasized “Global South” cooperation at

A. IMF
B. WTO
C. UNGA
D. NATO

H. INSTITUTIONAL CHANGES & APPOINTMENTS

36. In 2024, the UN restructured which major department?

A. Peace Operations
B. Human Rights Office
C. Development Coordination Office
D. Climate Secretariat

37. The UN appointed a Special Envoy in 2024 for

A. Artificial Intelligence
B. Ocean governance
C. Youth affairs
D. Space security

38. The mandate of UN Peacekeeping was reviewed in 2025 mainly due to

A. Rising costs
B. Changing nature of conflicts
C. Troop shortages
D. Budget surplus

39. In 2024, which UN body expanded its mandate on climate security?

A. ICJ
B. UNSC
C. ECOSOC
D. UNHRC

40. The UN’s Resident Coordinator system was strengthened to improve

A. Military coordination
B. Development assistance efficiency
C. Trade negotiations
D. Migration control

I. LEGAL & NORMATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

41. In 2024, the ICJ gave advisory opinions related to

A. Climate change obligations of states
B. Nuclear weapons
C. Space militarization
D. Trade disputes

42. The UN advanced discussions in 2025 on a treaty related to

A. Plastic pollution
B. Cryptocurrency
C. AI weapons
D. Space mining

43. UN efforts to regulate autonomous weapons are discussed under

A. UNGA
B. CCW framework
C. ICJ
D. NATO

44. In 2024, the UN emphasized reform of

A. Trusteeship Council
B. Security Council working methods
C. ICJ structure
D. Secretariat language policy

45. The UN reiterated in 2025 that international law applies to

A. Cyberspace
B. Outer space
C. High seas
D. All of the above

J. MOST LIKELY EXAM-ORIENTED CA QUESTIONS

46. The UN’s biggest concern for 2024–25 is described as

A. Multipolarity
B. Fragmentation of global order
C. Excess globalization
D. Trade liberalization

47. UN Secretary-General’s speeches in 2024 repeatedly warned against

A. Climate denial
B. Collapse of multilateralism
C. Military alliances
D. Population growth

48. The UN identified “trust deficit” mainly between

A. Developed and developing nations
B. Government and citizens
C. UN and NGOs
D. IMF and World Bank

49. UN reforms discussed in 2025 mainly aim to make the organization

A. More centralized
B. More representative and effective
C. Militarily stronger
D. Economically independent

50. For State PCS exams, UN current affairs (2024–26) are MOSTLY asked in relation to
A. Reports, indices and summits
B. Military operations
C. Trade negotiations
D. Regional alliances

Major United Nations Events in 2025

1. 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80)

• Held in New York in September 2025, with the theme Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and
human rights.

2. 80th UNGA High-Level Week (Sep 22–30, 2025)

• Includes SDG Moment and High-Level Panels to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

3. Holocaust Remembrance and Education Initiative (2025)

• UN marked “Holocaust remembrance for dignity and human rights” to commemorate 80 years since the end of WWII and
reinforce human rights commitments.

4. UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 (Berlin)

• High-level forum (May 13–14) to discuss future of peace operations, capability gaps, pledges and mission effectiveness.

5. United Nations Ocean Conference (June 9–13, 2025)

• Hosted in Nice, France to support SDG 14 (Life Below Water), focusing on marine conservation and sustainable use of
oceans.

UN Elections and Institutional Developments

6. 2025 United Nations Security Council Election (June 3, 2025)

• Five non-permanent seats elected for the 2026–27 period — two African, one Asia-Pacific, one Latin American &
Caribbean, one Eastern European seat.

Climate & Environment Initiatives

7. Climate Summit 2025 (UN Headquarters)

• Held on 24 September 2025 as a pre-COP30 event where countries pledged new or updated climate targets ahead of
COP30 in Brazil.

8. 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30)

• 30th session of UNFCCC held in Belém, Brazil (Nov 10–21) focusing on climate action and Belém Package commitments
including climate adaptation finance and just transitions.

UN Thematic & Policy Actions

9. UN 2025 Calendar of Key International Days & Events

• Inclusive of Charter Day (June 26), World Expo 2025 (Osaka), UN Global Compact 25th anniversary, and SDG-focused
international observances.

10. Sixth Global Conference on Climate and SDGs Synergies (May 27–28, 2025)

• Organized in Copenhagen to strengthen links between Paris Agreement and SDGs.

Other Notable 2025 United Nations Developments

11. U.S. Funding Pledge to UN Humanitarian Aid

• U.S. pledged $2 billion in humanitarian funding to UN agencies in 2025 while urging reform and efficiency.

12. UN High Seas Treaty Ratification Progress

• Ratified by 60 countries in 2025, the treaty on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction is slated to take effect in
2026.

13. UN Financial Crisis & Budget Proposals for 2026

• UN Secretary-General proposed a major budget cut for the 2026 core budget (about $577 million reduction and ~18% job
cuts) in response to financial constraints from unpaid dues and donor shortfalls.

Examples of 2025 UN Thematic Focus Areas

• Climate Action — COP30 outcomes and climate pledges.

• Peace & Security — Peacekeeping Ministerial and UNSC elections.
• Sustainable Development Goals — SDG Moment at UNGA and linked global events.
• Human Rights & History — Holocaust remembrance programmes.
• Ocean Conservation — UN Ocean Conference actions.
• Global Financing & Aid Reforms — Humanitarian funding patterns and budget trends.
SECTION A: BRICS BASICS (STATIC + PYQ-TYPE)

1. [PYQ-Type] BRICS stands for

A. Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
B. Britain, Russia, India, China, South Africa
C. Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China, South Africa
D. Brazil, Russia, India, Chile, South Africa

2. [PYQ-Type] The term “BRIC” was coined by

A. UNDP
B. World Bank
C. Goldman Sachs
D. IMF

3. [PYQ-Type] BRIC became BRICS with the inclusion of

A. Argentina
B. South Africa
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Indonesia

4. [PYQ-Type] The first BRIC summit was held in

A. 2006
B. 2008
C. 2009
D. 2011

5. [PYQ-Type] Which country hosted the first BRIC Summit?

A. Brazil
B. Russia
C. India
D. China

6. BRICS is best described as

A. Military alliance
B. Regional trade bloc
C. Informal grouping of emerging economies
D. UN agency

7. The headquarters of the New Development Bank (NDB) is located at

A. New Delhi
B. Moscow
C. Shanghai
D. Beijing

8. [PYQ-Type] Which of the following is NOT an objective of BRICS?

A. Reform global financial institutions
B. Promote South-South cooperation
C. Collective defence
D. Multilateralism

9. Which country joined BRICS last among the original five?

A. Brazil
B. Russia
C. India
D. South Africa

10. BRICS countries together account for approximately what share of world population?
A. 25%
B. 35%
C. 42%
D. 55%

SECTION B: BRICS INSTITUTIONS & MECHANISMS

11. [PYQ-Type] New Development Bank was established in

A. 2012
B. 2014
C. 2016
D. 2018

12. The primary objective of NDB is to

A. Provide military aid
B. Finance infrastructure & sustainable development
C. Regulate global trade
D. Replace World Bank

13. Which currency is mainly used by NDB for lending?

A. US Dollar only
B. Euro only
C. Local currencies + USD
D. SDR

14. BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) is related to

A. Trade facilitation
B. Financial stability
C. Climate change
D. Technology sharing

15. [PYQ-Type] The CRA amount is

A. $50 billion
B. $100 billion
C. $150 billion
D. $200 billion

16. India’s contribution to CRA is

A. $10 billion
B. $15 billion
C. $18 billion
D. $20 billion

17. Which BRICS mechanism focuses on national security advisors?

A. BRICS Plus
B. BRICS NSA Meeting
C. BRICS Outreach
D. BRICS Think Tank Council

18. BRICS Business Council was established to promote

A. Military cooperation
B. Cultural exchange
C. Trade and investment
D. Tourism
19. BRICS Think Tank Council focuses on
A. Policy research
B. Banking
C. Defence
D. Sports

20. Which BRICS mechanism deals with women empowerment?

A. BRICS W20
B. BRICS Y20
C. BRICS T20
D. BRICS C20

SECTION C: INDIA & BRICS (CORE EXAM AREA)

21. [PYQ-Type] India sees BRICS mainly as a platform for

A. Countering NATO
B. Reforming global governance
C. Regional security
D. Trade protectionism

22. For India, BRICS is important to balance

A. USA influence
B. European Union
C. China-centric institutions
D. ASEAN

23. India hosted BRICS Summits in

A. 2012 & 2021
B. 2016 & 2021
C. 2014 & 2019
D. 2016 & 2023

24. The theme of BRICS 2016 (India) was

A. Inclusive Growth
B. Strengthening BRICS Cooperation
C. Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions
D. Global South First

25. India uses BRICS to push reforms in

A. IMF and World Bank
B. WTO only
C. UNSC only
D. WHO

26. Which issue India frequently raises in BRICS?

A. Terrorism
B. Climate finance
C. Technology access
D. All of the above

27. India’s presidency of BRICS in 2021 focused on

A. Digital public goods
B. Health cooperation
C. Counter-terrorism
D. All of the above

28. India views BRICS expansion cautiously mainly due to

A. Economic burden
B. China’s influence
C. Language diversity
D. Institutional weakness

29. BRICS helps India in promoting

A. South-South cooperation
B. Non-alignment
C. Global South leadership
D. All of the above

30. Which Indian city hosts the NDB regional office?

A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Ahmedabad
D. Chennai

SECTION D: BRICS EXPANSION (CURRENT AFFAIRS)

31. BRICS expansion was formally announced at

A. 2022 Summit
B. 2023 Johannesburg Summit
C. 2024 Kazan Summit
D. 2025 Brazil Summit

32. Which of the following countries joined BRICS in 2024?

A. Argentina
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Mexico
D. Turkey

33. Which country withdrew from joining BRICS despite invitation?

A. Iran
B. Argentina
C. Ethiopia
D. UAE

34. Expanded BRICS is often referred to as

A. BRICS-X
B. BRICS Plus
C. BRICS 2.0
D. New BRICS

35. Expansion of BRICS mainly reflects

A. Rise of Global South
B. Collapse of UN
C. End of globalization
D. Military alignment

36. India supports BRICS expansion only if it is

A. China-led
B. Gradual and consensus-based
C. Region-specific
D. Economically exclusive

37. BRICS expansion increases its share in global

A. Population and energy
B. Military power
C. Currency reserves
D. Technology patents

38. Which region gained maximum new representation in BRICS expansion?

A. Latin America
B. Africa
C. Middle East
D. Europe

39. One concern for India in expanded BRICS is

A. Loss of voting rights
B. Dilution of consensus
C. Trade deficit
D. Language barriers

40. Expansion makes BRICS more relevant in

A. Energy geopolitics
B. Climate negotiations
C. Global finance
D. All of the above

SECTION E: BRICS & GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

41. [PYQ-Type] BRICS demands reforms in IMF primarily to

A. Increase voting share of developing countries
B. Abolish IMF
C. End SDR system
D. Promote dollarization

42. BRICS countries criticize dominance of

A. Euro
B. Yen
C. US Dollar
D. Pound

43. BRICS promotes trade settlement in

A. Single currency
B. Cryptocurrencies
C. Local currencies
D. Gold only

44. BRICS is NOT an alternative to

A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. UN
D. WTO

45. BRICS cooperation reflects

A. Multipolar world order
B. Bipolar rivalry
C. Unipolar dominance
D. Isolationism

46. Which issue is common to all BRICS members?

A. Permanent UNSC seat
B. Developing economy status
C. NATO membership
D. Common currency

47. BRICS supports which principle in international relations?

A. Intervention
B. Sovereignty
C. Regime change
D. Military alliances

48. Which BRICS platform deals with youth?

A. Y20
B. T20
C. C20
D. W20

49. BRICS energy cooperation focuses on

A. Oil only
B. Renewables only
C. Energy security & transition
D. Nuclear weapons
50. BRICS cooperation complements India’s role in
A. QUAD
B. G20
C. NATO
D. OECD

SECTION F: BRICS & CURRENT AFFAIRS (2024–2026)

51. BRICS 2024 Summit was hosted by

A. China
B. Russia
C. Brazil
D. South Africa

52. The main agenda of BRICS 2024 included

A. Currency cooperation
B. Digital economy
C. Global South concerns
D. All of the above

53. BRICS discussions on common currency concluded that

A. It will replace dollar
B. It is immediately feasible
C. It requires long-term study
D. It is abandoned

54. In 2025, BRICS focused on coordination ahead of

A. WTO Ministerial
B. COP-30
C. NATO Summit
D. OECD Forum

55. BRICS Bank increased focus on lending for

A. Defence
B. Infrastructure & green projects
C. Education only
D. Agriculture subsidies

56. India used BRICS in 2025 to highlight

A. Global digital public infrastructure
B. Cryptocurrency regulation
C. Military production
D. Space weaponization

57. BRICS cooperation in health gained importance after

A. Ebola
B. COVID-19
C. Zika
D. Nipah

58. Which BRICS initiative focuses on innovation?

A. BRICS STI Framework
B. BRICS Defence Grid
C. BRICS Space Command
D. BRICS Crypto Group

59. BRICS foreign ministers in 2025 emphasized

A. Sanctions
B. Dialogue and diplomacy
C. Military intervention
D. Trade wars

60. BRICS engagement strengthens India’s image as

A. Regional power
B. Global South leader
C. Middle-income economy
D. Neutral state

SECTION G: STATEMENT-BASED / ANALYTICAL

61. BRICS is informal because it

A. Has no charter
B. Has no secretariat
C. Is consensus-based
D. All of the above

62. Which statements are correct?

1. NDB is open to non-BRICS members

2. India is a founding member of NDB

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. Neither

63. BRICS differs from G7 because

A. It is developing-country-centric
B. It is military alliance
C. It excludes China
D. It is treaty-based

64. India’s participation in BRICS aligns with

A. Strategic autonomy
B. Non-alignment 2.0
C. Multi-alignment
D. All of the above

65. BRICS does NOT aim to

A. Replace UN
B. Reform global institutions
C. Promote multipolarity
D. Support development finance

SECTION H: HIGH-PROBABILITY EXAM QUESTIONS

66. BRICS Plus refers to

A. Expansion of BRICS
B. Outreach to non-members
C. New currency
D. Military cooperation

67. Which BRICS country has the largest GDP?

A. India
B. Brazil
C. China
D. Russia

68. India’s strategic concern in BRICS mainly relates to

A. China dominance
B. Russia isolation
C. Brazil economy
D. South Africa politics

69. BRICS promotes reform of

A. UNSC representation
B. Global financial architecture
C. Development banks
D. All of the above

70. BRICS summits are held

A. Biennially
B. Annually
C. Every 5 years
D. Irregularly

SECTION I: MATCH / CONCEPTUAL

71. BRICS W20 →

A. Women
B. Workers
C. Water
D. Wealth

72. BRICS T20 →

A. Trade
B. Think Tanks
C. Technology
D. Tourism

73. CRA →
A. Development loans
B. Foreign exchange support
C. Climate finance
D. Defence funding

74. NDB →
A. Monetary policy
B. Infrastructure finance
C. Trade regulation
D. Peacekeeping

75. BRICS NSA →

A. Culture
B. Security
C. Education
D. Health

SECTION J: INDIA-CENTRIC CONCLUSION QUESTIONS

76. For India, BRICS is most useful in

A. Military security
B. Economic diplomacy
C. Territorial disputes
D. Alliance politics

77. BRICS strengthens India’s voice in

A. Developing world
B. Western alliances
C. NATO
D. EU

78. India prefers BRICS because it is

A. Treaty-based
B. Flexible & consensus-driven
C. China-led
D. Currency-based
79. BRICS complements India’s leadership in
A. G20
B. ASEAN
C. NATO
D. SAARC only

80. BRICS is important for India’s vision of

A. Unipolar world
B. Multipolar world
C. Isolationism
D. Protectionism

SECTION K: VERY LIKELY QUESTIONS (REVISION)

81. Which BRICS country is NOT in Asia?

A. India
B. China
C. Russia
D. Brazil

82. BRICS cooperation is strongest in

A. Defence
B. Economy & finance
C. Migration
D. Sports

83. Which BRICS body provides emergency liquidity?

A. NDB
B. CRA
C. AIIB
D. IMF

84. India sees BRICS expansion as opportunity to

A. Engage Global South
B. Increase influence
C. Shape norms
D. All of the above

85. BRICS enhances India’s bargaining power in

A. Climate negotiations
B. Trade talks
C. Global governance
D. All of the above

SECTION L: FINAL 15 QUICK QUESTIONS

86. BRICS is headquartered at

A. New York
B. No permanent HQ
C. Shanghai
D. Moscow

87. BRICS decisions are taken by

A. Voting
B. Consensus
C. Majority
D. Veto

88. India’s stance on BRICS currency is

A. Immediate adoption
B. Complete rejection
C. Cautious and gradual
D. Mandatory use

89. BRICS cooperation in science is known as

A. BRICS STI
B. BRICS TechNet
C. BRICS Space
D. BRICS Innovate

90. Which forum reflects BRICS outreach to Global South?

A. BRICS Plus
B. G7
C. NATO
D. OECD

91. BRICS helps India counter

A. Trade sanctions pressure
B. Strategic isolation
C. Dollar dominance
D. All of the above

92. India values BRICS mainly because it is

A. China-centric
B. Western-centric
C. Non-Western multilateral forum
D. Military alliance

93. BRICS enhances India’s leadership among

A. Developed nations
B. Global South
C. EU
D. NATO

94. Which BRICS summit discussed expansion most decisively?

A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2025

95. India’s approach to BRICS reflects

A. Alignment
B. Strategic autonomy
C. Isolation
D. Protectionism

96. BRICS cooperation supports India’s

A. Energy security
B. Development finance
C. Global governance reform
D. All of the above

97. Which BRICS country is Africa’s representative?

A. Nigeria
B. Egypt
C. South Africa
D. Ethiopia

98. BRICS does NOT focus on

A. Economic cooperation
B. Development finance
C. Collective defence
D. Political dialogue

99. BRICS strengthens India’s role in shaping

A. Multipolar order
B. Global South agenda
C. Development discourse
D. All of the above

1. [UKPSC PYQ] Which of the following countries is NOT a member of BRICS?

A. India
B. China
C. Japan
D. Brazil

[Link] is a founding member of which of the following groupings?

A. G7
B. OECD
C. BRICS
D. NATO

3. [UKPSC PYQ]Which of the following institutions was established by BRICS countries?

A. Asian Development Bank

B. New Development Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Trade Organization

4. [UKPSC PYQ]

Which one of the following statements about BRICS is correct?

A. It is a military alliance
B. It is a regional trade bloc
C. It is a grouping of emerging economies
D. It is a UN specialized agency

5. [UKPSC PYQ]The New Development Bank (NDB) was created mainly to

A. Control exchange rates

B. Provide development finance
C. Promote international trade
D. Grant military aid