1. What year was the United Nations founded?
a) 1943
b) 1945
c) 1947
d) 1950
Answer: b) 1945
2. How many official languages are recognized by the United Nations?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
Answer: c) Six - Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
3. In which city is the United Nations headquarters located?
a) London, UK
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) New York City, USA
d) Paris, France
Answer: c) New York City, USA.
4. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations? (As of my last knowledge update in
January 2022)
a) Kofi Annan
b) Antonio Guterres
c) Ban Ki-moon
d) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Answer: b) Antonio Guterres.
5. Which document serves as the foundational charter of the United Nations?
a) United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
b) United Nations Accord
c) United Nations Charter
d) Universal Peace Treaty
Answer: c) The United Nations Charter.
6. Which UN agency is responsible for children's welfare and development?
a) WHO
b) UNHCR
c) UNICEF
d) IAEA
Answer: c) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund).
7. Which United Nations body is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
a) United Nations Economic and Social Council
b) United Nations General Assembly
c) United Nations Security Council
d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Answer: c) The United Nations Security Council.
8. What is the primary mission of UNICEF?
a) To promote global health
b) To combat climate change
c) To promote the rights and well-being of every child
d) To eradicate poverty
Answer: c) To promote the rights and well-being of every child.
9. Which United Nations agency provides food assistance and nutrition support to those in need?
a) UNICEF
b) UNHCR
c) WHO
d) WFP
Answer: d) WFP (World Food Programme).
10. Which UN body promotes and protects human rights worldwide?
a) United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO)
b) United Nations Security Council
c) United Nations Human Rights Council
d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Answer: c) The United Nations Human Rights Council.
11. Name the United Nations program that focuses on gender equality and women's empowerment.
a) UNICEF
b) UNHCR
c) UNDP
d) UN Women
Answer: d) UN Women.
12. What is the main function of the United Nations General Assembly?
a) Enforce international law
b) Promote economic development
c) Discuss, coordinate, and make recommendations on international issues
d) Investigate human rights violations
Answer: c) To discuss, coordinate, and make recommendations on international issues.
13. Which UN agency is responsible for the protection and well-being of refugees?
a) UNICEF
b) UNHCR
c) WHO
d) WFP
Answer: b) UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).
14. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
a) Kofi Annan
b) Antonio Guterres
c) Ban Ki-moon
d) Trygve Lie
Answer: d) Trygve Lie of Norway.
15. What does the acronym "UNESCO" stand for, and what is its primary mission?
a) United Nations Economic and Social Council; Promoting global economic cooperation.
b) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; Promoting peace and
security.
c) United Nations Environment Programme; Protecting the environment.
d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; Promoting education,
science, and culture.
Answer: d) UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization. Its mission is to promote education, science, and culture.
16. In which year was the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
a) 1950
b) 1945
c) 1948
d) 1955
Answer: c) 1948.
17. What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and how many are there?
a) A set of 5 global goals for environmental conservation.
b) A set of 8 global goals for eradicating poverty.
c) A set of 17 global goals for addressing global challenges, including poverty, inequality,
and climate change.
d) A set of 10 global goals for world peace.
Answer: c) The SDGs are a set of 17 global goals aimed at addressing various global challenges,
such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.
18. Which UN agency is responsible for global health issues and combating pandemics?
a) UNICEF
b) UNHCR
c) WHO
d) UNESCO
Answer: c) WHO (World Health Organization).
19. What is the main purpose of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
a) Promoting global education
b) Promoting environmental conservation
c) Promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and preventing its use for military
purposes, including nuclear weapons.
d) Promoting global trade
Answer: c) To promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevent its use for military
purposes, including nuclear weapons.
20. Which country is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council?
a) India
b) Germany
c) Japan
d) The United States
Answer: d) The United States, along with China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
21. Which United Nations agency is responsible for international telecommunications and satellite
coordination?
a) UNDP
b) UNCTAD
c) ITU
d) UNEP
Answer: c) ITU (International Telecommunication Union
22. Which United Nations agency is dedicated to the protection and conservation of the
environment?
a) UNICEF
b) UNHCR
c) WHO
d) UNEP
Answer: d) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme
23. What does the acronym "UNHCR" stand for, and what is its primary mission?
a) United Nations Human Rights Council; Promoting and protecting human rights.
b) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Protecting and assisting refugees and
displaced persons.
c) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; Promoting education
and culture.
d) United Nations Development Programme; Eradicating poverty and reducing inequalities.
Answer: b) UNHCR stands for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Its primary
mission is to protect and assist refugees and displaced persons.
24. What is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?
a) A convention to regulate international trade.
b) A treaty focused on disarmament.
c) An international human rights treaty focusing on the rights of children.
d) An agreement on climate change mitigation.
Answer: c) The CRC is an international human rights treaty focusing on the rights of children.
25. Who is the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR) known for her role in the Harry Potter film series?
a) Emma Watson
b) Angelina Jolie
c) Emma Stone
d) Cate Blanchett
Answer: a) Emma Watson.
26. Which UN agency works on the development and implementation of international standards for
products and services to ensure quality and safety?
a) UNDP
b) WHO
c) UNIDO
d) IAEA
Answer: c) UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization).
27. What is the goal of the United Nations Climate Change Framework Convention (UNFCCC)?
a) Promoting nuclear disarmament
b) Ensuring gender equality
c) Addressing climate change and its impacts
d) Promoting global trade
Answer: c) Addressing climate change and its impacts.
28. Which United Nations agency is responsible for ensuring the peaceful use of outer space and
preventing an arms race in space?
a) UNICEF
b) UNHCR
c) WHO
d) COPUOS
Answer: d) COPUOS (Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space), under the UN Office for
Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).
29. What does "ASEAN" stand for?
a) Association of South East Asian Nations
b) Alliance of Southeast Asian Nations
c) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
d) Southeast Asian Cooperation Group
Answer: c) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
30. How many member countries are there in ASEAN?
a) 5
b) 8
c) 10
d) 12
Answer: c) 10
31. Which country is considered the founding member of ASEAN?
a) Thailand
b) Singapore
c) Indonesia
d) Malaysia
Answer: c) Indonesia
32. Where is the ASEAN Secretariat located?
a) Jakarta, Indonesia
b) Singapore
c) Bangkok, Thailand
d) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Answer: a) Jakarta, Indonesia
33. What is the official language of ASEAN meetings and documents?
a) English
b) Indonesian
c) Mandarin
d) Spanish
Answer: a) English
34. Which ASEAN country is known as the "Land of Smiles"?
a) Indonesia
b) Philippines
c) Thailand
d) Vietnam
Answer: c) Thailand
35. Which year was the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) officially established?
a) 2007
b) 2010
c) 2015
d) 2020
Answer: c) 2015
36. What is the primary goal of ASEAN?
a) Economic development
b) Political union
c) Regional cooperation and integration
d) Military alliance
**Answer: c) Regional
37. Which ASEAN member country is known for its iconic Petronas Twin Towers?
a) Singapore
b) Indonesia
c) Malaysia
d) Philippines
Answer: c) Malaysia
38. In what month is ASEAN Day celebrated to commemorate the founding of ASEAN?
a) July
b) August
c) September
d) October
Answer: b) August
39. Which ASEAN country is known as the "Pearl of the Orient"?
a) Malaysia
b) Philippines
c) Vietnam
d) Brunei
Answer: b) Philippines
40. Which ASEAN member country is the largest in terms of land area?
a) Singapore
b) Thailand
c) Indonesia
d) Laos
Answer: c) Indonesia
41. Which city served as the venue for the first ASEAN Summit in 1976?
a) Jakarta, Indonesia
b) Singapore
c) Bangkok, Thailand
d) Manila, Philippines
Answer: d) Manila, Philippines
42. What is the ASEAN motto that reflects the aspiration of ASEAN member countries?
a) "Unity in Diversity"
b) "Peace and Prosperity"
c) "Strength Through Cooperation"
d) "Progress through Partnership"
Answer: a) "Unity in Diversity"
43. In which year did Vietnam become a member of ASEAN?
a) 1995
b) 2008
c) 1999
d) 1976
Answer: a) 1995
44. What does the ASEAN flag represent?
a) The ten founding countries of ASEAN
b) The five founding principles of ASEAN
c) The natural resources of Southeast Asia
d) The major industries of ASEAN
Answer: b) The five founding principles of ASEAN
45. Which ASEAN country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Smiles"?
a) Malaysia
b) Singapore
c) Thailand
d) Philippines
Answer: c) Thailand
46. ASEAN is a regional organization that promotes cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
What are the three main pillars of ASEAN's cooperation?
a) Economic, Political, and Social
b) Environment, Security, and Trade
c) Legal, Cultural, and Economic
d) Science, Technology, and Education
Answer: a) Economic, Political, and Social
47. Which ASEAN member country is famous for its ancient temple complex Angkor Wat?
a) Cambodia
b) Myanmar
c) Laos
d) Vietnam
Answer: a) Cambodia
48. What is the official currency of Singapore, an ASEAN member country?
a) Ringgit
b) Rupiah
c) Peso
d) Singapore Dollar
Answer: d) Singapore Dollar
49. The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is an important forum for dialogue and cooperation in the
Asia-Pacific region. What is its primary focus?
a) Economic integration
b) Cultural exchange
c) Political and security issues
d) Environmental protection
Answer: c) Political and security issues
50. Which ASEAN member country is known as the "Land of a Million Elephants"?
a) Malaysia
b) Cambodia
c) Laos
d) Myanmar
Answer: c) Laos
51. What does "UN" stand for in the United Nations?
a) Universal Network
b) United Nations
c) Union of Nations
d) Unified Nations
Answer: b) United Nations
52. In which city is the United Nations headquarters located?
a) Geneva
b) New York City
c) Paris
d) London
Answer: b) New York City
53. How many member countries are in the United Nations?
a) 50
b) 100
c) 193
d) 365
Answer: c) 193
54. What is the main mission of the United Nations?
a) Promoting global peace and security
b) Conducting scientific research
c) Regulating international trade
d) Advancing space exploration
Answer: a) Promoting global peace and security
55. Which document serves as the United Nations' founding charter?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Convention
c) United Nations Charter
d) Declaration of Independence
Answer: c) United Nations Charter
56. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations? (As of my last knowledge update in
January 2022)
a) Ban Ki-moon
b) Antonio Guterres
c) Kofi Annan
d) Nelson Mandela
Answer: b) Antonio Guterres
57. Which United Nations agency is dedicated to the well-being of children and their rights?
a) WHO
b) UNICEF
c) UNHCR
d) UNESCO
Answer: b) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
58. What is the primary mission of the United Nations Security Council?
a) Promoting global education
b) Maintaining international peace and security
c) Supporting economic development
d) Ensuring gender equality
Answer: b) Maintaining international peace and security
59. In which year was the United Nations founded?
a) 1921
b) 1935
c) 1945
d) 1955
Answer: c) 1945
60. What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at achieving?
a) Reducing inequality
b) Eliminating poverty and hunger
c) Promoting clean energy
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
61. Which country's capital is Tokyo?
a) China
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) India
Answer: b) Japan
62. What is the capital of France?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Berlin
London
Paris
Madrid
Answer: c) Paris
63. Which country's capital is Canberra?
a) New Zealand
b) Australia
c) South Africa
d) Canada
Answer: b) Australia
64. What is the capital of Brazil?
a) Buenos Aires
b) Rio de Janeiro
c) Sao Paulo
d) Brasília
Answer: d) Brasília
65. Which country's capital is Moscow?
a) Germany
b) Russia
c) China
d) India
Answer: b) Russia
66. What is the capital of Canada?
a) Toronto
b) Montreal
c) Ottawa
d) Vancouver
Answer: c) Ottawa
67. Which country's capital is Cairo?
a) Turkey
b) Egypt
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Greece
Answer: b) Egypt
68. What is the capital of Argentina?
a) Rio de Janeiro
b) Santiago
c) Buenos Aires
d) Lima
Answer: c) Buenos Aires
69. Which country's capital is New Delhi?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
Answer: a) India
70. What is the capital of South Africa?
a) Nairobi
b) Pretoria
c) Johannesburg
d) Cape Town
Answer: b) Pretoria
71. What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
a) Manchester
b) London
c) Edinburgh
d) Dublin
Answer: b) London
72. Which country's capital is Stockholm?
a) Denmark
b) Norway
c) Finland
d) Sweden
Answer: d) Sweden
73. What is the capital of China?
a) Shanghai
b) Beijing
c) Hong Kong
d) Taipei
Answer: b) Beijing
74. Which country's capital is Athens?
a) Italy
b) Greece
c) Turkey
d) Spain
Answer: b) Greece
75. What is the capital of Mexico?
a) Madrid
b) Rio de Janeiro
c) Mexico City
d) Buenos Aires
Answer: c) Mexico City
76. Which country's capital is Budapest?
a) Austria
b) Hungary
c) Czech Republic
d) Romania
Answer: b) Hungary
77. What is the capital of South Korea?
a) Beijing
b) Tokyo
c) Seoul
d) Manila
Answer: c) Seoul
78. Which country's capital is Riyadh?
a) Qatar
b) Iraq
c) Saudi Arabia
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: c) Saudi Arabia
79. What is the capital of Egypt?
a) Cairo
b) Istanbul
c) Alexandria
d) Casablanca
Answer: a) Cairo
80. Which country's capital is Oslo?
a) Sweden
b) Finland
c) Denmark
d) Norway
Answer: d) Norway
81. What is the capital of Australia?
a) Melbourne
b) Sydney
c) Perth
d) Canberra
Answer: d) Canberra
82. Which country's capital is Berlin?
a) Germany
b) Austria
c) Switzerland
d) France
Answer: a) Germany
83. What is the capital of Canada's largest province by area, Ontario?
a) Toronto
b) Montreal
c) Ottawa
d) Vancouver
Answer: a) Toronto
84. Which country's capital is Lisbon?
a) Italy
b) Spain
c) Portugal
d) Greece
Answer: c) Portugal
85. What is the capital of New Zealand?
a) Wellington
b) Auckland
c) Christchurch
d) Sydney
Answer: a) Wellington
86. Which country's capital is Vienna?
a) Hungary
b) Czech Republic
c) Austria
d) Slovakia
Answer: c) Austria
87. What is the capital of Switzerland?
a) Zurich
b) Geneva
c) Bern
d) Lucerne
Answer: c) Bern
88. Which country's capital is Nairobi?
a) Kenya
b) Tanzania
c) Uganda
d) Rwanda
Answer: a) Kenya
89. What is the capital of Argentina's largest province, Buenos Aires?
a) Rio de Janeiro
b) Santiago
c) Buenos Aires
d) Lima
Answer: c) Buenos Aires
90. Which country's capital is Warsaw?
a) Hungary
b) Czech Republic
c) Poland
d) Slovakia
Answer: c) Poland
91. What is the United Nations' official motto, which is displayed on the UN emblem?
a) "Together for Peace"
b) "World Peace Now"
c) "One World, One Future"
d) "Peace and Harmony"
Answer: a) "Together for Peace"
92. Which United Nations agency is responsible for addressing global health issues and emergencies,
including the COVID-19 pandemic?
a) UNICEF
b) WHO
c) UNHCR
d) UNDP
Answer: b) WHO (World Health Organization)
93. The United Nations observes a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues.
What is it called?
a) International Day of Peace
b) Earth Day
c) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
d) World Environment Day
Answer: d) World Environment Day
94. Which organization co-hosted the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, in
collaboration with the United Nations?
a) UNICEF
b) UNDP
c) UNESCO
d) UN Women
Answer: d) UN Women
95. In which year did the United Nations adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
a) 1945
b) 1955
c) 1965
d) 1948
Answer: d) 1948
96. What is the main goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5)?
a) Ensure access to clean water
b) Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
c) Eradicate poverty
d) Combat climate change
Answer: b) Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
97. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designates world
heritage sites. What is the purpose of this program?
a) Promoting scientific research
b) Protecting cultural and natural heritage
c) Enhancing economic development
d) Advancing space exploration
Answer: b) Protecting cultural and natural heritage
98. Which United Nations body plays a crucial role in addressing climate change and implementing
the Paris Agreement?
a) United Nations Security Council
b) United Nations General Assembly
c) United Nations Climate Change Secretariat
d) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Answer: c) United Nations Climate Change Secretariat
99. The United Nations has designated a day to celebrate the cultural diversity of humanity and raise
awareness about the importance of cultural heritage. What is this day called?
a) International Day of Peace
b) World Heritage Day
c) International Day for Tolerance
d) International Day for Cultural Diversity
Answer: d) International Day for Cultural Diversity
100.
The United Nations is composed of six main organs. Which one is responsible for
coordinating economic and social work and promoting international cooperation in these areas?
a) United Nations Security Council
b) United Nations General Assembly
c) United Nations Economic and Social Council
d) United Nations International Court of Justice
Answer: c) United Nations Economic and Social Council