Which of the following countries is not a member of G-15?

United Nations Organisations - General Knowledge Questions

Peru

Indonesia

Colombia

Jamaica

Correct Answer : Colombia

Membership has since expanded to 18 countries, but the name has remained unchanged. Chile, Iran and Kenya have since joined the Group of 15, whereas Yugoslavia is no longer part of the group; Peru, a founding member-state, decided to leave the G-15 in 2011.

Published On : May 30, 2021

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Q .

How many countries are the members of the U. N. O. at present? (as of Jan 2020)

186

190

193

196

Correct Answer : 193

The General Assembly is made up of 193 United Nations Member States. These States are: The Economic and Social Council has 54 members, elected for three-year terms by the General Assembly. The term of office for each member expires on 31 December of the year indicated in parentheses next to its name.

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Q .

Which organ of the United Nations Organisation is responsible for coordinating the work of its specialised agencies?

Economic and Social Council

General Assembly

Security Council

Secretariat

Correct Answer : Economic and Social Council

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is responsible for co-ordinating the economic, social and related work of 15 UN specialized agencies, their functional commissions and five regional commissions.

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Q .

Which UN body confers the Literacy Prize?

WHO

UNICEF

UNESCO

Correct Answer : UNESCO

Since 1967, UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. Over 500 projects and programmes undertaken by governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world have been recognized.

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