CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The UN80 Initiative primarily seeks to make the UN system more:
A. Militarized and centralized
B. Commercial and profit-seeking
C. Efficient, coherent and effective
D. Dependent on one member state
Correct Answer: C
UN80 is a modernization and reform agenda focused on efficiency, coherence, accountability and impact.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which of the following is one of the three main workstreams of the UN80 Initiative?
A. Creation of a standing UN army
B. Mandate implementation review
C. Replacement of the UN Charter
D. Abolition of the General Assembly
Correct Answer: B
UN80 includes efficiencies, mandate implementation review, and structural/programmatic realignment.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The UN80 Initiative was launched in:
A. March 2025
B. January 2024
C. October 2025
D. March 2026
Correct Answer: A
The Secretary-General launched the UN80 Initiative in March 2025.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which of the following is NOT a non-permanent member of the Security Council in 2026?
A. Colombia
B. Liberia
C. Democratic Republic of the Congo
D. Republic of Korea
Correct Answer: D
The Republic of Korea's term ended in 2025; Colombia, Liberia and the DRC are members in 2026.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which of the following countries is serving on the Security Council through the end of 2027?
A. Pakistan
B. Denmark
C. Latvia
D. Greece
Correct Answer: C
Latvia is among members elected for 2026-2027; Pakistan, Denmark and Greece serve through 2026.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which of the following is a non-permanent Security Council member in 2026?
A. India
B. Bahrain
C. Brazil
D. Japan
Correct Answer: B
Bahrain is serving on the Security Council for the 2026-2027 term.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
What is the theme of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly?
A. Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all
B. Our Common Future: Peace through Trade
C. One Earth, One Government
D. Rebuilding Bretton Woods for All
Correct Answer: A
This is the official theme of the 81st UN General Assembly session.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The President of the 81st General Assembly session was chosen from which regional group?
A. African Group
B. Eastern European Group
C. Latin American and Caribbean Group
D. Asia-Pacific Group
Correct Answer: D
The 81st-session presidency rotated to the Asia-Pacific Group.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The President of the 81st UN General Assembly session is from which country?
A. Pakistan
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: C
Khalilur Rahman, elected President of the 81st session, is from Bangladesh.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Who was elected President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in June 2026?
A. Philemon Yang
B. Khalilur Rahman
C. Csaba Kőrösi
D. Abdulla Shahid
Correct Answer: B
Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh was elected President of the 81st General Assembly session on 2 June 2026.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which group of countries was elected with Pakistan for Security Council terms covering 2025-2026?
A. Bahrain, Colombia, Latvia and Liberia
B. India, Japan, Brazil and Germany
C. Algeria, Guyana, Slovenia and Sierra Leone
D. Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia
Correct Answer: D
Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia were elected for the 2025-2026 term.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Pakistan's current non-permanent Security Council term runs through the end of:
A. 2025
B. 2027
C. 2026
D. 2028
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan was elected for the 2025-2026 term.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Pakistan's 2025-2026 tenure on the UN Security Council is its:
A. Fifth term
B. Eighth term
C. Sixth term
D. Tenth term
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan is serving its eighth term as a non-permanent Security Council member in 2025-2026.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Was Pakistan one of the 51 original members of the United Nations in 1945?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Only as an observer
D. Only through the British Commonwealth
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan became independent in 1947 and joined the UN on 30 September 1947.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Pakistan was admitted to the United Nations on:
A. 14 August 1947
B. 24 October 1947
C. 1 January 1948
D. 30 September 1947
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan became a UN member on 30 September 1947.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which city is home to the headquarters of both FAO and WFP?
A. Paris
B. Vienna
C. Rome
D. Geneva
Correct Answer: C
Both FAO and WFP are headquartered in Rome.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which UN body focuses on trade and development issues, especially for developing countries?
A. UNICEF
B. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
C. WFP
D. WHO
Correct Answer: B
UN Trade and Development supports developing countries in benefiting from trade, investment and development.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which UN office leads work against illicit drugs, organized crime and corruption?
A. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
B. UNEP
C. UNFPA
D. UNESCO
Correct Answer: A
UNODC works on drugs, crime, corruption, terrorism prevention and criminal justice.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which UN programme focuses on sustainable cities and human settlements?
A. UNODC
B. UNHCR
C. UNCTAD
D. UN-Habitat
Correct Answer: D
UN-Habitat promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which UN entity is dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment?
A. UN-Habitat
B. UNCTAD
C. UN Women
D. UNOPS
Correct Answer: C
UN Women is the UN entity for gender equality and women's empowerment.