CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
How many member states serve on the UN Human Rights Council?
A. 15
B. 47
C. 36
D. 54
Correct Answer: B
The Human Rights Council has 47 members elected by the General Assembly.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The UN Human Rights Council replaced the:
A. Commission on Human Rights
B. Trusteeship Council
C. Human Rights Committee
D. International Law Commission
Correct Answer: A
The Human Rights Council replaced the former Commission on Human Rights.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The UN Human Rights Council was established in:
A. 1948
B. 1993
C. 2015
D. 2006
Correct Answer: D
The General Assembly established the Human Rights Council in 2006.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Human Rights Day is observed annually on:
A. 8 March
B. 20 June
C. 10 December
D. 24 October
Correct Answer: C
Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the UDHR's adoption.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which French jurist played a major role in composing the first draft of the UDHR?
A. Robert Schuman
B. René Cassin
C. Jean Monnet
D. Georges Bidault
Correct Answer: B
René Cassin of France was a key drafter and composed an influential first draft.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which Lebanese diplomat served as rapporteur in the UDHR drafting process?
A. Charles Malik
B. Boutros Boutros-Ghali
C. Rafik Hariri
D. Camille Chamoun
Correct Answer: A
Charles Malik of Lebanon served as rapporteur in the drafting process.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Who chaired the committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Eleanor Rathbone
C. Golda Meir
D. Eleanor Roosevelt
Correct Answer: D
Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the UDHR drafting committee.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The UDHR was adopted at which location?
A. Peace Palace, The Hague
B. UN Headquarters, New York
C. Palais de Chaillot, Paris
D. Palais des Nations, Geneva
Correct Answer: C
The General Assembly adopted the UDHR at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights contains how many articles?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 25
D. 40
Correct Answer: B
The UDHR consists of 30 articles.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on:
A. 10 December 1948
B. 24 October 1945
C. 26 June 1945
D. 20 November 1989
Correct Answer: A
The General Assembly adopted the UDHR on 10 December 1948.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which Charter article emphasizes the international independence of the Secretary-General and Secretariat staff?
A. Article 4
B. Article 27
C. Article 108
D. Article 100
Correct Answer: D
Article 100 requires Secretariat staff not to seek or receive instructions from governments or outside authorities.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which Charter article allows the Secretary-General to bring to the Security Council any matter that may threaten international peace and security?
A. Article 2
B. Article 41
C. Article 99
D. Article 97
Correct Answer: C
Article 99 gives the Secretary-General an important initiative power in peace and security matters.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which Charter article provides for appointment of the Secretary-General?
A. Article 51
B. Article 97
C. Article 99
D. Article 108
Correct Answer: B
Article 97 states that the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on Security Council recommendation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The head of the UN Secretariat is the:
A. Secretary-General
B. President of the General Assembly
C. President of the ICJ
D. ECOSOC President
Correct Answer: A
The Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the UN.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which principal organ carries out the day-to-day work of the United Nations?
A. General Assembly
B. ICJ
C. Trusteeship Council
D. Secretariat
Correct Answer: D
The Secretariat performs the Organization's day-to-day administrative and substantive work.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The Trusteeship Council is currently composed of the:
A. Ten elected Security Council members
B. 54 ECOSOC members
C. Five permanent members of the Security Council
D. 15 ICJ judges
Correct Answer: C
Its membership consists of the five permanent Security Council members.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
On what date did the Trusteeship Council formally suspend operations?
A. 24 October 1945
B. 1 November 1994
C. 15 December 1994
D. 1 January 1995
Correct Answer: B
The Trusteeship Council suspended operations on 1 November 1994.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
The Trusteeship Council suspended operations after the independence of:
A. Palau
B. Namibia
C. Timor-Leste
D. Eritrea
Correct Answer: A
Palau, the last remaining UN Trust Territory, became independent in 1994.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
Which principal organ suspended its regular operations in 1994?
A. ECOSOC
B. Security Council
C. Secretariat
D. Trusteeship Council
Correct Answer: D
The Trusteeship Council suspended operations after the last Trust Territory achieved self-government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
United Nations
How many ECOSOC members are normally elected each year?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 18
D. 27
Correct Answer: C
With 54 members serving three-year terms, 18 seats are normally elected each year.