Name of Agency
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Estd. In
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Headquarters
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Purpose
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International Labour Organization (ILO)
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1919
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Geneva
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To improve conditions and living standard of workers.
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World Health Organization (WHO)
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1948
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Geneva
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Attainment of highest possible level of heath by all people.
|
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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1946
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Paris
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To Promote collaboration among nations through education, science and culture.
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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1957
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Vienna
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To promote peaceful uses of atomic energy.
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United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
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1946
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New York
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To promote children’s welfare all over the world.
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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1950
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Geneva
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To provide protection to refugees.
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United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)
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1967
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New York
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For formulating population policies.
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International Fund for Agricultural Development
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1977
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Rome
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For financing agricultural projects in the world to raise the economic growth.
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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1964
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Geneva
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Promotes international trade to accelerate economic growth of developing countries.
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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
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1947
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Montreal
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Promotes safety of international aviation.
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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1945
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Washington D.C.
|
Promotes international monetary cooperation.
|
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
|
1956
|
Washington D.C.
|
Promotes economic development by encouraging private enterprise in its member countries.
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Universal Postal Union (UPU)
|
1947
|
Berne
|
Improve various postal services in the world.
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United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)
|
1972
|
Nairobi
|
Promotes international co-operation in human environment.
|
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
|
1967
|
Geneva
|
Sets international regulations for radio, telegraph, and telephone and space radio communication.
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Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
|
1945
|
Rome
|
To improve living condition of rural population.
|
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
|
1945
|
Washington D.C.
|
Development of economic of members by facilitating investment of capitals by providing loans.
|
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
|
1950
|
Geneva
|
Promote international exchange of weather reports.
|
World Trade Organization (WTO)
|
1995
|
Geneva
|
Setting rules for world trade to reduce tariffs.
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
|
|
New York
|
Help developing countries increase the wealth producing capabilities o their natural and human resources.
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Inter Government maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO)
|
1958
|
London
|
Promotes co-operation on technical matters of maritime safety, navigation and encourages anti-pollution measures.
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International Development Association (IDA)
|
1960
|
Washington D.C.
|
An affiliate of the World Bank, aims to help under-developed countries raise living standards.
|
International Tele-communication Union (ITU)
|
1947
|
Geneva
|
Sets international regulations for radio telegraph, telephone and space radio communications.
|
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
|
1965
|
New York
|
Provides training
and research to help facilitate UN objectives of world peace and
security and of economic and social progress.
|
United Nations Relief and Work for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
|
1949
|
New York
|
Provides basic amenities and education for the victims of Arab-Israel War.
|
United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)
|
1967
|
New York
|
Studying
population dynamics, collecting population data, formulating and
evolving population policies, family planning and related programs
|
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Important United Nations (UN) Agencies for CLAT 2012
Abbreviations Full Form APECF Asia Pacific Exchange and Cooperation Foundation ...
Important Abbreviations of 2011 for CALT
Abbreviations
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Full
Form
|
APECF
|
Asia
Pacific Exchange and Cooperation Foundation
|
EGoM
|
Empowered Group of Ministers
|
NEERI
|
National
Environment Engineering Research Institute
|
SRS
|
Sample Registration System
|
CRIDA
|
Central
Research Institute for Dry Land Agriculture
|
COSC
|
Chiefs of Staff Committee
|
FSSAI
|
Food
Safety and Standards Authority of India
|
NHEC
|
National Health Entitlement
Card
|
NICRA
|
National
Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture
|
DMICDC
|
Delhi Mumbai Industrial
Corridor Development Corporation
|
LPDs
|
Landing
Platform Docks
|
MSME
|
Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises
|
NHEC
|
National
Health Entitlement Card
|
NHMEA
|
National Health and Medical
Facilities Accreditation Authority
|
NTC
|
National
Transitional Council
|
OTR
|
Operational Turn Around
|
BEA
|
Broadcast
Editors’ Association
|
EFTA
|
European Free Trade
Association
|
GHI
|
Global
Hunger Index
|
HLEG
|
High Level Expert Group
|
HNI
|
High
Networth Individual
|
IFPRI
|
International Food Policy
Research Institute
|
NIN
|
National
Institute of Nutrition
|
WFP
|
World Food Programme |
1.How many members are there in the committee which had been constituted to probe the charges against Justice Sen? Three.The Committee comp...
GK & Current Affair for CLAT 12 : 3
Three.The Committee comprising Hon’ble Justice B. Sudershan Reddy (Chairman), Hon’ble Justice T.S.Thakur and Shri Fali S. Nariman.
2. Who is Jehangir Sabavala?
Jehangir Sabavala (23 August 1922 – 2 September 2011) was an Indian painter.Padma Shri by the Government of India - 1977.
3.Which ministry has launched ‘Sukhi Griha Scheme’?
Ministry of Railways.To undertake slum dwellers' rehabilitation and resettlement in a planned manner.
4.“Tin Bigha Corridor” is located between which country?
The Tin [or Teen] Bigha Corridor is a strip of land belonging to India on the West Bengal–Bangladesh border, which in September, 2011, was leased to Bangladesh so that it can access its Dahagram–Angarpota enclaves.
5.What is ‘Dreamliner’?
nickname of Boeing’s 787 Aircraft.
6.‘Brio’ is the latest car launched by which company?
Honda.
7.Who is appointed as the head of Telecom equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) of India business?
Sandeep Girotra.
8.‘Aviator’ scooter is the latest version scooter by which company?
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
9.'Bharat Bike’ is manufactured by which company?
Bajaj.
10.Japanese car-maker Toyota, has a joint venture in India with which company?
Kirloskar Group.
Friends, Preparing for CLAT GK/Current affair is an uphill task. Assorted Supplements are provided to intensify your preparation for CL...
GK Supplements for CLAT 2012
- The verdict on Ayodhya: a historian’s perspective
- A Reading On Africa’s “progress”
- The Second Demolition – Nivedita Menon
- “The Consistent Judicial Wrongs on the Muslims of India”
- Equal inheritance and the Hindu Marriage Act
- What is the Enemy Property Bill-Amendment Saga About?
- The Babri Judgement: Threat to Secularism?
- Sri Lanka’s 18th Amendment, A threat to Sri Lankan Democracy.
- CIC’s Ruling Raises Hopes for Transparency in Governance
- DN Jha and the History of Babri
1.Name the country’s first sub-sonic cruise missile, which is going to be test launched in April 2012. Nirbhay. 2.Which of the following or...
Current Affair for CLAT 2012: 2
Nirbhay.
2.Which of the following organisations has been chosen for the Skoll Award, 2012 for Social Entrepreneurship by the Skoll Foundation in Oxford, England?
The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) and Nidan.
3.Recently, who has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
Vijay Bahuguna.
4.Recently, State-owned Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd. (KIOCL) has signed, a contract for exploration, development and mining in Akjoujt Iron Ore project at Mauritania in West Africa, with which of the following companies?
Curve Capital Ventures.
5.Which female actor has been awarded best actress award in 59th National Film Awards?
Vidya Balan.
6.Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana(PMAGY) is going to be transferred from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to which of the following Ministry?
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
7.Which of the following server chips has recently been launched by Intel Corp?
Xeon E5-2600.
8.Who ohas been chosen for Chameli Devi Jain award?
Tusha Mittal.
9.Recently, an Indian NGO, has been selected for the U.S.' first Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls for training and organising waste-pickers and eliminating child labour from recycling. Name the NGO.
Chintan.
10.Who will take over as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) from April 1, 2012?
K. Venkataramanan.
1. Which of the following states has launched the Indira Bal Swasthya Yojana (IBSY) to provide free treatment to all children? a. Gujara...
Current Affair for CLAT 2012 - 1
1. Which of the following states has launched the Indira Bal Swasthya Yojana (IBSY) to provide free treatment to all children?
a. Gujarat
b. Rajasthan
c. Haryana
d. Karnataka
2. The current headquarters of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is located in which of the following cities?
a. Mumbai
b. Bengaluru
c. Dehradun
d. New Delhi
3. Nirbasan is a book written by which of the following writers?
a. Taslima Nasreen
b. Salman Rushdie
c. Begum Rokeya
d. Selina Hossain
4. Which of the following States will host an international children film festival in association with CFSI in April 2012?
a. Goa
b. Maharashtra
c. Odisha
d. New Delhi
5. Which of the following states has successfully used mobile phone technology to provide timely healthcare to pregnant women and infants?
a. Gujarat
b. Karnataka
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Haryana
6. Vizhinjam International Seaport is located in which state?
a. Kerala
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Gujarat
7. The KK Birla Foundation has awarded the 21st Bihari Puraskar 2011 to Arjundeo Charan for his Rajasthani poetry collection:
a. Anta Ke Sanshaya
b. Ghar Tau Ek Nam Hai Bhrosai Rau
c. Jagah Jaisi Jagah
d. Utsav Ka Nirmam Samai
8. An international Congress on ‘Modern Concepts in Canine Health and Diseases of Human Concern’ was held in which of the following districts of Rajasthan from 9 to 11 February 2012?
a. Bikaner
b. Jaipur
c. Jhalawar
d. Jodhpur
9. The Union Ministry of Health & Family has launched a music video, Life Se Panga Mat Le Yaar, sung by Shaan. Shaan has been appointed India's:
a. Population control ambassador
b. AIDS control ambassador
c. Cancer control ambassador
d. Tobacco control ambassador
10. Who is the coach of the Indian women's hockey team?
a. Sandeep Somesh
b. Mir Ranjan Negi
c. CR Kumar
d. Khalid Modi