International Relations Mixed Practice — MCQs with Answers (Set 29)

Nyingma is the oldest school, called the “ancient translation school,” and centres on Dzogchen practice.

Ogyen Trinley Dorje and Trinley Thaye Dorje issued a rare joint statement on collaboratively recognising the next Shamarpa reincarnation.

Despite granting asylum, India did not allow him to move to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim, largely over security concerns tied to his background in China-controlled Tibet.

He secretly left Tsurphu Monastery at night, eventually reaching Dharamsala, India, on 5 January 2000.

The 16th Karmapa died without an undisputed prediction letter naming his reincarnation, leading two senior Kagyu figures to recognise different candidates.

The Karmapa Lama heads the Karma Kagyu school, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

India holds just 2.75% of IMF voting weight, despite its large economy. India argues this outdated structure doesn’t reflect its real economic size, a key argument behind its push for institutional reform.

Most of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles traces its roots to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Gujarat, with migration beginning in the 1770s.

Assumption Island was meant to host shared naval facilities. The revised 2018 deal later stalled over sovereignty concerns in Seychelles.

WFP is headquartered in Rome, alongside the specialized agencies FAO and IFAD. All three focus on food, agriculture, or rural development.

UNICEF was founded in 1946 to work for children’s rights and welfare, and now operates in 190 countries and territories. It is headquartered in New York.

Programmes and funds are created by a General Assembly resolution. Unlike fully independent specialized agencies, their heads report to the Secretary-General.

UNEP, the UN Environment Programme, is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the only major UN body based in Africa.

UN programmes and funds are financed through voluntary contributions from member states, not assessed dues. This is a key distinction from specialized agencies, which get both voluntary and assessed funding.

The UN Secretariat employs over 36,000 staff worldwide. It carries out the UN’s day-to-day work, including research, translation, and administration.

Guterres began a second term in 2022, which ends on 31 December 2026. As of August 2026, the selection process for his successor is actively underway.

Trygve Lie of Norway was the first UN Secretary-General, serving from 1946 to 1952. He was followed by Dag Hammarskjöld of Sweden.

Shashi Tharoor ran as India’s official candidate in 2006, to succeed Kofi Annan. He came second, losing to Ban Ki-moon of South Korea.

The Security Council first recommends a candidate for Secretary-General. The General Assembly then formally appoints that candidate, usually by a simple majority.

Geneva hosts WHO, ILO, ITU, WIPO, and WMO. UNIDO, by contrast, is headquartered in Vienna, not Geneva.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Montreal. It sets global aviation standards.

Both FAO and IFAD are headquartered in Rome. FAO was founded in 1945, while IFAD was founded later, in 1977.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded in 1919 and sets international labour standards. It is headquartered in Geneva.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) was founded in 1865, making it the oldest UN specialized agency. It is headquartered in Geneva.

The correct answer is 5 permanent, 10 non-permanent. Article 23 of the Charter sets 15 members. Five are permanent: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The General Assembly elects the other ten for two-year terms.

Other splits do not add up to 15 or do not match the Charter.

Memory hook: 5 + 10 = 15.