1. The headquarters of the United Nations (UN) is located at _________.
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Paris
D) Vienna
Answer: B
Explanation: The UN Headquarters is in New York, USA; inaugurated in 1952.
2. The UNICEF headquarters is in ________.
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) New York
D) Washington D.C.
Answer: C
Explanation: UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) was created in 1946 and is based in New York.
3. The UNESCO headquarters is in ________.
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Paris
D) Rome
Answer: C
Explanation: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) was founded in 1945 with HQ in Paris, France.
4. The World Health Organization (WHO) is headquartered in __________.
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Rome
D) London
Answer: A
Explanation: WHO was established in 1948; its HQ is in Geneva, Switzerland.
5. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has its headquarters at _______.
A) Washington D.C.
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) Brussels
Answer: B
Explanation: Founded in 1919, the ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.
6. The World Bank is headquartered in ________.
A) Geneva
B) Washington D.C.
C) New York
D) London
Answer: B
Explanation: The World Bank Group was established in 1944; HQ in Washington D.C., USA.
7. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is based in ________.
A) London
B) Washington D.C.
C) Paris
D) Geneva
Answer: B
Explanation: IMF was created in 1944 to ensure global financial stability; HQ in Washington D.C.
8. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters is in _________.
A) Geneva
B) Rome
C) Paris
D) Vienna
Answer: B
Explanation: FAO (founded 1945) is based in Rome, Italy, focusing on food security and agriculture.
9. The World Food Programme (WFP) has its HQ in ________.
A) New York
B) Rome
C) Geneva
D) Brussels
Answer: B
Explanation: WFP, established in 1961, is the UN’s food-assistance branch headquartered in Rome.
10. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) headquarters is located at ________.
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) London
D) Vienna
Answer: B
Explanation: WMO (established 1950) coordinates global meteorological and climate research.
11. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is headquartered in _________.
A) Paris
B) Vienna
C) Geneva
D) Rome
Answer: B
Explanation: IAEA (established 1957) promotes peaceful uses of nuclear energy; HQ in Vienna, Austria.
12. The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has its HQ in _________.
A) Rome
B) Vienna
C) Geneva
D) Brussels
Answer: B
Explanation: UNIDO (founded 1966) focuses on industrial growth and development.
13. The World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters is in _________.
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Brussels
D) Washington D.C.
Answer: A
Explanation: WTO was established in 1995, replacing GATT; HQ in Geneva, Switzerland.
14. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is headquartered at _________.
A) Geneva
B) Nairobi
C) New York
D) Paris
Answer: B
Explanation: UNEP was formed in 1972; its HQ is in Nairobi, Kenya — the only UN HQ in Africa.
15. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is based in ________.
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Rome
D) London
Answer: B
Explanation: UNDP (1965) works for sustainable development and poverty eradication.
16. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) headquarters is in __________.
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Brussels
D) Paris
Answer: B
Explanation: UNHCR (1950) is headquartered in Geneva and protects refugees globally.
17. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is based in ___________.
A) Geneva
B) Vienna
C) Brussels
D) London
Answer: A
Explanation: ITU, founded in 1865, coordinates international telecom networks.
18. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is headquartered in ___________.
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) Vienna
D) New York
Answer: B
Explanation: WIPO (1967) promotes intellectual property rights and patents.
19. The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sits in ________.
A) Vienna
B) New York
C) Geneva
D) Paris
Answer: C
Explanation: UNHRC was established in 2006, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
20. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) headquarters is in __________.
A) Madrid
B) Paris
C) London
D) Brussels
Answer: A
Explanation: UNWTO (1975) promotes responsible and sustainable tourism; HQ in Madrid, Spain.
21. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is based in __________.
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Vienna
D) Nairobi
Answer: C
Explanation: UNODC deals with drug control and crime prevention from its HQ in Vienna, Austria.
22. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has its HQ in __________.
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Rome
D) Paris
Answer: B
Explanation: UNFPA (1969) focuses on reproductive health and population data.
23. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is located in __________.
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) London
D) New York
Answer: B
Explanation: UNCTAD (1964) deals with global trade, investment, and development issues.
24. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters is situated in __________.
A) London
B) Geneva
C) Brussels
D) Vienna
Answer: A
Explanation: IMO (1959) regulates shipping safety and marine environmental protection.
25. The UN Women headquarters is in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) New York
D) London
Answer: C
Explanation: Established in 2010, UN Women works for gender equality and empowerment globally.
26. The World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters is in __________.
A) Paris
B) New York
C) Geneva
D) London
Answer: C
Explanation: Formed in 1995 replacing GATT, the WTO deals with global trade rules and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
27. The World Bank Group headquarters is located in __________.
A) New York
B) London
C) Washington D.C.
D) Paris
Answer: C
Explanation: The World Bank Group (including IBRD and IDA) was established in 1944 to finance development projects.
28. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is headquartered in __________.
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) Washington D.C.
D) London
Answer: C
Explanation: The IMF was founded in 1944 to ensure global monetary co-operation and stability.
29. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has its HQ in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Brussels
D) Berlin
Answer: B
Explanation: OECD (1961) promotes economic growth and co-operation among 38 member countries; HQ in Paris, France.
30. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is based in __________.
A) New York
B) London
C) Geneva (Cologny)
D) Zurich
Answer: C
Explanation: The WEF (1971) organizes the annual Davos Summit; HQ at Cologny near Geneva, Switzerland.
31. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters is in __________.
A) Tokyo
B) Bangkok
C) Manila
D) Singapore
Answer: C
Explanation: ADB was founded in 1966 to promote economic development in Asia; HQ in Manila, Philippines.
32. The New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS countries has its HQ in __________.
A) Moscow
B) Beijing
C) Shanghai
D) Brasilia
Answer: C
Explanation: Founded in 2015 by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to fund infrastructure projects.
33. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is based in __________.
A) Beijing
B) Singapore
C) Tokyo
D) Bangkok
Answer: A
Explanation: AIIB (2016) finances infrastructure projects across Asia and has over 100 member countries.
34. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has its HQ in __________.
A) London
B) Brussels
C) Paris
D) Berlin
Answer: A
Explanation: EBRD (1991) was created to help former Soviet countries transition to market economies.
35. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) headquarters is in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Basel
C) Zurich
D) London
Answer: B
Explanation: BIS (1930) is called the “bank for central banks” and is based in Basel, Switzerland.
36. The World Customs Organization (WCO) is headquartered at __________.
A) Geneva
B) Brussels
C) Paris
D) Vienna
Answer: B
Explanation: WCO (1952) works on customs co-operation and trade facilitation worldwide.
37. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) headquarters is in __________.
A) London
B) New York
C) Paris
D) Geneva
Answer: C
Explanation: Founded in 1919, ICC represents world business interests and sets trade standards; HQ Paris.
38. The World Gold Council (WGC) is based in __________.
A) London
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) Zurich
Answer: A
Explanation: WGC (1987) promotes the use and investment in gold; HQ London, UK.
39. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) headquarters is located in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Vienna
C) Doha
D) Riyadh
Answer: B
Explanation: OPEC (1960) controls oil policies of member countries; HQ Vienna, Austria.
40. The Petroleum Exporting Countries Fund (OPEC Fund for International Development – OFID) HQ is also in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Vienna
C) Riyadh
D) Kuwait
Answer: B
Explanation: OFID (1976) provides development assistance and loans to developing countries.
41. The World Steel Association (WSA) has its headquarters in __________.
A) Brussels
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) Rome
Answer: A
Explanation: WSA (1967) represents the global steel industry with HQ in Brussels, Belgium.
42. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, is based in __________.
A) New York
B) Washington D.C.
C) London
D) Paris
Answer: B
Explanation: IFC (1956) supports private sector investment in developing countries.
43. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) HQ is at __________.
A) Rome
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) Vienna
Answer: A
Explanation: IFAD (1977) is a UN agency that finances agricultural development in developing nations.
44. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) headquarters is in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) New York
D) London
Answer: B
Explanation: FATF (1989) fights money laundering and terror financing; HQ in Paris.
45. The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is based in _________.
A) Madrid
B) London
C) New York
D) Geneva
Answer: A
Explanation: IOSCO (1983) is a global association of securities regulators; HQ in Madrid, Spain.
46. The European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters is located in _________.
A) Brussels
B) Frankfurt
C) Berlin
D) Paris
Answer: B
Explanation: ECB (1998) manages monetary policy for the Eurozone countries; HQ Frankfurt, Germany.
47. The African Development Bank (AfDB) is based in __________.
A) Abuja
B) Addis Ababa
C) Abidjan
D) Cairo
Answer: C
Explanation: AfDB (1964) promotes economic development in Africa; HQ in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
48. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has its headquarters at __________.
A) Jeddah
B) Dubai
C) Cairo
D) Kuwait City
Answer: A
Explanation: IsDB (1975) is a multilateral Islamic finance institution based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
49. The World Economic Outlook Report is published by which organization?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) OECD
D) ADB
Answer: B
Explanation: The IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook twice a year, analyzing global growth and trends.
50. The World Investment Report is released by __________.
A) World Bank
B) UNCTAD
C) OECD
D) ADB
Answer: B
Explanation: UNCTAD (Geneva) publishes this report annually to track foreign direct investment flows worldwide.
51. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters is in __________.
A) Paris
B) Brussels
C) Berlin
D) London
Answer: B
Explanation: NATO (founded 1949) is a defense alliance of 32 countries, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
52. The European Union (EU) has its main headquarters at __________.
A) Paris
B) Brussels
C) Rome
D) Vienna
Answer: B
Explanation: The EU headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium, housing key institutions like the European Commission and European Council.
53. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is based in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Vienna
C) Berlin
D) Warsaw
Answer: B
Explanation: OSCE (1975) promotes peace, human rights, and democracy across Europe; HQ in Vienna, Austria.
54. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) headquarters is located in __________.
A) Cairo
B) Jeddah
C) Riyadh
D) Kuwait City
Answer: B
Explanation: OIC (1969) unites Islamic countries for socio-political cooperation; HQ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
55. The Arab League headquarters is in __________.
A) Riyadh
B) Cairo
C) Dubai
D) Damascus
Answer: B
Explanation: The League of Arab States (1945) promotes unity among Arab nations; HQ Cairo, Egypt.
56. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is headquartered in __________.
A) Kuala Lumpur
B) Jakarta
C) Bangkok
D) Singapore
Answer: B
Explanation: ASEAN (1967) is a regional body of 10 Southeast Asian countries with HQ in Jakarta, Indonesia.
57. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) headquarters is at __________.
A) New Delhi
B) Dhaka
C) Islamabad
D) Kathmandu
Answer: D
Explanation: SAARC (1985) promotes cooperation among 8 South Asian countries; HQ in Kathmandu, Nepal.
58. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) HQ is in __________.
A) Dhaka
B) New Delhi
C) Kathmandu
D) Colombo
Answer: A
Explanation: BIMSTEC (1997) connects South and Southeast Asian nations; HQ Dhaka, Bangladesh.
59. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is headquartered in __________.
A) Beijing
B) Moscow
C) Astana
D) Tashkent
Answer: D
Explanation: Initially founded in Shanghai (2001), the SCO Secretariat is in Beijing, while its Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) HQ is in Tashkent.
60. The Commonwealth of Nations Secretariat is based in __________.
A) London
B) Ottawa
C) Canberra
D) Wellington
Answer: A
Explanation: The Commonwealth (est. 1931) comprises 56 member countries, most of them former British colonies; HQ in London, UK.
61. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Coordination Bureau is headquartered in __________.
A) New Delhi
B) Jakarta
C) New York
D) Geneva
Answer: C
Explanation: The NAM Secretariat functions through the UN headquarters in New York and the current chair nation.
62. The Group of 77 (G-77) Secretariat operates from __________.
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Vienna
D) Paris
Answer: B
Explanation: G-77 (1964) is a coalition of developing nations within the UN system, headquartered in New York.
63. The African Union (AU) headquarters is located in __________.
A) Addis Ababa
B) Nairobi
C) Abuja
D) Cairo
Answer: A
Explanation: AU (2002) replaced the OAU; HQ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, focusing on African unity and development.
64. The Organization of American States (OAS) is based in __________.
A) Washington D.C.
B) New York
C) Ottawa
D) Mexico Cit
Answer: A
Explanation: OAS (1948) promotes democracy and cooperation among North and South American countries.
65. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) HQ is in __________.
A) Nadi
B) Suva
C) Port Moresby
D) Apia
Answer: B
Explanation: PIF (1971) unites 18 Pacific island countries for regional development; HQ Suva, Fiji.
66. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) headquarters is in __________.
A) Lagos
B) Abuja
C) Accra
D) Dakar
Answer: B
Explanation: ECOWAS (1975) fosters economic and political integration among West African nations; HQ Abuja, Nigeria.
67. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) headquarters is at __________.
A) Riyadh
B) Doha
C) Manama
D) Muscat
Answer: A
Explanation: GCC (1981) comprises six Gulf states; HQ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
68. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is headquartered in __________.
A) Brussels
B) Geneva
C) Oslo
D) Vienna
Answer: B
Explanation: EFTA (1960) promotes free trade between European countries not in the EU; HQ Geneva, Switzerland.
69. The Arctic Council Secretariat is based in __________.
A) Oslo
B) Tromsø
C) Helsinki
D) Reykjavik
Answer: B
Explanation: The Arctic Council (1996) works on Arctic cooperation and environment; Secretariat in Tromsø, Norway.
70. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) headquarters is in __________.
A) Nairobi
B) Geneva
C) Gland
D) Vienna
Answer: C
Explanation: IUCN (1948) focuses on conservation and sustainable use of nature; HQ Gland, Switzerland.
71. The Greenpeace International headquarters is located in __________.
A) London
B) Amsterdam
C) Oslo
D) Stockholm
Answer: B
Explanation: Greenpeace (1971) advocates for environmental protection; HQ Amsterdam, Netherlands.
72. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is headquartered in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Zurich
C) Gland
D) Paris
Answer: C
Explanation: WWF (1961) works globally for wildlife conservation; HQ Gland, Switzerland.
73. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is based in __________.
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Bonn
D) Nairobi
Answer: B
Explanation: IPCC (1988) operates under UNEP and WMO; HQ Geneva, Switzerland.
74. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat is in __________.
A) Paris
B) Bonn
C) Vienna
D) Nairobi
Answer: B
Explanation: UNFCCC (1992) oversees global climate agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement; HQ Bonn, Germany.
75. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) headquarters is located in __________.
A) Abu Dhabi
B) Doha
C) Dubai
D) Riyadh
Answer: A
Explanation: IRENA (2009) promotes clean energy transition; HQ Abu Dhabi, UAE — the first major intergovernmental body based in the Middle East.
76. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters is located in __________.
A) Paris
B) Lausanne
C) Zurich
D) Geneva
Answer: B
Explanation: The IOC (1894) governs the Olympic Games; its HQ is in Lausanne, Switzerland.
77. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) headquarters is in __________.
A) London
B) Zurich
C) Geneva
D) Munich
Answer: B
Explanation: FIFA (1904) regulates global football; HQ in Zurich, Switzerland.
78. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is headquartered at __________.
A) London
B) Dubai
C) Melbourne
D) Mumbai
Answer: B
Explanation: ICC (founded 1909) oversees international cricket; HQ in Dubai, UAE.
79. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) headquarters is in __________.
A) Lausanne
B) Brussels
C) Paris
D) Geneva
Answer: A
Explanation: FIH (1924) governs world hockey; HQ Lausanne, Switzerland.
80. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) headquarters is at __________.
A) Montreal
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) Zurich
Answer: A
Explanation: WADA (1999) combats doping in sports; HQ Montreal, Canada.
81. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is based in __________.
A) Paris
B) London
C) Madrid
D) Geneva
Answer: B
Explanation: ITF (1913) governs international tennis competitions like Davis Cup and Fed Cup.
82. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is headquartered in __________.
A) London
B) Lausanne
C) Singapore
D) Paris
Answer: C
Explanation: ITTF shifted its HQ to Singapore in 2021 from Lausanne for greater global reach.
83. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has its HQ in __________.
A) Kuala Lumpur
B) Jakarta
C) Beijing
D) Bangkok
Answer: A
Explanation: BWF (1934) is the world governing body for badminton; HQ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
84. The International Boxing Association (IBA) headquarters is at __________.
A) Geneva
B) Lausanne
C) Moscow
D) Lausanne
Answer: B
Explanation: IBA (1946), formerly AIBA, regulates amateur boxing globally; HQ Lausanne, Switzerland.
85. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is headquartered in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Lausanne
D) Mies
Answer: D
Explanation: FIBA (1932) has its global headquarters in Mies, Switzerland.
86. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is based in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Bonn
C) Paris
D) Lausanne
Answer: B
Explanation: IPC (1989) governs Paralympic sports; HQ Bonn, Germany.
87. The World Chess Federation (FIDE) headquarters is in __________.
A) Lausanne
B) Moscow
C) Athens
D) Paris
Answer: C
Explanation: FIDE (1924) governs world chess; HQ Athens, Greece.
88. The International Skating Union (ISU) headquarters is located at __________.
A) Paris
B) Lausanne
C) Geneva
D) Lausanne
Answer: B
Explanation: ISU (1892) oversees ice skating and figure skating events globally.
89. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has its HQ in __________.
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Zurich
D) London
Answer: B
Explanation: FIA (1904) regulates Formula 1 and other motor sports; HQ in Paris, France.
90. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is headquartered in __________.
A) Montreal
B) Geneva
C) Washington D.C.
D) London
Answer: A
Explanation: ICAO (1944) develops global air transport standards; HQ Montreal, Canada.
91. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is based in __________.
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) London
D) Brussels
Answer: C
Explanation: IMO (1959) ensures safe, secure, and efficient shipping; HQ London, UK.
92. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement headquarters is at __________.
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Brussels
D) Rome
Answer: A
Explanation: Founded in 1863, it coordinates humanitarian aid and disaster response worldwide.
93. The Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) HQ is in __________.
A) London
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) Brussels
Answer: C
Explanation: MSF (1971) provides medical assistance in war zones; HQ Paris, France.
94. The Amnesty International headquarters is located in __________.
A) London
B) New York
C) Geneva
D) The Hague
Answer: A
Explanation: Amnesty International (1961) campaigns for human rights and abolition of torture; HQ London, UK.
95. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is headquartered in __________.
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) The Hague
D) Brussels
Answer: C
Explanation: ICJ (1945) is the principal judicial organ of the UN; HQ at the Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands.
96. The International Criminal Court (ICC) headquarters is also located in __________.
A) Geneva
B) The Hague
C) Vienna
D) Brussels
Answer: B
Explanation: ICC (2002) tries individuals for war crimes and genocide; HQ The Hague, Netherlands.
97. The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is headquartered at __________.
A) Geneva
B) Vienna
C) The Hague
D) Brussels
Answer: C
Explanation: PCA (1899) handles arbitration between states; HQ The Hague, Netherlands.
98. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is based in__________.
A) Geneva
B) Rome
C) Vienna
D) Brussels
Answer: A
Explanation: IOM (1951) manages migration and refugee issues; HQ Geneva, Switzerland.
99. The Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) headquarters is located in __________.
A) Paris
B) Lyon
C) Berlin
D) Geneva
Answer: B
Explanation: Interpol (1923) facilitates international police cooperation; HQ Lyon, France.
100. The World Scout Movement (WOSM) is headquartered in __________.
A) Paris
B) London
C) Geneva
D) Brussels
Answer: C
Explanation: WOSM (1920) promotes youth development and leadership; HQ Geneva, Switzerland.