All MCQs for Competitive Exams

2461

Where is the permanent headquarters of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) located?

A

New York City, USA

B

Geneva, Switzerland

C

Rome, Italy

D

Nairobi, Kenya

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report

2462

In what year was IFAD established?

A

1945

B

1977

C

1985

D

1992

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report

2463

What does the acronym IFAD stand for?

A

International Food and Agriculture Development

B

International Forum on Agricultural Development

C

International Fund for Agricultural Development

D

Institute for Food and Development

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report

2464

What is the key instrument for the financial management and auditing of UNIDO’s activities?

A

The Industrial Development Board (IDB) Resolutions.

B

The Programme and Budget Committee (PBC).

C

The General Conference Declarations.

D

The UN General Assembly Resolutions.

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report

2465

UNIDO’s work on **renewable energy** (e.g., solar, hydro, wind) for productive uses emphasizes:

A

The development of massive national power grids.

B

Decentralized energy solutions, particularly for rural industries and SMEs, to enhance energy access and reliability.

C

Strict regulation of oil and gas production.

D

Global carbon capture technology mandates.

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report

2466

Which of the following is a key focus area under UNIDO’s pillar of **Inclusive Development**?

A

Reducing the environmental footprint of heavy industry.

B

Promoting youth and women's entrepreneurship and creating jobs for all.

C

Standardizing global product safety regulations.

D

Developing high-tech military applications.

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report

2467

The **UNIDO-ITPO Network** (Investment and Technology Promotion Offices) primarily serves to:

A

Regulate foreign direct investment (FDI).

B

Mobilize investment and technology flows into developing countries and economies in transition.

C

Certify new industrial technologies.

D

Manage UNIDO's administrative budget.

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report

2468

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), UNIDO helps developing countries by promoting:

A

De-industrialization to protect traditional jobs.

B

The adoption of digital technologies, smart manufacturing, and industrial skills development.

C

Restricting the use of the internet in factories.

D

Focusing solely on low-tech production methods.

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report

2469

UNIDO's work on **trade capacity building** focuses on helping developing countries:

A

Negotiate multilateral trade agreements.

B

Enhance their capacity to meet international product standards and technical regulations for market access.

C

Subsidize their industrial production costs.

D

Develop their naval fleets for trade routes.

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report

2470

The concept of **Circular Economy** is integral to UNIDO's ISID framework. What does it emphasize?

A

A linear 'take-make-dispose' industrial model.

B

Keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible, designing out waste and pollution.

C

Focusing production solely on a single country.

D

Reducing the overall volume of goods produced.

Answer & Solution Discuss Save Report