International Organizations MCQ — 4 Practice Questions with Answers

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All three statements are correct. India assumed Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process on December 25, 2025 and will assume Chair from January 1, 2026 — this is the third time India has been entrusted with KP leadership. The KPCS has been operational since January 1, 2003. It has over 60 participants (EU counted as one) and covers more than 99 percent of the global rough diamond trade.

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The US contributed approximately 15-18% of WHO's total budget, making it the single largest donor. Its withdrawal created a significant funding gap affecting global health programmes, pandemic preparedness, and disease surveillance worldwide.

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The US exited the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an India-led climate cooperation body established at COP21 in Paris (2015). This signaled a broader US retreat from multilateral institutions under the America First doctrine, but strengthened ISA's Global South identity.

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The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is a tripartite mechanism involving governments, the international diamond industry and civil society, established under a United Nations resolution. It has been operational since January 1, 2003 and covers more than 60 participants accounting for over 99 percent of the global rough diamond trade. Its core objective is to prevent the trade in conflict diamonds — rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments.