Test: World Organisations and Diversities- 2 - Class 5 MCQ

The Singchung Bugun Community Reserve (SBVCR), an NGO from West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, has won the India Biodiversity Award 2018 in the Conservation of wildlife species category for its efforts in conserving rare wildlife resources in the area. The award was conferred by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and presented by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Hyderabad.
The award consists of citation, a memento and a cash prize of Rs one lakh. The SBVCR was instituted under a clause of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 that enables any state government to declare a community-owned forest area as a community reserve if the locals are willing to participate in conservation efforts for the same. The Reserve lies right next to the Eaglesnest Wildlife sanctuary, a biodiversity hotspot, which is also home to the Bugun Liocichla a new bird species that has no reported sighting anywhere else in the world.

On May 24, in New Delhi, the UNICEF has launched a data visualisation app which provides a user-friendly visual representation of complex analytics of the education scenario in India. The app has been made with technical inputs from the UNICEF, in collaboration with the National Institute of Education Planning and Administration (NIEPA) and the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
It uses the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), the National Assessment survey (NAS) and demographic data and can be used as a visual tool by policy makers, senior government officials, academia, and researchers to address gaps and monitor programs in the field of education. Beside this, UNICEF India in partnership with HRD Ministry has also organized a Shiksha Mela Education Open Day to demonstrate case stories showcasing holistic and equitable quality education achieved through convergent programming across 17 Indian states.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has recognized the Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) in Kerala as the worlds first fully solar energy-powered airport. The airport has a 12 MWp solar power plant comprising of 46,150 solar panels laid across 45 acres. The plant is capable of generating 50,000 units of electricity daily, and is equipped with a supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), through which remote monitoring is carried out.
The airport now generates 0.125 million units of power a day from its eight power plants with a total installation capacity of 30 MWp. It will be scaled up to 40 MWp by July 2018. The CIAL is the first airport in India developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model and was funded by nearly 10,000 non-resident Indians from 30 countries. With over 2 million sq ft in area, the airports Terminal 3 is Indias fourth largest terminal.

The 6th edition of World Government Summit (WGS) 2018 will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 11 to 13. The Indian delegation will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit acts as a knowledge exchange hub between government officials, thought leaders, policy makers and private sector leaders, and as an analysis platform for the future trends, issues and opportunities facing humanity.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Nepal for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. With this, Nepal has become the first country in WHOs South-East Asia Region to defeat the worlds leading infectious cause of blindness.
Trachoma, an eye disease caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, is spread through contact with infective eye or nose discharges. Infection is particularly common in young children.
Transmission is associated with poor sanitation and hygiene, which increase the availability of eye discharges and encourage the breeding of flies. Trachoma puts more than 190 million people at risk of blindness in 41 countries. It is responsible for the blindness or visual impairment of around 1.9 million people worldwide.

Colombia will formally become the first Latin American Gobal Partner of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). According to a statement posted on NATOs website, cybersecurity, maritime security, terrorism and its links to organized crime, and building the capacities and capabilities of the Colombian armed forces. In addition to Colombia, NATO lists Afghanistan, Australia, Iraq, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, New Zealand and Pakistan as partners across the globe or simply global partners. Each country has developed an Individual Partnership Cooperation Program with the 29-country US-led alliance, with many contributing actively to NATO missions.

The World Radio Day (WRD) is observed every year on February 13 to remember the unique power of radio which touches lives and brings people together from every corner of the globe. It is the day, in 1946, United Nations Radio was established. The 2018 theme Radio and Sports will promote the inseparable relationship between sports and gender, as well as how improved gender equality in sports broadcasting can lead to greater freedom of expression for all.

Indias financial capital Mumbai, with a total wealth of $950 billion, has been named 12th wealthiest city among the top 15 wealthiest cities globally. Mumbai also features among the top 10 cities in terms of billionaire population. The city is home to 28 billionaires, individuals with $1 billion or more in net assets. According to a new report by New World Wealth, the list was topped by New York with a total wealth of $3 trillion. London ranked second in the list with $2.7 trillion, followed by Tokyo ($2.5 trillion), and San Francisco Bay area ($2.3 trillion). Total wealth, refers to the private wealth held by all the individuals living in each city. It includes all their assets (property, cash, equities, business interests) less any liabilities. Government funds are excluded from the figures.

The ASEAN (10 nations) and its six FTAs commended formal talk on the proposed RCEP in May 2013. In view of the proposed TPP of the Pacific-Rim countries, the RCEP has become quite important.

WHO (world health organisation ) established in 1948, is a specialised agency of the united nations organisation(UNO).

WHO was established in 1948.
Explanation:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948.
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations and is responsible for international public health.
- The organization was founded with the goal of ensuring the highest possible level of health for all people.
- WHO works in collaboration with governments and other partners to combat diseases, promote health, and provide healthcare services worldwide.
- Over the years, WHO has played a crucial role in responding to global health emergencies, conducting research, setting health standards, and providing technical support to countries.
- The establishment of WHO has greatly contributed to advancements in global health and has helped save millions of lives.
- Today, WHO continues to play a vital role in addressing a wide range of health issues, including communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, and emergencies such as pandemics.
- The organization works towards achieving its mission of promoting health, keeping the world safe, and serving the vulnerable.

Two most important international bodies concerned with people's health are
A) Red Cross
B) WHO(world health organisation)

Samburu National Park is in Kenya.

Red cross is a national as well as an international agency. The main function of Red cross society is to perform activities who should prevent or remove human sufferings in peace time as well as at the time of war. It was formally founded in 1964. The emblem of red cross society is red coloured cross painted on a white background.

WHO (world health organisation ) established in 1948, is a specialised agency of the united nations organisation(UNO).