Quiz on United Nations PKO

What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

• To promote education worldwide

• To maintain international peace and security

• To explore outer space

• To sell products internationally

Which document defines the main purposes and principles of the United Nations?

• UN Charter

• Geneva Conventions

• Kyoto Protocol

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Which organ of the United Nations has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security?

• Secretariat

• Economic and Social Council

• Security Council

• General Assembly

Which department of the Secretariat provides executive direction of peacekeeping operations?

• Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)

• Department of Field Support (DFS)

• Department of Political Affairs (DPA)

• Department of Economic and Social Affairs

What are the three levels of authority for decision-making in UN peacekeeping?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Local, National, International

• Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

• Strategic, Operational, Tactical

Which organ of the United Nations is the main forum for Member States to make decisions?

• Security Council

• General Assembly

• International Court of Justice

• Trusteeship Council

Which department of the Secretariat delivers support to UN field missions?

• Department of Field Support (DFS)

• Department of Economic and Social Affairs

• Department of Political Affairs (DPA)

• Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)

Which organ of the United Nations has the power to investigate threats and take appropriate measures?

• Economic and Social Council

• Security Council

• General Assembly

• Secretariat

Who is the Chief Administrative Officer of the United Nations?

• President of the General Assembly

• Secretary-General

• President of the Security Council

• Director-General of the Secretariat

Which document is considered the founding document of the United Nations?

• UN Charter

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• Geneva Conventions

• Kyoto Protocol