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Intergovernmental Org International Labour Organization
Asked 9 times across 4 UPSC exams over 10 years (2016–2026), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in EPFO — 4 of 9 PYQs
- First appeared in EPFO 2016 — 2 years before CSE 2018 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 7 years (2016–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
EPFO 2016 → CSE 2018 → ESE 2022 → CDS 2024
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (8 of 9) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
Consider the following UN organisations/agencies
- World Food Programme
- United Nations Children's Fund
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- International Labour Organisation
How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice?
- A 1 ✓
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
EPFO2025
Consider the following statements regarding Social Protection in India
- The World Social Protection Report (WSPR) 2024 - 26 released by the International Labour Organization estimates that India's social protection coverage has doubled from 2021 to 2024
- The Ministry of Labour and Employment estimates that nearly 65% of the population are now covered by at least one form of social protection, whether in cash or in kind, through Central Government schemes
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Labour & Social Security Law › Social Security (EPF/ESI)
CDS2024
Which one of the following UN organizations has not been awarded the Nobel Prize ?
- A WFP
- B ILO
- C UNESCO ✓
- D UNHCR
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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