NUST NET (Business Studies & Social Sciences) Current Affairs MCQs

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86131

The **OCHA-managed pool funds** (like the CERF and Country-Based Pooled Funds) are important because they are:

Restricted to UN agencies only.

Untied, flexible, and directed to the most critical needs identified by humanitarian partners on the ground.

Mandatory contributions from all member states.

Used only for administrative costs.

86132

What is the primary objective of OCHA's work in the field of **Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)**?

To provide only post-disaster recovery funding.

To ensure humanitarian needs are factored into disaster planning and to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities to recurrent shocks.

To manage global climate change negotiations.

To audit national meteorological services.

86133

The **Civil-Military Coordination (CMCoord)** function within OCHA is aimed at:

Using military assets to replace civilian aid workers.

Promoting effective interaction between humanitarian and military actors to ensure the principled delivery of aid.

Regulating the sale of weapons in conflict zones.

Funding all military peacekeeping missions.

86134

OCHA advocates for **Humanitarian Space**. What does this term refer to?

The physical area where aid workers live.

The ability of humanitarian organizations to access and assist affected populations according to humanitarian principles.

The budget allocated for UN operations.

The global network of aid organizations.

86135

The **Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP)** was the precursor to which current strategic planning mechanism?

The Multi-Year Resilience Programme.

The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).

The Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP).

The Transformative Agenda.

86136

OCHA's role in the **Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC)** involves coordinating all of the following EXCEPT:

Needs Assessment and Analysis.

Strategic Planning and Response Monitoring.

Funding (Appeals and CERF).

Directly managing refugee camps and distribution points.

86137

What is the key principle OCHA upholds when coordinating the delivery of aid, ensuring help is provided solely based on the severity of need?

Neutrality

Independence

Impartiality

Humanity

86138

OCHA provides critical support for humanitarian decision-making through its expertise in:

Military planning and defense.

Information management, data analysis (e.g., GIS mapping), and needs assessments.

International trade law.

Long-term economic forecasting.

86139

What is the function of OCHA's **Financial Tracking Service (FTS)**?

Managing OCHA’s internal audit process.

Tracking all reported humanitarian aid flows globally (who gives, who receives, and for what sector).

Regulating the global banking system.

Collecting taxes on international donations.

86140

OCHA’s work on **Access** in humanitarian crises primarily involves:

Building roads and bridges.

Negotiating with parties to conflict to ensure the safe and unimpeded movement of humanitarian personnel and supplies to people in need.

Regulating air traffic in disaster zones.

Providing internet connectivity to all affected populations.

NUST NET (Business Studies & Social Sciences) - Current Affairs MCQs