AIIMS Raipur NO- 2019 (shift 3rd)
General Knowledge
Easy

Where is the headquarter of UNICEF?

Appeared in: AIIMS Raipur NO- 2019 (shift 3rd)

Explanation

  • The headquarters of UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) is located in New York City, USA.
  • UNICEF is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to the welfare and rehabilitation of children globally.
  • It provides assistance to developing countries for maternal and child health, nutrition, sanitation, safe drinking water, and vaccination programs.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: Geneva is the headquarters for the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), not UNICEF.
  • Option B: London is not the headquarters for any of the major United Nations specialized agencies mentioned in this context.
  • Option D: While UNICEF has a significant presence and a regional office in New Delhi, India, it is not the location of its global headquarters.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain The headquarters of major international organizations, specifically UNICEF as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Knowledge of international health agencies is crucial for community health nurses to understand the global health landscape, available resources, and collaborative programs.
  • Nurses often participate in programs supported by agencies like UNICEF and WHO, such as immunization drives (e.g., Pulse Polio), nutrition programs, and maternal and child health initiatives.
  • Understanding the roles of these agencies helps nurses advocate for resources and implement evidence-based practices promoted at a global level.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, identify the key entity in the question, which is 'UNICEF'.
  • Next, identify the specific information requested, which is its 'headquarter'.
  • This is a factual recall question. Access your memory or knowledge base regarding major international organizations.
  • Systematically evaluate each option. Recall or deduce the headquarters for other major organizations to eliminate incorrect choices. For example, associate Geneva with the WHO.
  • Confirm the correct location for UNICEF, which is New York.
  • Differentiate between a global headquarters and a regional office. Delhi hosts a regional office, not the main headquarters.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: The headquarters of major international organizations, specifically UNICEF.
  • Stem keywords: headquarter, UNICEF
  • Lead-in keywords: Where is

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Comprehensive Textbook of Community Health Nursing for BSc Nursing Students Part 2 — Subpart B (pp 276-535 of 550) pp. 206-208, 207-209

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