UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency)

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA):

1.UNRWA primarily focuses on assisting Palestinian refugees displaced during the 1967 Six-Day War.

2.The agency's mandate extends beyond the provision of essential services, encompassing broader initiatives such as infrastructure development and economic empowerment.

3.UNRWA operates exclusively in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Which of the statements above are incorrect?

A) 1 and 2

B) 2 and 3

C) 1 and 3

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

• UNRWA primarily focuses on assisting Palestinian refugees displaced during the 1967 Six-Day War.

• • Incorrect.
  • UNRWA's mandate primarily covers Palestinian refugees displaced after the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict, not just those from the 1967 Six-Day War. The agency has a broader historical scope.
• The agency's mandate extends beyond the provision of essential services, encompassing broader initiatives such as infrastructure development and economic empowerment.

• • Incorrect.
  • UNRWA's mandate primarily revolves around providing essential services such as education, healthcare, and social services to Palestinian refugees. While it plays a crucial role, its focus is not on broader initiatives like infrastructure development or economic empowerment.
• UNRWA operates exclusively in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
• • Incorrect.
  • UNRWA operates in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. It is not exclusive to the West Bank and Gaza Strip; it addresses the needs of Palestinian refugees across multiple regions.

Overall, None of the statements are correct. Hence, the correct answer is D) All of the above