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OPEC's objective is to coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers, an efficient supply to consuming nations, and a fair return on capital for those investing in the _____ industry.
- mining
- petroleum
- agriculture
- technology
Answer: petroleum
OPEC's statute explicitly states its mission to coordinate petroleum policies to ensure market stability, fair prices for producers, efficient supply for consumers, and fair returns for investors in the petroleum industry.
The ASEAN Charter, which gave ASEAN a legal personality and institutional framework, entered into force in the year _____.
- 2005
- 2008
- 2010
- 2012
Answer: 2008
The ASEAN Charter was signed in 2007 and entered into force on December 15, 2008. It transformed ASEAN into a rules-based organization with enhanced institutional capacity to achieve its goals of regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
The New Development Bank (NDB), established by BRICS countries, has its headquarters in _____, China.
- Beijing
- Shanghai
- Shenzhen
- Guangzhou
Answer: Shanghai
The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly BRICS Development Bank, was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. It mobilizes resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging economies.
WHO's International Health Regulations (IHR) are a legally binding agreement among 196 countries to prevent, protect against, control, and provide a public health response to the international spread of _____.
- trade disputes
- disease
- financial crises
- cyber threats
Answer: disease
The IHR (2005) provide a legal framework for global health security, requiring countries to build core capacities for surveillance and response, and to report public health events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
The UN has six principal organs: the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and the _____.
- Secretariat
- Human Rights Council
- UNEP
- UNDP
Answer: Secretariat
The UN Secretariat, headed by the Secretary-General, carries out the substantive and administrative work of the UN as directed by the other principal organs. It provides studies, information, and facilities needed by UN bodies.
The IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is an international reserve asset created to supplement member countries' official reserves, with its value based on a basket of five major currencies: US dollar, euro, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, and _____.
- British pound sterling
- Swiss franc
- Canadian dollar
- Australian dollar
Answer: British pound sterling
The SDR basket comprises the US dollar, euro, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, and British pound sterling. The basket is reviewed every five years by the IMF Executive Board to ensure it reflects the relative importance of currencies in global trade and finance.
The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, administered by WIPO, establishes the principle of _____, requiring member countries to grant the same copyright protection to foreign works as to domestic ones.
- national treatment
- most-favoured-nation
- reciprocity
- territoriality
Answer: national treatment
The Berne Convention's 'national treatment' principle ensures that works originating in one member country must be given the same protection in each of the other member countries as they grant to works of their own nationals.
IOM's Migration Governance Framework (MiGOF) promotes migration that is orderly, safe, regular, and _____, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- profitable
- humane
- restricted
- bilateral
Answer: humane
MiGOF, developed by IOM, provides a structured approach for states to develop comprehensive migration policies that are orderly, safe, regular, and humane, ensuring migration benefits migrants and societies while upholding human rights.
Under the IPPC, National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) are responsible for issuing _____, which certify that plants or plant products meet phytosanitary import requirements.
- Health certificates
- Phytosanitary certificates
- Quality assurance certificates
- Origin certificates
Answer: Phytosanitary certificates
Phytosanitary certificates, issued by NPPOs under IPPC framework, attest that consignments of plants or plant products have been inspected and are free from regulated pests, facilitating safe international trade while protecting plant health.
The Olympic Charter, adopted by the IOC, establishes the fundamental principles and rules of _____, the Olympic Movement, and the celebration of the Olympic Games.
- Olympism
- Amateurism
- Professionalism
- Nationalism
Answer: Olympism
The Olympic Charter codifies the fundamental principles of Olympism—blending sport with culture and education to promote peace, mutual understanding, and the harmonious development of humankind through sport.
IEA member countries are required to hold oil stocks equivalent to at least _____ days of net oil imports as a collective emergency response measure.
- 30
- 60
- 90
- 120
Answer: 90
As part of IEA's energy security mandate, member countries must maintain emergency oil reserves equivalent to at least 90 days of net oil imports, which can be released collectively during major supply disruptions.
WMO's World Weather Watch is a global system for observation, data exchange, and forecasting that relies on cooperation among _____ National Meteorological and Hydrological Services.
- 150
- 193
- 200+
- 50
Answer: 193
WMO's World Weather Watch integrates observation systems, telecommunication networks, and data processing facilities across its 193 member states and territories to provide reliable weather, climate, and water information globally.
ISO standards are developed by technical committees comprising experts from industry, government, NGOs, and academia, following the principles of consensus, _____, and transparency.
- speed
- profitability
- industry-wide relevance
- exclusivity
Answer: industry-wide relevance
ISO standards development follows key principles: consensus among stakeholders, industry-wide relevance to ensure broad applicability, and transparency in procedures. This ensures standards meet global market needs.
UNIDO, which promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development, became a specialized agency of the UN in the year _____.
- 1975
- 1985
- 1995
- 2005
Answer: 1985
UNIDO was established as a UN organ in 1966 and became a specialized agency in 1985. Headquartered in Vienna, it assists countries in pursuing inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID).
The ITU allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, and develops technical standards to ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect under the principle of _____.
- sovereignty
- interoperability
- exclusivity
- neutrality
Answer: interoperability
ITU ensures interoperability of global telecommunications infrastructure by allocating radio spectrum, satellite orbits, and developing technical standards. This enables seamless communication across borders and technologies.
WOAH (formerly OIE), which sets international standards for animal health, is headquartered in _____, France.
- Lyon
- Paris
- Marseille
- Strasbourg
Answer: Paris
WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health), founded in 1924 and headquartered in Paris, develops science-based standards for animal health and zoonoses, and promotes transparency in global animal disease situations.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was founded in _____ following the Battle of Solferino.
- 1859
- 1863
- 1876
- 1901
Answer: 1863
The movement was founded in 1863 in Geneva, inspired by Henry Dunant's experiences at the 1859 Battle of Solferino. The first Geneva Convention was adopted in 1864, establishing legal protections for war victims.
The World Customs Organization (WCO), which develops international customs standards, is headquartered in _____, Belgium.
- Antwerp
- Brussels
- Ghent
- Liège
Answer: Brussels
WCO, established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council, is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It develops conventions and instruments on customs procedures, commodity classification, valuation, and trade facilitation.
ISO, which develops and publishes international standards, derives its name from the Greek word 'isos', meaning _____.
- strong
- equal
- global
- standard
Answer: equal
ISO comes from the Greek 'isos' meaning 'equal'. This ensures the acronym remains consistent across languages. ISO develops voluntary international standards for products, services, and systems to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
The International Seabed Authority (ISA), established under UNCLOS, is headquartered in _____, Jamaica.
- Montego Bay
- Kingston
- Ocho Rios
- Negril
Answer: Kingston
ISA, established in 1994 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica. It organizes and controls mineral resource activities in the international seabed area.