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world_organizations hard mcq international organization of securities commissions banking, upsc, ssc

Which IOSCO initiative addresses risks and investor protection issues related to crypto-asset trading platforms and service providers?

  1. Digital Assets Task Force
  2. Crypto-Assets Task Force (CATF)
  3. Fintech Working Group
  4. Blockchain Standards Committee
world_organizations hard mcq international hydrographic organization upsc, ssc

Which IHO initiative aims to ensure that by 2030, the entire seabed of the world's oceans is mapped to modern standards to support sustainable ocean management?

  1. Seabed 2030
  2. Ocean Mapping Initiative
  3. Blue Economy Charting
  4. Global Hydrography Project
world_organizations hard fill in the blank world customs organization upsc, ssc, banking

The WCO's Columbus Programme supports customs modernization in developing countries through capacity building, technical assistance, and the implementation of the _____ Framework of Standards to secure and facilitate global trade.

  1. Kyoto
  2. SAFE
  3. Istanbul
  4. Nairobi
world_organizations hard mcq financial action task force banking, upsc, ssc

Which FATF initiative identifies jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes, subjecting them to increased monitoring?

  1. Blacklist
  2. Grey List
  3. White List
  4. Red List
world_organizations hard fill in the blank international seabed authority upsc, ssc

ISA is developing a mining code to regulate prospecting, exploration, and eventual exploitation of mineral resources in the Area, including polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides, and _____ crusts.

  1. manganese
  2. cobalt-rich ferromanganese
  3. copper
  4. nickel
world_organizations hard true/false international criminal court upsc, ssc

The ICC can exercise jurisdiction over the crime of aggression only if both the aggressor state and the victim state are parties to the Rome Statute and have ratified the Kampala amendments.

  1. True
  2. False
world_organizations hard mcq international court of justice upsc, ssc

Under the ICJ Statute, which entities may be parties to contentious cases before the Court?

  1. Individuals and corporations
  2. States only
  3. International organizations only
  4. States and international organizations
world_organizations hard fill in the blank international monetary fund banking, upsc, ssc

The IMF's Article IV consultations involve regular bilateral surveillance where IMF staff assess a member country's economic and financial policies and provide policy advice, typically conducted _____ for each member.

  1. monthly
  2. quarterly
  3. annually
  4. biennially
world_organizations hard mcq international labour organization upsc, ssc

Which ILO supervisory body examines reports submitted by member states on ratified Conventions and provides comments on their application?

  1. Committee on Freedom of Association
  2. Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations
  3. International Labour Conference
  4. Governing Body
world_organizations hard fill in the blank international plant protection convention upsc, ssc

The IPPC's dispute settlement procedure, outlined in Article VII, provides for consultation and, if needed, the establishment of a _____ to resolve disagreements between contracting parties regarding the interpretation or application of the Convention.

  1. tribunal
  2. committee
  3. working group
  4. panel
world_organizations hard true/false international hydrographic organization upsc, ssc

IHO's S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model is designed to replace the older S-57 standard, enabling more flexible, modular, and future-proof digital hydrographic products and services.

  1. True
  2. False
world_organizations hard mcq international organization of securities commissions banking, upsc, ssc

Which IOSCO initiative focuses on enhancing the resilience of non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI) to mitigate systemic risks to the global financial system?

  1. Market Abuse Task Force
  2. NBFI Work Programme
  3. Crypto-Assets Task Force
  4. Sustainable Finance Network
world_organizations hard fill in the blank international energy agency upsc, banking, ssc

The IEA's World Energy Outlook (WEO) is a flagship publication that provides authoritative projections and analysis on global energy trends, policies, and scenarios, including the _____ Scenario which aligns with net-zero emissions by 2050.

  1. Stated Policies
  2. Announced Pledges
  3. Net Zero Emissions
  4. Sustainable Development
world_organizations hard true/false international maritime organization upsc, ssc

IMO's International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) sets minimum qualification standards for masters, officers, and watch personnel on seagoing merchant ships.

  1. True
  2. False
world_organizations hard fill in the blank international organization for standardization upsc, ssc, banking

ISO 14001 specifies requirements for an environmental management system, enabling organizations to improve environmental performance through efficient use of resources and reduction of _____.

  1. profits
  2. waste
  3. employees
  4. markets
world_organizations hard fill in the blank united nations industrial development organization upsc, ssc

UNIDO's Competitive Industrial Performance Index (CIPR) ranks countries based on their ability to produce and export manufactured goods competitively, incorporating indicators like industrial capacity, export quality, and _____ impact.

  1. social
  2. environmental
  3. political
  4. cultural
world_organizations hard true/false international labour organization upsc, ssc

ILO Conventions, once ratified by a member state, become legally binding international treaties requiring national implementation and regular reporting on compliance.

  1. True
  2. False
world_organizations hard true/false international plant protection convention upsc, ssc

The IPPC's Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) is the governing body that adopts International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs).

  1. True
  2. False
world_organizations hard mcq international organization of securities commissions banking, upsc, ssc

IOSCO's Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMoU) facilitates cross-border cooperation and information exchange among securities regulators for what primary purpose?

  1. Harmonizing tax policies
  2. Enforcing securities laws and combating fraud
  3. Setting global interest rates
  4. Regulating cryptocurrency mining
world_organizations hard mcq international hydrographic organization upsc, ssc

Which IHO publication provides the global standard for electronic navigational charts (ENCs) used in ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems)?

  1. S-57
  2. S-100
  3. S-63
  4. S-101