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Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty states that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against them all, triggering collective defense.
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Answer: True
Article 5 is NATO's collective defense clause. It has been invoked only once: after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, demonstrating Alliance solidarity and mutual defense commitment.
The African Union's Agenda 2063 is a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the African continent over a 50-year period.
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Answer: True
Agenda 2063, adopted in 2015, is Africa's blueprint for inclusive and sustainable development. It outlines seven aspirations and flagship projects to achieve a prosperous, integrated, and peaceful Africa by 2063.
The ICC can exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed on the territory of a State Party or by a national of a State Party, even if the crime occurred before the state joined the Court.
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Answer: False
The ICC's jurisdiction is not retroactive. It can only exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed after the Rome Statute entered into force for that state (July 1, 2002, or later date of ratification/accession), unless the UN Security Council refers a situation.
UNICEF is present in over 190 countries and territories, focusing on child survival, development, education, protection, and emergency response.
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Answer: True
UNICEF operates in more than 190 countries and territories, working with governments and partners to ensure every child has access to essential services, protection from violence and exploitation, and opportunities to reach their full potential.
The WTO's principle of 'Most-Favoured-Nation' (MFN) treatment requires members to extend the same favorable trading terms granted to one member to all other WTO members.
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Answer: True
MFN is a cornerstone of WTO rules (Article I of GATT). It means that any advantage, favor, privilege, or immunity granted by a member to any product originating in or destined for any other country must be extended immediately and unconditionally to like products from all WTO members.
FAO's Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) monitors food supply and demand and provides early warnings of impending food crises.
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Answer: True
GIEWS, established by FAO in 1975, continuously monitors global food supply and demand, analyzes food security conditions, and issues early warnings of potential food crises to enable timely humanitarian response.
ITU's Radio Regulations, revised by World Radiocommunication Conferences, constitute an international treaty governing the use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.
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Answer: True
The ITU Radio Regulations are an international treaty that regulates the use of radio-frequency spectrum and geostationary satellite orbits to prevent harmful interference between radio services of different countries, ensuring efficient global spectrum management.
UNIDO's mandate includes promoting industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability.
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Answer: True
UNIDO's mandate, aligned with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), focuses on inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) to reduce poverty, create jobs, and promote environmental sustainability.
The WCO's Harmonized System (HS) is an international nomenclature for the classification of products, used by over 200 countries as a basis for customs tariffs and trade statistics.
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Answer: True
The Harmonized System (HS), developed and maintained by WCO, is a standardized numerical method for classifying traded products. Over 98% of world merchandise trade uses HS codes for customs procedures, tariffs, and trade data collection.
IHO's standards ensure that nautical charts and publications are consistent globally, which is critical for the safety of navigation and protection of the marine environment.
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Answer: True
IHO develops and maintains international hydrographic standards (S-100 series) to ensure uniformity in charting, promoting safe navigation, efficient maritime operations, and environmental protection through consistent geospatial data.
OECD is a forum where governments work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common economic, social, and environmental challenges.
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Answer: True
OECD, established in 1961 and headquartered in Paris, provides a unique forum for 38 member democracies to compare policy experiences, identify good practices, and coordinate domestic and international policies.
The IMO's International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships.
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Answer: True
MARPOL, adopted under IMO auspices in 1973 and modified by the 1978 Protocol, is the principal international treaty preventing pollution from ships by oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air emissions.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger.
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Answer: True
WFP, established in 1961 and headquartered in Rome, is the UN's food-assistance branch. It provides emergency food assistance, works to improve nutrition, and builds resilience in communities affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change.
ICAO's Annexes to the Chicago Convention contain Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) that member states are legally obligated to implement.
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Answer: False
While ICAO Annexes contain Standards (which members must comply with or notify differences) and Recommended Practices (which are desirable but not mandatory), implementation depends on national legislation. SARPs are not automatically legally binding without domestic adoption.
The ILO was the first specialized agency of the United Nations, established in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles.
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Answer: True
ILO was indeed established in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations. It became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946, maintaining its unique tripartite structure.
The IPPC is an international plant health agreement overseen by the FAO to prevent the spread of pests and protect plant resources.
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Answer: True
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), established in 1952 and administered by FAO, is a multilateral treaty that aims to protect cultivated and wild plants by preventing the introduction and spread of pests.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a non-governmental organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Answer: True
IOC, founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin, is a non-governmental, non-profit organization headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. It oversees the Olympic Games and promotes Olympism worldwide.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) was established within the framework of the OECD in response to the 1973 oil crisis.
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Answer: True
IEA was established in 1974 within the OECD framework following the 1973-74 oil embargo. Headquartered in Paris, it focuses on energy security, economic development, environmental awareness, and global engagement on energy issues.
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is the oldest international organization still in existence, predating even the United Nations.
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Answer: True
UPU was established in 1874 as the General Postal Union, renamed in 1878. It became a UN specialized agency in 1948. It coordinates postal policies among member nations and the worldwide postal system.
UNWTO is the United Nations agency responsible for promoting responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism.
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Answer: True
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is the UN agency mandated to promote sustainable tourism development, competitiveness, and tourism's contribution to economic growth and cultural understanding.