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Which ILO convention is considered a fundamental convention addressing the elimination of forced or compulsory labour?
- Convention No. 87 (Freedom of Association)
- Convention No. 98 (Right to Organise)
- Convention No. 29 (Forced Labour)
- Convention No. 100 (Equal Remuneration)
Answer: Convention No. 29 (Forced Labour)
ILO Convention No. 29 (1930) on Forced Labour, along with Convention No. 105 (1957) on Abolition of Forced Labour, are fundamental conventions requiring members to suppress the use of forced or compulsory labour in all its forms.
WOAH's Terrestrial Animal Health Code provides standards for improving animal health and welfare and veterinary public health worldwide, including guidelines on which of the following?
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Space exploration protocols
- Deep-sea mining regulations
- Cryptocurrency standards
Answer: Antimicrobial resistance
WOAH's Codes (Terrestrial and Aquatic) include science-based standards on animal disease prevention, veterinary product quality, animal welfare, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to protect animal and human health globally.
Which of the following is one of the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement?
- Political neutrality
- Profit generation
- Military alignment
- Religious advocacy
Answer: Political neutrality
The seven Fundamental Principles are: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality. Neutrality means the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage in political controversies.
Which IOSCO principle emphasizes the importance of regulatory independence and adequate resources for securities regulators?
- Principle of Market Efficiency
- Principle of Regulatory Independence
- Principle of Investor Protection
- Principle of Systemic Risk Mitigation
Answer: Principle of Regulatory Independence
IOSCO's Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation include the principle that the regulator should be operationally independent, accountable, and have adequate powers, resources, and capacity to discharge its functions.
INTERPOL facilitates international police cooperation primarily through which mechanism?
- Deploying armed peacekeeping forces
- Issuing internationally recognized notices (e.g., Red Notices)
- Prosecuting cross-border crimes directly
- Setting binding criminal laws for member countries
Answer: Issuing internationally recognized notices (e.g., Red Notices)
INTERPOL's core function is facilitating police cooperation through its global communications system (I-24/7) and issuing notices (Red for wanted persons, Yellow for missing, etc.). It does not conduct investigations or make arrests itself.
Which of the following is a key objective of IRENA?
- Regulating fossil fuel prices globally
- Promoting the adoption of all forms of renewable energy
- Setting mandatory carbon emission limits for nations
- Managing international nuclear energy programs
Answer: Promoting the adoption of all forms of renewable energy
IRENA's core mandate is to promote the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy, ocean) through policy advice, knowledge sharing, and capacity building.
IFAD primarily focuses on financing projects related to which sector in developing countries?
- Urban infrastructure
- Rural poverty reduction and agricultural development
- Industrial manufacturing
- Digital technology expansion
Answer: Rural poverty reduction and agricultural development
IFAD exclusively focuses on eradicating rural poverty and hunger by financing agricultural development projects, empowering rural people, improving food security, and building resilience in developing countries.
Which international treaty administered by WIPO establishes a unified procedure for filing patent applications in multiple countries?
- Berne Convention
- Paris Convention
- Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
- Madrid Protocol
Answer: Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), administered by WIPO, allows inventors to seek patent protection simultaneously in a large number of countries by filing a single 'international' patent application.
Which of the following is a core function of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)?
- Setting binding immigration laws for member states
- Providing humanitarian assistance to migrants and refugees
- Granting asylum status to displaced persons
- Enforcing border security measures globally
Answer: Providing humanitarian assistance to migrants and refugees
IOM works to ensure orderly and humane migration management, provides humanitarian assistance to migrants in need (including refugees and displaced persons), and promotes international cooperation on migration issues.
IOSCO, the international body that brings together securities regulators, was established in which year?
- 1973
- 1983
- 1993
- 2003
Answer: 1983
IOSCO was established in 1983 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain. It develops international standards for securities regulation, promotes market integrity, and enhances investor protection globally.
Which organization coordinates the surveying and charting of the world's oceans and ensures uniformity in nautical charts and documents?
- IMO
- IHO
- ICAO
- WMO
Answer: IHO
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), established in 1921 and headquartered in Monaco, coordinates national hydrographic offices, ensures uniformity in nautical charts, and adopts efficient surveying methods.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has its headquarters in which city?
- Cairo, Egypt
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Istanbul, Turkey
Answer: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
OIC, the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN with 57 member states, has its headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 1969 to safeguard Muslim interests and promote international peace.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1989 on the initiative of which group?
- UN Security Council
- G7
- BRICS
- Commonwealth
Answer: G7
FATF was established in 1989 by the G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering. Its mandate was expanded in 2001 to include terrorist financing. It sets international standards and promotes effective implementation of legal, regulatory, and operational measures.
Which international organization, established in 2011, promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy?
- IEA
- IRENA
- UNEP
- WMO
Answer: IRENA
IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It supports countries in their transition to sustainable energy futures through policy advice, capacity building, and knowledge sharing.
Where is the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) located?
- Singapore
- Manila, Philippines
- Tokyo, Japan
- Seoul, South Korea
Answer: Manila, Philippines
ADB was established in 1966 and is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. It promotes social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific through loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by which treaty?
- Geneva Conventions
- Rome Statute
- Vienna Convention
- Paris Agreement
Answer: Rome Statute
The ICC was established by the Rome Statute, adopted in 1998 and entered into force in 2002. It is the first permanent international court with jurisdiction over genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression.
Which UN specialized agency is responsible for promoting international cooperation in atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology, and geophysics?
- UNEP
- WMO
- UNESCO
- FAO
Answer: WMO
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), established in 1950 and headquartered in Geneva, coordinates global weather observation, forecasting, and climate research, and facilitates international data exchange.
Which treaty established the European Union in its current form?
- Treaty of Rome
- Maastricht Treaty
- Treaty of Lisbon
- Schengen Agreement
Answer: Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty (Treaty on European Union), signed in 1992 and effective from 1993, formally established the European Union, creating the three-pillar structure and paving the way for the euro currency.
Which international organization sets global standards for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection?
- IATA
- ICAO
- FAA
- EASA
Answer: ICAO
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), a UN specialized agency established in 1944, sets international standards and regulations for civil aviation. IATA is an industry trade association, not a regulatory body.
Which of the following countries is a founding member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
- India
- Pakistan
- Kazakhstan
- Iran
Answer: Kazakhstan
SCO was founded in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan joined as full members in 2017; Iran joined in 2023.