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Which of the following is NOT a member of the G20?
- Argentina
- Saudi Arabia
- Nigeria
- South Korea
Answer: Nigeria
Nigeria is not a G20 member. The G20 comprises 19 countries plus the EU: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, UK, USA, and the EU.
Which country was the last to join the original BRIC group, forming BRICS?
- Brazil
- Russia
- India
- South Africa
Answer: South Africa
South Africa joined the BRIC group (Brazil, Russia, India, China) in 2010, forming BRICS. The first BRICS summit with South Africa was held in Sanya, China, in 2011.
Where is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), located?
- New York, USA
- Geneva, Switzerland
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Vienna, Austria
Answer: The Hague, Netherlands
The ICJ, also known as the World Court, is located in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the only principal UN organ not located in New York.
Which of the following is NOT part of the World Bank Group?
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
- International Development Association (IDA)
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The IMF is a separate international organization. The World Bank Group consists of five institutions: IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID.
Which unique tripartite structure characterizes the International Labour Organization (ILO)?
- Government, Military, Civil Society
- Government, Employers, Workers
- UN, NGOs, Private Sector
- Developed Nations, Developing Nations, LDCs
Answer: Government, Employers, Workers
The ILO is the only UN agency with a tripartite structure where government representatives, employers, and workers jointly participate in decision-making processes.
Which of the following agreements led to the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
- Havana Charter
- Marrakesh Agreement
- Geneva Protocol
- Doha Declaration
Answer: Marrakesh Agreement
The WTO was established on January 1, 1995, following the Marrakesh Agreement signed in April 1994, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
In which year was the United Nations officially established?
- 1942
- 1945
- 1948
- 1950
Answer: 1945
The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, after the ratification of the UN Charter by the majority of signatories including the five permanent members of the Security Council.