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The G20 summit is attended by heads of state or government, finance ministers, and central bank governors. Which of the following is NOT a permanent guest invited to G20 summits?
- Spain
- United Nations
- African Union
- Vatican City
Answer: Vatican City
Permanent G20 guests include Spain, the African Union, and representatives from the UN, IMF, World Bank, and other international organizations. Vatican City is not a permanent guest, though it may be invited occasionally for specific discussions.
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.
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.
- True
- False
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.
Which EU institution represents the interests of EU citizens and is directly elected by them every five years?
- European Council
- Council of the European Union
- European Commission
- European Parliament
Answer: European Parliament
The European Parliament is the only directly elected EU institution, with 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) representing EU citizens. It shares legislative and budgetary powers with the Council of the EU.
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 African Union's Agenda 2063 is a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the African continent over a 50-year period.
- True
- False
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 SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is headquartered in which city?
- Beijing, China
- Moscow, Russia
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Astana, Kazakhstan
Answer: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
SCO RATS, established in 2004, is permanently based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It facilitates cooperation among member states in combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism through information sharing, joint exercises, and capacity building.
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.
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.
- True
- False
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.
How many judges serve on the International Court of Justice, and what is the length of their term?
- 10 judges, 6-year terms
- 15 judges, 9-year terms
- 21 judges, 7-year terms
- 12 judges, 10-year terms
Answer: 15 judges, 9-year terms
The ICJ is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms by the UN General Assembly and Security Council. No two judges may be nationals of the same state, and the Court as a whole represents the main forms of civilization and principal legal systems.
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).
UNICEF is present in over 190 countries and territories, focusing on child survival, development, education, protection, and emergency response.
- True
- False
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.
Which UNESCO program aims to protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity?
- Memory of the World
- Creative Cities Network
- World Heritage Convention
- Man and the Biosphere Programme
Answer: World Heritage Convention
The World Heritage Convention (1972) establishes a framework for identifying, protecting, and preserving cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value. Sites inscribed on the World Heritage List receive international recognition and protection support.
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 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.
- True
- False
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.
Which World Bank Group institution provides interest-free loans and grants to the world's poorest countries?
- IBRD
- IDA
- IFC
- MIGA
Answer: IDA
The International Development Association (IDA), part of the World Bank Group, provides concessional financing (interest-free credits and grants) to 75 of the world's poorest countries to support programs that boost economic growth and reduce poverty.
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.
FAO's Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) monitors food supply and demand and provides early warnings of impending food crises.
- True
- False
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.
Which ICAO Annex specifically addresses standards for aircraft accident and incident investigation?
- Annex 1: Personnel Licensing
- Annex 6: Operation of Aircraft
- Annex 13: Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
- Annex 17: Security
Answer: Annex 13: Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
ICAO Annex 13 establishes international standards and recommended practices for the notification, investigation, and reporting of aircraft accidents and incidents to improve aviation safety through lessons learned.
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.