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OPEC+ refers to the alliance between OPEC members and _____ other oil-producing countries, including Russia, to coordinate production policies and stabilize global oil markets.
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 20
Answer: 10
OPEC+ comprises 13 OPEC members plus 10 non-OPEC oil exporters (led by Russia). Formed in 2016, this alliance coordinates voluntary production adjustments to balance supply and demand, support price stability, and ensure long-term market sustainability.
The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 aims to achieve a highly integrated and cohesive economy, a competitive, innovative, and dynamic ASEAN, enhanced connectivity and sectoral cooperation, and a resilient, inclusive, _____-oriented ASEAN.
- export
- import
- people
- resource
Answer: people
The AEC Blueprint 2025's fourth characteristic emphasizes people-centered, people-oriented development. This includes enhancing MSME participation, promoting inclusive growth, protecting labor rights, and ensuring benefits of integration reach all segments of ASEAN societies.
The BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) is a framework for providing protection against global liquidity pressures, including currency issues, through _____ swaps among member countries.
- commodity
- currency
- debt
- equity
Answer: currency
The CRA, with $100 billion in committed funds, allows BRICS members to access short-term liquidity support via currency swaps during balance of payments pressures. It complements IMF resources and enhances financial stability among emerging economies.
WHO's Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) for health emergencies emphasizes the need for countries to strengthen core capacities under the IHR, including surveillance, laboratory systems, and _____ workforce.
- teaching
- health
- engineering
- agricultural
Answer: health
A robust health workforce is critical for emergency preparedness and response. WHO supports countries to train, deploy, and protect health workers, ensuring adequate numbers with appropriate skills for surveillance, case management, infection prevention, and community engagement during outbreaks.
The UN General Assembly allocates seats on its six main committees based on the principle of _____ representation, ensuring equitable geographical distribution among member states.
- economic
- population
- equitable geographical
- military
Answer: equitable geographical
Equitable geographical distribution is a key UN principle for composing main committees, the Security Council (non-permanent seats), and other bodies. It ensures all regions (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Western Europe & Others) have fair representation in UN decision-making.
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.
- monthly
- quarterly
- annually
- biennially
Answer: annually
Article IV consultations are a core IMF surveillance tool. Staff missions visit member countries annually to discuss economic developments, policies, and risks. The resulting report is discussed by the Executive Board, providing multilateral oversight and policy recommendations.
The Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks, administered by WIPO, allows trademark owners to protect their marks in multiple jurisdictions by filing one application in one language and paying one set of _____.
- taxes
- fees
- royalties
- duties
Answer: fees
The Madrid System simplifies and reduces costs of international trademark protection. Applicants file through their national office, designate member countries, and pay a single set of fees to WIPO, which then forwards the application to designated offices for examination under national laws.
IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility, providing critical data for humanitarian response, recovery planning, and _____ policy development.
- immigration
- trade
- education
- defense
Answer: immigration
DTM collects and analyzes data on displaced populations' location, needs, and movements. This evidence base informs humanitarian coordination, durable solutions, and evidence-based migration governance policies at national, regional, and global levels.
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.
- tribunal
- committee
- working group
- panel
Answer: committee
Article VII of the IPPC establishes a formal dispute settlement mechanism. If consultations fail, parties may request the CPM to establish a committee to examine the dispute and make recommendations, promoting peaceful resolution of phytosanitary trade disagreements.
The Olympic Agenda 2020, adopted in 2014, introduced reforms to make the Games more sustainable, credible, and youth-oriented, including the creation of the Olympic _____ Channel to engage younger audiences digitally.
- News
- Sports
- Digital
- Youth
Answer: Digital
Olympic Agenda 2020's 40 recommendations included launching the Olympic Channel (digital platform) to promote Olympic values year-round, engage youth through digital content, and support athletes beyond the Games, enhancing the Movement's relevance in the digital age.
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.
- Stated Policies
- Announced Pledges
- Net Zero Emissions
- Sustainable Development
Answer: Net Zero Emissions
The Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE) in WEO outlines a narrow but achievable pathway for the global energy sector to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, limiting global warming to 1.5°C. It serves as a benchmark for assessing progress on climate commitments.
WMO's Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) programme monitors atmospheric composition changes, including greenhouse gases, ozone, and aerosols, to support scientific assessments like those of the _____ on climate change.
- UNEP
- IPCC
- WHO
- FAO
Answer: IPCC
GAW provides high-quality, long-term atmospheric data essential for IPCC assessments. By tracking trends in CO2, methane, ozone-depleting substances, and aerosols, GAW underpins evidence-based climate policy and international agreements like the Paris Agreement.
ISO 14001 specifies requirements for an environmental management system, enabling organizations to improve environmental performance through efficient use of resources and reduction of _____.
- profits
- waste
- employees
- markets
Answer: waste
ISO 14001 helps organizations systematically manage environmental responsibilities: minimizing waste, reducing pollution, complying with regulations, and pursuing continual improvement. It supports sustainable business practices and enhances stakeholder trust.
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.
- social
- environmental
- political
- cultural
Answer: environmental
The CIPR assesses industrial performance across dimensions: productive capacity, export competitiveness, technological depth, and environmental sustainability. It helps policymakers identify strengths/weaknesses and design strategies for inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
ITU's Development Sector (ITU-D) focuses on fostering inclusive and sustainable growth of telecommunications/ICTs in developing countries through policy advice, capacity building, and _____ mobilization.
- military
- resource
- media
- agricultural
Answer: resource
ITU-D works to bridge the digital divide by helping developing countries build ICT infrastructure, develop regulatory frameworks, build human capacity, and mobilize financial and technical resources for inclusive digital transformation.
WOAH's World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS) provides real-time data on the global occurrence of animal diseases, including those transmissible to humans, known as _____.
- epidemics
- pandemics
- zoonoses
- endemics
Answer: zoonoses
Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans (e.g., rabies, avian influenza, Ebola). WAHIS monitors and reports on these diseases globally, supporting early warning, prevention, and control under the One Health approach.
The Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement were last revised in _____ to strengthen coordination among its three components: ICRC, IFRC, and National Societies.
- 1986
- 1995
- 2006
- 2015
Answer: 2006
The Movement's Statutes were revised at the 29th International Conference in Geneva in 2006 to enhance coherence, clarify roles, and improve coordination among the ICRC (conflict), IFRC (disasters), and 192 National Societies in fulfilling the humanitarian mandate.
The WCO's Revised Kyoto Convention provides international standards for simplifying and harmonizing _____ procedures to facilitate legitimate trade while ensuring effective customs control.
- taxation
- customs
- immigration
- quarantine
Answer: customs
The International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (Revised Kyoto Convention) is the WCO's blueprint for modern, efficient customs procedures, promoting trade facilitation, transparency, and predictability in international trade.
ISO 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a _____ management system, helping organizations ensure they meet customer and regulatory requirements.
- environmental
- quality
- security
- financial
Answer: quality
ISO 9001 is the world's most recognized quality management standard. It provides a framework for organizations to consistently meet customer requirements, enhance satisfaction, and achieve continual improvement in their processes and products.
Under UNCLOS, the 'Area' refers to the seabed and ocean floor beyond the limits of _____, which is designated as the common heritage of mankind.
- territorial waters
- exclusive economic zones
- national jurisdiction
- continental shelves
Answer: national jurisdiction
UNCLOS defines 'the Area' as the seabed, ocean floor, and subsoil beyond the limits of national jurisdiction. Resources in the Area are the common heritage of mankind, and ISA organizes and controls activities there for the benefit of all humanity.