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WFP's Home-Grown School Feeding programmes source food from local smallholder farmers, linking school meals to agricultural development, improving child nutrition, and stimulating local _____ markets.
- export
- import
- domestic
- black
Answer: domestic
Home-Grown School Feeding creates predictable demand for local farmers, encouraging production diversification and quality improvement. It strengthens rural economies, reduces food import dependence, and ensures culturally appropriate, fresh meals for children, supporting education and agricultural transformation.
Which ICAO initiative promotes the implementation of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) to optimize airport operations, reduce delays, and improve predictability for airlines and passengers?
- Global Air Navigation Plan
- No Country Left Behind
- Aviation System Block Upgrades
- Universal Safety Oversight Audit
Answer: Aviation System Block Upgrades
ASBUs are modular, performance-based upgrades for air navigation systems. Block 0 includes A-CDM, which enhances information sharing among airports, airlines, ANSPs, and ground handlers. This collaborative approach improves resource allocation, reduces fuel burn, and enhances passenger experience.
Which ILO convention establishes the right to collective bargaining between employers and workers' organizations, a fundamental principle for achieving decent work and social justice?
- Convention No. 87
- Convention No. 98
- Convention No. 135
- Convention No. 154
Answer: Convention No. 98
ILO Convention No. 98 (1949) on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining protects workers against anti-union discrimination and promotes voluntary negotiation of terms and conditions of employment. It is one of the eight fundamental conventions underpinning the ILO's Decent Work Agenda.
Which IPPC standard provides guidelines for the use of phytosanitary measures to regulate wood packaging material in international trade to prevent the spread of quarantine pests?
- ISPM 15
- ISPM 25
- ISPM 35
- ISPM 45
Answer: ISPM 15
ISPM 15 mandates that wood packaging (pallets, crates) be treated (heat or fumigation) and marked with an official stamp. This globally recognized standard reduces the risk of transporting wood-boring pests like emerald ash borer or Asian longhorned beetle, protecting forests and urban trees.
Which IOC commission is responsible for evaluating candidate cities for the Olympic Games and monitoring the organization of the Games once awarded?
- Ethics Commission
- Coordination Commission
- Athletes' Commission
- Marketing Commission
Answer: Coordination Commission
For each Games edition, the IOC establishes a Coordination Commission comprising IOC members, NOC, IF, and athlete representatives. It works closely with the Organizing Committee, providing guidance, reviewing progress, and ensuring delivery aligns with Olympic values, technical requirements, and legacy goals.
Which IEA initiative supports emerging and developing economies in strengthening energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and institutional capacity for secure, affordable, and sustainable energy transitions?
- Association Countries Programme
- Energy Training Centres
- Global Energy and Climate Model
- Renewables Technology Collaboration
Answer: Association Countries Programme
The Association framework enables non-member countries (e.g., Brazil, India, South Africa) to engage deeply with IEA analysis, best practices, and peer learning. It fosters policy dialogue, data sharing, and capacity building to accelerate clean energy transitions while addressing development priorities.
Which UPU body is responsible for setting international postal regulations, including terminal dues, service standards, and customs procedures for cross-border mail?
- Congress
- Council of Administration
- Postal Operations Council
- International Bureau
Answer: Postal Operations Council
The POC, elected by Congress, develops binding regulations on operational, technical, and economic matters. It ensures interoperability of global postal networks, adapts rules to e-commerce and digitalization, and balances interests of developed and developing countries in terminal dues and service quality.
UNEP's Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) works with banks, insurers, and investors to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial decision-making and promote sustainable finance practices.
- True
- False
Answer: True
UNEP FI mobilizes private sector capital for sustainability. It develops frameworks like the Principles for Responsible Banking and Insurance, supports climate risk disclosure (TCFD), and fosters innovation in green bonds, impact investing, and just transition finance to align finance with SDGs and Paris Agreement.
Which NATO initiative enhances the Alliance's ability to deter and defend against hybrid threats, combining conventional, irregular, cyber, and information warfare tactics?
- NATO Response Force
- Hybrid Centre of Excellence
- Enhanced Forward Presence
- Strategic Communications
Answer: Hybrid Centre of Excellence
The Hybrid CoE (Helsinki) supports NATO and EU by analyzing hybrid threats, developing doctrine, conducting exercises, and building partner capacity. It addresses disinformation, cyberattacks, economic coercion, and proxy warfare, strengthening resilience and coordinated responses across political, military, and societal domains.
Which AU initiative aims to eradicate hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture across Africa by 2025?
- Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)
- Agricultural Transformation Agency
- Green Revolution for Africa
- Food Security Reserve
Answer: Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)
CAADP, launched in 2003, is Africa's policy framework for agricultural growth. It encourages countries to allocate 10% of budgets to agriculture, achieve 6% annual growth, and prioritize evidence-based investments in smallholders, infrastructure, research, and climate resilience to end hunger.
Which organ of the ICC is responsible for conducting investigations and prosecutions of crimes within the Court's jurisdiction?
- Presidency
- Judicial Divisions
- Office of the Prosecutor (OTP)
- Registry
Answer: Office of the Prosecutor (OTP)
The OTP, headed by the Prosecutor, operates independently. It examines information, opens investigations (proprio motu, state referral, or UNSC referral), gathers evidence, issues arrest warrants, and prosecutes cases before the Pre-Trial and Trial Chambers, ensuring impartial justice for atrocity crimes.
Which UNICEF initiative uses mobile technology to deliver life-saving information, services, and feedback mechanisms to adolescents and youth in humanitarian and development settings?
- U-Report
- Voices of Youth
- Generation Unlimited
- Innovation Fund
Answer: U-Report
U-Report is a free, confidential SMS/social media platform enabling young people to voice opinions on issues affecting them (health, education, protection). It aggregates real-time data for policymakers and connects youth to services, fostering participation and accountability in programming.
Which WTO body is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and reviewing members' IP laws and practices?
- Council for Trade in Goods
- Council for Trade in Services
- Council for TRIPS
- Dispute Settlement Body
Answer: Council for TRIPS
The TRIPS Council monitors implementation of the agreement, provides a forum for consultations on IP issues, and reviews members' notifications of laws and regulations. It also handles requests for technical cooperation and addresses emerging issues like public health and digital trade.
WFP's Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) provides critical communication services in humanitarian crises, enabling coordination among aid agencies through satellite connectivity, radio networks, and _____ platforms.
- social media
- data management
- e-commerce
- gaming
Answer: data management
The ETC, coordinated by WFP, ensures reliable information exchange in emergencies. It deploys rapid-response telecom infrastructure, manages common data services (e.g., situation reports, beneficiary registries), and supports decision-making for effective, coordinated humanitarian action.
Which ICAO initiative promotes the implementation of Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) to enhance flight efficiency, reduce fuel burn, and lower aviation's environmental footprint?
- Global Air Navigation Plan
- No Country Left Behind
- Aviation System Block Upgrades
- Carbon Offsetting Scheme
Answer: Global Air Navigation Plan
GANP provides a 15-year rolling framework for modernizing global air navigation. PBN, a key component, allows aircraft to fly optimal trajectories using satellite-based navigation, reducing delays, emissions, and noise while increasing airspace capacity and safety.
Which ILO instrument establishes the right of workers to form and join trade unions of their own choosing without prior authorization, a fundamental principle of freedom of association?
- Convention No. 87
- Convention No. 98
- Convention No. 135
- Convention No. 154
Answer: Convention No. 87
ILO Convention No. 87 (1948) on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise is a fundamental convention. It guarantees workers and employers the right to establish and join organizations without interference, essential for collective bargaining and social dialogue.
Which IPPC standard provides guidelines for pest risk analysis, a science-based process to evaluate biological and economic evidence for determining whether a pest should be regulated?
- ISPM 11
- ISPM 21
- ISPM 31
- ISPM 41
Answer: ISPM 11
ISPM 11 outlines a three-stage pest risk analysis: initiation (identifying pests/pathways), risk assessment (entry, establishment, spread, impacts), and risk management (options to reduce risk). It ensures phytosanitary measures are justified, transparent, and minimally trade-restrictive.
Which IOC initiative promotes gender equality in sport by setting targets for female participation in the Olympic Games, leadership roles in NOCs and IFs, and media coverage?
- Women in Sport
- Gender Equality Review Project
- Olympic Agenda 2020+5
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
The IOC's gender equality strategy is multi-faceted: Olympic Agenda 2020+5 includes 15 recommendations on gender balance; the Gender Equality Review Project (2018) set 25 actionable recommendations; and ongoing initiatives target athlete participation, governance, and representation across the Olympic Movement.
Which IEA publication provides annual statistics and analysis on global energy supply, demand, trade, and CO2 emissions, serving as a key reference for policymakers and researchers?
- World Energy Outlook
- Key World Energy Statistics
- Energy Technology Perspectives
- Oil Market Report
Answer: Key World Energy Statistics
Key World Energy Statistics is a concise, data-rich publication presenting the latest global energy trends. It covers production, consumption, prices, and emissions by fuel, region, and country, enabling evidence-based analysis and comparison of energy systems worldwide.
Which UPU initiative promotes the integration of postal services into e-commerce value chains, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries?
- Post2Post
- E-comConnect
- Digital Postal Platform
- Global Postal Marketplace
Answer: E-comConnect
E-comConnect provides training, tools, and partnerships to help postal operators support SMEs in cross-border e-commerce. It addresses challenges like customs clearance, last-mile delivery, returns management, and digital payments, enabling inclusive participation in global digital trade.