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Which FATF recommendation requires countries to apply targeted financial sanctions without delay to persons and entities designated by the UN Security Council?
- Recommendation 6
- Recommendation 7
- Recommendation 8
- Recommendation 9
Answer: Recommendation 6
FATF Recommendation 6 mandates that countries implement targeted financial sanctions to comply with UN Security Council resolutions relating to the prevention, suppression, and financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.