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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 World Customs Organization (WCO), which develops international customs standards, is headquartered in _____, Belgium.
- Antwerp
- Brussels
- Ghent
- Liège
Answer: Brussels
WCO, established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council, is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It develops conventions and instruments on customs procedures, commodity classification, valuation, and trade facilitation.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1989 on the initiative of which group?
- UN Security Council
- G7
- BRICS
- Commonwealth
Answer: G7
FATF was established in 1989 by the G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering. Its mandate was expanded in 2001 to include terrorist financing. It sets international standards and promotes effective implementation of legal, regulatory, and operational measures.
The International Seabed Authority (ISA), established under UNCLOS, is headquartered in _____, Jamaica.
- Montego Bay
- Kingston
- Ocho Rios
- Negril
Answer: Kingston
ISA, established in 1994 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica. It organizes and controls mineral resource activities in the international seabed area.
Which international organization, established in 2011, promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy?
- IEA
- IRENA
- UNEP
- WMO
Answer: IRENA
IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It supports countries in their transition to sustainable energy futures through policy advice, capacity building, and knowledge sharing.
OPCW, which implements the Chemical Weapons Convention, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the year _____.
- 2005
- 2010
- 2013
- 2017
Answer: 2013
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its extensive work in eliminating chemical weapons globally and verifying compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by which treaty?
- Geneva Conventions
- Rome Statute
- Vienna Convention
- Paris Agreement
Answer: Rome Statute
The ICC was established by the Rome Statute, adopted in 1998 and entered into force in 2002. It is the first permanent international court with jurisdiction over genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the oldest existing international organization, was founded in _____ as the International Telegraph Union.
- 1855
- 1865
- 1875
- 1885
Answer: 1865
ITU was founded on May 17, 1865, in Paris as the International Telegraph Union. It became a UN specialized agency in 1947 and is headquartered in Geneva, coordinating global telecom networks and services.
Which international organization sets global standards for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection?
- IATA
- ICAO
- FAA
- EASA
Answer: ICAO
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), a UN specialized agency established in 1944, sets international standards and regulations for civil aviation. IATA is an industry trade association, not a regulatory body.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports directly to the UN Security Council on all nuclear matters.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The IAEA reports to both the UN General Assembly and Security Council, but it is an autonomous international organization. It reports to the Security Council specifically on safeguard violations or non-compliance issues.
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 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.