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Which ILO instrument, adopted in 2019, is the first international treaty specifically addressing violence and harassment in the world of work?
- Convention No. 189
- Convention No. 190
- Recommendation No. 206
- Declaration on Fundamental Principles
Answer: Convention No. 190
C190 and its accompanying Recommendation R206 establish a framework to prevent and address violence and harassment (including gender-based) in work-related settings. They recognize the right to a world of work free from violence and harassment, covering formal and informal economies.
WOAH's Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (GF-TADs), co-led with FAO, focuses on which priority disease?
- Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)
- Avian influenza
- Rabies
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
GF-TADs addresses high-impact transboundary animal diseases. Priority diseases include FMD, PPR, avian influenza, rabies, and ASF. The framework supports countries in surveillance, vaccination, emergency response, and regional coordination to reduce disease burden and safeguard livelihoods.
Which IFRC initiative focuses on scaling up community-based early action for disasters through forecast-based financing, releasing funds before a crisis hits based on pre-agreed triggers?
- Disaster Response Emergency Fund
- Anticipatory Action
- Resilience Framework
- Climate Adaptation Fund
Answer: Anticipatory Action
Anticipatory Action uses weather forecasts and risk analysis to trigger pre-planned interventions (e.g., cash transfers, evacuations) before disasters strike. This reduces impacts, saves lives, and is more cost-effective than post-disaster response, embodying a proactive humanitarian approach.
Which IOSCO principle emphasizes that regulators should have comprehensive inspection, investigation, and surveillance powers to enforce securities laws effectively?
- Principle of Transparency
- Principle of Regulatory Powers
- Principle of Market Efficiency
- Principle of Investor Education
Answer: Principle of Regulatory Powers
IOSCO's Principles stress that regulators need adequate legal authority, resources, and operational independence to conduct inspections, compel information, investigate violations, and impose sanctions. Effective enforcement deters misconduct and maintains market integrity and investor confidence.
Which INTERPOL database contains information on stolen and lost travel documents to help border authorities prevent identity fraud and illegal movement?
- I-24/7
- SLTD Database
- Notices System
- Fusion Task Force
Answer: SLTD Database
The Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (SLTD) database holds over 80 million records. Border control officers can check passports in real-time via I-24/7 to detect fraudulent documents, enhancing border security and combating human trafficking, terrorism, and irregular migration.
IRENA's Renewable Energy Statistics Yearbook provides comprehensive data on renewable energy capacity, generation, investment, and policies for over _____ countries and territories.
- 100
- 150
- 200
- 250
Answer: 200
The Yearbook is a key reference for policymakers, investors, and researchers. It tracks progress on renewable energy deployment globally, highlighting trends in solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, geothermal, and ocean energy, supporting evidence-based decision-making for the energy transition.
IFAD's target beneficiaries primarily include which group?
- Urban entrepreneurs
- Large-scale commercial farmers
- Smallholder farmers and rural poor
- Multinational agribusiness corporations
Answer: Smallholder farmers and rural poor
IFAD focuses exclusively on rural poverty reduction. Its projects empower smallholder farmers, landless workers, indigenous peoples, and rural women/youth by improving access to resources, markets, finance, technology, and climate-resilient practices to enhance food security and incomes.
Which WIPO service allows applicants to file a single international patent application that has the effect of a national application in over 150 contracting states?
- Madrid System
- Hague System
- Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
- Lisbon Agreement
Answer: Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
The PCT system simplifies seeking patent protection internationally. Applicants file one 'international' application (in one language, with one office), which preserves rights in designated countries while deferring national phase costs and allowing time to assess commercial potential.
Which IOM publication provides comprehensive data and analysis on global migration trends, policies, and issues, serving as a key reference for policymakers and researchers?
- Migration Outlook
- World Migration Report
- Global Migration Index
- International Migration Review
Answer: World Migration Report
The World Migration Report, published biennially by IOM since 2000, offers evidence-based analysis of migration patterns, drivers, impacts, and governance. It informs public debate and policy with data on displacement, labor migration, remittances, and migration-development linkages.
Which IOSCO initiative addresses risks and investor protection issues related to crypto-asset trading platforms and service providers?
- Digital Assets Task Force
- Crypto-Assets Task Force (CATF)
- Fintech Working Group
- Blockchain Standards Committee
Answer: Crypto-Assets Task Force (CATF)
The CATF develops policy recommendations for regulating crypto-asset markets, focusing on investor protection, market integrity, and financial stability. It addresses issues like custody, disclosure, market manipulation, and cross-border cooperation for this rapidly evolving sector.
Which IHO initiative aims to ensure that by 2030, the entire seabed of the world's oceans is mapped to modern standards to support sustainable ocean management?
- Seabed 2030
- Ocean Mapping Initiative
- Blue Economy Charting
- Global Hydrography Project
Answer: Seabed 2030
Seabed 2030 is a collaborative project between IHO and the Nippon Foundation. It coordinates efforts to compile all available bathymetric data, fill gaps through new surveys, and make the data freely available to support ocean science, navigation safety, and sustainable blue economy development.
The OIC's Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) focuses on financing socio-economic development projects in member countries and Muslim communities, emphasizing which of the following principles?
- Interest-based lending
- Sharia-compliant finance
- Cryptocurrency transactions
- Sovereign debt restructuring
Answer: Sharia-compliant finance
IsDB operates on Islamic finance principles: profit-and-loss sharing, asset-backed financing, and prohibition of interest (riba). It provides development financing through instruments like Murabaha, Ijara, and Sukuk, promoting inclusive growth in member countries and Muslim minorities globally.
Which FATF initiative identifies jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes, subjecting them to increased monitoring?
- Blacklist
- Grey List
- White List
- Red List
Answer: Grey List
The 'Grey List' (officially: Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring) includes countries committed to addressing AML/CFT deficiencies within agreed timeframes. Being listed can affect international financial transactions and reputation, incentivizing reforms to meet FATF standards.
Which G20 working group focuses specifically on issues related to anti-corruption, asset recovery, and promoting integrity in business and government?
- Finance Track
- Sherpa Track
- Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG)
- Development Working Group
Answer: Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG)
The ACWG, established in 2010, drives G20 anti-corruption efforts. It promotes implementation of international conventions, strengthens asset recovery mechanisms, enhances public sector integrity, and fosters private sector compliance to combat corruption as a barrier to growth and development.
Which principle of EU law ensures that EU legislation takes precedence over conflicting national laws of member states?
- Subsidiarity
- Proportionality
- Primacy (Supremacy)
- Solidarity
Answer: Primacy (Supremacy)
The principle of primacy, established by the European Court of Justice in Costa v ENEL (1964), holds that EU law prevails over conflicting national law. This ensures uniform application of EU rules across all member states, essential for the functioning of the single market and legal order.
Which of the following is a key area of cooperation under the SCO's 'Shanghai Spirit' of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, and consultation?
- Military alliance formation
- Joint space exploration
- Combating the 'three evils' (terrorism, separatism, extremism)
- Harmonizing national tax codes
Answer: Combating the 'three evils' (terrorism, separatism, extremism)
The 'Shanghai Spirit' guides SCO cooperation. A core focus is joint efforts against terrorism, separatism, and extremism through intelligence sharing, joint exercises, legal harmonization, and capacity building via the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS).
Under the ICJ Statute, which entities may be parties to contentious cases before the Court?
- Individuals and corporations
- States only
- International organizations only
- States and international organizations
Answer: States only
Only states may be parties in contentious cases before the ICJ. International organizations, individuals, or NGOs cannot bring cases. However, the UN General Assembly, Security Council, and other authorized UN organs/agencies may request advisory opinions on legal questions.
Which UNESCO designation recognizes biosphere reserves that demonstrate a balanced relationship between people and nature through conservation, sustainable development, and logistic support?
- World Heritage Sites
- Global Geoparks
- Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Reserves
- Creative Cities
Answer: Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Reserves
The MAB Programme's World Network of Biosphere Reserves comprises over 700 sites in 130 countries. They serve as learning places for sustainable development, testing interdisciplinary approaches to conservation and development, and involving local communities in management.
Which World Bank Group institution focuses on supporting private sector development in developing countries by providing investments, advisory services, and asset management?
- IBRD
- IDA
- IFC
- MIGA
Answer: IFC
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, invests in companies and financial institutions in emerging markets, provides advisory services to improve business environments, and mobilizes capital from other investors for sustainable development.
Which ICAO Annex contains Standards and Recommended Practices for Security: Safeguarding International Civil Aviation Against Acts of Unlawful Interference?
- Annex 9: Facilitation
- Annex 14: Aerodromes
- Annex 17: Security
- Annex 19: Safety Management
Answer: Annex 17: Security
Annex 17 establishes global baseline standards for aviation security: passenger and baggage screening, cargo security, airport access control, and response to threats. It is regularly updated to address evolving risks like cyber threats and insider threats.