United Nations (UN) organization:

General Knowledge

1. When was the UN founded?

a) 1945

b) 1950

c) 1960

d) 1970

Answer: a) 1945

1. What is the UN's main purpose?

a) Promote world peace and security

b) Foster global economic growth

c) Protect human rights

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How many official languages does the UN have?

a) 5

b) 6

c) 7

d) 8
Answer: b) 6

UN Structure

1. What is the main deliberative organ of the UN?

a) General Assembly

b) Security Council

c) Economic and Social Council

d) International Court of Justice

Answer: a) General Assembly

1. How many members are in the Security Council?

a) 10

b) 15

c) 20

d) 25

Answer: b) 15

1. What is the role of the Secretary-General?

a) Head of the General Assembly

b) Head of the Security Council

c) Chief administrative officer

d) Representative of a member state

Answer: c) Chief administrative officer

UN Agencies

1. What is the primary function of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

a) Promote education

b) Protect human rights

c) Improve global health

d) Foster economic development

Answer: c) Improve global health

1. Which agency provides humanitarian aid?

a) UNICEF

b) UNHCR

c) WFP

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the purpose of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?

a) Disaster relief

b) Economic development
c) Human rights protection

d) Environmental conservation

Answer: b) Economic development

UN Conventions and Treaties

1. What is the name of the treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

a) Paris Agreement

b) Kyoto Protocol

c) Geneva Convention

d) Hague Convention

Answer: a) Paris Agreement

1. Which convention protects human rights during armed conflicts?

a) Geneva Convention

b) Hague Convention

c) Universal Declaration of Human Rights

d) Convention Against Torture

Answer: a) Geneva Convention

1. What is the purpose of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?

a) Protect women's rights

b) Promote economic development

c) Safeguard children's rights

d) Foster international cooperation

Answer: c) Safeguard children's rights

UN Membership and Funding

1. How many member states does the UN have?

a) 190

b) 193

c) 196

d) 200

Answer: b) 193

1. What is the primary source of funding for the UN?

a) Member state contributions

b) Donations

c) Investments

d) Sales of UN publications

Answer: a) Member state contributions

UN Peacekeeping and Security

1. What is the purpose of UN peacekeeping missions?

a) Enforce international law

b) Promote economic development

c) Maintain international peace and security

d) Protect human rights

Answer: c) Maintain international peace and security

1. Which UN organ is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

a) General Assembly

b) Security Council

c) Economic and Social Council

d) International Court of Justice

Answer: b) Security Council

UN History and Reforms

1. Who was the first Secretary-General of the UN?

a) Trygve Halvdan Lie

b) Dag Hammarskjöld

c) U Thant

d) Javier Pérez de Cuéllar

Answer: a) Trygve Halvdan Lie

1. What is the purpose of the UN Reform Initiative?

a) Increase membership

b) Improve efficiency

c) Enhance transparency

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

UN Specialized Agencies

1. What is the purpose of the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

a) Promote economic growth

b) Protect workers' rights

c) Foster international cooperation

d) Improve global health

Answer: b) Protect workers' rights

1. Which agency oversees global intellectual property rights?

a) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

b) World Trade Organization (WTO)

c) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Answer: a) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Movement (NAM) organization:

General Knowledge

1. When was the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) formed?

a) 1955

b) 1961

c) 1965

d) 1970

Answer: b) 1961

1. What was the primary objective of NAM?

a) Promote socialism

b) Foster global economic growth

c) Counterbalance superpower influence

d) Protect human rights

Answer: c) Counterbalance superpower influence

NAM Principles
1. What is the core principle of NAM?

a) Non-interference in internal affairs

b) Sovereign equality of member states

c) Non-alignment with superpowers

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which NAM principle emphasizes self-determination?

a) National sovereignty

b) Territorial integrity

c) Non-interference

d) Economic cooperation

Answer: a) National sovereignty

NAM Summits

1. Where was the first NAM Summit held?

a) Belgrade, Yugoslavia

b) Cairo, Egypt

c) Havana, Cuba

d) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer: a) Belgrade, Yugoslavia

1. How often are NAM Summits held?

a) Annually

b) Biennially

c) Triennially

d) Every 3-4 years

Answer: d) Every 3-4 years

NAM Membership

1. How many founding members did NAM have?

a) 25

b) 50

c) 75

d) 100

Answer: a) 25

1. Which region has the most NAM member states?

a) Africa

b) Asia

c) Latin America

d) Middle East
Answer: a) Africa

NAM Role

1. What is NAM's role in global governance?

a) Promote multilateralism

b) Foster international cooperation

c) Counterbalance superpower influence

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How does NAM promote South-South cooperation?

a) Economic partnerships

b) Cultural exchange

c) Technical assistance

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

NAM Challenges

1. What is a major challenge facing NAM?

a) Inequitable global economic order

b) Climate change

c) Terrorism

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How has NAM responded to globalization?

a) Embracing neoliberal policies

b) Promoting protectionism

c) Advocating for reforms

d) Ignoring globalization

Answer: c) Advocating for reforms

NAM Relations

1. How does NAM interact with the United Nations?

a) NAM is a UN subsidiary

b) NAM collaborates with UN agencies

c) NAM competes with the UN

d) NAM has no relation with the UN

Answer: b) NAM collaborates with UN agencies

1. Which organization has NAM partnered with to promote development?

a) UNDP

b) WTO

c) IMF

d) World Bank

Answer: a) UNDP

NAM Evolution

1. How has NAM's focus shifted over time?

a) From anti-colonialism to economic development

b) From socialism to capitalism

c) From non-alignment to alignment

d) From regional to global issues

Answer: a) From anti-colonialism to economic development

1. What is NAM's stance on human rights?

a) Supports universal human rights

b) Prioritizes state sovereignty

c) Ignores human rights

d) Conditional support

Answer: a) Supports universal human rights

NAM Leaders

1. Who was the first NAM Chairman?

a) Josip Broz Tito

b) Jawaharlal Nehru

c) Gamal Abdel Nasser

d) Sukarno

Answer: a) Josip Broz Tito

1. Which leader played a key role in NAM's formation?

a) Fidel Castro

b) Che Guevara

c) Nelson Mandela

d) Kwame Nkrumah

Answer: d) Kwame Nkrumah

NAM Documents

1. What is the significance of the NAM Declaration?

a) Outlines NAM principles

b) Establishes NAM structure

c) Sets global economic agenda

d) Promotes cultural exchange

Answer: a) Outlines NAM principles

1. Which document guides NAM's economic cooperation?

a) NAM Economic Declaration

b) NAM Trade Agreement

c) NAM Development Plan

d) NAM Cooperation Framework

Answer: a) NAM Economic

European Union (EU) organization:

General Knowledge

1. When was the European Union (EU) established?

a) 1957

b) 1993

c) 2007

d) 2017

Answer: b) 1993

1. What is the EU's primary objective?

a) Promote economic growth

b) Foster political unity

c) Enhance environmental protection

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

EU Institutions

1. What is the EU's legislative body?

a) European Commission

b) European Parliament

c) Council of the European Union

d) European Court of Justice

Answer: b) European Parliament

1. Who is the head of the European Commission?

a) President of the European Parliament

b) President of the European Commission

c) President of the Council of the European Union

d) European Council President

Answer: b) President of the European Commission

EU Membership

1. How many member states does the EU have?

a) 25

b) 27

c) 30

d) 32

Answer: b) 27

1. Which country was the first to join the EU?

a) Germany

b) France

c) Italy

d) Belgium

Answer: d) Belgium

EU Policies

1. What is the EU's common currency?

a) Euro

b) Dollar

c) Pound

d) Franc
Answer: a) Euro

1. What is the EU's migration policy framework?

a) Dublin Regulation

b) Schengen Agreement

c) Common Immigration Policy

d) Asylum Procedure Directive

Answer: c) Common Immigration Policy

EU Treaties

1. What is the name of the treaty establishing the EU?

a) Treaty of Rome

b) Treaty of Maastricht

c) Treaty of Lisbon

d) Treaty of Amsterdam

Answer: b) Treaty of Maastricht

1. Which treaty created the European single market?

a) Treaty of Rome

b) Treaty of Maastricht

c) Treaty of Lisbon
d) Single European Act

Answer: d) Single European Act

EU Agencies

1. What is the EU's law enforcement agency?

a) Europol

b) Eurojust

c) Frontex

d) EASA

Answer: a) Europol

1. Which agency oversees EU competition policy?

a) European Commission

b) European Competition Network

c) EU Competition Authority

d) Directorate-General for Competition

Answer: d) Directorate-General for Competition

EU External Relations

1. What is the EU's foreign policy framework?

a) Common Foreign and Security Policy

b) European Security Strategy

c) EU Global Strategy

d) Foreign Affairs Council

Answer: a) Common Foreign and Security Policy

1. Which agreement governs EU-US trade relations?

a) Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)

b) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

c) EU-US Trade and Investment Agreement

d) Transatlantic Economic Council

Answer: a) Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)

EU Enlargement

1. Which country joined the EU most recently?

a) Croatia

b) Bulgaria

c) Romania

d) Albania

Answer: a) Croatia
1. What is the EU's enlargement policy framework?

a) Enlargement Strategy

b) Accession Process

c) Pre-Accession Assistance

d) European Neighbourhood Policy

Answer: b) Accession Process

EU Funding

1. What is the EU's budgetary framework?

a) Multiannual Financial Framework

b) European Budget

c) EU Funding Programmes

d) Financial Perspective

Answer: a) Multiannual Financial Framework

1. Which fund supports EU regional development?

a) European Regional Development Fund

b) European Social Fund

c) Cohesion Fund

d) European Agricultural Fund

Answer: a) European Regional Development Fund

EU Citizenship

1. What rights do EU citizens have?

a) Free movement, residence, and work

b) Voting rights, consular protection

c) Education, healthcare, and social security

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which directive protects EU citizens' personal data?

a) General Data Protection Regulation

b) Data Protection Directive

c) Privacy Shield

d) EU Data Protection Framework

Answer: a) General Data Protection Regulation.

World Health Organization (WHO):

General Knowledge
1. When was the WHO established?

a) 1945

b) 1950

c) 1952

d) 1948

Answer: d) 1948

1. What is the WHO's primary objective?

a) Promote global health

b) Eradicate diseases

c) Improve healthcare systems

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

WHO Structure

1. What is the highest decision-making body of the WHO?

a) World Health Assembly

b) Executive Board

c) Secretariat

d) Regional Committees

Answer: a) World Health Assembly

1. How many regional offices does the WHO have?

a) 5

b) 6

c) 7

d) 8

Answer: b) 6

WHO Programs

1. What is the WHO's program for vaccine distribution?

a) Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)

b) Global Vaccine Initiative

c) Immunization Plus

d) Vaccine Access Program

Answer: a) Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)

1. Which WHO program focuses on infectious disease control?

a) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

b) Infectious Disease Control Programme

c) Disease Surveillance Programme

d) Epidemic Prevention Programme

Answer: a) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

Global Health Initiatives

1. What is the WHO's initiative to eliminate malaria?

a) Roll Back Malaria

b) Malaria Eradication Programme

c) Global Malaria Control Programme

d) Malaria Elimination Initiative

Answer: a) Roll Back Malaria

1. Which WHO initiative promotes mental health?

a) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP)

b) Global Mental Health Initiative

c) Mental Health Promotion Programme

d) Psychological Support Programme

Answer: a) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP)

Disease Control

1. What is the WHO's response to pandemics?

a) Pandemic Preparedness Plan

b) Global Pandemic Response Strategy

c) Disease Outbreak Response Programme

d) Public Health Emergency Response

Answer: b) Global Pandemic Response Strategy

1. Which disease has the WHO targeted for eradication?

a) Polio

b) Measles

c) Malaria

d) Dracunculiasis

Answer: d) Dracunculiasis

Health Systems

1. What is the WHO's framework for health systems strengthening?

a) Health Systems Framework

b) Primary Health Care Approach

c) Health System Strengthening Initiative

d) Integrated Health Services

Answer: a) Health Systems Framework

1. Which WHO program supports healthcare financing?

a) Health Financing Programme

b) Global Health Financing Initiative

c) Health Economics Programme

d) Financial Protection Programme

Answer: a) Health Financing Programme

WHO Collaborations

1. Which organization partners with the WHO on vaccine research?

a) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

b) UNICEF

c) GAVI Alliance

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the WHO's collaboration with the private sector?

a) Public-Private Partnerships

b) Corporate Social Responsibility

c) Global Health Initiatives

d) Social Responsibility Programme

Answer: a) Public-Private Partnerships

WHO Regions
1. Which region has the highest number of WHO member states?

a) Africa

b) Asia

c) Europe

d) Americas

Answer: a) Africa

1. What is the WHO regional office for Europe?

a) EURO

b) EMRO

c) AFRO

d) WPRO

Answer: a) EURO

WHO Funding

1. What is the WHO's primary source of funding?

a) Member state contributions

b) Donations

c) Grants

d) Investment income
Answer: a) Member state contributions

1. Which fund supports WHO's emergency response?

a) Contingency Fund for Emergencies

b) Emergency Response Fund

c) Humanitarian Response Fund

d) Disaster Response Fund

Answer: a) Contingency Fund for Emergencies

WHO Leadership

1. Who is the current Director-General of the WHO?

a) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

b) Margaret Chan

c) Gro Harlem Brundtland

d) Lee Jong-wook

Answer: a) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

1. What is the term length of the WHO Director-General?

a) 4 years

b) 5 years

c) 6 years

d) 7 years
Answer: b) 5 years

Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO):

General Knowledge

1. When was the ECO established?

a) 1964

b) 1977

c) 1985

d) 1992

Answer: b) 1985 (originally founded as the Regional Cooperation for Development in 1964)

1. What is the primary objective of the ECO?

a) Promote regional trade

b) Enhance economic cooperation

c) Foster cultural exchange

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

ECO Membership
1. How many member states does the ECO have?

a) 5

b) 7

c) 10

d) 12

Answer: d) 10 (Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey,

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan)

1. Which country joined the ECO most recently?

a) Kazakhstan

b) Kyrgyzstan

c) Tajikistan

d) Turkmenistan

Answer: d) Turkmenistan (joined in 1992)

ECO Structure

1. What is the highest decision-making body of the ECO?

a) Council of Ministers

b) Council of Permanent Representatives

c) Regional Planning Council

d) ECO Summit
Answer: d) ECO Summit

1. What is the ECO's secretariat located in?

a) Tehran, Iran

b) Ankara, Turkey

c) Islamabad, Pakistan

d) Kabul, Afghanistan

Answer: c) Islamabad, Pakistan

ECO Programs

1. What is the ECO's program for regional trade facilitation?

a) ECO Trade Agreement

b) Regional Trade Facilitation Programme

c) ECO Trade and Investment Promotion Programme

d) Transit Transport Framework Agreement

Answer: d) Transit Transport Framework Agreement

1. Which ECO program focuses on energy cooperation?

a) ECO Energy Organization

b) Regional Energy Cooperation Programme

c) Energy Security Initiative

d) ECO Energy Forum

Answer: a) ECO Energy Organization

Regional Cooperation

1. What is the ECO's initiative for regional connectivity?

a) ECO Corridor Development Programme

b) Regional Transportation Network

c) ECO Railway Project

d) Silk Road Revival Initiative

Answer: a) ECO Corridor Development Programme

1. Which organization partners with the ECO on regional development?

a) Asian Development Bank

b) Islamic Development Bank

c) United Nations Development Programme

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

ECO Summits

1. How often are ECO Summits held?

a) Annually
b) Biennially

c) Triennially

d) Every 5 years

Answer: b) Biennially

1. Where was the first ECO Summit held?

a) Tehran, Iran

b) Ankara, Turkey

c) Islamabad, Pakistan

d) Kabul, Afghanistan

Answer: a) Tehran, Iran

ECO Agreements

1. What is the ECO's agreement on free trade?

a) ECO Free Trade Agreement

b) Regional Trade Agreement

c) Preferential Trade Agreement

d) Transit Trade Agreement

Answer: a) ECO Free Trade Agreement

1. Which agreement facilitates ECO member states' transit trade?

a) Transit Trade Agreement

b) Transportation Agreement

c) Customs Cooperation Agreement

d) Trade Facilitation Agreement

Answer: a) Transit Trade Agreement

ECO Institutions

1. What is the ECO's institution for agricultural cooperation?

a) ECO Agricultural Institute

b) Regional Agricultural Cooperation Organization

c) ECO Food Security Programme

d) Agricultural Research and Development Institute

Answer: a) ECO Agricultural Institute

1. Which institution provides training and capacity-building for ECO member states?

a) ECO Institute of Economic Development

b) Regional Training Centre

c) ECO Capacity Building Programme

d) Economic Cooperation Training Institute

Answer: a) ECO Institute of Economic Development

ECO Challenges

1. What is a major challenge facing the ECO?

a) Infrastructure development

b) Regional security concerns

c) Economic inequality

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How does the ECO address regional security concerns?

a) Regional Security Dialogue

b) Counter-Terrorism Initiative

c) Conflict Prevention Programme

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

ECO Future Directions

1. What is the ECO's vision for regional cooperation by 2025?

a) ECO Vision 2025

b) Regional Integration Strategy

c) Economic Cooperation Roadmap

d) ECO 2025 Agenda

Answer: a) ECO Vision

International Monetary Fund (IMF):

General Knowledge

1. When was the IMF established?

a) 1944

b) 1945

c) 1946

d) 1947

Answer: a) 1944

1. What is the IMF's primary objective?

a) Promote international trade

b) Enhance global financial stability

c) Reduce poverty

d) Foster economic growth

Answer: b) Enhance global financial stability

IMF Membership
1. How many member countries does the IMF have?

a) 180

b) 185

c) 190

d) 195

Answer: d) 195

1. Which country was the most recent to join the IMF?

a) South Sudan

b) Kosovo

c) Nauru

d) Tuvalu

Answer: a) South Sudan

IMF Structure

1. What is the highest decision-making body of the IMF?

a) Board of Governors

b) Executive Board

c) International Monetary and Financial Committee

d) IMF Council

Answer: a) Board of Governors

1. Who is the current Managing Director of the IMF?

a) Kristalina Georgieva

b) Christine Lagarde

c) Dominique Strauss-Kahn

d) Rodrigo Rato

Answer: a) Kristalina Georgieva

IMF Programs

1. What is the IMF's main lending program?

a) Stand-By Arrangement (SBA)

b) Extended Fund Facility (EFF)

c) Structural Adjustment Facility (SAF)

d) Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF)

Answer: a) Stand-By Arrangement (SBA)

1. Which IMF program supports low-income countries?

a) Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF)

b) Extended Credit Facility (ECF)

c) Stand-By Credit Facility (SCF)

d) Rapid Credit Facility (RCF)

Answer: a) Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF)

IMF Surveillance

1. What is the IMF's surveillance mechanism?

a) Article IV Consultations

b) Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)

c) Fiscal Monitor

d) Global Financial Stability Report

Answer: a) Article IV Consultations

1. Which report provides an assessment of global economic prospects?

a) World Economic Outlook (WEO)

b) Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR)

c) Fiscal Monitor

d) International Financial Statistics (IFS)

Answer: a) World Economic Outlook (WEO)

IMF Lending

1. What is the IMF's lending capacity?

a) $1 trillion

b) $500 billion
c) $300 billion

d) $100 billion

Answer: a) $1 trillion

1. Which country has received the largest IMF loan?

a) Greece

b) Argentina

c) Ukraine

d) Brazil

Answer: a) Greece

IMF Reforms

1. What is the IMF's governance reform initiative?

a) Quota Reform

b) Governance Reform

c) Institutional Reform

d) Organizational Reform

Answer: a) Quota Reform

1. Which reform aims to increase emerging markets' representation?

a) Quota Reform
b) Voice Reform

c) Participation Reform

d) Governance Reform

Answer: a) Quota Reform

IMF Criticisms

1. What is a common criticism of the IMF's lending policies?

a) Conditionalities are too strict

b) Interest rates are too high

c) Lending amounts are too small

d) Repayment terms are too lenient

Answer: a) Conditionalities are too strict

1. Which criticism relates to the IMF's exchange rate policies?

a) Currency devaluation

b) Currency appreciation

c) Exchange rate volatility

d) Capital controls

Answer: c) Exchange rate volatility

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN):

General Knowledge

1. When was ASEAN established?

a) 1967

b) 1975

c) 1985

d) 1995

Answer: a) 1967

1. What is ASEAN's primary objective?

a) Promote regional economic growth

b) Enhance regional security

c) Foster cultural exchange

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

ASEAN Membership

1. How many member states does ASEAN have?

a) 10

b) 11
c) 12

d) 13

Answer: a) 10 (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand,
Vietnam)

1. Which country joined ASEAN most recently?

a) Cambodia

b) Laos

c) Myanmar

d) Vietnam

Answer: c) Myanmar (joined in 1997)

ASEAN Structure

1. What is the highest decision-making body of ASEAN?

a) ASEAN Summit

b) ASEAN Ministerial Meeting

c) ASEAN Secretariat

d) ASEAN Council

Answer: a) ASEAN Summit

1. Where is the ASEAN Secretariat located?

a) Jakarta, Indonesia
b) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

c) Singapore

d) Bangkok, Thailand

Answer: a) Jakarta, Indonesia

ASEAN Economic Community

1. What is ASEAN's economic integration initiative?

a) ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

b) ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)

c) ASEAN Single Market

d) ASEAN Customs Union

Answer: a) ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

1. Which agreement aims to reduce trade barriers among ASEAN member states?

a) ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)

b) ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA)

c) ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA)

d) ASEAN Single Window

Answer: a) ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)

ASEAN Political-Security Community

1. What is ASEAN's regional security initiative?

a) ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)

b) ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)

c) ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)

d) ASEAN Security Community (ASC)

Answer: a) ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)

1. Which forum promotes regional security dialogue?

a) ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)

b) Shangri-La Dialogue

c) ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)

d) East Asia Summit (EAS)

Answer: a) ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)

ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community

1. What is ASEAN's socio-cultural integration initiative?

a) ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)

b) ASEAN Cultural Heritage Programme

c) ASEAN Social Development Programme

d) ASEAN Education Programme

Answer: a) ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)

1. Which program promotes ASEAN cultural exchange?

a) ASEAN Cultural Heritage Programme

b) ASEAN Arts and Culture Programme

c) ASEAN Cultural Festival

d) ASEAN Youth Programme

Answer: a) ASEAN Cultural Heritage Programme

ASEAN Partnerships

1. Which partnership promotes ASEAN-EU cooperation?

a) ASEAN-EU Dialogue

b) ASEAN-EU Partnership

c) EU-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement

d) ASEAN-EU Summit

Answer: b) ASEAN-EU Partnership

1. Which forum promotes ASEAN-US cooperation?

a) ASEAN-US Dialogue

b) ASEAN-US Partnership

c) US-ASEAN Business Council

d) ASEAN-US Summit
Answer: b) ASEAN-US Partnership

ASEAN Challenges

1. What is a major challenge facing ASEAN?

a) Regional economic disparities

b) Territorial disputes

c) Climate change

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How does ASEAN address human rights issues?

a) ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

b) ASEAN Commission on Human Rights

c) ASEAN Human Rights Council

d) ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue

Answer: b) ASEAN Commission on Human Rights

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC):

General Knowledge
1. When was SAARC established?

a) 1985

b) 1987

c) 1990

d) 1995

Answer: a) 1985

1. What is SAARC's primary objective?

a) Promote regional economic cooperation

b) Enhance regional security

c) Foster cultural exchange

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

SAARC Membership

1. How many member states does SAARC have?

a) 7

b) 8

c) 9

d) 10
Answer: b) 8 (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)

1. Which country joined SAARC most recently?

a) Afghanistan

b) Bhutan

c) Maldives

d) Nepal

Answer: a) Afghanistan (joined in 2007)

SAARC Structure

1. What is the highest decision-making body of SAARC?

a) SAARC Summit

b) SAARC Council of Ministers

c) SAARC Standing Committee

d) SAARC Secretariat

Answer: a) SAARC Summit

1. Where is the SAARC Secretariat located?

a) Kathmandu, Nepal

b) Dhaka, Bangladesh

c) Islamabad, Pakistan

d) New Delhi, India

Answer: a) Kathmandu, Nepal

SAARC Regional Centers

1. What is the purpose of SAARC's regional centers?

a) Promote regional cooperation in specific areas

b) Provide training and capacity-building

c) Conduct research and development

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which SAARC regional center focuses on agriculture?

a) SAARC Agricultural Centre (SAC)

b) SAARC Agricultural Information Centre (SAIC)

c) SAARC Food Security Centre (SFSC)

d) SAARC Rural Development Centre (SRDC)

Answer: a) SAARC Agricultural Centre (SAC)

SAARC Agreements

1. What is SAARC's free trade agreement?

a) South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)

b) SAARC Trade Agreement

c) South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA)

d) SAARC Economic Cooperation Agreement

Answer: a) South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)

1. Which agreement aims to promote regional cooperation in energy?

a) SAARC Energy Cooperation Agreement

b) South Asian Energy Agreement

c) SAARC Energy Charter

d) Regional Energy Cooperation Agreement

Answer: a) SAARC Energy Cooperation Agreement

SAARC Initiatives

1. What is SAARC's initiative to promote regional connectivity?

a) SAARC Regional Connectivity Initiative

b) South Asian Connectivity Initiative

c) SAARC Transport Agreement

d) Regional Connectivity Project

Answer: a) SAARC Regional Connectivity Initiative

1. Which initiative aims to promote regional cooperation in disaster management?

a) SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC)

b) South Asian Disaster Management Initiative

c) SAARC Emergency Response Fund

d) Regional Disaster Management Programme

Answer: a) SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC)

SAARC Challenges

1. What is a major challenge facing SAARC?

a) Regional economic disparities

b) Political tensions among member states

c) Infrastructure development

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How does SAARC address terrorism?

a) SAARC Convention on Suppression of Terrorism

b) SAARC Regional Counter-Terrorism Mechanism

c) SAARC Anti-Terrorism Agreement

d) Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre

Answer: a) SAARC Convention on Suppression of Terrorism

SAARC Partnerships

1. Which organization partners with SAARC on regional development?

a) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

b) World Bank

c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which country has observer status in SAARC?

a) China

b) European Union

c) Japan

d) United States

Answer: a) China (along with other countries)

Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO):

General Knowledge

1. When was the SCO established?

a) 2001

b) 2005
c) 2010

d) 2015

Answer: a) 2001

1. What is the SCO's primary objective?

a) Promote regional security

b) Enhance economic cooperation

c) Foster cultural exchange

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

SCO Membership

1. How many member states does the SCO have?

a) 6

b) 8

c) 9

d) 10

Answer: b) 8 (China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan)

1. Which country joined the SCO most recently?

a) India
b) Pakistan

c) Iran

d) Afghanistan

Answer: b) Pakistan (joined in 2017)

SCO Structure

1. What is the highest decision-making body of the SCO?

a) SCO Summit

b) SCO Council of Heads of State

c) SCO Council of Heads of Government

d) SCO Secretariat

Answer: a) SCO Summit

1. Where is the SCO Secretariat located?

a) Beijing, China

b) Moscow, Russia

c) Shanghai, China

d) Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Answer: a) Beijing, China

SCO Regional Security

1. What is the SCO's regional security initiative?

a) SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)

b) SCO Security Council

c) SCO Defense Ministers' Meeting

d) SCO Law Enforcement Cooperation

Answer: a) SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)

1. Which agreement aims to promote regional cooperation on counter-terrorism?

a) SCO Convention on Combating Terrorism

b) SCO Counter-Terrorism Agreement

c) SCO Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategy

d) SCO Anti-Terrorism Pact

Answer: a) SCO Convention on Combating Terrorism

SCO Economic Cooperation

1. What is the SCO's economic cooperation initiative?

a) SCO Free Trade Area (FTA)

b) SCO Economic Cooperation Organization

c) SCO Trade and Investment Facilitation

d) SCO Regional Economic Development

Answer: b) SCO Economic Cooperation Organization

1. Which agreement aims to promote regional cooperation on energy?

a) SCO Energy Cooperation Agreement

b) SCO Energy Charter

c) SCO Regional Energy Cooperation

d) SCO Energy Security Agreement

Answer: a) SCO Energy Cooperation Agreement

SCO Cultural Exchange

1. What is the SCO's cultural exchange initiative?

a) SCO Cultural Exchange Program

b) SCO Education and Research Center

c) SCO Cultural Cooperation Agreement

d) SCO People-to-People Exchange

Answer: a) SCO Cultural Exchange Program

1. Which program promotes SCO youth exchange?

a) SCO Youth Exchange Program

b) SCO Student Exchange Program

c) SCO Young Leaders' Forum

d) SCO Youth Development Program

Answer: a) SCO Youth Exchange Program

SCO Challenges

1. What is a major challenge facing the SCO?

a) Regional security threats

b) Economic disparities among member states

c) Infrastructure development

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How does the SCO address cybersecurity threats?

a) SCO Cybersecurity Agreement

b) SCO Cybersecurity Cooperation

c) SCO Regional Cybersecurity Center

d) SCO Information Security Pact

Answer: a) SCO Cybersecurity Agreement

SCO Partnerships

1. Which organization partners with the SCO on regional security?

a) Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)

b) Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)

c) Eurasian Economic Union (EEU)

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which country has observer status in the SCO?

a) Iran

b) Afghanistan

c) Belarus

d) Mongolia

Answer: a) Iran (along with other countries)

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC):

General Knowledge

1. When was the OIC established?

a) 1969

b) 1970

c) 1972

d) 1974
Answer: a) 1969

1. What is the OIC's primary objective?

a) Promote Islamic solidarity

b) Enhance economic cooperation

c) Foster cultural exchange

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

OIC Membership

1. How many member states does the OIC have?

a) 55

b) 57

c) 60

d) 65

Answer: b) 57

1. Which country joined the OIC most recently?

a) Togo

b) Suriname

c) Guyana

d) Uganda
Answer: b) Suriname (joined in 1996)

OIC Structure

1. What is the highest decision-making body of the OIC?

a) OIC Summit

b) OIC Council of Foreign Ministers

c) OIC General Secretariat

d) OIC Executive Committee

Answer: a) OIC Summit

1. Where is the OIC General Secretariat located?

a) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

c) Cairo, Egypt

d) Istanbul, Turkey

Answer: a) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

OIC Regional Organizations

1. What is the OIC's regional organization for economic cooperation?

a) Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

b) Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)

c) Organization of Islamic Cooperation for Economic Development (OIC-CED)

d) Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

Answer: c) Organization of Islamic Cooperation for Economic Development (OIC-CED)

1. Which organization promotes Islamic cultural exchange?

a) Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)

b) Islamic University of Technology (IUT)

c) Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI)

d) Islamic Fiqh Academy (IFA)

Answer: a) Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)

OIC Human Rights

1. What is the OIC's human rights initiative?

a) OIC Human Rights Commission

b) Islamic Human Rights Commission

c) OIC Human Rights Charter

d) Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam

Answer: d) Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam

1. Which agreement promotes women's rights in OIC member states?

a) OIC Plan of Action for the Advancement of Women

b) Islamic Declaration on Women's Rights

c) OIC Women's Development Organization

d) Muslim Women's Rights Network

Answer: a) OIC Plan of Action for the Advancement of Women

OIC Conflict Resolution

1. What is the OIC's conflict resolution mechanism?

a) OIC Peace and Security Council

b) Islamic Conflict Resolution Center

c) OIC Mediation Committee

d) Organization of Islamic Cooperation for Peace and Security

Answer: c) OIC Mediation Committee

1. Which agreement aims to promote regional peace and security?

a) OIC Convention on Combating Terrorism

b) Islamic Pact for Peace and Security

c) OIC Regional Security Cooperation Agreement

d) Organization of Islamic Cooperation for Conflict Prevention

Answer: a) OIC Convention on Combating Terrorism

OIC Partnerships

1. Which organization partners with the OIC on economic development?

a) Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

b) World Bank

c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which country has observer status in the OIC?

a) Russia

b) China

c) United States

d) European Union

Answer: a) Russia (along with other countries)

World Trade Organization (WTO):

General Knowledge

1. When was the WTO established?

a) 1995
b) 1990

c) 1985

d) 2000

Answer: a) 1995

1. What is the WTO's primary objective?

a) Promote free trade

b) Enhance economic cooperation

c) Foster international cooperation

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

WTO Membership

1. How many member countries does the WTO have?

a) 150

b) 160

c) 164

d) 170

Answer: c) 164

1. Which country joined the WTO most recently?

a) Afghanistan

b) Liberia

c) Samoa

d) Yemen

Answer: d) Yemen (joined in 2014)

WTO Structure

1. What is the highest decision-making body of the WTO?

a) WTO Ministerial Conference

b) WTO General Council

c) WTO Dispute Settlement Body

d) WTO Secretariat

Answer: a) WTO Ministerial Conference

1. Who is the current Director-General of the WTO?

a) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

b) Roberto Azevedo

c) Pascal Lamy

d) Mike Moore

Answer: a) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

WTO Agreements

1. What is the main agreement governing international trade in goods?

a) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

b) General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)

c) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)

d) Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

Answer: a) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

1. Which agreement promotes international trade in services?

a) GATS

b) GATT

c) TRIPS

d) SPS

Answer: a) GATS

WTO Dispute Settlement

1. What is the purpose of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body?

a) Resolve trade disputes between member countries

b) Monitor trade policies

c) Provide technical assistance

d) Conduct research
Answer: a) Resolve trade disputes between member countries

1. Which body hears appeals from WTO dispute settlement panels?

a) Appellate Body

b) Dispute Settlement Body

c) General Council

d) Ministerial Conference

Answer: a) Appellate Body

WTO Trade Rounds

1. What was the most recent WTO trade round?

a) Doha Round

b) Uruguay Round

c) Tokyo Round

d) Geneva Round

Answer: a) Doha Round

1. What is the main objective of the Doha Round?

a) Reduce agricultural subsidies

b) Increase market access

c) Promote development
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

WTO and Development

1. What is the WTO's initiative to support developing countries?

a) Aid for Trade

b) Technical Assistance

c) Capacity Building

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which program provides technical assistance to developing countries?

a) WTO Technical Assistance Program

b) UN Development Programme

c) World Bank Institute

d) IMF Institute

Answer: a) WTO Technical Assistance Program

WTO and Intellectual Property

1. What is the WTO agreement governing intellectual property rights?

a) TRIPS

b) GATT

c) GATS

d) SPS

Answer: a) TRIPS

1. Which provision of TRIPS allows countries to override patent rights in emergency situations?

a) Compulsory licensing

b) Parallel importing

c) Exhaustion of rights

d) Fair use

Answer: a) Compulsory licensing

WTO and Environment

1. What is the WTO agreement governing sanitary and phytosanitary measures?

a) SPS

b) TBT

c) GATT

d) TRIPS

Answer: a) SPS
1. Which agreement promotes environmental cooperation among WTO members?

a) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

b) Montreal Protocol

c) Basel Convention

d) WTO Environment Committee

Answer: d) WTO Environment Committee

WTO and Regional Trade Agreements

1. What is the WTO's policy on regional trade agreements?

a) Encourages RTAs

b) Prohibits RTAs

c) Allows RTAs with WTO approval

d) None of the above

Answer: c) Allows RTAs with WTO approval

1. Which type of regional trade agreement is permitted under WTO rules?

a) Free Trade Area (FTA)

b) Customs Union

c) Common Market

d) All of the
South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA):

General Knowledge

1. When was SAFTA established?

a) 2004

b) 2005

c) 2006

d) 2007

Answer: b) 2005

1. What is the primary objective of SAFTA?

a) Promote regional trade

b) Enhance economic cooperation

c) Foster cultural exchange

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

SAFTA Membership

1. How many member countries does SAFTA have?

a) 7
b) 8

c) 9

d) 10

Answer: b) 8 (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)

1. Which country joined SAFTA most recently?

a) Afghanistan

b) Bhutan

c) Maldives

d) Nepal

Answer: a) Afghanistan (joined in 2007)

SAFTA Agreement

1. What is the main agreement governing SAFTA?

a) SAFTA Agreement

b) South Asian Trade Agreement

c) Regional Trade Agreement

d) Free Trade Area Agreement

Answer: a) SAFTA Agreement

1. Which article of the SAFTA Agreement deals with tariffs?

a) Article 3

b) Article 5

c) Article 7

d) Article 9

Answer: a) Article 3

SAFTA Tariff Reduction

1. What is the tariff reduction commitment under SAFTA?

a) 0-5%

b) 5-10%

c) 10-20%

d) 20-30%

Answer: b) 5-10%

1. By when should SAFTA member countries achieve zero tariffs?

a) 2015

b) 2020

c) 2025

d) 2030

Answer: c) 2025
SAFTA Rules of Origin

1. What is the purpose of SAFTA's Rules of Origin?

a) Determine product origin

b) Set tariffs

c) Regulate trade

d) Promote investment

Answer: a) Determine product origin

1. Which criterion determines product origin under SAFTA?

a) Change in tariff heading

b) Regional value content

c) Wholly produced

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

SAFTA Dispute Settlement

1. What is the mechanism for dispute settlement under SAFTA?

a) Dispute Settlement Body

b) Arbitration

c) Mediation

d) Consultation
Answer: a) Dispute Settlement Body

1. Which article of the SAFTA Agreement deals with dispute settlement?

a) Article 10

b) Article 12

c) Article 14

d) Article 16

Answer: a) Article 10

SAFTA and Regional Cooperation

1. How does SAFTA promote regional cooperation?

a) Trade facilitation

b) Investment promotion

c) Economic integration

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which organization partners with SAFTA on regional cooperation?

a) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

b) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

c) World Bank
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

SAFTA Challenges

1. What is a major challenge facing SAFTA?

a) Infrastructure development

b) Non-tariff barriers

c) Political tensions

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How can SAFTA address non-tariff barriers?

a) Harmonize standards

b) Simplify procedures

c) Increase transparency

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):

General Knowledge

1. When was NATO established?

a) 1945

b) 1949

c) 1955

d) 1960

Answer: b) 1949

1. What is NATO's primary objective?

a) Promote regional security

b) Enhance economic cooperation

c) Foster cultural exchange

d) All of the above

Answer: a) Promote regional security

1. How many member countries does NATO have?

a) 28

b) 29

c) 30

d) 31

Answer: b) 29 (Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands,
North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United
Kingdom, United States)

NATO Structure

1. What is NATO's highest decision-making body?

a) North Atlantic Council

b) NATO Summit

c) NATO Council

d) NATO Parliament

Answer: a) North Atlantic Council

1. Who is NATO's current Secretary-General?

a) Jens Stoltenberg

b) Anders Fogh Rasmussen

c) Jaap de Hoop Scheffer

d) Lord Robertson

Answer: a) Jens Stoltenberg

NATO Operations

1. What was NATO's first major military operation?

a) Kosovo War

b) Afghan War
c) Libyan Intervention

d) Bosnian War

Answer: d) Bosnian War

1. Which NATO operation aimed to stabilize Afghanistan?

a) Operation Enduring Freedom

b) International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)

c) Resolute Support Mission

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

NATO Enlargement

1. Which country joined NATO most recently?

a) Montenegro

b) North Macedonia

c) Albania

d) Croatia

Answer: b) North Macedonia (joined in 2020)

1. Which countries are currently seeking NATO membership?

a) Ukraine
b) Georgia

c) Bosnia and Herzegovina

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

NATO-Russia Relations

1. What is the current state of NATO-Russia relations?

a) Cooperative

b) Tense

c) Neutral

d) Confrontational

Answer: b) Tense

1. What is the NATO-Russia Founding Act?

a) A treaty on cooperation

b) A statement on non-aggression

c) A declaration on mutual understanding

d) A pact on strategic partnership

Answer: a) A treaty on cooperation

NATO's Role in Global Security

1. How does NATO contribute to global security?

a) Counter-terrorism

b) Cybersecurity

c) Ballistic missile defense

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which NATO initiative promotes partnerships with non-member countries?

a) Partnership for Peace (PfP)

b) Mediterranean Dialogue

c) Istanbul Cooperation Initiative

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

NATO's Military Capabilities

1. What is NATO's military strategy?

a) Collective defense

b) Cooperative security

c) Crisis management

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which NATO military operation focuses on counter-terrorism?

a) Operation Active Endeavour

b) Operation Allied Protector

c) Operation Ocean Shield

d) Operation Resolute Support

Answer: a) Operation Active Endeavour

NATO's Future Challenges

1. What is a major challenge facing NATO?

a) Russia's aggression

b) Terrorism

c) Cyber threats

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How can NATO address emerging security challenges?

a) Enhance military capabilities

b) Strengthen partnerships

c) Improve intelligence sharing

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):

General Knowledge

1. When was APEC established?

a) 1989

b) 1990

c) 1991

d) 1992

Answer: a) 1989

1. What is APEC's primary objective?

a) Promote regional economic integration

b) Enhance trade and investment

c) Foster economic cooperation

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

APEC Membership

1. How many member economies does APEC have?

a) 20

b) 21

c) 22

d) 23

Answer: b) 21

1. Which economy joined APEC most recently?

a) Papua New Guinea

b) Vietnam

c) Russia

d) Peru

Answer: c) Russia (joined in 1998)

APEC Structure

1. What is APEC's highest decision-making body?

a) APEC Summit

b) APEC Ministerial Meeting

c) APEC Senior Officials' Meeting

d) APEC Secretariat
Answer: a) APEC Summit

1. Where is the APEC Secretariat located?

a) Singapore

b) Tokyo

c) Seoul

d) Hong Kong

Answer: a) Singapore

APEC Agenda

1. What is APEC's main agenda item?

a) Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP)

b) Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

c) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

d) Asia-Pacific Economic Integration

Answer: a) Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP)

1. What is APEC's goal for regional economic integration?

a) Tariff-free trade

b) Service liberalization

c) Investment facilitation
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

APEC Cooperation Areas

1. Which area is a key focus of APEC cooperation?

a) Trade facilitation

b) Investment promotion

c) Energy security

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is APEC's initiative on food security?

a) APEC Food Security Initiative

b) Asia-Pacific Food Security Program

c) Food Security Cooperation Framework

d) Agricultural Development Program

Answer: a) APEC Food Security Initiative

APEC and Global Economic Issues

1. How does APEC address global economic challenges?

a) Climate change

b) Financial inclusion

c) Anti-corruption

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is APEC's stance on protectionism?

a) Supports protectionism

b) Opposes protectionism

c) Neutral on protectionism

d) Encourages fair trade practices

Answer: b) Opposes protectionism

APEC's Impact

1. What is the estimated impact of APEC on regional trade?

a) 10% increase

b) 20% increase

c) 30% increase

d) 40% increase

Answer: b) 20% increase

1. How does APEC benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?

a) Access to finance

b) Market access

c) Capacity building

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Additional Questions

1. Who hosts the APEC Summit?

a) Rotating host economy

b) Permanent host country

c) APEC Secretariat

d) World Trade Organization

Answer: a) Rotating host economy

1. What is the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC)?

a) Private sector advisory body

b) Government think tank

c) Academic research institution

d) International organization

Answer: a) Private sector advisory body

1. How often does APEC hold ministerial meetings?

a) Annually

b) Biennially

c) Triennially

d) Quarterly

Answer: a) Annually

Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC):

General Knowledge

1. When was IOR-ARC established?

a) 1995

b) 1997

c) 2000

d) 2002

Answer: b) 1997

1. What is the primary objective of IOR-ARC?

a) Promote regional economic cooperation

b) Enhance maritime security

c) Foster cultural exchange

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Membership

1. How many member countries does IOR-ARC have?

a) 20

b) 22

c) 25

d) 30

Answer: b) 22

1. Which country is the current chair of IOR-ARC?

a) India

b) South Africa

c) Australia

d) Singapore

Answer: a) India (rotating chairmanship)

Structure

1. What is the highest decision-making body of IOR-ARC?

a) Council of Ministers

b) Senior Officials' Meeting

c) Working Group

d) Secretariat

Answer: a) Council of Ministers

1. Where is the IOR-ARC Secretariat located?

a) Mauritius

b) Singapore

c) India

d) South Africa

Answer: a) Mauritius

Priority Areas

1. What are the priority areas of IOR-ARC cooperation?

a) Maritime security and piracy

b) Trade and investment

c) Fisheries management

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which initiative aims to promote regional trade and investment?

a) IOR-ARC Trade and Investment Framework

b) Indian Ocean Trade Agreement

c) Regional Economic Cooperation Agreement

d) Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement

Answer: a) IOR-ARC Trade and Investment Framework

Regional Cooperation

1. How does IOR-ARC promote regional cooperation?

a) Through working groups

b) Through ministerial meetings

c) Through senior officials' meetings

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the role of the IOR-ARC Working Group on Maritime Security?

a) Promote cooperation on maritime security

b) Enhance regional naval capabilities

c) Combat piracy and armed robbery

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Challenges

1. What is a major challenge facing IOR-ARC?

a) Piracy and armed robbery

b) Climate change

c) Overfishing

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How can IOR-ARC address the challenge of climate change?

a) Promote sustainable fishing practices

b) Enhance disaster risk reduction

c) Support renewable energy initiatives

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Benefits

1. What are the benefits of IOR-ARC membership?

a) Increased trade opportunities

b) Enhanced regional security

c) Improved fisheries management

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. How can IOR-ARC promote economic growth in the region?

a) Through infrastructure development

b) Through trade facilitation

c) Through investment promotion

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Additional Questions

1. Who founded IOR-ARC?

a) India

b) South Africa

c) Australia

d) Mauritius

Answer: a) India

1. What is the IOR-ARC Academic and Research Network?

a) A network of universities

b) A research institution
c) A think tank

d) A policy advisory body

Answer: a) A network of universities

1. How often does IOR-ARC hold summit meetings?

a) Annually

b) Biennially

c) Triennially

d) Every 5 years

Answer: b) Biennially

1. What is the IOR-ARC Business Forum?

a) A platform for business networking

b) A trade promotion agency

c) An investment facilitation agency

d) A policy advocacy group

Answer: a) A platform for business networking

1. How does IOR-ARC engage with civil society?

a) Through public outreach programs

b) Through stakeholder consultations

c) Through partnership with NGOs

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the IOR-ARC's vision for the Indian Ocean region?

a) A peaceful and stable region

b) A prosperous and integrated region

c) A sustainable and resilient region

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above