INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MCQs

The concept of “microfinance” involves providing small loans to:

A) Multinational corporations

B) Government agencies

C) Small businesses and entrepreneurs in developing countries

D) Military personnel

The term “brain drain” refers to the emigration of highly skilled individuals from:

A) Developed countries to developing countries

B) Rural areas to urban centers within the same country

C) Developing countries to developed countries

D) Government sectors to private sectors

Which international treaty defines the rights of refugees and the obligations of host countries?

A) Universal Declaration of Human Rights

B) Geneva Conventions

C) Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

D) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

The concept of “universal jurisdiction” allows states to prosecute individuals for:

A) Violations of international law regardless of where the crime was committed or the nationality of the perpetrator

B) Violations of domestic law only

C) Violations of regional treaties

D) Violations of trade agreements

Which international organization is responsible for prosecuting individuals accused of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity?

A) International Court of Justice (ICJ)

B) International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)

C) International Criminal Court (ICC)

D) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

The concept of “responsibility to protect” (R2P) emphasizes the international community’s duty to intervene in cases of:

A) Economic crises

B) Environmental disasters

C) Humanitarian emergencies

D) Refugee resettlement

The Geneva Conventions primarily address the treatment of:

A) Prisoners of war and civilians in armed conflicts

B) Diplomatic personnel

C) Humanitarian aid workers

D) Victims of natural disasters

The term “trade deficit” refers to:

A) Exports exceeding imports

B) Imports exceeding exports

C) Balancing imports and exports

D) Trade restrictions imposed by governments

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides financial assistance to countries facing:

A) Military conflicts

B) Economic crises

C) Environmental disasters

D) Cultural challenges

Which economic theory emphasizes the role of government intervention in regulating markets?

A) Laissez-faire economics

B) Keynesian economics

C) Supply-side economics

D) Monetarism