INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MCQs
IR
International Relations is the study of:
A) Relations among states
B) Relations among individuals
C) Relations among citizens of a state
D) None of the above
International Relations was branch of which discipline?
A) Sociology
B) International Law
C) Political Science
D) None of theses
Two mainstream theories of IR include:
A) Professionalism and Individualism
B) Realism and Idealism
C) Rule of Law and Equality
D) None of theses
Whose name is associated with Realism Theory:
A) Karl Marx
B) Hans Morgenthau
C) Woodrow Wilson
D) None of theses
Woodrow Wilson was proponent of:
A) Realism
B) Constructivism
C) Idealism
D) None of theses
International Relations is comparatively _____ discipline:
A) New
B) Ancient
C) Old
D) None of theses
Idealism primarily believes in:
A) War and Conflict
B) Trade and Cooperation
C) Cold War
D) None of theses
Realism primarily believes in:
A) War and Conflict
B) Trade and Cooperation
C) Cold War
D) None of theses
War is considered as:
A) Diplomacy by other means
B) Unwanted
C) Both (A) & (B)
D) None of theses
World War II began in the year:
A) 1929
B) 1939
C) 1949
D) None of theses
World War II was won by which alliance:
A) Allies
B) Axis
C) Nazis
D) None of theses
Who was the Prime Minister of UK during the World War II:
A) Tony Blair
B) Winston Churchill
C) Gordon Brown
D) None of theses
Who was leader of the USSR during WW II:
A) Lenin
B) Stalin
C) Khrushchev
D) None of theses
Diplomacy means:
A) Ways to start international business
B) Method of international relations
C) Means of waging war
D) None of theses
President of the US who helped in founding the League of Nations was:
A) George Washington
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Woodrow Wilson
D) None of theses
Cuban Missile Crisis involves which three countries:
A) USSR, Germany and Cuba
B) USSR, France and USA
C) USSA, Cuba and USA
D) None of theses
Prime Minister of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis was:
A) Raul Castro
B) Fidel Castro
C) Ernesto Guevara
D) None of theses
Bay of Pigs invasion is associated with which two countries:
A) USA and USSR
B) USA and Germany
C) USA and Cuba
D) None of theses
USSR was founded by:
A) Vladimir Lenin
B) Joseph Stalin
C) Nikita Khrushchev
D) None of theses
Who was President of USSR when the Cold War began:
A) Vladimir Lenin
B) Joseph Stalin
C) Nikita Khrushchev
D) None of theses
Cold War rivals were:
A) USA and France
B) USA and UK
C) USA and USSR
D) None of theses
Cold War ended with the:
A) Collapse of USSR
B) Fall of the Berlin Wall
C) Both (A) & (B)
D) None of theses
Détente is the term associated with:
A) Cuban Missile Crisis
B) Cold War
C) Bay of Pigs Invasions
D) None of theses
World became ______ after the end of Cold War:
A) Unipolar
B) Bipolar
C) Tripolar
D) None of These
NATO is a security alliance of:
A) North America and Europe
B) USA and Russia
C) Asia and Europe
D) None of theses
Alliance founded to counter NATO was:
A) SEATO
B) Warsaw Pact
C) CENTO
D) None of theses
Who was the last President of USSR:
A) Stalin
B) Khrushchev
C) Gorbachev
D) None of theses
Gorbachev was considered as one of the reasons for early collapse of:
A) USA
B) USSR
C) Germany
D) None of theses
Realignment of Alliance is result of:
A) Changing interests
B) Political Pressure
C) Both (A) & (B)
D) None of theses
Which defines relations among states the most:
A) Interests
B) People to People relations
C) Both (A) & (B)
D) None of theses
Which is no studied under IR:
A) War and Peace
B) Diplomacy
C) Political Cultures
D) None of theses
Primary topic of IR is:
A) States
B) Individuals
C) Organizations
D) None of theses
International Relations is a _____ discipline:
A) Narrow
B) Vast
C) Slender
D) None of These
Which one of the following is not a determinant of foreign policy:
A) Economic Interests
B) Political Interests
C) Strategic Interests
D) None of These
Foreign Policy is rarely guided by ___ in a world led by realism:
A) Ideology
B) Interests
C) Warfare
D) None of theses
Aid is considered as a tool of _____.
A) Foreign Policy
B) Ethical Help
C) Humanitarian Efforts
D) None of theses
Afghanistan has long served as a ___ state:
A) Ideal State
B) Buffer State
C) Socialist State
D) None of theses
USSR was expelled from Afghanistan with the support of:
A) USA
B) France
C) India
D) None of theses
Charlie Wilson is a name attached with:
A) Afghan Jihad
B) 9/11
C) Korean War
D) None of theses
Korean War was an episode of the:
A) World War 1
B) World War 2
C) Cold War
D) None of theses
Nixon has served as:
A) US Secretary of the State
B) US President
C) US Diplomat
D) None of theses
President Kennedy ______ Vietnam War:
A) Launched
B) Supported
C) Opposed
D) None of theses
9/11 led to the attack of US against:
A) USSR in Afghanistan
B) Taliban Regime in Afghanistan
C) ISIL
D) None of theses
Syria is a country troubled by:
A) International Interference
B) Civil War
C) Both (A) & (B)
D) None of theses
Middle East is a ‘patch work of states’. These words belong to:
A) Kenneth Waltz
B) Hans Morgenthau
C) Henry Kissinger
D) None of theses
Economic Dominance is considered as:
A) A tool of Power in IR
B) An unwanted thing
C) Both (A) & (B)
D) None of theses
Bipolar World means:
A) Having one Superpower
B) Having Two Superpowers
C) Having no Superpowers
D) None of theses
UN can be explained as:
A) Union of World States
B) Union of American States
C) A body of Unnecessary Alliance
D) None of theses
The Great Britain and Russia agreed to make Afghanistan a buffer state between their empires in:
A) 1883
B) 1893
C) 1903
D) 1913
Amnesty International was established in London by the British Lawyer, Peter Benenson in:
A) 1961
B) 1951
C) 1971
D) None of these
The ANZUS Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and United States was signed in:
A) 1945
B) 1950
C) 1951
D) None of these
The Treaty of Versailles settled peace in:
A) Europe
B) Middle East
C) Africa
D) Afghanistan
The Soviet Union was dissolved in
A) 1989
B) 1991
C) 1993
D) 1996
The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed in:
A) 1989
B) 1991
C) 1993
D) 1995
South-West Asia is popularly known as:
A) Near East
B) Middle East
C) Arab World
D) None of these
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in:
A) 1960
B) 1965
C) 1970
D) 1975
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) consists of:
A) 6 states
B) 7 states
C) 8 states
D) 9 states
Suez Crisis between Egypt, France, Britain, Israel began in:
A) 1952
B) 1956
C) 1960
D) 1964
The Charter of United Nations consists of:
A) 101 articles
B) 111 articles
C) 121 articles
D) 131 articles
The British Secretary of Foreign Affairs Arthur Balfour announced British support to establish Jewish state in Palestine on:
A) 2 November 1917
B) 2 November 1927
C) 2 November 1937
D) 2 November 1939
To cripple British Communication with India, Napoleon organized military expedition to Egypt in:
A) 1789
B) 1798
C) 1898
D) None of these
LAIA stands for:
A) Latin American Integration Association
B) Latin American Information Agency
C) Latin American Investment Association
D) None of these
Arab League was established on 22 March
A) 1940
B) 1945
C) 1950
D) 1955
The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty I (SALT-I) was signed in:
A) 1972
B) 1977
C) 1982
D) 1987
The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty II (SALT-II) was signed in:
A) 1974
B) 1979
C) 1984
D) 1989
The headquarters of Asian Development Bank (ADB) is located in:
A) China
B) Japan
C) Singapore
D) Philippines
International Relations during 1648-1945 were characterized by:
A) Bi-polar system
B) Multi-polar system
C) Uni-polar system
D) None of these
French Revolution was occurred in:
A) 1779
B) 1789
C) 1799
D) 1809
World population was one billion in:
A) 1704
B) 1804
C) 1904
D) 2004
Versailles Peace Conference was held in:
A) 1917
B) 1919
C) 1921
D) 1923
Germany invaded Poland in:
A) 1938
B) 1939
C) 1940
D) None of these
Bretton Woods Conference was concluded in:
A) July 1944
B) August 1944
C) September 1944
D) None of these
ECOSOC has been established under chapter _____ of the UN charter.
A) V
B) VII
C) X
D) None of these
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations was established under chapter 10 of the UN charter.
The book “Politics among Nations” is written by:
A) J. Holstai
B) Hans Morgenthau
C) Frederick Hartman
D) None of these
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of:
A) 5 Emirates
B) 6 Emirates
C) 7 Emirates
D) None of these
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located at:
A) Washington
B) Geneva
C) The Hague
D) None of these
German reunification was occurred in:
A) 1990
B) 1991
C) 1992
D) None of these
Switzerland joined the United Nations in:
A) 1972
B) 1982
C) 1992
D) 2002
President de Gaulle withdrew France from NATO in:
A) 1966
B) 1950
C) 1962
D) None of these
Pearl Harbor, a US naval base in Hawaiian Islands, during WWII was attacked by:
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) Cuba
D) None of these
According to Brandt Report, ‘The South’ consists of:
A) Third World Countries
B) Australia
C) China
D) None of these
In 1933, Hitler signed an agreement with Pope known as:
A) Brandeus
B) Concordat
C) Peace Pact
D) None of these
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was formed in
A) 1954
B) 1964
C) 1974
D) 1984
SEATO was dissolved in:
A) 1967
B) 1977
C) 1987
D) 1997
North Korea invaded South Korea in:
A) 1948
B) 1950
C) 1959
D) None of these
The UN Charter in 1945 was drawn up in:
A) New York
B) San Francisco
C) Washington
D) None of these
Owen Young, who gave the young plan, was:
A) An American Banker
B) German President
C) British Ambassador
D) None of these
Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) was formed in
A) 1945
B) 1950
C) 1955
D) 1960
CENTO was dissolved in:
A) 1979
B) 1981
C) 1998
D) None of these
The First Hague Conference was held in:
A) 1890
B) 1907
C) 1914
D) 1899
NPT is not signed by:
A) China
B) Israel
C) Russia
D) None of these
The book “Theory and Practice of International Relations” is written by:
A) Padelford and Lincoln
B) Hans J. Morganthau
C) Palmer and Perkins
D) None of these
Faroe Islands is:
A) A Scandinavian State
B) Darwin’s birthplace
C) An American Prison
D) None of these
Ronald Reagan was a presidential candidate of:
A) Republican
B) Democrats
C) Both
D) None of these
The book “Politics among Nations” was written by:
A) J. Holsti
B) Gavin Boyd
C) Hans J. Morgenthau
D) None of these
World War 1 resulted in defeat of:
A) France
B) USA
C) Ottoman Empire
D) A & B
Modern Turkey is the successor state of:
A) France
B) USA
C) Ottoman Empire
D) Japan
Which international organization is headquartered in New York City?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) United Nations (UN)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
The Cold War primarily involved tensions between which two superpowers?
A) United States and China
B) United States and Soviet Union
C) Soviet Union and United Kingdom
D) China and Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance primarily involving countries from which region?
A) Europe and North America
B) Asia and South America
C) Africa and Middle East
D) Oceania and Southeast Asia
Which country is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council with veto power?
A) India
B) Japan
C) Brazil
D) Russia
The European Union (EU) was established to promote:
A) Economic and political integration among European countries
B) Military alliances between European and North American countries
C) Trade agreements with Asia-Pacific nations
D) Humanitarian aid to Africa
Which international agreement aims to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Paris Agreement
C) Geneva Convention
D) Vienna Convention
The term “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) is associated with which country’s foreign policy?
A) United States
B) Russia
C) China
D) India
Which city is considered the diplomatic capital of the world?
A) London
B) Washington D.C.
C) Geneva
D) Vienna
The principle of “collective security” is central to the functioning of which international organization?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) International Criminal Court (ICC)
C) United Nations (UN)
D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
The term “soft power” refers to a country’s ability to influence others through:
A) Military strength
B) Economic sanctions
C) Cultural and diplomatic means
D) Cyber warfare
The India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir is an example of a:
A) Territorial dispute
B) Maritime dispute
C) Trade dispute
D) Religious conflict
Which war led to the division of Korea into North Korea and South Korea?
A) Korean War
B) Vietnam War
C) Gulf War
D) Falklands War
The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) conflict was fought between which two countries?
A) Argentina and Chile
B) United Kingdom and Argentina
C) Brazil and Uruguay
D) Australia and New Zealand
The conflict in Syria has resulted in a significant refugee crisis primarily affecting which region?
A) Europe
B) Southeast Asia
C) Latin America
D) Sub-Saharan Africa
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is primarily over:
A) Water resources
B) Religious and territorial issues
C) Trade agreements
D) Economic sanctions
The Suez Crisis in 1956 involved military actions by which countries against Egypt?
A) United States and Soviet Union
B) France and United Kingdom
C) Israel and Saudi Arabia
D) China and India
The conflict in Ukraine involving Crimea has strained relations between Ukraine and which neighboring country?
A) Russia
B) Poland
C) Belarus
D) Romania
The Rwandan genocide in 1994 resulted in mass killings primarily between which two ethnic groups?
A) Hutus and Tutsis
B) Arabs and Kurds
C) Serbs and Croats
D) Palestinians and Israelis
The Iran-Iraq War occurred during which decade?
A) 1970s
B) 1980s
C) 1990s
D) 2000s
The conflict known as the “First Gulf War” was triggered by Iraq’s invasion of which neighboring country?
A) Kuwait
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Iran
D) Jordan
Which organization is responsible for regulating international civil aviation?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
The World Bank provides financial assistance primarily for:
A) Military defense projects
B) Health and education initiatives
C) Space exploration programs
D) Cultural preservation projects
Which organization focuses on promoting global trade by reducing barriers and tariffs?
A) International Labor Organization (ILO)
B) World Trade Organization (WTO)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) oversees the use of nuclear technology to ensure:
A) Energy efficiency
B) Environmental conservation
C) Non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
D) Space exploration
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in which city?
A) New York City
B) Geneva
C) The Hague
D) Vienna
Which organization is responsible for coordinating humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts worldwide?
A) International Red Cross
B) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
C) World Food Programme (WFP)
D) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Which organization is dedicated to promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation?
A) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
B) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
D) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The G20 (Group of Twenty) is an international forum that brings together leaders from:
A) 20 European countries
B) 20 Asian countries
C) 20 largest economies in the world
D) 20 African countries
Which organization played a key role in the eradication of smallpox worldwide?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
C) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
D) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) aims to coordinate policies related to:
A) Renewable energy
B) Agriculture
C) Oil production and pricing
D) Human rights
Diplomatic immunity grants foreign diplomats protection from:
A) Criminal prosecution in their host country
B) Visa restrictions
C) Trade tariffs
D) Military conscription
The Monroe Doctrine declared that the Western Hemisphere was under the sphere of influence of which country?
A) United Kingdom
B) France
C) United States
D) Spain
Which term describes the practice of maintaining political, economic, and military strength in order to influence and control other countries?
A) Appeasement
B) Isolationism
C) Realpolitik
D) Hegemony
The concept of “neutrality” in foreign policy refers to:
A) Non-alignment with any military alliances
B) Support for multiple international organizations
C) Engagement in humanitarian interventions
D) Promotion of cultural exchanges
“Track II diplomacy” refers to unofficial efforts to promote dialogue and peace-building between:
A) Governments and international organizations
B) Civil society organizations and NGOs
C) Military alliances
D) Opposing factions or nations
A “trade embargo” refers to a policy that restricts:
A) Cultural exchanges
B) Immigration policies
C) Economic transactions with a specific country
D) Environmental regulations
“Détente” refers to a period of:
A) Increased tensions between superpowers
B) Nuclear disarmament
C) Improved relations and reduced tensions
D) Economic sanctions
The concept of “soft balancing” in international relations refers to:
A) Military alliances to counter a common threat
B) Non-military means of countering a dominant power
C) Economic sanctions against rogue states
D) Diplomatic isolation of a hostile regime
“Public diplomacy” involves the use of:
A) Military force to achieve foreign policy objectives
B) Cultural exchanges and media outreach
C) Economic aid for developing countries
D) Trade agreements and tariff negotiations
The term “containment” in foreign policy refers to:
A) Preventing the spread of communism or other ideologies
B) Encouraging open borders and globalization
C) Promoting regional integration
D) Facilitating diplomatic negotiations
The United Nations Security Council has how many permanent members with veto power?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
Which international organization is responsible for coordinating responses to global health emergencies?
A) World Trade Organization (WTO)
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) United Nations (UN)
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has jurisdiction over:
A) Civil disputes between nations
B) War crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity
C) Maritime disputes
D) Trade disputes
The United Nations General Assembly is composed of representatives from:
A) All UN member states
B) Security Council members only
C) G20 countries
D) European Union (EU) members
The World Trade Organization (WTO) promotes international trade through:
A) Tariff barriers
B) Economic sanctions
C) Trade negotiations and dispute resolution
D) Military interventions
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in which year?
A) 1945
B) 1950
C) 1965
D) 1948
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 World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are headquartered in which city?
A) Geneva
B) New York City
C) Washington D.C.
D) London
Which international agreement aims to regulate global trade in endangered species?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Paris Agreement
C) CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
D) Basel Convention
The concept of “global governance” refers to:
A) The exercise of authority and coordination of policies at the international level
B) Military alliances and regional security arrangements
C) Economic protectionism and isolationism
D) Bilateral trade agreements between neighboring countries
Which international organization focuses on promoting economic cooperation and development among European countries?
A) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
B) European Union (EU)
C) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
D) African Union (AU)
The Group of Seven (G7) consists of the world’s major advanced economies and meets annually to discuss:
A) Environmental issues
B) Cultural exchanges
C) Economic and political challenges
D) Military strategies
Which international organization regulates global banking and monetary policies?
A) World Bank
B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
D) Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
The concept of “economic sanctions” involves restricting trade and financial transactions to:
A) Promote economic growth
B) Punish non-compliant nations
C) Facilitate foreign aid
D) Enhance diplomatic relations
Which trade agreement involves Canada, Mexico, and the United States?
A) NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
B) ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
C) SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)
D) EU-MERCOSUR (European Union-Mercado Común del Sur)
The Dayton Agreement was a peace accord that ended the conflict in:
A) Kosovo
B) Bosnia and Herzegovina
C) Rwanda
D) Iraq
The Camp David Accords in 1978 resulted in a peace agreement between which two countries?
A) Israel and Lebanon
B) Israel and Egypt
C) Israel and Jordan
D) Israel and Palestine
The Oslo Accords were aimed at resolving the conflict between Israel and:
A) Egypt
B) Jordan
C) Lebanon
D) Palestine
The concept of “human security” emphasizes the protection of individuals from:
A) Military threats
B) Economic crises
C) Environmental disasters
D) All forms of violence and insecurity
The United Nations Peacekeeping Operations aim to:
A) Enforce international laws and treaties
B) Facilitate conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts
C) Promote economic development in conflict zones
D) Conduct military interventions
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were succeeded by which global development agenda?
A) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
B) Paris Agreement
C) Copenhagen Accord
D) Sendai Framework
The concept of “foreign aid” refers to financial assistance provided by governments and organizations to:
A) Promote international trade
B) Combat terrorism
C) Support development projects in other countries
D) Expand military alliances
Which international organization is known for its efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger worldwide?
A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B) World Bank
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
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
The term “globalization” refers to the:
A) Expansion of international trade and cultural exchanges
B) Isolationist policies of individual nations
C) Emphasis on regional economic cooperation
D) Decline of multinational corporations
The Group of Twenty (G20) represents the world’s major economies and discusses issues related to:
A) Military alliances
B) Economic and financial stability
C) Environmental conservation
D) Cultural exchanges
The Rohingya refugee crisis primarily affects which country in Southeast Asia?
A) Thailand
B) Vietnam
C) Myanmar
D) Malaysia
The Paris Agreement aims to address the issue of:
A) Global poverty
B) Climate change
C) International terrorism
D) Nuclear proliferation
The concept of “cybersecurity” refers to protecting:
A) The physical environment from natural disasters
B) National borders from illegal immigration
C) Information systems and networks from cyber threats
D) Cultural heritage sites from vandalism
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address global challenges related to:
A) Economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability
B) Military alliances and regional security
C) Humanitarian aid and disaster relief
D) Technological innovation and space exploration
The concept of “fake news” refers to:
A) Biased reporting by mainstream media
B) News articles that are intentionally fabricated or misleading
C) Satirical content intended for entertainment
D) Investigative journalism exposing corruption
Which international organization is responsible for coordinating telecommunications standards and regulations?
A) World Trade Organization (WTO)
B) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
C) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The Helsinki Accords in 1975 addressed issues related to:
A) Arms control and human rights
B) Economic development and trade agreements
C) Environmental conservation
D) Cultural exchanges
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) aims to prevent:
A) Spread of communicable diseases
B) Trade barriers between nations
C) Nuclear proliferation and disarmament
D) Cultural conflicts
Which international organization is responsible for coordinating space exploration and satellite communications?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) International Space Station (ISS)
C) European Space Agency (ESA)
D) United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
The International Labor Organization (ILO) promotes:
A) Military cooperation among member states
B) Gender equality and women’s empowerment
C) Labor rights and decent work conditions worldwide
D) Wildlife conservation and protection
The “Arab Spring” refers to a series of protests and uprisings in which region?
A) Latin America
B) Middle East and North Africa
C) Southeast Asia
D) Eastern Europe
The Treaty of Lisbon introduced institutional reforms to enhance the functioning of which international organization?
A) European Union (EU)
B) United Nations (UN)
C) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
D) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Which international agreement established the World Trade Organization (WTO) to regulate global trade?
A) Havana Charter
B) GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)
C) Bretton Woods Agreement
D) Kyoto Protocol
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental alliance involving countries from which region?
A) Southeast Asia
B) South America
C) Central Asia
D) Western Europe
The concept of “soft power” in international relations emphasizes the use of:
A) Military force to achieve foreign policy objectives
B) Economic and cultural influence to shape opinions and policies
C) Diplomatic isolation of hostile regimes
D) Intelligence gathering and espionage
