Question 1

Which international organisation has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security according to its founding charter?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations (UN), established in 1945, has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security as stated in Article 1 of the UN Charter. The UN Security Council, one of its six main organs, is specifically tasked with this function and has the authority to investigate disputes and recommend solutions or enforcement actions.

Question 2

Which of the following is the primary objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1, 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Its primary objective is to facilitate the flow of trade as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible between nations by administering trade agreements, providing a forum for trade negotiations, handling trade disputes, monitoring national trade policies, and providing technical assistance to developing countries. The WTO has 164 member states as of 2024. Option B correctly identifies this core mandate, while the other options represent secondary functions or mischaracterizations of WTO activities.

Question 3

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. In which year did the ILO adopt its Constitution, and what is the primary governing body responsible for setting labour standards?

Accepted Answer

The ILO adopted its Constitution in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles following World War I, making it the oldest specialized agency of the UN (which it joined in 1946). The International Labour Conference is the primary governing body of the ILO, comprising government, employer, and worker representatives from member states. It meets annually and is responsible for adopting international labour standards (Conventions and Recommendations). The Governing Body, a smaller executive organ, implements decisions between conferences. Option B correctly identifies both the year 1919 and the International Labour Conference as the standard-setting body. Option A incorrectly names the Governing Body as the primary standard-setting authority (it is executive, not legislative). Option C confuses the ILO with the UN General Assembly, which is not an ILO body. Option D incorrectly states 1945, the year the UN was founded, not the ILO's constitutional year.

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