NUST NET (Business Studies & Social Sciences) - Current Affairs MCQs

87931

In what year was the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) formally created in its current form?

A 1945 B 1983 C 1995 D 2009

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87932

Which of the following is NOT a core member of the FSB?

A Central Banks and Financial Regulators of major economies. B International Financial Institutions (e.g., IMF, World Bank). C All UN Member States. D Key international standard-setting bodies (e.g., BCBS, IOSCO).

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87933

The BIS's role in facilitating cooperation among central banks includes hosting which major monthly meeting?

A The General Assembly of the UN. B The meeting of the Board of Governors of the IMF. C The regular 'All Governors' meeting (the oldest central bank forum). D The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

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87934

Who owns the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)?

A The International Monetary Fund (IMF) B Private international banks and corporations. C Its member central banks. D The United Nations (UN).

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87935

What major global challenge is the OECD currently focusing on by developing policy tools for its members?

A The regulation of global satellite orbits. B The future of work, digitalization (AI), and climate transition. C Standardizing military communication codes. D Funding private space exploration.

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87936

The WTO’s current negotiating round, launched in 2001 and focused on addressing the needs of developing countries, is known as the:

A The Seattle Round B The Geneva Round C The Doha Development Agenda (DDA) D The Uruguay Round

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87937

ICJ Judges are elected by which two UN bodies voting concurrently but separately?

A The UN Security Council and the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). B The UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council. C The UN General Assembly and the International Criminal Court (ICC). D The UN General Assembly and the International Law Commission.

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87938

The **OCHA-led mission** to a country during a sudden-onset disaster is typically designed to:

A Replace the government's authority. B Establish coordination structures, assess needs rapidly, and support the government in managing the initial international response. C Establish a permanent UN peacekeeping force. D Take over control of the national economy.

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87939

OCHA's advocacy focuses heavily on the protection of **civilians** and:

A Protecting specific cultural heritage sites. B Promoting adherence to International Humanitarian Law (IHL). C Funding military training programs. D Regulating the price of fuel.

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87940

In the context of the **Transformative Agenda**, what role does OCHA play in strengthening global humanitarian response?

A Directly managing all humanitarian logistics. B Leading efforts to improve coordination, accountability, and the effectiveness of the Cluster Approach. C Setting the global minimum wage for aid workers. D Regulating the international media response to crises.

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