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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
63571
Which international legal instrument governs international criminal justice for piracy on the high seas?
Answer:
UNCLOS
UNCLOS outlines states’ duties and rights regarding piracy; universal jurisdiction and suppression measures are embedded in maritime law.
63572
Which agreement established the conditions for Japanese rearmament and security ties with the United States after WWII?
Answer:
Treaty of San Francisco and US–Japan Security Treaty
The San Francisco Peace Treaty ended occupation; the US–Japan Security Treaty (1951/1960) established US defense commitments and bases.
63573
Which treaty created the International Maritime Organization (IMO) predecessor and regulates safety of life at sea?
Answer:
SOLAS Convention
The SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convention (initial 1914, revised later) sets safety standards for merchant shipping under IMO auspices.
63574
Which environmental agreement is specifically concerned with the conservation of migratory species?
Answer:
Bonn Convention (CMS)
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS/Bonn, 1979) aims to conserve migratory species across their ranges.
63575
Which treaty is designed to ensure that hazardous chemicals and pesticides are traded with the prior informed consent of importing countries?
Answer:
Rotterdam Convention
The Rotterdam Convention (1998) implements a prior informed consent procedure for hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
63576
Which global trade round produced the Uruguay Round agreements and led to the WTO’s founding?
Answer:
The Uruguay Round (1986–1994) concluded with the Marrakesh Agreement founding the WTO.
63577
Which treaty established the International Seabed Authority for regulating mineral resources beyond national jurisdiction?
Answer:
UNCLOS
UNCLOS established the International Seabed Authority to manage mineral resources in the seabed beyond national jurisdiction.
63578
Which multilateral agreement created the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) successor to the OEEC?
Answer:
Treaty of Paris (1961)
The Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (1960) created the OECD; entry into force and founding acts came in 1961.
63579
Which international instrument aims to protect wetlands of international importance?
Answer:
Ramsar Convention
Ramsar (1971) identifies and conserves wetlands of international significance.
63580
Which international environmental agreement restricts trade in hazardous wastes across borders and regulates disposal?
Answer:
Basel Convention
The Basel Convention (1989) regulates transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal.