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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
63581
Which agreement created the legal framework for the International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights (SDR)?
Answer:
IMF Articles of Agreement
The IMF Articles of Agreement (1944, amended) establish SDRs and IMF functions.
63582
Which international legal instrument specifically prohibits mercenaries and private military actors?
Answer:
UN Mercenary Convention (International Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries)
The 1989 UN Mercenary Convention restricts mercenary activity, although not all states are parties.
63583
Which agreement concluded at Bretton Woods fixed currencies to the US dollar and established IMF exchange-rate oversight?
Answer:
Bretton Woods system
The Bretton Woods system pegged currencies to the US dollar and set IMF roles; it collapsed in 1971.
63584
Which treaty established the legal framework for global civil aviation cooperation and creation of ICAO?
Answer:
Chicago Convention
The Chicago Convention (1944) created ICAO and set standards for international civil aviation.
63585
Which maritime environmental treaty regulates pollution from ships (oil, chemicals, garbage)?
Answer:
MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships)
MARPOL addresses ship-source pollution via several annexes covering oil, chemicals and garbage.
63586
Which convention aims to protect the rights of persons with disabilities?
Answer:
CRPD (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities)
The CRPD (2006) promotes, protects and ensures full participation and rights for persons with disabilities.
63587
Which agreement created the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)?
Answer:
UN Security Council Resolution establishing ICTY
The UN Security Council created the ICTY via Resolution 827 (1993) to try serious violations in the former Yugoslavia.
63588
Which treaty created the East African Community (regional treaty) for economic and political integration?
Answer:
East African Treaty (Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community)
The East African Treaty (1999 re-establishing EAC) promotes integration among East African states.
63589
Which multilateral treaty sets rules for the protection of the ozone layer and its amendments include banning CFCs?
Answer:
Montreal Protocol
The Montreal Protocol (1987) and subsequent amendments phased out ozone-depleting substances.
63590
Which treaty created a nuclear-weapon-free zone for Africa?
Answer:
Pelindaba Treaty (Treaty of Pelindaba)
The African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty, 1996) prohibits nuclear weapons across Africa.