All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
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
63591
Which treaty formed the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as a specialized UN agency?
Answer:
WIPO Convention
The WIPO Convention (1967) established WIPO to promote IP protection worldwide.
63592
Which treaty led to the creation of the European Economic Area (EEA) providing access to the EU single market for EFTA states?
Answer:
European Economic Area Agreement
The EEA Agreement (1994) links EU and certain EFTA states to the single market’s rules.
63593
Which international agreement created the framework for global intellectual property rules enforced through the WTO?
Answer:
TRIPS Agreement (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights)
TRIPS (1994) integrates IP rules into the WTO system, setting minimum standards for protection.
63594
Which treaty created a legal prohibition on biological weapons use and mandated confidence-building measures?
Answer:
Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
The BWC (1972) prohibits development, production and stockpiling of biological weapons and promotes confidence-building.
63595
Which international environmental agreement mandates countries to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?
Answer:
Paris Agreement
Under the Paris Agreement, countries submit NDCs outlining their climate commitments.
63596
Which bilateral/multilateral agreement created the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework?
Answer:
AfCFTA Agreement
The AfCFTA Agreement (2018) aims to create a single continental market for goods and services.
63597
Which convention aims to combat desertification, particularly in drylands?
Answer:
UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification)
The UNCCD (1994) focuses on sustainable land management and combating desertification.
63598
Which instrument established the principle of universal jurisdiction for certain heinous crimes (e.g., piracy historically, and later universal crimes)?
Answer:
Various treaties and customary law
Universal jurisdiction evolved through treaties (e.g., piracy) and is applied via domestic laws and international norms for crimes like genocide and torture.
63599
Which treaty provides the legal basis for the Geneva Conventions’ Additional Protocols I and II dealing with international and non-international armed conflicts?
Answer:
Protocols I and II update protections in international and non-international armed conflicts supplements to the 1949 Conventions.
63600
Which convention deals with the protection of intangible cultural heritage?
Answer:
UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO’s 2003 Convention protects traditions, performing arts, rituals and knowledge.