MCQs on May 2026 International Affairs: UN Climate & G7

111.

Which of the following is a key focus of the G7's pledge on global health security?

A Reducing military spending

B Strengthening pandemic preparedness and response

C Privatizing all public hospitals

D Banning international travel

112.

Which of the following is a major hurdle in the reform of the UN Security Council?

A Lack of interest from the UN Secretary-General

B The requirement of a two-thirds majority in the General Assembly and ratification by all P5 members

C Opposition from the International Court of Justice

D Lack of funding for the reform process

113.

What is the primary criticism regarding the current composition of the UN Security Council?

A It has too many members

B It does not reflect the geopolitical realities of the 21st century

C It is controlled by the General Assembly

D It lacks a budget

114.

Which group of countries is primarily advocating for permanent seats for themselves in the UN Security Council?

A G4 Nations

B P5 Nations

C BRICS Nations

D ASEAN Nations

115.

What is a significant challenge in negotiating an ASEAN-EU FTA?

A Lack of interest from the EU

B The diverse economic development levels among ASEAN member states

C Geographical distance

D Language barriers

116.

Which two regional organizations are involved in the announced Free Trade Agreement framework?

A ASEAN and EU

B ASEAN and SAARC

C EU and AU

D G7 and ASEAN

117.

What is the primary objective of the ASEAN-EU Free Trade Agreement framework?

A To establish a common currency

B To enhance economic cooperation and reduce trade barriers

C To form a military alliance

D To merge the two organizations into one

118.

Which body within the UN is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

A General Assembly

B Security Council

C Economic and Social Council

D International Court of Justice

119.

Which of the following is a primary criticism of the current structure of the UN Security Council?

A Lack of veto power for non-permanent members

B Over-representation of African nations

C Lack of representation from emerging powers and the Global South

D Excessive number of permanent members

120.

Which group of countries, including India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan, actively advocates for permanent seats in the UN Security Council?

A P5 Group

B G4 Nations

C BRICS

D Uniting for Consensus

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