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Question 1 of 5
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Consider the following statements.
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS).
International Seabed Authority regulates the mining efforts in the Seabed and protect the seabed environment.
The Seabed Area and its resources are the common heritage of mankind.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1994 Agreement).
ISA is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS organize and control all mineral-resources-related activities in the Area for the benefit of mankind as a whole. In so doing, ISA has the mandate to ensure the effective protection of the marine environment from harmful effects that may arise from deep-seabed related activities.
The Area and its resources are the common heritage of mankind. The Area covers around 54 per cent of the total area of the world’s oceans.
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1994 Agreement).
ISA is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS organize and control all mineral-resources-related activities in the Area for the benefit of mankind as a whole. In so doing, ISA has the mandate to ensure the effective protection of the marine environment from harmful effects that may arise from deep-seabed related activities.
The Area and its resources are the common heritage of mankind. The Area covers around 54 per cent of the total area of the world’s oceans.
Cairo Programme of Action, sometimes seen in news is related to
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Solution: b)
The United Nations coordinated an International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, Egypt, on 5–13 September 1994. Its resulting Programme of Action is the steering document for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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Solution: b)
The United Nations coordinated an International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, Egypt, on 5–13 September 1994. Its resulting Programme of Action is the steering document for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Question 4 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
A NATO decision is the expression of the collective will of all member countries since all decisions are taken by consensus.
NATO’s Membership Action Plan helps aspiring members prepare for membership by providing practical advice and targeted assistance.
NATO membership is open to any UN member in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
NATO membership is open to “any other European state in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area.”
A “NATO decision” is the expression of the collective will of all 30 member countries since all decisions are taken by consensus.
NATO also has what it calls the Membership Action Plan. It helps aspiring members prepare for membership and meet key requirements by providing practical advice and targeted assistance.
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Solution: a)
NATO membership is open to “any other European state in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area.”
A “NATO decision” is the expression of the collective will of all 30 member countries since all decisions are taken by consensus.
NATO also has what it calls the Membership Action Plan. It helps aspiring members prepare for membership and meet key requirements by providing practical advice and targeted assistance.
Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
National Crime Records Bureau implements the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) project.
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) acts as a link between intelligence and investigation agencies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
CCTNS project is implemented by National Crime Records Bureau.
First conceptualised in 2009, NATGRID seeks to become the one-stop destination for security and intelligence agencies to access database related to immigration entry and exit, banking and telephone details of a suspect on a “secured platform”.
NATGRID will act as a link between intelligence and investigation agencies.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
CCTNS project is implemented by National Crime Records Bureau.
First conceptualised in 2009, NATGRID seeks to become the one-stop destination for security and intelligence agencies to access database related to immigration entry and exit, banking and telephone details of a suspect on a “secured platform”.
NATGRID will act as a link between intelligence and investigation agencies.
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