IR - Regional Organizations - COMPASS 2025

Question 2

What is the mission of the Asian Development Bank?

Answer 2

To help its developing member countries reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people.

Question 3

How many members does the Asian Development Bank have?

Answer 3

69 members

Question 4

Which country is the founding member of the Asian Development Bank?

Answer 4

India

Question 5

How does the Asian Development Bank raise funds?

Answer 5

Through bond issues on world capital markets, members’ contributions, earnings from lending operations, and loan repayments.

Question 6

Who holds the chairmanship of the Asian Development Bank?

Answer 6

A Japanese person

Question 7

What is the New Development Bank also known as?

Answer 7

BRICS bank

Question 8

When was the New Development Bank established?

Answer 8

During the sixth BRICS Summit in Fortaleza in 2014.

Question 9

Where is the New Development Bank headquartered?

Answer 9

Shanghai, China

Question 10

How does voting work in the New Development Bank?

Answer 10

Each participant country has one vote and no country has veto power.

Question 11

Which countries were the initial members of the New Development Bank?

Answer 11

• Brazil
• Russia
• India
• China
• South Africa

Question 12

What new members joined the New Development Bank in 2021?

Answer 12

• Bangladesh
• Egypt
• UAE

Question 13

What is the capital of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?

Answer 13

$100 billion

Question 14

Who is the second largest shareholder in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?

Answer 14

India

Question 15

What is SPFS?

Answer 15

The financial messaging system of the Central Bank of Russia.

Question 16

Why was Russia banned from using SWIFT?

Answer 16

Due to the Russia-Ukraine War.

Question 17

What does ECOWAS stand for?

Answer 17

Economic Community of West African States

Question 18

When was ECOWAS established?

Answer 18

In 1975

Question 19

What is the headquarters of ECOWAS?

Answer 19

Abuja, Nigeria

Question 20

What is the aim of ECOWAS?

Answer 20

To promote co-operation and integration leading to an economic union in West Africa.

Question 21

What is the role of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice?

Answer 21

To rule on disputes between states over interpretations of the Treaty and fundamental human rights breaches.

Question 22

What is the Northern Sea Route?

Answer 22

The shortest shipping route for freight transportation between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Question 23

What is the significance of the Northern Sea Route for India?

Answer 23

It allows for reliable and safe transport of energy resources like crude oil and coal from Russia.

Question 24

What does BRI stand for?

Answer 24

Belt and Road Initiative

Question 25

What does the 'Belt' in BRI refer to?

Answer 25

Overland routes for road and rail transportation.

Question 26

What does the 'Road' in BRI refer to?

Answer 26

Sea routes or the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.

Question 27

What was the previous name of the Belt and Road Initiative?

Answer 27

One Belt One Road (OBOR)

Question 28

What is the Panama Canal?

Answer 28

A man-made waterway in Panama connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

Question 29

How long is the Panama Canal?

Answer 29

82 km

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of Chabahar Port?

Answer 30

To serve as Iran's only major oceanic port with direct access to the Indian Ocean.

Question 31

What connects Chabahar Port to Afghanistan?

Answer 31

Zaranj and Delaram highway

Question 32

What is the importance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor?

Answer 32

It connects Kashgar in China with Gwadar port in Pakistan.

Question 33

What is a significant project under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor?

Answer 33

Development of a special economic zone and deep-sea port at Kyaukphyu.

Question 34

What does the China-Nepal Economic Corridor connect?

Answer 34

Tibet to Nepal

Question 35

What was the BCIM corridor initially focused on?

Answer 35

Connectivity projects linking Kunming in China with Mandalay in Myanmar and India.

Question 36

What is the International North–South Transport Corridor?

Answer 36

A multimodal transportation route linking the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf via Iran to Russia and Europe.

Question 37

What is the approximate distance from Chabahar port to Kandla port, Gujarat?

Answer 37

1020 km

Question 38

What major Afghan cities does the Afghan 'garland road' connect?

Answer 38

* Herat * Kandahar * Kabul * Mazar-e-Sharif

Question 39

What is the significance of Chabahar Port for India?

Answer 39

Nearest Iranian port to India and entry point into Central Asia

Question 40

What is the length of the Kaladan Multimodal Project's waterways component?

Answer 40

158 km

Question 41

What are the components of the Kaladan Multimodal Project?

Answer 41

* Waterways component from Sittwe to Paletwa * Road component from Paletwa to Zorinpui

Question 42

What is the goal of the India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway?

Answer 42

Connect Moreh, India with Mae Sot, Thailand via Myanmar

Question 43

What is the length and capacity of the Motihari-Amlekhgunj Pipeline?

Answer 43

69 km and 2 million metric ton per annum

Question 44

What is the geopolitical status of Nagorno-Karabakh?

Answer 44

Disputed territory between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Question 45

What is the Power of Siberia gas pipeline?

Answer 45

Cross-border gas pipeline between Russia and China

Question 46

How much natural gas will Russia deliver to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline?

Answer 46

1 trillion cubic meters over 30 years

Question 47

What year did the United Kingdom leave the European Union?

Answer 47

2023

Question 48

What treaty laid the foundation of the European Union?

Answer 48

Maastricht Treaty of 1993

Question 49

Who were the founding members of the European Union?

Answer 49

* Belgium * France * West Germany * Italy * Luxembourg * Netherlands

Question 50

What is one major achievement of the European Union in 2012?

Answer 50

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Question 51

What are the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership?

Answer 51

* Stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy * A functioning market economy * Ability to take on obligations of membership

Question 52

True or False: The European Union currently has 27 member countries.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

Fill in the blank: The _______ Corridor is a mountain road that links Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Answer 53

Lachin