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Question 1

The Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (Bangkok Treaty) was signed in which year?

Accepted Answer

1995

Answer

The Bangkok Treaty was signed in 1995 and entered into force in 1997, establishing Southeast Asia as a nuclear-weapon-free zone.

Question 2

Which ASEAN body is responsible for resolving trade disputes among member states?

Accepted Answer

ASEAN Protocol on Enhanced Dispute Settlement Mechanism

Answer

The ASEAN Protocol on Enhanced Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM), adopted in 2004, provides the framework for resolving economic disputes.

Question 3

ASEAN's total GDP makes it approximately the world's how-numbered largest economy as of the early 2020s?

Accepted Answer

5th

Answer

ASEAN collectively ranks as approximately the 5th largest economy in the world, with a combined GDP exceeding $3 trillion.

Question 4

The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) was established in which year?

Accepted Answer

2009

Answer

AICHR was established in 2009 as ASEAN's overarching human rights institution under the ASEAN Charter.

Question 5

Which ASEAN country has hosted the most ASEAN Summits in history?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Answer

Indonesia has hosted the most ASEAN Summits, including the landmark 1st Summit in Bali in 1976 and multiple subsequent ones.

ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nations Practice Test