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Topic 109 · Answers

UNGA 'Correct the Map' resolution on Equal Earth

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer B

    On which date did the UN General Assembly adopt the non-binding 'Correct the Map' resolution?

    • 4 October 2026
    • Correct answer: 4 September 2026
    • 24 October 2026
    • 22 September 2026

    Core Trigger: On 4 September 2026 the UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding 'Correct the Map' resolution by 164 votes to 1, with 6 abstentions.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer C

    What does the 'Correct the Map' resolution encourage?

    • One official UN map replacing national maps
    • Neutral colours for disputed borders
    • Correct answer: Maps showing continents' relative sizes accurately
    • Maps showing only UN member states

    Resolution Aim: The Togo-led text, moved for the African Union, encourages maps like Equal Earth that show continents' relative sizes accurately.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer B

    Whose term as UN Secretary-General ends on 31 December 2026?

    • Ban Ki-moon
    • Correct answer: António Guterres
    • Kofi Annan
    • Javier Perez de Cuellar

    Current Head: António Guterres is UN Secretary-General; his term ends on 31 December 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    The Equal Earth projection, introduced in 2018, is what kind of projection?

    • Correct answer: Equal-area
    • Conformal
    • Azimuthal equidistant
    • Gnomonic

    Key Term: The Equal Earth projection (2018) is equal-area; the 1569 Mercator projection exaggerates areas near the poles.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer C

    Which country alone voted against the resolution?

    • China
    • Russia
    • Correct answer: United States
    • Israel

    Vote Detail: The United States alone voted against; Serbia, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova and Ukraine abstained.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    Consider the statements. 1. Togo sponsored the text on behalf of the African Union. 2. The African Union is a 55-member continental body. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Stakeholders: Togo sponsored the text on behalf of the African Union, the 55-member continental body.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer C

    The UN is headquartered in which city?

    • Geneva
    • Vienna
    • Correct answer: New York City
    • Nairobi

    Headquarters: The UN is headquartered in New York City, United States.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    On which date did the UN come into being as its Charter entered into force?

    • Correct answer: 24 October 1945
    • 26 June 1945
    • 10 December 1948
    • 1 January 1942

    Founded: The UN came into being on 24 October 1945 when its Charter entered into force; the General Assembly is a principal organ.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer D

    Resolution 377(V) of 1950 is known by what name?

    • Responsibility to Protect
    • Agenda for Peace
    • Peace through Law
    • Correct answer: Uniting for Peace

    Landmark: Resolution 377(V), 'Uniting for Peace' (1950), lets the Assembly act when the Security Council is deadlocked.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    Consider the statements. 1. Article 10 lets the General Assembly discuss any matter within the Charter. 2. Article 18 sets a simple majority for important questions. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Articles: Charter Article 10 lets the Assembly discuss any Charter matter; Article 18 sets two-thirds for important questions.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 109, point 11

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