Current Events
Which recent conflict has involved Hamas, a terrorist organization accused of claiming the lives of civilians?
Israel-Palestine conflict/war
What does a committee do to pass/fail a resolution?
Vote on a resolution
Which UN agency is dedicated to providing assistance and protection to refugees worldwide?
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Which executive was the president of CSW at SEOMUN last year?
Daniel (DSG)
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
Japan
Which US political official was recently ousted from his position in the US House of Representative?
Kevin McCarthy
How much time does a delegate have to make a speech on the resolution or on an amendment?
90 seconds
Which UN body is often referred to as the "world's parliament"?
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Which executive can run a 5k under 18 minutes?
Paul
Which two countries share the longest international land border in the world?
Canada, USA
Which country hosted the most recent iteration of the Asian Games?
China
What motion requires all delegates to either vote for or against a resolution and prohibits them from abstaining?
Motion to divide the house
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
António Guterres
Which executive is an only child?
Katelyn (DSG)
Which international organization promotes global economic cooperation and trade by setting rules and resolving disputes between its member countries?
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Which country has been accused of sending arms to Russia for use in Ukraine?
North Korea
What can chairs use to override a motion or move straight into voting procedure?
Chair’s discretion
Which document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms for all humans and is often referred to as the "Magna Carta for all mankind"?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Which executive likes to collect fossils?
Paul (SG)
Which European country is known for its policy of neutrality and has not been involved in any war since 1815?
Switzerland
Which US official has recently traveled to Israel and Qatar?
Antony Blinken
What percentages count as a simple majority and a super majority?
Simple Majority (51.00% - over a half) Super Majority (55.57% - over two thirds)
Where was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from?
Norway
Which executive has the highest snap score?
Katelyn (DSG)
Which African mountain is often called the "Roof of Africa" and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world?
Mount Kilimanjaro