UN Third Committee and Sport Development Quiz

What is the primary mandate of the GA Third Committee?

• International peace enforcement

• Economic development and trade

• Social humanitarian and cultural affairs

• Judicial dispute resolution

How do Third Committee resolutions differ from Security Council resolutions?

• They are legally binding

• They apply only to NGOs

• They carry political and moral weight but are not binding

• They override national law

What happens to Third Committee resolutions after committee passage?

• They enter into force immediately

• They are enforced by UN agencies

• They are forwarded to the GA plenary for adoption

• They are reviewed by the ICJ

Why does the Third Committee’s work still influence state behavior?

• They are enforced through sanctions

• They affect international norms and funding priorities

• They require unanimous approval

• They create treaty obligations

Which issue is NOT within the Third Committee’s mandate?

• Human rights

• Advancement of women

• International drug control

• Authorization of military force

Why is sport considered a development tool within the UN framework?

• It replaces traditional aid

• It engages youth and promotes social inclusion

• It guarantees economic growth

• It reduces government spending

Which SDG is most directly linked to sport’s role in promoting peace?

• SDG 3

• SDG 5

• SDG 10

• SDG 16

What major challenge complicates sport-for-development initiatives?

• Universal access to sport

• Overabundance of funding

• Limited evidence of long-term impact

• Too much international regulation

Why is opportunity cost central to mega-event debates?

• Events always generate profits

• Funds used for stadiums could serve basic needs

• Events reduce social spending permanently

• They eliminate private investment

Which example illustrates long-term debt from mega-events?

• London 2012

• Rugby World Cup 1995

• Brazil World Cup 2014

• EU sport programs