Explanation

• INTERPOL (International Police) has 196 member countries.
• Its full name is International Criminal Police Organization.
• Headquarters: Lyon, France.
• Palau became the 196th member country in November 2023.
• Purpose: International police cooperation and information sharing.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• The COP climate summits are held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
• COP stands for Conference of the Parties.
• The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 and entered into force in 1994.
• COP meetings bring countries together to discuss and negotiate action on climate change.

Last verified on 02-09-2026

Explanation

• The Headquarters of SAARC is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Full Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Founding place: Dhaka, Bangladesh

SAARC Member Countries:

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Maldives
6. Nepal
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• The World Food Programme (WFP) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
• The Nobel Committee recognized WFP for its efforts to combat hunger and prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war.
• WFP is a United Nations agency focused on food assistance and food security.
• The award was announced on 9 October 2020.

Last verified on 02-09-2026

Explanation

• SAARC founded: 8 December 1985
• Full Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Founding place: Dhaka, Bangladesh

SAARC Member Countries:

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Maldives
6. Nepal
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last verified on 12-06-2026