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

Explanation

• WTO (World Trade Organization) was established on 1 January 1995.
• It succeeded GATT.
• Pakistan joined WTO on 1 January 1995.

Additional information:

• Members: 164
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Official Languages: English, French, Spanish

Objectives:

• Protect Intellectual Property Rights
• Promote Free Trade
• Remove Trade Quotas

Last verified on 16-01-2026