Explanation

FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization.

• Founded: 16 October 1945.
• Headquarter: Rome, Italy.
• World Food Day is observed on 16 October.

Last verified on 25-01-2026

Explanation

United Nations (UNO) – Security Council & Membership

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York, United States
• Total UNO Members: 193

Security Council Composition:

• Permanent Members (5): China, France, Russia, UK, USA
• Non-Permanent Members (10): Elected by General Assembly for a 2-year term

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

Afghanistan was the only country that voted against Pakistan's admission to the United Nations (UN)

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Pakistan officially joined the United Nations (UN) on 30 September 1947 just over a month after it came into existence.

Pakistan has been elected seven times (tied with Colombia and India) into the UN Security Council, with the most recent term in 2013.

Explanation

UNICEF is a specialized body of the United Nations.

Stands for: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

Responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.

Formed: 11 December 1946

Explanation

• UNHCR: United Nations High Commission for Refugees
• Founded: 1950
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Purpose: Protection and assistance of refugees
• Won Nobel Peace Prize: 1954

Last verified on 19-01-2026