Explanation

• WFP is headquartered in Rome, Italyand has offices in 87 countries
• WFP stands for the World Food Program
• It is the world's largest humanitarian organization
• Leading provider of school meals
• Founded in:19 December 1961
• Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
• Established after the 1960 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Explanation

• The United States (USA) announced withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
• The decision was made during the Trump administration in 2020.
• The reason given was concerns over WHO handling of COVID-19 and funding issues.
• Later, this decision was reversed by the Biden administration in 2021.
• On January 22, 2026, the United States officially completed its withdrawal from the WHO, ending a 78-year membership.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• SEATO was founded on 8 September 1954.
• Pakistan joined SEATO in the same year 1954 as a member.
• It was a Cold War military alliance led by the United States.
• Pakistan later withdrew its association in the 1970s (after 1972/1973 period changes).
• SEATO was officially dissolved in 1977.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
• Founded: 23 June 1894
• Founder: Pierre de Coubertin & Demetrios Vikelas
• Current President: Thomas Bach
• Type: International sports organization

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• SAARC was founded in Dhaka on December 8, 1985
• SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded by Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan
• Launched for Regional cooperation
• Headquarters: Kathmandu

Additional information

SAARC cooperation has given observer status to 9 states:

1. Australia,
2. China,
3. the European Union,
4. Iran,
5. Japan,
6. Mauritius,
7. Myanmar,
8. South Korea
9. and the United States

There is a total of eight members of SAARC;

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

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026