Explanation

• IMF funds are primarily provided for economic stabilization and reform of countries facing financial crises.
• IMF provides financial assistance to improve balance of payments and stabilize economies.
• It supports reforms related to monetary, fiscal, and economic policies.

Additional information:

• Founded: 27 December 1945
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 190 countries
• Official language: English

Last verified on 25-06-2026

Explanation

• UNO Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)

Additional information:

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Founded: 27 December 1945
• Members: 190 countries
• Official language: English
• Purpose: Global financial stability & loans support

Last verified on 24-06-2026

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

BRICS has 11 full member countries after the inclusion of Indonesia in 2025.

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia
8. Iran
9. Saudi Arabia
10. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
11. Indonesia

Additional information:

• BRICS is a grouping of major emerging economies for economic and political cooperation.
• Founded: 2006 (first BRIC grouping)
• Headquarters: Shanghai, China (New Development Bank)
• First Summit Host: Russia (2009)
• South Africa joined: 2010

Last verified on 24-06-2026