Explanation

• Full Form: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
• Founded: 15 June 2001
• Headquarters: Beijing, China
• Founder Members (2001): China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
• Purpose: Regional security, economic cooperation, counter-terrorism, and cultural cooperation

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Current SCO Member States (10):

1. China
2. Russia
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Tajikistan
6. Uzbekistan
7. India (Joined: 9 June 2017)
8. Pakistan (Joined: 9 June 2017)
9. Iran (Joined: 4 July 2023)
10. Belarus (Joined: 4 July 2024)

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• UNO Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City.

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• UNO Stands for: United Nations Organization
• Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

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Explanation

• The World Trade Organization (WTO) is famous for promoting and regulating international trade.

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• Founded: 1 January 1995
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Members: 166 (as of 2026)
• Predecessor: GATT (1947)
• Official Languages: English, French, Spanish
• Purpose: Promote and regulate international trade and settle trade disputes.

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Explanation

• The G20 countries are best known for their industrial, trade, and economic strength.

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• Full Name: Group of Twenty (G20)
• Founded: 1999
• Members: 19 countries + 2 regional organizations (African Union and European Union)
• Permanent Headquarters: None (The presidency rotates annually.)
• Purpose: Promote international economic cooperation, financial stability, and sustainable growth.

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Explanation

• UNO Main Purpose: Maintain international peace and security

Additional information:

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)
• UNO stands for: United Nations Organization
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Last verified on 10-06-2026