Explanation

The headquarters of OPEC is located in Vienna

OPEC stands for the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.

It was founded on 14th September 1960 in Baghdad.

It consists of 13 members as of January 2020.

Its official language is English

Additional information:

OPEC had its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, in the first Five years of its existence 

This was moved to Vienna, Austria, on Sep 1, 1965

Explanation

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in the United States, specifically in New York City

Founded: October 24, 1945, San Francisco, California, United States

UNO Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states

UNO Official languages:

1. Arabic;
2. Chinese;
3. English;
4. French;
5. Russian;
6. Spanish;

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Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, just over a month after its independence

Explanation

Permanent members of the UN Security Council are 5

1. France
2. China
3. UK
4. USA 
5. Russia

• The Security Council consists of 10 non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years.

• total UNO Member 193

  Headquarters: New York, United States

  Founded: October 24, 1945

  Pakistan has become a non-permanent member of the Security Council seven Times:-

  1.      1952-1953,

  2.      1968-1969,

  3.      1976-1977,

  4.      1983-1984,

  5.      1993-1994,

  6.      2003-2004,

  7.       2012-2013

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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

Explanation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

It is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.

Judges: 15

The tenure is: 9 years

Explanation

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

• Member Countries (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Last verified on 15-01-2026