Explanation

• Created: 7 December 1944 (Chicago Convention)
• Full Name: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
• Headquarters: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Became UN Specialized Agency: 4 April 1947
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Purpose: To promote the safe, secure, orderly, and sustainable development of international civil aviation.

Last verified on 20-07-2026

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• Headquarters: Rome, Italy
• Full Name: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• Founded: 16 October 1945
• Founder: United Nations (UN)
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Purpose: Eliminate hunger, improve nutrition, food security, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry worldwide.

Last verified on 25-01-2026

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• Germany is not a permanent member of UN Security Council.
• Security Council Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Total Members: 15
• Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

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

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• UNESCO issued the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.
• The guidelines were adopted on 23 November 2021 by UNESCO's General Conference.
• They promote the ethical, transparent, and responsible use of AI.

Additional information:

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Founded: 16 November 1945
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Member States: 194
• Purpose: Promote education, science, culture, communication, and ethical use of technology.

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Explanation

• Security Council Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Total Members: 15
• Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

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

• The headquarters of OPEC is located in Vienna, Austria.
• Headquarters shifted: Geneva, Switzerland, to Vienna, Austria, on 1 September 1965.

Additional information:

• Full Name: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
• Founded: 14 September 1960
• Founding Place: Baghdad, Iraq
• Official Language: English

Founder Nations (Original 5 Members):

1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Kuwait
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Venezuela

Purpose: To coordinate petroleum policies, stabilize oil markets, and ensure a regular supply of petroleum.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• United Nations (UNO) recognizes six official working languages.

Additional information:

• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York, USA
• Purpose: Promote international peace, security, and cooperation
• Members: 193 countries

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the very first time, with its two-year term scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027.

Its term will expire on 31 December 2028.

The Central Asian nation secured the Asia-Pacific seat following a competitive voting process in the UN General Assembly.

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Explanation

• The UN flag is blue and white in color.
• It was officially adopted in October 1947 by the United Nations General Assembly.
• The light blue color is known as “UN Blue”, symbolizing peace.
• The white emblem represents unity of all nations.
• It reflects the UN’s goal of maintaining global peace and security.

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