Explanation

• The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in Washington, D.C., United States.
• Purpose: Global financial stability & loan support
• Founded: 27 December 1945
• Members: 190 countries
• Official language: English

Last verified on 24-06-2026

Explanation

1. The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

2. It has also designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development.
3. The third observance is the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

Last verified on 30-10-2026

Explanation

• The four Geneva Conventions of 1949 have been ratified by 196 states.

Additional information:

• The Geneva Conventions are based partly on the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907.
• First Geneva Convention: Adopted in 1864; revised in 1906, 1929, and 1949.
• Second Geneva Convention: Adopted in 1949; succeeded the Hague Convention (X) of 1907.
• Third Geneva Convention: First adopted in 1929; revised in 1949.
• Fourth Geneva Convention: Adopted in 1949.

Last verified on 29-10-2026

Explanation

• The Human Development Index (HDI) is issued annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Main Indicators: 3

1. Life expectancy (Health)
2. Education
3. Gross National Income (GNI) per capita

Additional information:

• UNDP Founded: 22 November 1965
• UNDP Headquarters: New York City
• UNDP Purpose: Promote sustainable human development and reduce poverty

Last verified on 08-07-2026

Explanation

FATF (Financial Action Task Force):

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Purpose: To combat money laundering and terrorism financing / Financial regulations and anti-money laundering
• Official Languages: English & French
• Full Member Countries: 37
• Full Member Organizations: 2
• Total Members: 39

Last verified on 10-03-2026