Explanation

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Full Form: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Founded: 16 November 1945
• Member States: 194
• Parent Organization: United Nations (UN)
• UNESCO works to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
• UNESCO is responsible for designating World Heritage Sites, protecting places of outstanding cultural and natural importance.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

• Main Mission: Fight corruption and promote transparency worldwide
• Founded: 1993
• Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
• Type: International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
• Flagship Report: Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• The headquarters of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is located in Paris, France.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1989
• Founder: G7 countries
• Official Languages: English, French
• Presidency Term: 1 year
• Members: 39
• Main Purpose: Combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• SAARC founded: 8 December 1985
• Full Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• 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

• FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1989
• Founder: G7 countries
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Official Languages: English, French
• Presidency Term: 1 year
• Members: 39
• Main Purpose: Combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

Last verified on 07-07-2026