Explanation

• IBRD (World Bank): 11 July 1950

Additional information:

• United Nations (UN/UNO): 30 September 1947.
• FAO: 7 September 1947.
• Commonwealth of Nations: 1947; withdrew in 1972 and rejoined in 1989. 
• WHO: 1948.
• UNESCO: 1949.
• IMF: 11 July 1950. 
• SEATO: 1954; dissolved in 1977.
• CENTO: 1955; dissolved in 1979.
• OIC: 1969.
• SAARC: 1985.
• WTO: 1995.
• Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO): 9 June 2017.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Tehran, Iran.
• Established: 1985.
• Founding countries: Türkiye, Iran, and Pakistan.
• Official language: English.
• Purpose: To promote economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member states.

ECO Member States (10):

1. Türkiye
2. Iran
3. Pakistan
4. Afghanistan
5. Azerbaijan
6. Kazakhstan
7. Kyrgyz Republic
8. Uzbekistan
9. Tajikistan
10. Turkmenistan

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

FAO observed its 81st anniversary on 16th October 2026.

FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization

FAO was founded on 16 October 1945

FAO headquarters located in Rome, Italy.

World Food Day is observed on 16 October. 

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Explanation

Tanku Abdul Rahman of Malaysia was the first Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) from 1971 to 1973.

2nd Secretary General: Hassan al-Touhami (1974-1975)

3rd Secretary General: Amadou Karim Gaye (1975-1979)

11th Secretary General: Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen (2016-2020)

12th and Current Secretary General: Hissein Brahim Taha (2020-present)

Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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

• SEATO is the name of the pact joined by Pakistan and the United Kingdom in 1954.

Additional information:

• Full form: Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
• Established: 8 September 1954
• Purpose: To prevent the spread of communism.
• Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand
• Original members (8): United States, United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand.
• Dissolved: 30 June 1977.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Founded: 7 April 1948
• World Health Day: 7 April
• Members: 194
• Main Purpose: Promote health and protect people worldwide.

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WHO's six official languages were established in 1978-

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

Explanation

• UNO Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City.

Additional information:

• 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

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• WHO = World Health Organization
• Founded: 7 April 1948
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Purpose: International public health organization.