Explanation

• PAEC stands for Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.
• It was established in 1956.
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.
• PAEC is a federally funded government organization.
• It is mainly concerned with the peaceful uses of nuclear technology in Pakistan.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok through the Bangkok Declaration.
• Type: Economic & Political Organization
• Established at: Bangkok, Thailand
• Official Language: English
• Members: 11

Last verified on 08-07-2026

Explanation

• INTERPOL (International Police) has 196 member countries.
• Its full name is International Criminal Police Organization.
• Headquarters: Lyon, France.
• Palau became the 196th member country in November 2023.
• Purpose: International police cooperation and information sharing.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• The COP climate summits are held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
• COP stands for Conference of the Parties.
• The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 and entered into force in 1994.
• COP meetings bring countries together to discuss and negotiate action on climate change.

Last verified on 02-09-2026

Explanation

• The World Food Programme (WFP) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on 9 October 2020.
• The Nobel Committee recognized WFP for its efforts to combat hunger and prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war.
• WFP is a United Nations agency focused on food assistance and food security.

Additional information:

• 2025: Maria Corina Machado
• 2024: Nihon Hidankyo — Japan
• 2023: Narges Mohammadi
• 2022: Ales Bialiatski, Memorial, and Center for Civil Liberties
• 2021: Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov

Last verified on 02-09-2026

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

• WTO (World Trade Organization) was established on 1 January 1995.
• It succeeded GATT.
• Pakistan joined WTO on 1 January 1995.

Additional information:

• Members: 164
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Official Languages: English, French, Spanish

Objectives:

• Protect Intellectual Property Rights
• Promote Free Trade
• Remove Trade Quotas

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

1. China
2. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Russia
6. Pakistan
7. Tajikistan
8. Iran
9. Uzbekistan
10. Belarus

Explanation

The following nine countries are declared nuclear powers: 

1. USA
2. Russia
3. UK
4. France
5. China
6. India
7. Pakistan
8. Israel
9. North Korea

Nuclear weapons first developed in 1945 (USA).

Nuclear powers are divided into:

1. Official (NPT recognized): USA, Russia, UK, France, China
2. Non-NPT / de facto: India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea

Last verified on 06-08-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Economic Cooperation Organization
• Founded: 1985
• Founding members: Pakistan, Iran, Türkiye
• Total members: 10 countries
• Headquarters: Tehran, Iran

Additional information:

• ECO succeeded Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD), which was established in 1964.

Last verified on 01-09-2026