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

Explanation

• Name: Trygve Halvdan Lie
• Tenure: 1 Feb 1946 – Nov 1952
• Nationality: Norway
• Organization: United Nations (UNO)
• Role: First administrative head of the UN after its formation

Additional information:

UNO Secretary-General List:

1. Trygve Lie (1st)
2. Dag Hammarskjöld (2nd)
3. U Thant (3rd)
4. Kurt Waldheim (4th)
5. Javier Pérez de Cuéllar (5th)
6. Boutros Boutros-Ghali (6th)
7. Kofi Annan (7th)
8. Ban Ki-moon (8th)
9. António Guterres (9th/Current)

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Nabil Elaraby, current Secretary-General of the Arab League 
• Former Foreign Minister of Egypt.
• He officially assumed his five-year term on July 1, 2026.
• He succeeded Ahmed Aboul Gheit, whose term concluded at the end of June.

Additional information:

Secretaries-General of Arab League:

1. Abdul Rahman Azzam — 1945–1952
2. Abdul Khalek Hassouna — 1952–1972
3. Mahmoud Riad — 1972–1979
4. Chedli Klibi — 1979–1990
5. Ahmed Asmat Abdel-Meguid — 1991–2001
6. Amr Moussa — 2001–2011
7. Nabil Elaraby — 2011–2016
8. Ahmed Aboul Gheit — 2016–Present

Last updated by NA on 05-07-2026

Explanation

• The ILO (International Labour Organization) promotes workers’ rights and decent employment worldwide.
• It sets international labour standards and develops labour policies.
• It works for social justice and fair working conditions.

Additional information:

• It was founded in October 1919.
• It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
• It has 187 member states: 186 out of 193.
• UN member states plus the Cook Islands.
• It is one of the first and oldest agencies of the UN.

Last verified on 29-05-2026

Explanation

Tedros Adhanom replaced Margaret Chan as 8th DG WHO in 2017.

Tedros Adhanom belongs: Ethiopia.

Last updated on 12-05-2026

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Explanation

• Total Members: 193
• Founded on: 24 October 1945
• Founding Countries: 51
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City, USA
• Main Purpose: Maintain world peace and security

• Working languages of Secretariat: English and French
• Main organs of UNO: 6
• Largest organ: General Assembly
• Pakistan joined UNO: 30 September 1947