World Organizations – Fill in the Blank – GK Questions

The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly BRICS Development Bank, was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. It mobilizes resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging economies.

The IHR (2005) provide a legal framework for global health security, requiring countries to build core capacities for surveillance and response, and to report public health events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).

The UN Secretariat, headed by the Secretary-General, carries out the substantive and administrative work of the UN as directed by the other principal organs. It provides studies, information, and facilities needed by UN bodies.

The SDR basket comprises the US dollar, euro, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, and British pound sterling. The basket is reviewed every five years by the IMF Executive Board to ensure it reflects the relative importance of currencies in global trade and finance.

The Berne Convention's 'national treatment' principle ensures that works originating in one member country must be given the same protection in each of the other member countries as they grant to works of their own nationals.

MiGOF, developed by IOM, provides a structured approach for states to develop comprehensive migration policies that are orderly, safe, regular, and humane, ensuring migration benefits migrants and societies while upholding human rights.

Phytosanitary certificates, issued by NPPOs under IPPC framework, attest that consignments of plants or plant products have been inspected and are free from regulated pests, facilitating safe international trade while protecting plant health.

The Olympic Charter codifies the fundamental principles of Olympism—blending sport with culture and education to promote peace, mutual understanding, and the harmonious development of humankind through sport.

As part of IEA's energy security mandate, member countries must maintain emergency oil reserves equivalent to at least 90 days of net oil imports, which can be released collectively during major supply disruptions.

WMO's World Weather Watch integrates observation systems, telecommunication networks, and data processing facilities across its 193 member states and territories to provide reliable weather, climate, and water information globally.

ISO standards development follows key principles: consensus among stakeholders, industry-wide relevance to ensure broad applicability, and transparency in procedures. This ensures standards meet global market needs.

UNIDO was established as a UN organ in 1966 and became a specialized agency in 1985. Headquartered in Vienna, it assists countries in pursuing inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID).

ITU ensures interoperability of global telecommunications infrastructure by allocating radio spectrum, satellite orbits, and developing technical standards. This enables seamless communication across borders and technologies.

WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health), founded in 1924 and headquartered in Paris, develops science-based standards for animal health and zoonoses, and promotes transparency in global animal disease situations.

The movement was founded in 1863 in Geneva, inspired by Henry Dunant's experiences at the 1859 Battle of Solferino. The first Geneva Convention was adopted in 1864, establishing legal protections for war victims.

WCO, established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council, is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It develops conventions and instruments on customs procedures, commodity classification, valuation, and trade facilitation.

ISO comes from the Greek 'isos' meaning 'equal'. This ensures the acronym remains consistent across languages. ISO develops voluntary international standards for products, services, and systems to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.

ISA, established in 1994 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica. It organizes and controls mineral resource activities in the international seabed area.

The Council of Europe was founded on May 5, 1949, by the Treaty of London. It is the continent's leading human rights organization with 46 member states, promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its extensive work in eliminating chemical weapons globally and verifying compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention.