International Organizations

António Guterres has been the Secretary-General of the United Nations since January 1, 2017, succeeding Ban Ki-moon. Therefore, option A is correct.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. This is well-known as Geneva hosts many international organizations, including the ICRC.

The BRICS countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Option C correctly lists these five countries, while option A incorrectly includes Indonesia and South Korea instead of India and South Africa.

Myanmar is not a member of SAARC. The member countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Maldives and Bhutan are members, so the correct answer is Myanmar.

The permanent secretariat of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is the official headquarters where the organization's administrative functions are carried out.

The headquarters of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is located in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the recognized global center for the organization.

The United Nations officially recognizes six working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Therefore, the correct answer is 6.

The UN Security Council is headquartered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, making option C the correct answer.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was officially established on January 1, 1995, succeeding the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Therefore, 1995 is the correct year of establishment.

The official languages of NATO are English and French, which are used for all official communications and documents within the organization.

The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was founded in 1985 by three countries: Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. These three countries are the founding members, making option A correct.

The United Nations Security Council consists of 15 member states: 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Therefore, the correct total number of members is 15.

Turkey is the only Muslim-majority country that is a member of NATO. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are not NATO members, and 'None of these' is incorrect because Turkey is a member.

The 47th meeting of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) foreign ministers was hosted by Algeria in November 2021. This makes Algeria the correct answer among the options provided.

The International Financial Services, London (IFSL) is based in the United Kingdom, as indicated by its name and function as a London-based organization promoting financial services.

Antonio Guterres has been the Secretary-General of the United Nations since January 1, 2017, succeeding Ban Ki-moon. Therefore, option A is correct.

Myanmar is not a member of SAARC. The member countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Therefore, Myanmar is correctly identified as not a member.

The BRICS countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This grouping is well-known in international relations and economics, representing major emerging economies.

The headquarters of the United Nations Security Council is located in New York City, where the main UN headquarters is situated. Therefore, the correct answer is New York.

The official languages of NATO are English and French. These two languages are used for official communication and documentation within the organization.

Greenpeace is an international environmental organization that operates without a formal intergovernmental structure or a permanent secretariat, unlike organizations such as D-8 and G-8 which have formal structures and secretariats. Therefore, Greenpeace fits the description best.

The United Nations (UNO) currently has 193 member states, which is the correct and most up-to-date number. This makes option A the correct answer.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA. This is well-documented as IFC is part of the World Bank Group, which is also based in Washington.

The headquarters of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is located in Brussels, Belgium. This is the official and well-known location of NATO's main administrative center.

The headquarters of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is the official and well-known location of the SAARC Secretariat.