1. United Nations (UN)
The United Nations was established in 1945 after World War II to maintain international peace and security. Its headquarters is in New York, USA.
It has six principal organs:
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- Economic and Social Council
- Secretariat
- International Court of Justice
- Trusteeship Council
India is a founding member of the UN.
Important fact: The UN replaced the League of Nations.
2. World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization was established in 1948 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Its main objective is to promote global health, control diseases, and declare health emergencies or pandemics.
World Health Day is observed on 7 April (foundation day of WHO).
3. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The International Monetary Fund was established in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.
Its main function is to ensure global financial stability and provide loans to countries facing economic crisis.
India is a member country.
4. World Bank
The World Bank was also established in 1944 with headquarters in Washington, D.C., USA.
It provides financial and technical assistance for development projects such as infrastructure, poverty reduction, and education.
5. World Trade Organization (WTO)
The World Trade Organization was established in 1995 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
It regulates international trade between nations.
Important: WTO replaced GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).
6. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
It works to eliminate hunger and improve agriculture worldwide.
World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October.
7. International Labour Organization (ILO)
The International Labour Organization was established in 1919 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
It promotes labour rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions.
It is the oldest specialized agency of the UN.
8. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The International Atomic Energy Agency was established in 1957 with headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
It promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevents nuclear weapon proliferation.
9. SAARC
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.
It promotes regional cooperation among South Asian countries.
India is a member.
|
Organisation |
Year Established |
Headquarters |
|
United Nations (UN) |
1945 |
New York, USA |
|
World Health Organization (WHO) |
1948 |
Geneva,
Switzerland |
|
UNESCO |
1945 |
Paris, France |
|
UNICEF |
1946 |
New York, USA |
|
International
Monetary Fund (IMF) |
1944 |
Washington, D.C., USA |
|
World Bank |
1944 |
Washington,
D.C., USA |
|
World Trade
Organization (WTO) |
1995 |
Geneva, Switzerland |
|
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
1945 |
Rome, Italy |
|
International
Labour Organization (ILO) |
1919 |
Geneva, Switzerland |
|
International Court of Justice (ICJ) |
1945 |
The Hague,
Netherlands |
|
World
Meteorological Organization (WMO) |
1950 |
Geneva, Switzerland |
|
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |
1957 |
Vienna,
Austria |
|
Asian Development
Bank (ADB) |
1966 |
Manila, Philippines |
|
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) |
1985 |
Kathmandu,
Nepal |
|
Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) |
1967 |
Jakarta, Indonesia |
|
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) |
1961 |
Paris, France |
|
Organization of
the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) |
1960 |
Vienna, Austria |
|
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) |
1949 |
Brussels,
Belgium |