Test: World Organisations - 2 - UPSC MCQ

Colombia is not a member of G-15.

• The G-15, a group of 17 developing countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, was set up to foster cooperation and provide input for other international groups.
• The G-15 focuses on cooperation among developing countries in the areas of investment, trade, and technology. 
• Membership has since expanded to 18 countries, but the name has remained unchanged.
• The Fifteenth G15 summit was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2012
• The gathering of G-15  brings together leaders, representatives, and policymakers from non-aligned nations.

UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that aims to promote international collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication. UNESCO's main objective is to contribute to the building of peace, eradication of poverty, sustainable development, and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication, and information.

The WTO is an international organization that deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main role is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible. The WTO was established on January 1, 1995, and its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.

These five countries are known as the P5 and hold veto power, which means any of them can block substantive resolutions from being adopted by the Security Council.

Non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms, and there are ten non-permanent seats in total. These members serve alongside the five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) to form the 15-member Security Council.

SAARC was formed on December 8, 1985, with Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka as founding members. It aims to promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and social progress among South Asian countries. SAARC facilitates collaboration in trade, culture, education, and environmental matters. Regular summits allow leaders to address regional challenges. However, political and diplomatic issues have sometimes limited its full potential. Nevertheless, SAARC continues to be a vital platform for fostering dialogue and cooperation in South Asia.

Vijay Laxmi Pandit was the first Indian to be President of the UN General Assembly. She served as the President of the 8th session of the UN General Assembly from 1953 to 1954.

SAARC observed the decade from 1991 to 2000 as the "Decade of the Girl Child." The member countries aimed to address various issues related to the well-being and empowerment of girls during this period.

The Group of 15 (G-15) is a forum of developing countries focused on promoting economic cooperation and growth. As of September 2021, its members include Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Bolivia is not a member of the G-15.

The Group of Seven (G-7) consists of seven of the world's most advanced and industrialized nations. As of my last update in September 2021, the G-7 members include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The group meets annually to discuss and coordinate on economic policies, global issues, and other matters of mutual concern.

The Group of Eight (G-8) was an intergovernmental forum of major advanced economies. As of my last update in September 2021, the G-8 members included Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Spain was not a member of the G-8. However, please note that the G-8 became the G-7 in 2014 when Russia was suspended.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization of South Asian nations aimed at fostering regional cooperation and development. As of my last update in September 2021, the member countries of SAARC are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Myanmar is not a member of SAARC as it is not located in South Asia.

The year 1995 marked the Golden Jubilee of the United Nations, celebrating its 50th anniversary since its establishment in 1945. The UNO is an international organization aimed at promoting peace, security, cooperation, and addressing global issues among its member countries. The Golden Jubilee commemorated its significant contributions to the world during its first 50 years of existence.

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. UNCTAD is a United Nations body that deals with trade, investment, and development issues, aiming to promote sustainable development and integration of developing countries into the global economy. Its headquarters in Geneva serves as the center for its activities and meetings.

The Halifax Summit, also known as the G7 Halifax Summit, was held in June 1995 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was a meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations, which included Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The G7 summits typically focus on economic issues, global challenges, and international cooperation.