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What year was the International Monetary Fund (IMF) founded?
What year was the International Monetary Fund (IMF) founded?
Who is the current head of the International Monetary Fund?
Who is the current head of the International Monetary Fund?
In which year was the World Trade Organization (WTO) established?
In which year was the World Trade Organization (WTO) established?
What is the primary headquarters location of the European Union?
What is the primary headquarters location of the European Union?
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Which country became the 32nd member of NATO?
Which country became the 32nd member of NATO?
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How many total members are there in the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
How many total members are there in the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
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Which organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012?
Which organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012?
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What currency does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) use?
What currency does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) use?
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IMF Founding Year
IMF Founding Year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in 1945, with 29 founding countries.
IMF Headquarters
IMF Headquarters
The IMF is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
WTO Founding Date
WTO Founding Date
The World Trade Organization was established on January 1st, 1995 as a successor to GATT.
WTO Headquarters
WTO Headquarters
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EU Establishment Year
EU Establishment Year
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EU Currency
EU Currency
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NATO Establishment Year
NATO Establishment Year
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SAARC Establishment Year
SAARC Establishment Year
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Study Notes
Major International Organizations
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IMF (International Monetary Fund):
- Established in 1945 with 29 countries.
- Headquarters: Washington D.C.
- Currency: Special Drawing Rights (SDR).
- Provides loans to member countries.
- Key currencies: US Dollar, Pound Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, Renminbi.
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World Bank:
- Provides loans to developing countries.
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WTO (World Trade Organization):
- Established in 1995 after the Uruguay Round.
- Formed from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
- Based in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Current head: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
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EU (European Union):
- Formed in 1958.
- Current Head: Ursula von der Leyen.
- 27 member countries.
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
- Currency: Euro.
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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization):
- Established in 1949.
- 32 member countries.
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
- Current Secretary General: Jens Stoltenberg.
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SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation):
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Established December 8, 1985 in Dhaka.
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Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
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8 member countries, 9 observer countries
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Current Secretary General - Gulam Sarwar.
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