Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States

Last verified on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• Transparency International is based/headquarters in Berlin Germany.
• It is a German registered association.
• Founders: Peter Eigen, Olusegun Obasanjo
• Founded: May 4, 1993

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

Mark Rutte is the current Secretary General of NATO since October 2024

He has also served as the prime minister of Netherlands.

He replaced Jens Stoltenberg to become NATO Secretary General.

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VU FIA UDC CONSTABLE PAST PAPER 31-12-2021

Verified and updated on 05 April 2026

Explanation

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted on 10 December 1948.
• It was approved by the United Nations General Assembly.
• Resolution: 217 A (III)
• Total Articles: 30
• Drafting Head: Eleanor Roosevelt
• UN Headquarters: New York, USA

Last verified on 13-04-2026

Explanation

• OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)
  • Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
  • Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
  • Total Members: 57 countries
  • First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
  • Significance: Largest international organization after the UN

 Last updated NA 12-04-2026