International | MCQs

Explanation

OIC's Purpose:

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN, aimed at safeguarding the interests of Muslim-majority countries (e.g., Palestine, Kashmir, Islamophobia).

Pakistan's Role:

Advocacy: Pakistan actively raises issues like Kashmir and Islamophobia in OIC forums.

Mediation: Has mediated conflicts between Muslim nations (e.g., Iran-Saudi tensions).

Humanitarian Aid: Leads OIC initiatives for Rohingya Muslims, Afghan refugees, etc.

Explanation

Pakistan and China often align their views in the United Nations (UN) on issues like sovereignty, non-interference, and global peace.

Both support each other’s positions on international matters such as Kashmir (Pakistan) and Taiwan (China) within the UN framework.

Explanation

Pakistan and Iran were members of RCD (Regional Cooperation for Development) formed in 1964, and later ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization), which succeeded RCD in 1985.

Both are also members of D-8 (Developing-8), an organization for development cooperation among 8 Muslim-majority countries.

Explanation

Pakistan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2025–2026 term.

This marks the eighth time Pakistan has secured a seat on the 15-member council.

It is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

Explanation

Explanation

European Union added Pakistan in High Risk Third Countries in October 2018.

On 29 March 2023, the European Commission removed Pakistan from its “High Risk Third Countries” list, which poses significant threats to the European Union’s financial system.

Explanation

Pakistan became a member of the IMF and the World Bank in 1950 and of the WTO in 1995.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a major financial agency of the United Nations and an international financial institution

IMF founded: 27 December 1945

IMF headquarters: Washington, USA

IMF total members: 190

IMF official language: English 

Explanation

The area of Wakhan is, under the control, of Afghanistan. 

The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of territory in Afghanistan, extending to China and separating Tajikistan from Pakistan and Kashmir.

 The corridor was formed in 1893 and created the Durand Line.

The Wakhan Corridor is about 350 km long

Explanation

Pakistan became a member of NAM in 1979 at Havana Summit

NAM was founded in 1961 in Belgrade, Serbia

NAM is a Foram of 120 Member countries

The Headquarters of NAM: Central Jakarta, Indonesia

The Founders of NAM: Sukarno, Jawaharlal Nehru, Josip Broz Tito, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Kwame Nkrumah

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NA03-12-2022

Explanation

Pakistan’s strategic location links key regions — South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

This makes it a vital route for international trade, energy transit, and regional connectivity.