Sports & Others — Set 5

Correct Answer: D. International Olympic Committee

• **International Olympic Committee** = The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, a city officially recognized as the 'Olympic Capital'. • **1894** — The IOC was established in this year to oversee the modern Olympic Games, making it a pivotal organization in global sports. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [United Nations]: The UN headquarters is primarily in New York City and Geneva; [World Bank]: The World Bank is headquartered in Washington D.C.; [World Trade Organization]: The WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Correct Answer: C. Dubai

• **Dubai** = The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the world governing body of cricket. • **2005** — The ICC moved its headquarters from London to Dubai in this year, primarily for tax advantages and better accessibility to Asian cricket markets. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [London]: London was the former headquarters but not the current one; [Mumbai]: Mumbai is a major cricket hub but not the ICC headquarters; [Melbourne]: Melbourne is a significant city for cricket but does not host the ICC headquarters.

Correct Answer: D. Zurich

• **Zurich** = FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the world governing body for football. • **1904** — FIFA was founded in this year in Paris, later establishing its headquarters in Zurich. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Paris]: FIFA was founded in Paris but its headquarters moved to Zurich; [Geneva]: While another Swiss city, Geneva is not the FIFA headquarters; [Berlin]: Berlin is a major German city but not the FIFA headquarters.

Correct Answer: D. The Hague

• **The Hague** = The International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, is located at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. • **1945** — The ICJ was established in this year, being the only principal organ of the United Nations not located in New York City. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [New York]: New York is home to the main UN headquarters but not the ICJ; [Luxembourg]: Luxembourg hosts the European Court of Justice, not the ICJ; [Brussels]: Brussels is a major European capital but not the seat of the ICJ.

Correct Answer: B. Vienna

• **Vienna** = The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy. • **1957** — The IAEA was established in this year, serving as a nuclear watchdog to ensure safety and security. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [London]: London is a major international city but not the IAEA headquarters; [Stockholm]: Stockholm does not host the IAEA headquarters; [Montreal]: Montreal is home to WADA but not the IAEA.

Correct Answer: B. Jakarta

• **Jakarta** = The headquarters of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. • **1967** — ASEAN was established in this year to promote regional stability and economic growth among its member countries. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bangkok: This city is a major ASEAN hub but not its headquarters; Singapore: A prominent ASEAN member, but its capital is not the headquarters; Manila: A founding member and capital of the Philippines, but not where ASEAN's headquarters is situated.

Correct Answer: B. Kathmandu

• **Kathmandu** = The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has its permanent Secretariat located in Kathmandu, Nepal. • **1985** — SAARC was founded in this year with the aim to promote economic and regional integration among South Asian countries. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Delhi: A major capital in South Asia and an influential SAARC member, but not the headquarters; Dhaka: The capital of Bangladesh and a founding member of SAARC, but not its headquarters; Colombo: The capital of Sri Lanka and a SAARC member, but not where its headquarters is located.

Correct Answer: A. Washington D.C.

• **Washington D.C.** = The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has its headquarters in Washington D.C., USA, working closely with the World Bank. • **1944** — The IMF was established in this year at the Bretton Woods Conference to ensure financial stability and monetary cooperation globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: London: A major financial hub, but not the headquarters of the IMF; New York: Home to the United Nations headquarters, but not the IMF; Paris: The headquarters of the OECD, but not the IMF.

Correct Answer: B. Geneva

• **Geneva** = The World Trade Organization (WTO), the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade, has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. • **1995** — The WTO was established in this year, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), to facilitate international trade. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Brussels: Home to the European Union's main institutions, but not the WTO headquarters; Singapore: A major global trade hub, but not the location of the WTO headquarters; Doha: Known for the 'Doha Round' of WTO multilateral trade negotiations, but not its headquarters city.

Correct Answer: B. Lausanne

• **Lausanne** = The International Chess Federation (FIDE), the governing body for international chess competition, is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. • **1924** — FIDE was founded in Paris in this year and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Moscow: A city with a rich chess history and many Grandmasters, but not FIDE's headquarters; Berlin: A European capital, but not the location of the International Chess Federation; Dubai: While a hub for many international events, it is not the headquarters of FIDE.