Inter-Parliamentary Union

QuestionConsider the following with respect to Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU):
(1) It was established in 1989 as a global organization of national parliament to promote parliamentary dialogue world-wide and works for peace and cooperation.
(2) It’s headquarter is in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of these
Answer : (b)

  • Context:
  • Lok Sabha Speaker has attended the inaugural ceremony of the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament(5WCSP).
  • Facts:
  • About the Conference: The Conference is being organized jointly by the Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU) and the Parliament of Austria with the support of the United Nations(UN).
  • Aim: To strengthen multilateralism and international cooperation in order to rebuild a better world.
  • Theme: “Parliamentary leadership for more effective multilateralism that delivers peace and sustainable development for the people and planet”.
  • Additional Facts:
  • Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU): It was established in 1889 as a global organization of national parliaments.
  • Aim: To promote parliamentary dialogue world-wide and works for peace and cooperation among the people.
  • Significance: IPU has permanent observer status at the United Nations General Assembly.
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.

Link:

http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=LS-Speaker-Om-Birla-attends-inaugural-ceremony-of-5th-World-Conference-of-Speakers-of-Parliament&id=397709#:~:text=9%3A06PM-,LS%20Speaker%20Om%20Birla%20attends%20inaugural%20ceremony%20of,Conference%20of%20Speakers%20of%20Parliament&text=Lok%20Sabha%20Speaker%20Om%20Birla,Speakers%20of%20Parliament%20(5WCSP).