Introduction
Staying updated with the leadership of international organizations is crucial for the general knowledge section of Loksewa exams. This guide provides the most recent names of heads and their respective countries for major global entities.
Main Content
Below is the list of major international organizations and their current heads:
| Organization | Head/Secretary-General | Country |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations (UN) | António Guterres | Portugal |
| SAARC | Md. Golam Sarwar | Bangladesh |
| BIMSTEC | Indra Mani Pandey | India |
| World Bank | Ajay Banga | USA (Indian origin) |
| International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Kristalina Georgieva | Bulgaria |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus | Ethiopia |
| World Trade Organization (WTO) | Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Nigeria |
| NATO | Mark Rutte | Netherlands |
| UNESCO | Audrey Azoulay | France |
| ASEAN | Kao Kim Hourn | Cambodia |
| Commonwealth | Shirley Botchwey | Ghana |
| INTERPOL | Valdecy Urquiza | Brazil |
| International Olympic Committee (IOC) | Kirsty Coventry | Zimbabwe |
| FIFA | Gianni Infantino | Switzerland |
Key Takeaways
- António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, is from Portugal.
- The current SAARC Secretary-General is Md. Golam Sarwar from Bangladesh.
- Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, is of Indian origin but represents the USA.
- The current head of WHO is Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus from Ethiopia.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse the heads of the World Bank (Ajay Banga) and the IMF (Kristalina Georgieva).
- Avoid using outdated names for the SAARC Secretary-General; ensure it is Md. Golam Sarwar.
- Do not mistake the nationality of the UN Secretary-General; he is from Portugal, not Spain.
FAQ
Q1: Who is the current Secretary-General of SAARC? Md. Golam Sarwar from Bangladesh.
Q2: Which country does the current head of WHO belong to? Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is from Ethiopia.
Q3: Who is the current Secretary-General of BIMSTEC? Indra Mani Pandey from India.
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