PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector 2018 Question Paper

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34.

Amnesty Internation is a :

A: Human Rights Group
B: UN agency to fight global terrorism
C: refugee camp in Croatia
D: wing of the World Bank

The answer is: A

Explanation

Answer: A - Human Rights Group

Explanation:

  • Amnesty International is an independent, global Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that campaigns for human rights worldwide.
  • Founded in 1961 by British lawyer Peter Benenson in London.
  • Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
  • Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977.
  • Funded entirely by voluntary contributions from members and public - accepts no government funding to maintain independence.


Why other options are wrong:

  • UN agency to fight global terrorism - Amnesty has no connection to UN operationally. It often criticises both governments and UN members for human rights violations.
  • Refugee camp in Croatia - Completely wrong. It is a global organisation, not a physical camp.
  • Wing of the World Bank - World Bank is a financial institution focused on development lending. Amnesty is entirely separate and independent.


Key facts about Amnesty International:

  • Founded : 1961
  • Founded by : Peter Benenson
  • Headquarters : London, UK
  • Nobel Peace Prize : 1977
  • Funding : Voluntary, no government money
  • Focus areas : Torture, death penalty, freedom of expression, refugee rights
  • Members : 10 million+ across 150+ countries

 

Major international human rights organisations — must know:

  • Amnesty International : NGO, Human Rights - London
  • Human Rights Watch : NGO, Human Rights - New York
  • UNHCRUN : agency, Refugees - Geneva
  • UNICEFUN : agency, Children - New York
  • ILOUN : agency, Labour rights - Geneva
  • ICC : International Court - The Hague