Previous Year Question
Which of the following international organisations has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom?
A.
World Intellectual Property Organization
B.
International Maritime Organization
C.
International Atomic Energy Agency
D.
Food and Agriculture Organization
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. IMO is a specialised agency of the United Nations concerned with the safety of international shipping and the prevention of marine pollution from ships. The Convention establishing the organisation was adopted in Geneva on 6 March 1948 and entered into force on 17 March 1958. Its first Assembly met in January 1959. It was originally called the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) and was renamed IMO in 1982.