Consider the following statements with reference to the “Global Fund”:1.It is a global organization that primarily focuses on promoting environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation in various countries around the world.2.It raises resources from governments, private sector partners, foundations, and individuals.3.It Secretariat is in Geneva, Switzerland.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the “Global Fund”:
1.It is a global organization that primarily focuses on promoting environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation in various countries around the world.
2.It raises resources from governments, private sector partners, foundations, and individuals.
3.It Secretariat is in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Global Fund is an international financing and partnership organization that aims to attract, leverage and invest additional resources to end the epidemics of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria to support attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Global Fund raises resources from governments, private sector partners, foundations, and individuals. It Secretariat is in Geneva, Switzerland.

Source: ForumIAS

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