Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the International Energy Agency (IEA):
1.World Energy Outlook report is published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
2.It is responsible for advising governments on energy policy.
3.It is a subsidiary of the United Nations (UN).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The International Energy Agency (IEA) publishes the annual World Energy Outlook report, containing analysis and projections on global energy trends. It acts as a key policy advisor to member countries, providing data-driven recommendations for secure, sustainable, and affordable energy systems.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The International Energy Agency (IEA) is not a subsidiary of the United Nations (UN). The IEA was established in 1974 to ensure the security of oil supplies and is hosted at the OECD in Paris. It operates autonomously, with its own budget and governance structure.
Source: Forum IAS
