Q. With reference to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), consider the following statements::
1.It is a political organization with a mandate to govern its member countries.
2.The OECD is an official observer to the United Nations.
3.India is not a member of the OECD, but it has been granted observer status in the organization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The OECD is an intergovernmental economic organization that provides a platform for its member countries to discuss and coordinate economic and social policies. It does not have the authority to govern its member countries.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The OECD is an observer in the UN General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. The OECD contributes to the work of UN bodies on issues such as: Sustainable development, Environment, Gender, Statistics, Social affairs.
India is not a member of the OECD, but it has been granted observer status in the organization.
Source: ForumIAS
