Q. Consider the following statements about International Maritime Organization (IMO):
1.It is the only UN special agency to have its headquarters in the United Kingdom.
2.The objective of IMO is the improvement of Maritime safety and the prevention of marine pollution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: It is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.

  • Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented.
  • It is the only UN special agency to have its headquarters in the United Kingdom. It is the first ever international organization devoted exclusively to maritime matters.
  • The objective of IMO is the improvement of Maritime safety and the prevention of marine pollution.

Source: FORUMIAS