Q. Consider the following statements about “The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)”:
1.It is the United Nations agency for human settlements and sustainable urban development.
2.It was established in 1978 and maintains its headquarters at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Kenya.
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: The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations agency for human settlements and sustainable urban development.

  • UN-Habitat was established in 1978 and maintains its headquarters at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all.

Source: FORUMIAS