Headquarters of OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health)
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Question (English)
Headquarter of Office International des Epizooties (OIE) is at:
- Paris ✓ Correct
- Rome
- Geneva
- New Delhi
Correct Answer: Paris
The Office International des Epizooties (OIE), now officially known as the World Organisation for Animal Health, has its headquarters in Paris, France. It was established in 1924 and is an intergovernmental organization responsible for coordinating, supporting, and promoting animal disease control worldwide.
Key International Organisation Headquarters
| Organisation | Headquarters | Established |
|---|---|---|
| OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) | Paris, France | 1924 |
| WHO (World Health Organization) | Geneva, Switzerland | 1948 |
| FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization) | Rome, Italy | 1945 |
| WTO (World Trade Organization) | Geneva, Switzerland | 1995 |
| ISO (International Organization for Standardization) | Geneva, Switzerland | 1947 |
Note
Geneva is headquarters to WHO, WTO, and ISO — but not OIE. Rome is the headquarters of FAO, not OIE. New Delhi is not a headquarters of any major international animal health body.
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