Summary of "International Organizations Complete ONESHOT for SSC CGL 2025 के लिए Static GK"

Summary of the Video: “International Organizations Complete ONESHOT for SSC CGL 2025 के लिए Static GK”

Main Ideas and Concepts

The video is a comprehensive lecture aimed at SSC CGL 2025 aspirants, focusing on static General Knowledge (GK) related to International Organizations. The instructor emphasizes studying from a single trusted source to ensure complete syllabus coverage and avoid confusion from multiple materials.

Key Points Covered

1. Study Approach & Motivation

Importance of trusting one source and completing the syllabus without jumping between multiple books.
Static GK is crucial for selection; mastering it ensures 100% success.
Tricks are used selectively only where necessary (e.g., remembering member countries).

2. United Nations (UN)

Formation: 24 October 1945 after WWII to maintain global peace.
Members: 193; latest member: South Sudan.
Headquarters: New York, USA.
Current Secretary-General: António Guterres (Portugal).
Six main organs/principles:
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- Economic and Social Council
- Trusteeship Council
- International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- UN Secretariat

General Assembly

193 members, 79 sessions (variable).
First woman President: Vijay Lakshmi Pandit (related to Nehru).

Security Council

5 permanent members: USA, China, France, UK, Russia.
10 non-permanent members.
Powers include veto rights.
Role: Maintain international security and peace.

Economic and Social Council

Formed 26 June 1945.
Initially 54 members.
Focus on economic and social issues.

Trusteeship Council

12 members.
Responsible for political, economic, social, and educational advancement.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands.
193 members.
President: Julia Sebutinde.
First Indian judge: B N Rao.
First Indian President of ICJ: Nagendra Singh.
Role: Resolve disputes between countries; decisions are binding.

3. Other Important International Organizations

World Bank
- Formed: 1944
- Headquarters: Washington DC, USA
- Members: 189
- Current President: Ajay Banga
- Focus: Funding development projects in low and middle-income countries
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Formed: 1944
- Headquarters: Washington DC
- Members: 191
- Managing Director: Kristalina Georgieva
- Focus: Global economic stability, poverty reduction
UNESCO
- Formed: 1945
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Members: 193 + 12 associate members
- Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
- Focus: Education, science, culture, peace
International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Formed: 1919 (around Jallianwala Bagh incident)
- Members: 187
- Head: Gilbert Houngbo
- Focus: Labor rights, social and economic justice
UNICEF
- Formed: 1946
- Headquarters: New York
- Members: 190
- Head: Catherine Mary Russell
- Focus: Humanitarian and developmental aid for children
World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Formed: 1995
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
- Members: 166
- Head: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- Focus: Facilitate international trade and resolve trade disputes

4. Groupings and Regional Organizations

G7
- Formed: 1975
- Members: Japan, UK, Italy, Canada, England, Germany, France
- Focus: Political and economic cooperation
G20
- Formed: 1999
- Members: 20 major economies
- Recent meetings: India (2023), Brazil (2024)
- Focus: Global economic issues, financial stability, climate change
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
- Members: 120
- Philosophy: Not aligned with any major power blocs
- India’s policy under Nehru
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
- Formed: 2001 by China and Russia
- Members: 10 (including India and Pakistan joined in 2017)
- Focus: Political, economic, security cooperation in Eurasia
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
- Formed: 1949
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
- Members: 32
- Secretary-General: Mark Rutte
- Collective defense pact
BIMSTEC
- Formed: 1997
- Members: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar
- Headquarters: Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Secretary-General: Indira Mani Pandey
- Focus: Economic cooperation and free trade
BRICS
- Formed: 2006; first summit 2009
- Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa + new members like Indonesia, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, Egypt
- Headquarters: Shanghai, China
- Proposed ideas: BRICS currency, BRICS Parliament
- Term coined by British economist Jim O’Neill (Goldman Sachs)
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)
- Formed: 1985
- Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Members: 8 South Asian countries
- Secretary-General: Golam Sarwar
- Focus: Regional economic cooperation and free trade
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
- Formed: 1967
- Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Members: 10 Southeast Asian countries
- Secretary-General: Kao Kim Hourn
- Focus: Economic growth, social progress, cultural development

5. Exam-Oriented Tips

Focus on formation dates, headquarters, number of members, current heads, and main functions.
Use mnemonic devices and tricks for memorizing members (e.g., G7 mnemonic: “Juice with Girlfriend”).
Keep updated on changes as leadership and membership can change frequently.
Static GK should be learned with tricks for better retention.
Avoid unnecessary topics in static GK that are irrelevant for exams.

6. Additional Information

The instructor promotes his study materials and books, highlighting their popularity and affordability.
Encourages students to order books early due to stock limitations.
Mentions upcoming content for NTPC and Railway exams.
Addresses some student queries and encourages feedback.

Methodology / Study Instructions

Stick to one trusted source to complete the syllabus.
Use selective tricks for memorization (around 50-60 tricks are sufficient).
Focus on key facts: formation year, headquarters, members, leaders, and functions.
Keep updated with current affairs for changes in leadership or membership.
Use mnemonics to remember member countries of groups like G7, SAARC, ASEAN, SCO.
Understand the purpose and function of each organization rather than memorizing unnecessary details.
Use PDFs and books provided by the instructor for efficient preparation.
Avoid overloading with irrelevant topics; focus on what is useful for exams.

List of International Organizations Covered

United Nations (UN)
UN General Assembly
UN Security Council
UN Economic and Social Council
UN Trusteeship Council
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
World Bank
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
UNESCO
International Labour Organization (ILO)
UNICEF
World Trade Organization (WTO)
G7
G20
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
BIMSTEC
BRICS
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Speakers / Sources

Primary Speaker: The instructor (unnamed) from GV Class, who is delivering the lecture.
Occasional references to historical figures and current leaders such as:
- António Guterres
- Vijay Lakshmi Pandit
- Ajay Banga
- Kristalina Georgieva
- Audrey Azoulay
- Gilbert Houngbo
- Catherine Mary Russell
- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- Mark Rutte
- Indira Mani Pandey
- Jim O’Neill