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    With reference to International Coffee Organization (ICO), consider the following statements:

    1.  It was established in 1963 and works under the auspices of the United Nations

    2.  India is not a member of ICO

    3.  It is being organized for the first time in an Asian coffee producing country

    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C All three Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    For the first time in Asia , Bengaluru   is all set to host the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC). International Coffee Organization  ( ICO)  was established  in 1963 under the auspices of the United Nations and  after the ratification of the first International Coffee Agreement in 1962 . The headquarters is located in London, the United Kingdom. It has 49 members ( 75 countries), of which India is also a member. Every 4  to 5 years , the International Coffee Organization holds a high-level World Coffee Conference to enable discussion on topics important to the global coffee sector

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