Question : The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the:
Option 1: World Trade Organization (WTO)
Option 2: United Nations (UN)
Option 3: World Bank
Option 4: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Correct Answer: United Nations (UN)
Solution :
The correct answer is (b) United Nations (UN)
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). It was established in 1919 and became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.
The ILO is dedicated to promoting social justice and internationally recognized labor rights. Its mission is to improve labor standards, protect workers' rights, promote decent work opportunities, and enhance social protection. The organization sets labor standards through the adoption of international labor conventions and recommendations, provides technical assistance to member states, conducts research, and engages in advocacy and policy dialogue on labor-related issues.