Current Affairs
2016
International Organizations
‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is
D.a specialized agency of the United Nations
B.a non-governmental international organization
C.an inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union
A.a division of World Health Organization
Correct Answer: Option B
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO).
It is renowned for its projects in conflict zones and developing nations grappling with endemic diseases.
Founded in France in response to the Biafran War (Nigerian Civil War), it was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its impactful work.
Therefore, the correct answer is that it is a non-governmental international organization.
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