Headquarters of International Labour Organization (ILO) is situated at ____

Appeared in: NHM UP Staff Nurse-2021 Shift-1st

Explanation

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency founded in 1919.
Its core mission is to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection, and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
The headquarters of the ILO is located in Geneva, Switzerland, which is a global hub for diplomacy and international cooperation.

Option A: Paris is the capital of France and hosts the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), not the ILO.
Option B: Frankfurt is a major financial hub in Germany and is home to the European Central Bank (ECB).
Option D: New York City hosts the main headquarters of the United Nations (UN) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Headquarters of International Organizations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question. Knowing the locations of major international bodies is important for general awareness, which is often tested in the preliminary sections of nursing recruitment exams.
The ILO's work on occupational health and safety standards has a direct impact on the working conditions of nurses and other healthcare professionals worldwide.
What if? If the question had asked for the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO), the answer would also be Geneva, Switzerland.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question that tests general knowledge.
First, identify the key entity in the question, which is the 'International Labour Organization (ILO)'.
Next, access your knowledge about the headquarters of major international organizations.
Evaluate each option. If you know the organizations associated with the other cities (e.g., UN in New York, UNESCO in Paris), you can use the process of elimination.
Recall or deduce that Geneva is a hub for many international bodies, including the ILO, WHO, and ICN, to confirm the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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