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‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is:

  1. A.A division of World Health Organisation
  2. B.A non-governmental international organisation
  3. C.An inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union
  4. D.A specialised agency of the United Nations
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. A non-governmental international organisation

Doctors Without Borders, also known as Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), is an independent, non-governmental, global movement that provides medical aid to people affected by conflict, plagues, and disasters, irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. It was founded in 1971 and operates in numerous countries worldwide.

Source: UPSC gs1 2016

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