African Union - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   The African Standby Force acts under the direction of the -

a. UNSC
b. NATO
c. African Union
d. UN mission for Africa
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: African Union

Explanation:
- The African Standby Force (ASF) is an international, continental African, and multidisciplinary peacekeeping force with military, police and civilian contingents.
- It acts under the direction of the African Union.
- The ASF is to be deployed in times of crisis in Africa.
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia serves as the Force's Headquarters.
2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Organization of African Unity (OAU)?

1. Organization of African Unity was disbanded on 9 July 2002.
2. It was established in 1963 in Addis Ababa

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
OAU was replaced by the African Union (AU). The last OAU summit was in Lusaka (Zambia) on 9–11 July 2001.

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