UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

What is Médecins Sans Frontiers (MSF)?

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  1. AAn agency formed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to check misuse of drugs by sports persons
  2. BA non-governmental organization which specialized in international humanitarian aid and emergency medical assistance.Correct
  3. CAn organization to develop applications of nanotechnology in medicine
  4. DAn organization of medical practitioners funded by the European Union which carries out research against spread of AIDS

Explanation

The correct answer is B because Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders, is an independent international medical humanitarian organization. Founded in 1971, it provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. It operates globally as a non-governmental organization and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for its pioneering humanitarian work. Option A refers to the World Anti-Doping Agency, Option C is unrelated to MSF's primary mission, and Option D is incorrect as MSF is an independent body not specifically established or funded by the EU for AIDS research.
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