NATO & EU
World Organizations · NATO और EU
📋Quick Overview
Key facts about NATO & EU for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These are frequently asked in the GK section and mastering them ensures easy marks.
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NATO — Brussels, Belgium — North Atlantic Treaty Org — est. 4 April 1949
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NATO members — 32 countries — Military alliance — Article 5 (collective defence)
📖NATO & EU
| Organization | HQ | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| NATO | Brussels, Belgium | North Atlantic Treaty Org — est. 4 April 1949 |
| NATO members | 32 countries | Military alliance — Article 5 (collective defence) |
| EU | Brussels, Belgium | European Union — est. 1993 (Maastricht Treaty) |
| EU members | 27 countries | UK left (Brexit) on 31 Jan 2020 |
| Euro currency | Used by 20 EU countries | Eurozone — introduced 1 Jan 1999 |
| Schengen Area | 27 countries | Passport-free travel zone in Europe |
| NATO SG | Mark Rutte | Since 2024 — from Netherlands |
| Sweden | Joined NATO 2024 | 32nd member |
📝Key Points
- •NATO: Brussels, Belgium: North Atlantic Treaty Org — est. 4 April 1949
- •NATO members: 32 countries: Military alliance — Article 5 (collective defence)
- •EU: Brussels, Belgium: European Union — est. 1993 (Maastricht Treaty)
- •EU members: 27 countries: UK left (Brexit) on 31 Jan 2020
- •Euro currency: Used by 20 EU countries: Eurozone — introduced 1 Jan 1999
- •Schengen Area: 27 countries: Passport-free travel zone in Europe