Correct option is A
The United States of America rejoined UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on October 01, 2003, after a 19-year absence. The USA had withdrawn from UNESCO in 1984, citing mismanagement and a perceived anti-Western bias in the organization. The decision to rejoin in 2003 was part of the broader U.S. strategy to engage more actively with international institutions.
Information Booster: UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. The re-entry of the USA into UNESCO marked a significant moment in international diplomacy, indicating a shift towards multilateral engagement.
Additional Knowledge:
· (b) India: A founding member of UNESCO, has never left the organization.
· (c) Sweden: Has consistently been a member of UNESCO.
· (d) France: Another founding member that has remained with UNESCO since its inception.
