Question

What does NATO stands for?
1. North American Treaty Organisation
2. New Atlantic Treaty Organisation
3. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
4. New American Treaty Organisation

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

The correct answer is the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

• NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
  • Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
  • This organization is an alliance of 30 independent member countries. 
  • It was established at the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty on 4 April 1949.

• The fundamental goal of this organization is to safeguard the Allies’ freedom and security by political and military means.
• It enables members to consult and cooperate on defense and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflict.
• Article 5 states that an attack against one Ally is an attack against all. This article was invoked when Bin Laden attacked the World Trade Centre in September 2001.
• Chairman of the NATO Military Committee: Air Chief Marshal Stuart Peach, Royal Air Force.
• Secretary-General: Jens Stoltenberg.