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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

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Where is the headquarters of the Badminton World Federation located?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Malaysia

  • The Badminton World Federation headquarters is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The headquarters of the organization was relocated from Cheltenham, UKto Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 1, 2005.
  • The Badminton World Federation is the international governing body for badminton.
  • It was founded as the International Badminton Federation in 1934, with its headquarters in Cheltenham, UK.
  • International Badminton Federation was merged with the World Badminton Federation in 1981. 
  • The name of the organization was changed to Badminton World Federation on 24 September 2006.