Categories: Appointments

WTO chief Roberto Azevedo resigns from post

The head of the World Trade Organization, Roberto Azevedo will step down from his post on August 31. He became the WTO chief in 2013.  The 62-year-old Brazilian career diplomat’s second four-year term was not scheduled to end until September 2021. He is cutting seven-year tenure marked in recent years by intense pressure from US President Donald Trump. Donald Trump had accused the Geneva-based trade body of an anti-US bias and other complaints.

Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • World Trade Organization Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
  • World Trade Organization Membership: 164 member states.
  • World Trade Organization Founded: 1 January 1995.
Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

World Bank Approves ₹4,000-Crore Loan for Haryana’s Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Water Security Project

The World Bank has approved the ₹4,000-crore loan for the Haryana's ambitious "Jal Sanrakshit Haryana"…

10 minutes ago

India to Host BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting Beginning June 22

India set to host two day BRICS National Security Advisers (NSA) Meeting on 22nd and…

45 minutes ago

IAF to Acquire Nine Retired Jaguar Fighter Jets from UK to Sustain Aging Fleet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to acquire the nine retired SEPECAT Jaguar fighter…

55 minutes ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Fastest List A Fifty in History During India A vs Sri Lanka A Final

India's teenage sensation and young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi  smashed the fastest half century ever recorded…

1 hour ago

Indian Women’s Hockey Team Wins FIH Nations Cup 2026, Earns Promotion to Pro League

The Indian women’s hockey team scripted the history after defeating the New Zealand 2-0  in…

2 hours ago

West Bengal Budget 2026 Highlights: 1 Lakh Government Jobs, New Kolkata Airport & Big Benefits

The first budget of the newly elected BJP government in the State of West Bengal…

2 hours ago