What is the primary role of the International Red Cross?

• A. Sets international monetary policy
• B. Oversees global fisheries
• C. Administers social welfare programs
• D. Provides medical and humanitarian aid to refugees and people in crisis. Cares for the sick and wounded in war, secure neutrality of nurses, hospitals, etc., and help relieve suffering caused by pestilence, floods, fires, and other calamities.

Answer: (D)

The International Red Cross is a humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting and assisting people in crisis, especially those affected by war and disasters. Its primary role is to provide medical and humanitarian aid, care for the sick and wounded in conflict, and ensure access to relief while upholding the neutrality of medical personnel and facilities. It also works to relieve suffering caused by disasters like floods, fires, and epidemics. This description best matches the Red Cross’s mission of saving lives and reducing suffering, rather than policymaking, fisheries oversight, or running welfare programs.