International Organizations
Source: News on Air Subject: International Organisation Context: India achieved a major diplomatic milestone, by sweeping four unopposed elections to key subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). About The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC): What it is? ECOSOC is one of the six principal organs of the United …
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Source: DD News Subject: International Organisation Context: Argentina has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), effective March 2026, following a one-year notification period initiated by President Javier Milei’s administration. About The World Health Organization (WHO): What it is? The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international …
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Source: TH Subject: International Organisation Context: The Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite the draft being significantly watered down to gain their support. About United Nations Security Council (UNSC): What It Is? The UNSC is one of the six principal organs of the United …
Source: LM Subject: International Organisation Context: U.S. President Donald Trump described NATO as a paper tiger and stated that withdrawing U.S. membership is now beyond reconsideration. About NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization): What It Is? NATO is a 32-nation intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty. it serves as a system of collective …
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Source: TP Subject: International Organisation Context: The inaugural meeting of the BRIC-Research Advisory Board (BRIC-RAB) was held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad. About Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC): What it is? BRIC is an Apex Autonomous Body established as a registered Society under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science …
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Source: UN Women Subject: International Organisation Context: The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) concluded its 70th session on March 19, 2026, where 190 member states adopted historic Agreed Conclusions. About The UN Commission on the Status of Women: What it is? A functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and …
Source: DD news Subject: International Organisation Context: The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for three months instead of the usual one-year period. About United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA): What it is? The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan is a United Nations …
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Source: News on Air Subject: International Organisation Context: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected the latest report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, calling it biased and based on selective narratives. About United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF): What it is? The United States Commission on International Religious …
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Source: DD News Subject: International Organisation Context: India has co-sponsored a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) resolution at the UN Security Council demanding the immediate cessation of Iranian attacks on GCC nations and the Strait of Hormuz. About United Nations Security Council (UNSC): What It Is? The UNSC is one of the six principal organs of …
Source: UNW Subject: International Organisation Context: The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is holding its annual session at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, bringing together governments, UN agencies, and civil society to review global progress on gender equality. About The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW): What it is? The …
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Source: IE Subject: International Organisation Context: An Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka while returning from the International Fleet Review 2026 at Visakhapatnam. About United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): What it is? UNCLOS is the comprehensive international treaty that establishes …
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Source: WTO Subject: International Organisation Context: India has officially submitted a robust set of proposals for the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), focusing on a permanent solution for food security and protecting the livelihoods of traditional fishermen. About WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14): What it is? The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body of …
Source: AN Subject: International Organisation Context: The ILO and IMO marked the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, highlighting its role in improving seafarers’ welfare and global shipping standards. About 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: What it is? Often referred to as the Seafarers’ Bill of Rights, the MLC, …
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Source: IE Subject: International Organisation Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) ministerial meeting in Paris signalled that India’s bid for full membership has entered its final stages. About The International Energy Agency (IEA): What is the IEA? The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organisation that works to ensure global energy security, reliable energy …
Source: DTE Subject: International Organisation Context: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched a global AI-for-Energy mission at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to fast-track clean energy adoption across 120+ member countries. About AI-for-Energy mission: What it is? A strategic international initiative designed to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the clean energy infrastructure …
Source: NDTV Subject: International Organisation Context: French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister of India to attend the 52nd G7 Summit (2026) in France. About G7 Summit 2026: What is it? The G7 Summit 2026 is the annual meeting of leaders of the world’s seven advanced democracies to deliberate on global economic stability, security, …
Source: DD News Subject: International Organisation Context: India is hosting the inaugural United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control for the Asia-Pacific region for the first time in Asia. About United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on SALW Control: What it is? The United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on SALW …
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Source: News on Air Subject: International Organisation Context: India has joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) to provide integrated support to manufacturing firms and MSMEs across BRICS countries. The National Productivity Council has been designated as India’s nodal centre to lead engagement with BCIC. About India Joins BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies: What …
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Source: SCO Subject: International Organisation Context: The first meeting of the SCO Council of National Coordinators (CNC) for 2026 opened in Beijing, under the chairmanship of the Kyrgyz Republic, to finalize the agenda for high-level summits later this year. About First National Coordinators Meeting in Beijing & SCO: What it is? The Council of National …
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Source: DD News Subject: International Organisation Context: The United Arab Emirates and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have signed an MoU for Dubai to host the annual Global Future Councils (GFCs) meetings for the next five years. About Global Future Councils (GFCs): What are the Global Future Councils? The Global Future Councils (GFCs) are the …
