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The Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice or SBSTTA 28

Source: DTESubject: International Organisation Context: The 28th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-28) concluded on August 1, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. The Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice or SBSTTA 28 About The Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice or SBSTTA 28: What It Is? …

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The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO)

Source: FPSubject: International Organisation Context: China has launched the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) in Shanghai, positioning it as a global AI governance platform for the Global South and developing countries. The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation About The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO): What It Is? WAICO is a China-led international AI …

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PrelimsThe Codex Alimentarius Commission Source: News on AirSubject: International Organisation Context: India secured major advancements at the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) held in Geneva, Switzerland, where the commission officially adopted seven food standards and guidelines developed under Indian leadership. The Codex Alimentarius Commission About The Codex Alimentarius Commission: What It Is? …

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The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)

Source: News on AirSubject: International Organisation Context: India hosted the 13th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related sub-committee meetings at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) About The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA): What It Is? The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) is a …

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The United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (UNGCP)

Source: DD NewsSubject: International Organisation Context: India has been appointed to chair the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, organized by United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva, Switzerland. The United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (UNGCP) About The United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection …

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OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)

Source: ITSubject: International Organisation Context: Iraq, the second-largest crude producer in OPEC, has threatened to withdraw from the oil cartel unless its production quota is substantially raised to meet its domestic economic and rebuilding needs. OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) About OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries): What It Is? OPEC is …

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US Pacific Command (USPACOM)

Source: IESubject: International Organisation Context: The United States Department of War announced that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) has officially restored its original name to the US Pacific Command (USPACOM). US Pacific Command (USPACOM) About US Pacific Command (USPACOM): What It Is? USPACOM is the oldest and largest of the six geographic unified combatant commands …

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The 52nd G7 Summit

Source: News on AirSubject: International Organisation Context: Prime Minister of India arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the 52nd G7 Summit at the official invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. It marks India’s 13th overall and seventh consecutive appearance as an invitee. The 52nd G7 Summit About The 52nd G7 Summit: What It Is? …

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The BRICS Indore Declaration

Source: TOISubject: International Organisation Context: India’s BRICS Presidency culminated in the adoption of the BRICS Indore Declaration during the Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting held in Indore in June 2026. The BRICS Indore Declaration About The BRICS Indore Declaration: What is it? The BRICS Indore Declaration is a unanimous joint agricultural charter adopted by BRICS member countries …

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The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory

Source: PIBSubject: International Organisation Context: The India and the United Kingdom formally launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) in New Delhi. The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory About The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory: What It Is? The Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) is a specialized, …

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The BRICS Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR)

Source: THSubject: International Organisation Context: Under India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship, the Ministry of MSME successfully convened the 2nd SME Working Group Meeting under the BRICS PartNIR track. The BRICS Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR) About The BRICS Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR): What It Is? The BRICS Partnership on the New …

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The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework

Source: THSubject: International Organisation Context: On the sidelines of the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, the member nations unveiled the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework alongside a separate bilateral India-US mineral pact. The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework About The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework: What It Is? The Quad Critical Minerals …

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The QUAD

Source: ANISubject: International Organisation Context: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar hosted the landmark Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM) at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The QUAD About The QUAD: What It Is? The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a premier, non-military plurilateral strategic coalition of four major maritime democracies committed to upholding an open, …

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The BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG)

Source: DD NewsSubject: International Organisation Context: India officially commenced its tourism agenda under its BRICS 2026 Chairship by hosting the inaugural Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting via virtual mode. The BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group About The BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG): What It Is? The BRICS Tourism Working Group is a specialized sector-specific …

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Asian Productivity Organization (APO)

Source: PIBSubject: International Organisation Context: The Government of India is hosting the 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) About Asian Productivity Organization (APO): What It Is? The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is a non political, non profit, and non discriminatory intergovernmental …

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The FAO Agricola Medal

Source: PMISubject: International Organisation Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. The FAO Agricola Medal About The FAO Agricola Medal: What It Is? The Agricola Medal (named after Agricola, the Latin word for …

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UN Forum on Forests

Source: UNSubject: International Organisation Context: The United Nations launched The Global Forest Goals Report 2026 at the opening day of the 21st Session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF21) in New York. UN Forum on Forests About UN Forum on Forests: What it is? The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) is a high-level, …

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The Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD)

Source: MEASubject: International Organisation Context: India recently hosted the tenth edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi under the theme Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World. The event marked a critical milestone as India assumed the Chairship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) for the 2025–27 period. The Indian Ocean Dialogue …

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