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International Organizations

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The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance  (International IDEA)

Source:  PIB Subject: Polity Context: India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will assume the Chair ship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on December 3, 2025, in Stockholm. About The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA): What it is? An intergovernmental organisation dedicated exclusively to supporting and …

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IMF Gives ‘C’ Grade for India’s National Accounts Statistics

Source:  DC Subject:  Economy Context: The IMF’s latest Article IV review has given India’s national accounts statistics a ‘C’ grade, citing methodological weaknesses. Regarding India’s main inflation measure, the Consumer Price Index, the IMF graded India a ‘B’, which means the data provided “have some shortcomings but are broadly adequate for surveillance”. About IMF Gives …

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IMF to Alter Classification of India’s Forex Framework

Source:  ET Subject:  Economics Context: The International Monetary Fund is expected to change the way it classifies India’s exchange rate regime, potentially describing it as having “crawling peg” like features in its 2025 Article IV report. About IMF to Alter Classification of India’s Forex Framework: What this issue is about? The IMF maintains a de …

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G20

Source:   IT Subject:  International Relations Context: South Africa has assumed the G20 Presidency for 2025 with the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, unveiling priorities centred on disaster resilience, debt relief, climate finance and just energy transitions. This marks the first G20 Summit hosted on African soil, coinciding with India’s strong advocacy for Global South About G20: …

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India Re-Elected to Codex Executive Committee

Source: PIB Subject: International Relation Context: India has been unanimously re-elected to the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, securing a leadership role for the Asia region until 2027. About India Re-Elected to Codex Executive Committee: What it is? India has been re-elected as the Asian regional representative on the Executive Committee (CCEXEC) of …

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Global Big Cats Summit

Source:  DD News Subject: Environment Context: India announced that it will host the Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi in 2026, reaffirming global leadership in wildlife conservation. About Global Big Cats Summit: What it is? A high-level international summit dedicated to strengthening global cooperation, policy coordination, and scientific collaboration for the conservation of big …

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Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT)

Source:  DTE Subject: Environment Context: The COP30 Presidency has formally launched the Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT), creating the first permanent global platform dedicated to navigating rising tensions between trade policies and climate action. About Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT): What it is? A politically supported, non-negotiating global platform …

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First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference

Source:  DD News Context: Kochi hosted the First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference from November 4–6, 2025, marking a major milestone in advancing regional blue economy cooperation and marine research collaboration among Bay of Bengal nations. About First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference: What it is? A biennial regional platform under the BIMSTEC …

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FATF Expands Asset Recovery Scope Beyond Graft

Source: TOI Context: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued new global guidance on asset recovery, expanding its scope beyond corruption to cover crimes like fraud, cyber offences, and money laundering. About FATF Expands Asset Recovery Scope Beyond Graft: What it is? A new 340-page FATF guidance outlining a comprehensive framework for identifying, preserving, …

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Polio

Source: NIE Context: India has been placed on high alert after a rise in polio cases in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the only two remaining endemic countries. About Polio: What it is? Polio (Poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects the nervous system, leading to paralysis or even death in severe cases. The …

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United Nations (UN)

Source:  IE Context: Today, October 24, 2025, marks the celebration of United Nations Day and the 80th anniversary of the UN’s establishment. The day commemorates the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945, reaffirming global commitment to peace, human rights, and sustainable development About United Nations (UN): What it is? The United Nations …

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Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Source:  TH Context: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), during its ongoing plenary in Paris, is expected to deliberate on the issue of state-sponsored terrorism financing. About Financial Action Task Force (FATF): What it is? The FATF is an intergovernmental policy-making body that sets global standards to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. …

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International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Source:  TH Context: At the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting in London, 57 nations voted to delay the adoption of a framework for carbon-free global shipping by one year after U.S. opposition. About International Maritime Organization (IMO): What it is? The IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating international shipping …

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United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)

Source: News on Air Context: India has been elected as the Co-Chair of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for a three-year term (2025–2028). About United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP): What It Is? The UN-GGIM-AP is one of the five regional …

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