International Organizations
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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Source: IT Context: The New Development Bank (NDB) — co-founded by BRICS nations in 2015 — marks its 10th anniversary, while Pakistan has formally sought China’s support to join the institution to diversify from IMF and World Bank dependence amid its economic crisis. About The New Development Bank (NDB): What It Is? The NDB is …
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 …
Source: PIB Context: On World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Government of India celebrated 80 years of partnership in New Delhi. About FAO Celebrates 80 Years of Partnership with India: What It Is? A milestone event marking eight decades of collaboration between India and FAO in promoting food security, …
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Source: TH Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in its World Heritage Outlook 4 (2025) report placed Western Ghats, Manas National Park, and Sundarbans National Park under the “Significant Concern” category. About IUCN Flags Western Ghats, Manas, and Sundarbans as ‘Significant Concern’ Sites: About the IUCN World Heritage Outlook The World Heritage …
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Source: News on Air Context: India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, marking its seventh tenure on the global body. About India Elected for United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC): What it is? The UNHRC is the principal intergovernmental body within the United Nations system …
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Source: DH Context: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been playing a key role in the Israel–Hamas hostage and prisoner exchanges (2023–2025). About The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): What It Is? A global humanitarian network of over 80 million members and volunteers, dedicated to protecting human life and dignity …
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Source: HT Context: Dr. Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, became the first Indian to win the IUCN WCPA Kenton Miller Award 2025, announced at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. About IUCN Kenton Miller Award 2025: What it is? A prestigious international award that honours individuals demonstrating …
Source: IE Context: UNESCO has recently launched the world’s first Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects at the MONDIACULT 2025 Conference in Barcelona, Spain. About UNESCO launches the World’s First Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects : What is the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects? It is a first-of-its-kind global digital museum created by …
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Source: News on Air Context: Armenia has officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) during the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, marking its entry into the global coalition for biodiversity protection. About Armenia Joins IUCN: What it is? A landlocked transcontinental country situated in the South Caucasus region, at …
Source: DH Context: UNESCO’s Executive Board has elected Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany, as the new Director-General of the organization for a four-year term, succeeding France’s Audrey Azoulay. About UNESCO Elect New Chief: What It Is? The Director-General of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is the organization’s top executive authority responsible for implementing the …
Source: DTE Context: India will unveil its first-ever Red List of Endangered Species at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. About IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025: What it is? The IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) is a quadrennial (every 4 year) global summit organised by the International Union for Conservation of …
Source: TH Context: The amended International Health Regulations (IHR) entered into force, bringing in a new legal category — pandemic emergency. About New Definition of Pandemic Emergency: What it is? A pandemic emergency is a newly defined sub-category under IHR that applies to public health emergencies of international concern (PHEIC) but with a heightened threshold …
Source: DH Context: The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be declared on 10 October in Oslo, with thousands of nominations highlighting global peace efforts. About The Nobel Peace Prize: What it is? One of the six Nobel Prizes established through the will of Alfred Nobel (1895). Awarded annually since 1901 for outstanding contributions to peace. …
Source: PIB Context: India has been re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council (2025–2028) during the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal. About International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): What it is? A specialized UN agency facilitating global cooperation in civil aviation. Provides a framework for safe, secure, and sustainable international air transport. Established in: 1944, …
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Source: News on Air Context: India has been re-elected to the Council of Administration (CA) and the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) during the 28th UPU Congress held in Dubai. About Universal Postal Union (UPU): What It Is? UPU is a specialized agency of the United Nations and the primary …
Source: PIB Context: India’s Department of Fisheries (DoF) and the FAO have signed a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) to develop world-class Blue Ports. About India & FAO Join Hands to Build World-Class Blue Ports: What It Is? A collaborative initiative under FAO’s TCP to upgrade fishing ports into smart, sustainable, and inclusive Blue Ports, ensuring …
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Source: TH Context: The WHO has added GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, tirzepatide) to its Model List of Essential Medicines (EML) for type-2 diabetes with comorbidities like obesity and cardiovascular/kidney disease. About GLP-1 Drugs: What It Is? Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs are medications that mimic the action of the natural GLP-1 hormone. They belong …
Source: IT Context: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in 2027 and has directed authorities to begin preparations in Islamabad. The next SCO summit is scheduled to take place in 2026 in Bishkek. About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, 2027: What it is? A permanent …
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Source: TH Context: The Union government has granted licences to five Indian firms to manufacture and commercialise AdFalciVax, the country’s first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine developed by ICMR. About Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine AdFalciVax: What it is? India’s first indigenous recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine designed to block infection and transmission of Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest …
