International Organizations
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 …
Source: HT Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 25th SCO Heads of State Council Summit in Tianjin, China, on August 31, 2025. About Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) What it is? A regional intergovernmental organisation focusing on political, economic, and security cooperation. Established in 2001 at Shanghai, evolving from the “Shanghai Five” grouping (1996). …
Source: BBC Context: The United Nations has declared a famine in Gaza, affecting nearly 500,000 people, citing systematic obstruction of humanitarian aid by Israel. About Famine Declaration What it is A formal global classification used by the UN and partners to signal catastrophic food insecurity. Declared through the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) framework, …
Source: The Hindu Context: The UNHCR suspended the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India after some returnees were arrested in Sri Lanka for alleged violations of immigration laws. About United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) What it is? UNHCR is a UN agency mandated to protect and support refugees, stateless persons, and …
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Source: TOI Context: Brazil has lodged a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States’ 50% tariff on Brazilian imports. About World Trade Organization (WTO): What It Is? The WTO is the sole global body governing international trade rules, acting as a forum for negotiations, dispute resolution, and ensuring fair trade …
Source: BS Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have officially classified Hepatitis D virus (HDV) as carcinogenic, placing it in Group 1 — known causes of liver cancer, alongside Hepatitis B and C. About WHO officially classified Hepatitis D virus as carcinogenic: What is Hepatitis D …
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Source: LM Context: India’s Prime Minister of India participated in the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, where Indonesia was welcomed as a full BRICS member. The summit also saw adoption of the Rio de Janeiro Declaration focused on global governance reforms and sustainable development. About 17th BRICS Summit: What is BRICS? BRICS is an intergovernmental …
Source: WHO Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the 3 by 35 Initiative, aiming to reduce harmful product consumption and generate sustainable public revenue through targeted health taxes. About WHO 3 by 35 Initiative: What It Is? A global initiative to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at …
Source: LM Context: India slipped to 131st position out of 148 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025, released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), highlighting persistent challenges in gender equality. About Global Gender Gap Report 2025: What It Is? An annual report that benchmarks gender parity across countries, helping track progress toward closing …
Source: LM Context: The World Bank revised the global poverty line to $3/day (PPP 2021) from $2.15/day (PPP 2017) based on updated price data and survey methods. About The World Bank Revised the Global Poverty Line: What Is the Global Poverty Line? A poverty line defines the minimum daily spending needed for basic needs like …
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Source: TH Context: India won the Presidency of International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for 2025–2028 in elections held in Brussels, polling 61.7% of the votes. This is the first time India has held the presidency and the first-ever ballot-based election in IIAS’s 100-year history. About the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS): What it …
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Source: TOI Context: India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–28 term with overwhelming global support. About United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC): What is the United Nations ECOSOC? Full Form: United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Established: 1945 under the UN Charter Total Members: …
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Source: DTE Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has withdrawn a $434.25 million loan for Assam’s 1000 MW Solar Power Park following protests over tribal land acquisition in Karbi Anglong. The Union Finance Ministry, at the request of the Assam government, asked ADB to cancel the loan to avert further conflict and displacement of indigenous …
Source: PMI Context: Prime Minister of India will address the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in New Delhi. This is the first time in 42 years that India is hosting the IATA AGM, highlighting India’s growing role in global aviation. About International Air Transport Association (IATA): What is …
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Source: UN Context: In 2025, the International Year of Glacier Preservation is being marked through a UN-backed global conference, International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation – 2025 in Tajikistan. About International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation – 2025: What is it? A high-level global summit focusing on urgent action to combat glacier retreat and ensure sustainable freshwater …
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Source: DH Context: Two Indian peacekeepers Brigadier General Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh will be posthumously awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. About Two Indian Peacekeepers Awarded Dag Hammarskjöld Medal: About India and UN Peacekeepers: India’s Global Role: India is the 4th largest contributor of uniformed personnel to …
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Source: HT Context: India is submitting a dossier to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), urging the re-listing of Pakistan in the grey list due to non-compliance with previous commitments on terror financing and money laundering. About Financial Action Task Force (FATF): What is FATF? The FATF is an intergovernmental watchdog established to set and …
Source: LM Context: Algeria has officially joined the New Development Bank (NDB), becoming a full member after submitting its instrument of accession on May 19, 2025. About New Development Bank (NDB): What is NDB? A multilateral development bank established by BRICS nations to mobilise funds for infrastructure and sustainable development. Functions as an alternative to …
Source: DTE Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognised Austria, Norway, Oman, and Singapore for eliminating industrially produced trans fats from their national food supply. About WHO Recognises 4 Nations for Trans Fat Elimination: What is Trans Fat? Definition: Trans fats (trans-fatty acids) are unsaturated fats that undergo hydrogenation, turning liquid oils into solid fats. …
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Source: News on Air Context: India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting. About Asian Productivity Organization (APO): What It Is? APO is a Tokyo-based intergovernmental body working to boost productivity across the Asia-Pacific region. Established: Founded in 1961, with India …
