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News: Madan B Lokur, retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) for a four-year term.  About UN Internal Justice Council It was established by the UN General assembly to ensure independence, professionalism and accountability in the administration of justice system of… Continue reading UN Internal Justice Council

News: India has been elected to chair the 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). About UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs It is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-related matters. Headquarters: Vienna, Austria Mandate– It is mandated to monitor global drug trends, support Member States in formulating balanced… Continue reading UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs

News:The International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience was recently launched to tackle growing challenges and maintain the strength of submarine critical infrastructure. About International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience It was jointly launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC). This initiative aims to enhance the resilience… Continue reading International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience

Source: This post on World Toilet Day 2024 has been created based on the article “World Toilet Day 2024: Why it matters and India’s efforts towards sanitation” published in India Today on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the UN observed World toilet day to raise awareness of the importance of safe sanitation. World Toilet… Continue reading World Toilet Day 2024

Source: This post on Israel’s Ban on United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has been created based on the article “UNRWA: What is the UN agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has banned?” published in Indian Express on 30th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Israel’s parliament passed two Bills, effectively… Continue reading Israel’s Ban on United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)

Source: This post on FDA Approval of Cobenfy has been created based on the article “FDA approval for Cobenfy casts light on schizophrenia’s wickedness” published in The Hindu on 23rd October 2024. United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Why in news? Recently, the UN forces in Lebanon released a statement accusing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of intentionally destroying… Continue reading United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

Source: This post on India and Pakistan Renew Agreement on Kartarpur Corridor  has been created based on the article “India-Pakistan Renew Kartarpur Corridor Agreement” published in The Hindu on 23rd October 2024. Why in news? Recently, India and Pakistan renewed Agreement on Kartarpur Corridor. About the Agreement 1. India and Pakistan have agreed to extend their… Continue reading India and Pakistan Renew Agreement on Kartarpur Corridor

Source: This post on ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 has been created based on the article “ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 – Pioneering Innovation and Global Collaboration” published in PIB on 21st October 2024. Why in news? The 15th ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference will begin from tomorrow (October 21, 2024) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 1.… Continue reading ITU Kaleidoscope 2024

Source: This post on Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) has been created based on the article “Global Framework on Chemicals” published in UNEP on 8th October 2024. Why in news? The Global Framework on Chemicals has recently launched its first call for projects targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste. About Global Framework… Continue reading Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC)

Source: The post on International Day of Non-Violence 2024 is based on the article “International Day of Non-Violence 2024″ published in “PIB” on 2nd October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Day of Non-Violence 2024 was observed on 2nd October. About International Day of Non-Violence 2024 1. About: October 2 is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence… Continue reading International Day of Non-Violence 2024

Source – This post on L69 Grouping and G4 Grouping is based on the article “L69, G4 countries seek urgent reform of UNSC” published in The Hindu on 27th September 2024. Why in News? The United Nations will celebrate its 80th anniversary next year. The G4 nations and other groupings such as L69 and C-10 called for… Continue reading L69 Grouping and G4 Grouping

Source – This post on Summit of the Future is based on the article “Prime Minister’s Address at the ‘Summit of the Future’” published in PIB on 24th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister addressed the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations, New York. The theme was ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow’.… Continue reading Summit of the Future

Source- This post on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and Fair economy is based on the article “India signs US-led IPEF bloc’s clean, fair economy agreements” published in The Hindu on 23rd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, India signed agreements under the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and fair economy.… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and Fair economy

Source: This post on BRICS Literature Forum 2024 has been created based on the article “India participates in BRICS Literature Forum 2024 in Russia”, published in PIB on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, the BRICS Literature Forum 2024 took place in Kazan, Russia. About BRICS Literature Forum 2024 1. Event duration: It is currently underway… Continue reading BRICS Literature Forum 2024 

Source- This post on Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has been created based on the article “The Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting begins: The organisation and the issues being discussed“  published in “Indian Express” on 31 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting was held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga’s capital. About Pacific… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)

Source- This post on Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)  has been created based on the article “CAS arbitrator calls Vinesh’s axing draconian, but sticks to rules” published in “Hindustan times” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently upheld the decision to disqualify Vinesh Phogat from the… Continue reading Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) 

Source- This post on BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement has been created based on the article “Shri Piyush Goyal calls for faster negotiations of BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry highlighted the need for member countries and business leaders to reassess priorities regarding… Continue reading BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement

Source- This post on the Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) has been created based on the article “UN COP29 Azerbaijan: Will the new Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) help developing countries?” published in “Down to Earth” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? Azerbaijan, the host of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to… Continue reading Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF)

Source- This post on the Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site has been created based on the article “Why inclusion of Gaza’s Tell Umm Amer in the World Heritage Site List matters” published in “Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? The World Heritage Committee (WHC) decided to include the Palestinian site of… Continue reading Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site

Source- This post on the FishMIP Initiative has been created based on the article “Climate risks projected to affect fish biomass around the world’s ocean, FAO report says” published on “Official page of FAO” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) report projects that exploitable fish biomass could decline… Continue reading FishMIP Initiative

Source- This post on the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 has been created based on the article “World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 inaugurated today” published in “PIB” on 16 July 2024. Why in the news? The World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 is an integral prelude to the 46th Session of the UNESCO… Continue reading World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024

Source- This post on Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission has been created based on the article “India participates in the 86th session of the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission” published in “PIB” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, India participated in the 86th session of the Executive Committee of Codex… Continue reading Codex Alimentarius Commission

Source-This post on European Council has been created based on the article “Prime Minister congratulates H.E António Costa on being elected as President of the European Council” published in “PIB” on 28 June 2024. Why in the news? The Prime Minister of India recently congratulated H.E António Costa on being elected as the next President… Continue reading European Council

Source – This post on the Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report has been created based on the article “India achieves ‘outstanding outcome’ in FATF evaluation” published in “The Hindu” on 29 June 2026. Why in the news? Recently, India has achieved an outstanding outcome in the mutual evaluation conducted during 2023-24 by the… Continue reading Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report

Source– This post on World Craft Council (WCC) has been created based on the article “Srinagar’s ‘World Craft City’ tag, allows Kashmir to re-connect globally” published in “The Hindu” on 25 June 2024. Why in the news? Srinagar has been recognized as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC). Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore are… Continue reading World Craft Council (WCC)