Source- This post on U.N. award on gender advocacy has been created based on the article “Indian peacekeeper gets U.N. award on gender advocacy” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Major Radhika Sen was awarded the U.N. Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2023. 1. Major Radhika Sen who… Continue reading U.N. award on gender advocacy
Category: International Organisations
Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)
Source-This post on Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4) has been created based on the article “The GEF at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)” published in “Official page of GEF” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)… Continue reading Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)
Arab League
Source-This post on Arab League has been created based on the article “Arab League Demands UN Peacekeepers In Palestinian Regions; Israel’s Ally U.S. Responds” published in “Hindustan Times” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? The Arab League has called for the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in Manama,… Continue reading Arab League
AI convention
Source-This post on AI convention has been created based on the article “An overview of Europe’s AI convention” published in “The Hindu” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? Global governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing more complex as countries adopt diverse methods like laws and executive orders to regulate it domestically. In such… Continue reading AI convention
Antarctic Treaty
Source-This post on Antarctic Treaty has been created based on the article “India hosts the Antarctic Parliament: The history of the Antarctic Treaty” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting started on May 20, in Kochi, Kerala. About the Antarctic Treaty 1. It is… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty
Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
Source-This post on Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) has been created based on the article “Strengthening global cooperation in crime prevention and enhancing criminal justice systems: highlights from the 33rd Crime Commission” published in “The UN Official page” on 21st May 2024. Why in News? The 33rd session of the Commission on Crime… Continue reading Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
Source– This post on U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund has been created based on the article “India contributes $5,00,000 to U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? India recently donated $500,000 to the UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reinforcing its steadfast dedication to the global battle against terrorism. About… Continue reading U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
Source– This post on Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting has been created based on the article “India to formally convey to ATCM its plans to built new research station in Antarctica” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 May 2024. Why in the news? India plans to announce its intention to build a new research station… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals
Source- This post on UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals is based on the article “Critical Energy Transition Minerals at the United Nations” published in “Forbes” on 30th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the UN has formed a panel specifically focused on critical energy transition minerals. These critical minerals are generally found in… Continue reading UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals
Accreditation by the GANHRI
Source-This post on Accreditation by the GANHRI is based on the article “NHRC accreditation status faces review in Geneva this week” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The meeting of the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) of the UN-recognised Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) worldwide will be… Continue reading Accreditation by the GANHRI
