News: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalising rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas even after two weeks of negotiations. About International Seabed Authority (ISA) It is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement… Continue reading International Seabed Authority (ISA)
Category: International Organisations
‘Pact for Future’
News: India has reiterated its firm support for the Pact for the Future and its key annexes- the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations- during the third informal dialogue to review the agreement. About ‘Pact for Future’ It is a landmark outcome document adopted at the United Nations Summit of the Future… Continue reading ‘Pact for Future’
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty)
News: Farmers, policymakers warn Centre against proposed amendments to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the ‘Plant Treaty’). About International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture It is an international agreement between member countries to conserve, use and manage plant genetic resources for food and agriculture around… Continue reading International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty)
17th BRICS Summit, 2025
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated today in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 6-7 July 2025. About 17th BRICS Summit, 2025 Host (President): Brazil Theme: ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance’ Focus of 2025 Summit: The Brazilian Presidency will focus on two priorities:… Continue reading 17th BRICS Summit, 2025
World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025
News: India to host the prestigious World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in 2029, a monumental achievement sparked by the visionary leadership of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). About World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) The WPFG are an Olympic-style competition with thousands of athletes representing First Responders from different countries across the world. This includes… Continue reading World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025
International Potato Centre (CIP)
News: India to set up a regional wing of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP) with a focus on the potato and sweet potato. About International Potato Centre (CIP) It was founded in 1971 with a focus on the potato, sweet potato and Andean roots and tubers. It primarily works in South America, Africa and… Continue reading International Potato Centre (CIP)
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
News: Recently, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, urging the international community to take swift and decisive action. About Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) It was formally established in May 1971 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It originated after two key summits: The 1969 Rabat… Continue reading Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
News: Lucknow has officially submitted its nominations for inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) to be titled “City of Gastronomy”. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a project of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Launch and Objective:… Continue reading UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
News: India actively participated as the Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council, held in Nice, France. International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities. About the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities It was established… Continue reading International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
ICC Hall of Fame
News: The ICC announced seven new additions to the ICC Hall of Fame with a large group of former greats added as the latest inductees. About ICC Hall of Fame Origin: The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame was launched on 2 January 2009 in association with the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), as part… Continue reading ICC Hall of Fame
