News: Recently, Brazil and France launched Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Challenge initiative at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) to dramatically scale up ocean-focused climate action. Blue NDC Challenge. About Blue NDC Challenge It is a global initiative launched by Brazil and France on June 9, 2025, at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.… Continue reading Blue NDC Challenge
Category: International Organisations
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
News: Recently, the seventh edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was held on June 6–7 in Nice, France. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) It is a global partnership comprising 46 countries and 8 partner organizations. CDRI is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of… Continue reading Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
News: India is set to commence trade negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) this year. About Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) It is an international organization for regional economic integration in the former Soviet region. Founded in: It is established by the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union signed on 29 May 2014 and came… Continue reading Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
News: India got elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the term 2026-28. United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) About United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established by the UN Charter in 1945. Other organs are UNSC,… Continue reading United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
News: India has won the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025–2028 term. International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) About International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) It is an international non-profit organization working as a federation of member states, national sections and academic research centres jointly elaborating public governance solutions… Continue reading International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
News: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced a 5-year initiative aimed at transforming urban infrastructure across India. About Asian Development Bank (ADB) It is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966. ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. Aim: It aims to promote social and economic development in Asia. It assists its… Continue reading Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
News: India has assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the APO, held in Jakarta. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) About Asian Productivity Organization (APO) It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific… Continue reading Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
News: On May 15, 2025 (IST), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) clarified that there was no radiation leak from any nuclear facility in Pakistan. The statement responded to social media and media claims following alleged Indian airstrikes during Operation Sindoor. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) About the IAEA The IAEA is the world’s central… Continue reading International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
News: The IMF approved a $1 billion tranche for Pakistan under the $7-billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $1.3 billion under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). India abstained from voting, raising concerns over Pakistan’s track record and the risk of misuse of funds. Extended Fund Facility (EFF). About the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) The… Continue reading Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
IMF Executive Board
News- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Parameswaran Iyer as the new Executive Director, representing India at IMF’s Executive Board. About IMF Executive Board The Executive Board of the IMF is responsible for the daily operations of the Fund. It exercises powers given by the Board of Governors and those under the IMF’s… Continue reading IMF Executive Board
