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)
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Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025
News– India will host the 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) in New Delhi from 7 to 9 May 2025. Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025. About the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 GLEX 2025 is themed “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,” focusing on innovation, global cooperation, and… Continue reading Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025
India’s Performance in Human Development Index
News- The Human Development Report 2025, published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for 2023 Human Development Index, measures global human progress across health, education, and income indicators. India’s Performance in Human Development Index. Key Findings of the Report 1. India’s Rank and HDI Score India ranks 130 out of 193 countries, improving by… Continue reading India’s Performance in Human Development Index
Special 301 Report
News- India has yet again been placed on the ‘priority watch’ list of the US Trade Representative (USTR) office’s Special 301 Report on intellectual property rights. Special 301 Report. About Special 301 Report Description: It is an annual publication by the United States Trade Representative (USTR), mandated under the Trade Act of 1974. Purpose: The… Continue reading Special 301 Report
United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025
News: The 2025 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica, will take place from 9 to 13 June 2025 in Nice, France. United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025. About United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025 Host: It will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France. Theme: “Accelerating… Continue reading United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025
WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
News: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the top seven finalists for the Anti-Piracy Challenge under the “Create in India” initiative of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge. About WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge It is a pioneering initiative under the Create in India Challenge Season 1… Continue reading WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
World Pandemic Treaty
News: Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have finalised a proposal for the World Pandemic Treaty, according to a statement by the global health body. World Pandemic Treaty. About World Pandemic Treaty Background: The proposal to draft and negotiate this convention was finalised by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), established in December 2021 under the… Continue reading World Pandemic Treaty
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for the fiscal year 2022–23. Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI). About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) PAI is a Multi-domain and multi-sectoral index that is intended to be used to assess the overall holistic development, performance & progress of panchayats It… Continue reading Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
Digital Threat Report 2024
News: India launches first Digital Threat Report 2024 to support cyber security in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Digital Threat Report 2024. About Digital Threat Report 2024 This Report is a comprehensive analysis of current and emerging cyber threats and defense strategies. Developed by: It is developed through collaboration between the SISA… Continue reading Digital Threat Report 2024
BIMSTEC Summit, 2025
News: The 6th Summit of the member States of BIMSTEC was held 04 April 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. BIMSTEC Summit, 2025. Key Takeaways from the BIMSTEC Summit, 2025 Theme: “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open” Vision Document: The Summit adopted the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030 document which lays out the road map for the collective prosperity… Continue reading BIMSTEC Summit, 2025
