Source: The post is based on the article “19th Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission inaugurates today at Mumbai” published in “PIB” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? The Department of Fisheries is organizing the 19th Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics (WPDCS19) of the… Continue reading Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
Category: International Organisations
Golden Gate Declaration
Source- This post is based on the article “APEC summit | APEC leaders conclude 30th meeting with Golden Gate Declaration” published in “Wion” on 18 November 2023. Why in the News? The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit 2023, held in San Francisco, United States, concluded with the adoption of Golden Gate Declaration. What… Continue reading Golden Gate Declaration
Commission on Social Connection launched by WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Commission on Social Connection launched by WHO” published in “WHO” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a Commission on Social Connection. What is the Commission on Social Connection? Specifications Details Launched by World Health Organization (WHO) Aim 1)… Continue reading Commission on Social Connection launched by WHO
International Sugar Organisation (ISO): India chairs it for 2024
Source: The post is based on the article “International Sugar Organisation (ISO): India chairs it for 2024” published in “PIB” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? International Sugar Organisation (ISO) has announced that India will chair the organization for 2024. What is the International Sugar Organisation (ISO)? Specifications Details Type Intergovernmental body Established… Continue reading International Sugar Organisation (ISO): India chairs it for 2024
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): To beat China, India must engage with APEC
Source: The post is based on the article “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):To beat China, India must engage with APEC” published in “Indian Express” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? The 30th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 summit was held in San Francisco, USA. The US hosted APEC after a gap of 12… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): To beat China, India must engage with APEC
International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)
Source: The post is based on the article “International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)” published in “Down To Earth” on 21st November 2023. Why in the News? The 59th International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) being held in Thailand recently concluded. What is the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC)? International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) is the governing… Continue reading International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)
The OECD report on climate finance
Source– This post is based on the article “The OECD Report on Climate Finance” published in “The Hindu” on 21 November 2023. Why in the News? The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published a new assessment report on climate finance ahead of the UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai, UAE. What is… Continue reading The OECD report on climate finance
NATO Suspends CFE Treaty After Russia’s Pullout
Source– This post is based on the article “NATO announces formal suspension of Cold War-era security treaty after Russia’s pullout” published in “The Hindu” on 7th November 2023. Why in the News? NATO has formally announced the suspension of Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), a key Cold War-era security treaty in response… Continue reading NATO Suspends CFE Treaty After Russia’s Pullout
World Toilet Organization
About World Toilet Organization Aspects Description About 1. World Toilet Organization is a global non-profit committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide. 2. It is not an agency of the United Nations. It was granted consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2013. Established 19 November 2001 Focus WTO empowers… Continue reading World Toilet Organization
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF):India signs agreement with IPEF members on supply chain resilience
Source: The post is based on the article “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF):India signs agreement with IPEF members on supply chain resilience” published in “Livemint” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? India has signed an agreement with the US and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF) to reduce its… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF):India signs agreement with IPEF members on supply chain resilience
