Source: The post is based on the article “World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific” published in “PIB” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? India is set to host the 33rd Conference of the WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and the… Continue reading World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific
Category: International Organisations
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping
Source: The post is based on the article “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping” published in “Indian Express” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping is meeting in San Francisco in the United States. What is Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)? Specifications Details Established in 1989… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping
State of Climate Services Report for 2023
Source– This post ” State of Climate Services Report for 2023” is based on the article “Health sector poorly equipped to prevent heat hazards & impacts of other extreme weather events, says WMO report” published in “DownToEarth” on 07 November 2023. Why in the News? A report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicated that… Continue reading State of Climate Services Report for 2023
WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released
Source: The post is based on the article “WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is the World Customs Organization(WCO)?3 What is the International Association of Ports and Harbors(IAPH)?4 What are the key recommendations given by WCO-IAPH on cooperation between Customs and… Continue reading WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released
Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions
Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions” published in “The Hindu” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? Before India’s upcoming evaluations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Government of India has implemented several measures in line with the recommendations of… Continue reading Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA): Rise in intimidation, settler violence in the West Bank
Source: The post is based on the article “Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA): Rise in intimidation, settler violence in the West Bank” published in “UN” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA) has said that the Israeli settler violence has increased… Continue reading Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA): Rise in intimidation, settler violence in the West Bank
WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India has to decide between the candidates of Bangladesh or Nepal for the post of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO). What is the… Continue reading WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee
ISA to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November
Source: The post is based on the article “ISA to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is the Global solar Stocktake Report?3 What is a Global Solar Facility?4 How much gigawatts of solar photovoltaic panels have been… Continue reading ISA to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November
India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification
Source: The post is based on the article “India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification” published in “PIB” on 26th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organizing a Country-Led Initiative (CLI) event as part of… Continue reading India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification
6th Assembly of International Solar Alliance to be held in New Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “6th Assembly of International Solar Alliance to be held in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? The Sixth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance is being held in New Delhi. What is the International Solar Alliance(ISA)? Click Here to read… Continue reading 6th Assembly of International Solar Alliance to be held in New Delhi
