Source: The post is based on the article “Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group welcomes Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission as a member” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has joined as a member of the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group(PDG). IPC officially joined as a member of PDG at the PDG’s Annual… Continue reading Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group welcomes Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission as a member
Category: International Organisations
UN General Assembly elects 15 new members to Human Rights Council
Source: The post is based on the article “UN General Assembly elects 15 new members to Human Rights Council” published in “UN” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? The UN General Assembly has elected 15 new countries to serve on the Human Rights Council. What is the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC)? United… Continue reading UN General Assembly elects 15 new members to Human Rights Council
ICRISAT joins One CGIAR global initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “ICRISAT joins One CGIAR global initiative” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has joined the One CGIAR integrated partnership. This partnership involves the CGIAR System Organization and 12 One CGIAR research… Continue reading ICRISAT joins One CGIAR global initiative
Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT)?3 How did the Comprehensive… Continue reading Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing
What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Five Eyes Alliance?3 What is the objective of the Five Eyes Alliance now?4 What are the concerns related to the Five Eyes alliance? What is… Continue reading What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?
PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies
Source: The post is based on the article “PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister addressed the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial summit. What are the key takeaways from the PM’s address at the G20 Trade Summit?… Continue reading PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies
BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations
Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the six countries invited by BRICS to become members?3 What is the significance of BRICS expansion?4 What BRICS expansion… Continue reading BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations
100 million farmer initiative
About 100 million farmer initiative Aspects Description About The “100 Million Farmers” initiative is a multistakeholder platform aimed at transitioning to net-zero, nature-positive food systems by 2030. Initiated by World Economic Forum Mission It supports private and public leaders to position food and farmers as central pillars of the global climate and nature agenda. It… Continue reading 100 million farmer initiative
Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India” published in The Hindu on 25th June 2023 What is the News? U.S. Senate’s India Caucus Co-Chairs will introduce legislation to give India ‘NATO plus five’ defence status. Note: Caucus is a closed meeting of… Continue reading Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India
What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?” published in Indian Express on 24th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is FIPIC?3 About India’s Assistance to Pacific Island Countries4 What happened at the third FIPIC summit in 2023? What is… Continue reading What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?
