Source: This post on BRICS Literature Forum 2024 has been created based on the article “India participates in BRICS Literature Forum 2024 in Russia”, published in PIB on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, the BRICS Literature Forum 2024 took place in Kazan, Russia. About BRICS Literature Forum 2024 1. Event duration: It is currently underway… Continue reading BRICS Literature Forum 2024
Category: International Organisations
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
Source- This post on Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has been created based on the article “The Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting begins: The organisation and the issues being discussed“ published in “Indian Express” on 31 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting was held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga’s capital. About Pacific… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Source- This post on Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has been created based on the article “CAS arbitrator calls Vinesh’s axing draconian, but sticks to rules” published in “Hindustan times” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently upheld the decision to disqualify Vinesh Phogat from the… Continue reading Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement
Source- This post on BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement has been created based on the article “Shri Piyush Goyal calls for faster negotiations of BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry highlighted the need for member countries and business leaders to reassess priorities regarding… Continue reading BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement
Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF)
Source- This post on the Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) has been created based on the article “UN COP29 Azerbaijan: Will the new Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) help developing countries?” published in “Down to Earth” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? Azerbaijan, the host of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to… Continue reading Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF)
Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site
Source- This post on the Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site has been created based on the article “Why inclusion of Gaza’s Tell Umm Amer in the World Heritage Site List matters” published in “Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? The World Heritage Committee (WHC) decided to include the Palestinian site of… Continue reading Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site
FishMIP Initiative
Source- This post on the FishMIP Initiative has been created based on the article “Climate risks projected to affect fish biomass around the world’s ocean, FAO report says” published on “Official page of FAO” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) report projects that exploitable fish biomass could decline… Continue reading FishMIP Initiative
World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024
Source- This post on the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 has been created based on the article “World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 inaugurated today” published in “PIB” on 16 July 2024. Why in the news? The World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 is an integral prelude to the 46th Session of the UNESCO… Continue reading World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024
Codex Alimentarius Commission
Source- This post on Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission has been created based on the article “India participates in the 86th session of the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission” published in “PIB” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, India participated in the 86th session of the Executive Committee of Codex… Continue reading Codex Alimentarius Commission
European Council
Source-This post on European Council has been created based on the article “Prime Minister congratulates H.E António Costa on being elected as President of the European Council” published in “PIB” on 28 June 2024. Why in the news? The Prime Minister of India recently congratulated H.E António Costa on being elected as the next President… Continue reading European Council