News: The UN chief noted that the Muscat Plan of Action reminds us that hate speech serves both as a precursor to violence and as a factor that speeds up its escalation. About Muscat Plan of Action Muscat Plan of Action is a global framework that places traditional and indigenous leaders at the centre of… Continue reading Muscat Plan of Action
Category: International Organisations
Mitigation Work Programme
News: At the 64th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64), India agenda involves items such as discussion on the Global Goal on Adaptation, the Just Transition Work Programme and the Global Stocktake, alongside climate finance and the contested future of the Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Work Programme (MWP). About Mitigation Work Programme Led by: The… Continue reading Mitigation Work Programme
SAPLING Dialogue and Initiative
News: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with the World Bank Group-led SAPLING initiative, inaugurated the SAPLING Dialogue. About SAPLING Dialogue Aspects Details About Held at: The SAPLING Regional High-Level Policy Dialogue was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Title: “Unlocking Value: Advancing Food Processing for Employment Generation and Sustainable Growth in South Asia”. Objective:… Continue reading SAPLING Dialogue and Initiative
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026
News: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 on the state of armaments, disarmament and international security. About Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 Released by: It is an annual assessment released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). It provides an overview… Continue reading Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026
UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
News: Major Abhilasha Barak became the first Indian woman peacekeeper to receive the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. About UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award It is an annual United Nations award that recognizes military peacekeepers who advance gender inclusion in peacekeeping operations. Instituted: The award has been presented annually… Continue reading UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
2026 Food Planet Prize
News: Andhra Pradesh’s community-led natural farming programme has won the 2026 Food Planet Prize. About 2026 Food Planet Prize About Food Planet Prize is the world’s largest environmental award. Presented by: It is presented annually by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden. It rewards innovative initiatives that will improve the global food system within ten years… Continue reading 2026 Food Planet Prize
Process of WTO Membership
News: India and Ethiopia signed the bilateral accession protocol on 22 May 2026 in Geneva in the context of Ethiopia’s WTO accession. About Process of WTO Membership Eligibility to Apply: Any state or customs territory having full autonomy in conducting its trade policies can apply for World Trade Organization (WTO) membership under Article XII of… Continue reading Process of WTO Membership
FAO Agricola Medal
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nation in recognition of his contribution to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. About FAO Agricola Medal Conferred by: It is one of the highest honours awarded by the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading FAO Agricola Medal
Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
News: The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body is being hosted by the Government of India, as Chair of the APO, from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About Asian Productivity Organization (APO) It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation.… Continue reading Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
Ebola Virus
News: The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency after 80 deaths. About Ebola Virus Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola can cause disease in humans and… Continue reading Ebola Virus
