News: India inaugurated the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai under its Chairmanship, bringing together global representatives from participating countries, industry bodies and civil society groups to discuss the future of responsible and sustainable diamond trade. About Kimberley Process The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international initiative involving governments, the global diamond industry, and civil society. Objective: To prevent the… Continue reading Kimberley Process and India’s Role
Category: International Organisations
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
News: India is chairing the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and maritime security after the West Asia war remains a major agenda. About Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA): It is an inter-governmental organisation for regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. Origin: The vision of IORA originated during Nelson Mandela’s… Continue reading Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
MERCOSUR Grouping
News: Recently, India and Brazil agreed to significantly expand their existing trade agreement with the MERCOSUR regional trade bloc. About MERCOSUR Grouping MERCOSUR: MERCOSUR stands for Mercado Común del Sur, which means “Common Market of the South” in Spanish. It is a regional trade bloc of South American countries. Established: It was established in 1991… Continue reading MERCOSUR Grouping
World Migration Report 2026
News: The World Migration Report 2026 was released recently by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). About World Migration Report 2026 Released by: The report is released by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). First edition: The first World Migration Report was released in 2000. This report is the thirteenth in the series. Frequency: It is… Continue reading World Migration Report 2026
United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT)
News: The United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan refugees under the 2023 Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan, citing lack of individual protection assessments and risks of refoulement. About United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) It is the body of independent experts that monitors the implementation of the Convention against Torture… Continue reading United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT)
Election of Secretary-General of United Nations (UN)
News: The election of the next United Nations Secretary-General is underway, and on April 21–22, four candidates pitched before the UN General Assembly in informal, interactive dialogues. About Election of Secretary-General of United Nations (UN) Appointed by: The Secretary-General of United Nations (UN) is appointed by the General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the Security… Continue reading Election of Secretary-General of United Nations (UN)
Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET)
News: The Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET) was launched on April 24, 2026 in Colombia to accelerate fossil fuel phase-out. About Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET) It is a global science-based panel that provides policy-relevant advice to accelerate transition away from fossil fuels. Launched: It was launched on April… Continue reading Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET)
SAARC Currency Swap Framework
News: India approved Rs. 30 billion withdrawal for Maldives under SAARC Currency Swap Framework, reaffirming financial support and regional cooperation commitment. About SAARC Currency Swap Framework SAARC currency swap framework provides SAARC countries a line of funding for short-term foreign exchange requirements. Currency Swap Framework: It is a contract between countries to exchange currencies with… Continue reading SAARC Currency Swap Framework
India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)2026
News: India will host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in May-end 2026, after a gap of more than a decade. About India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 It is an official institutional platform for African-Indian relations and a high-level consultative mechanism between the Government of India and the member states of the African Union. Established: The… Continue reading India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)2026
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
News: Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet has been selected as a nominee for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026. About World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum is a globally recognized multi-stakeholder platform focused on advancing digital development and fostering… Continue reading World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
