News: India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport. About the International Convention against Doping in Sport It is a multilateral treaty through which States agree to adopt national and… Continue reading International Convention against Doping in Sport
Category: International Organisations
#23for23 Initiative and Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP)
News: India observed International Snow Leopard Day through the ‘#23for23’ campaign. About #23for23 Initiative Organised by: The Initiative was organised by the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP) and the Snow Leopard Trust Worldwide. Objective: The objective was to engage citizens in snow leopard conservation by raising awareness about the animals, their fragile… Continue reading #23for23 Initiative and Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP)
Sevilla Forum on Debt
News: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva. About Sevilla Forum on Debt It is a new global platform to address the escalating crisis of sovereign debt faced especially by developing countries. Launched on: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched on… Continue reading Sevilla Forum on Debt
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) week commenced on October 20, 2025. The meetings are being attended by representatives from more than 200 jurisdictions, along with various observers. About Financial Action Task Force (FATF) About The FATF is the global watchdog for money laundering and terror financing. Establishment It was formed in 1989 during… Continue reading Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
News: A new GRAIN report says free trade agreements are being used to impose strict IP rules on seeds, threatening farmers’ rights and biodiversity worldwide. About Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) It is an is an independent intergovernmental organization having legal personality that protects new plant varieties through breeders’ rights. Purpose:… Continue reading Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025
News: India’s Ministry of Ayush delegation participated in the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, where Prof. R.N. Acharya presented India’s Arctic Policy and Ayush relevance. About The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest gathering on Arctic affairs. It focuses on the future of the Arctic and our planet. The… Continue reading The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025
State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025
News: UNEP’s State of Finance for Forests 2025 sets a new 2023 finance baseline and urges a rapid scaling of funds to meet 2030 and 2050 targets. About State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025 It presents a global overview of 2023 public and private finance for forests, quantifies investment needs to 2030 and 2050,… Continue reading State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025
Commonwealth Games (CWG)
News: Ahmedabad has been recommended as host for the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, with formal approval expected at the Glasgow General Assembly in November 2025. About Commonwealth Games (CWG) The Commonwealth Games is a unique, world class, multi-sports event which is held once every four years. It is often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’.… Continue reading Commonwealth Games (CWG)
Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
Context: India has been elected as the Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for the 2025–2028 term. About India elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the UN-GGIM-AP India’s Representative: Surveyor General of India represented India and was elected to the Co-Chair… Continue reading Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
Forest Declaration Assessment 2025
News: The 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment warns 2024 losses keep the world far off halting deforestation and restoring ecosystems by 2030. About Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment is an annual, researched and peer-reviewed progress assessment on global forests, covering deforestation, degradation, restoration, biodiversity, finance, rights, and governance. Published by: Forest Declaration Assessment (coordinated… Continue reading Forest Declaration Assessment 2025
