News: India has won the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025–2028 term. International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) About International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) It is an international non-profit organization working as a federation of member states, national sections and academic research centres jointly elaborating public governance solutions… Continue reading International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
Category: International Organisations
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
News: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced a 5-year initiative aimed at transforming urban infrastructure across India. About Asian Development Bank (ADB) It is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966. ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. Aim: It aims to promote social and economic development in Asia. It assists its… Continue reading Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
News: India has assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the APO, held in Jakarta. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) About Asian Productivity Organization (APO) It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific… Continue reading Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
News: On May 15, 2025 (IST), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) clarified that there was no radiation leak from any nuclear facility in Pakistan. The statement responded to social media and media claims following alleged Indian airstrikes during Operation Sindoor. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) About the IAEA The IAEA is the world’s central… Continue reading International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
News: The IMF approved a $1 billion tranche for Pakistan under the $7-billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $1.3 billion under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). India abstained from voting, raising concerns over Pakistan’s track record and the risk of misuse of funds. Extended Fund Facility (EFF). About the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) The… Continue reading Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
IMF Executive Board
News- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Parameswaran Iyer as the new Executive Director, representing India at IMF’s Executive Board. About IMF Executive Board The Executive Board of the IMF is responsible for the daily operations of the Fund. It exercises powers given by the Board of Governors and those under the IMF’s… Continue reading IMF Executive Board
Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hailed the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture. Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. About the Memory of the World (MOW) Program It is a… Continue reading Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
Carbon Tax
News: India and 62 other countries voted in favour of the world’s first-ever global carbon tax imposed on the shipping industry by the United Nations’ shipping agency. Carbon Tax. About Carbon Tax A carbon tax is a type of penalty that businesses must pay for excessive greenhouse gas emissions. The tax is usually levied per… Continue reading Carbon Tax
BIMSTEC Summit, 2025
News: The 6th Summit of the member States of BIMSTEC was held 04 April 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. BIMSTEC Summit, 2025. Key Takeaways from the BIMSTEC Summit, 2025 Theme: “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open” Vision Document: The Summit adopted the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030 document which lays out the road map for the collective prosperity… Continue reading BIMSTEC Summit, 2025
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
News– Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). About International Olympic Committee (IOC) It was established in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland. Mission: “Building a Better World through Sport.” Roles & Responsibilities: Governs the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympics.… Continue reading International Olympic Committee (IOC)
