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Source- This post on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and Fair economy is based on the article “India signs US-led IPEF bloc’s clean, fair economy agreements” published in The Hindu on 23rd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, India signed agreements under the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and fair economy.… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and Fair economy

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 

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. Pacific Islands… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)

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) 

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Source – This post on the Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report has been created based on the article “India achieves ‘outstanding outcome’ in FATF evaluation” published in “The Hindu” on 29 June 2026. Why in the news? Recently, India has achieved an outstanding outcome in the mutual evaluation conducted during 2023-24 by the… Continue reading Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report

Source– This post on World Craft Council (WCC) has been created based on the article “Srinagar’s ‘World Craft City’ tag, allows Kashmir to re-connect globally” published in “The Hindu” on 25 June 2024. Why in the news? Srinagar has been recognized as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC). Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore are… Continue reading World Craft Council (WCC)

Source– This post on World Refugee Day 2024 has been created based on the article “World Refugee Day 2024” published in “The quint” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, world refugee day was celebrated on 20th June 2024. About World Refugee Day 2024 1. World Refugee Day 2024 is celebrated on Thursday, 20… Continue reading World Refugee Day 2024

Source– This post on International Organization for Migration (IOM) is based on the article “At least 49 migrants dead, 140 missing off Yemen coast” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Organization for Migration reported that at least 49 migrants died and 140 others were missing after their boat… Continue reading International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Source- This post on International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments has been created based on the article “7th World Health Assembly adopts amendments to International Health Regulations 2005 based on 300 proposals by member states” published in “PIB” on 1 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, the 77th World Health Assembly approved a set of amendments to the International Health… Continue reading International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments

Source- This post on the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26) has been created based on the article “India successfully concludes hosting of the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26)” published in “PIB” on 1 June 2024. Why in the News? India successfully hosted the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative… Continue reading 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26)

Source- This post on U.N. award on gender advocacy has been created based on the article “Indian peacekeeper gets U.N. award on gender advocacy” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Major Radhika Sen was awarded the U.N. Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2023. 1.  Major Radhika Sen who… Continue reading U.N. award on gender advocacy

Source-This post on Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4) has been created based on the article “The GEF at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)” published in “Official page of GEF” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)… Continue reading Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)

Source-This post on Arab League has been created based on the article “Arab League Demands UN Peacekeepers In Palestinian Regions; Israel’s Ally U.S. Responds” published in “Hindustan Times” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? The Arab League has called for the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in Manama,… Continue reading Arab League

Source-This post on AI convention has been created based on the article “An overview of Europe’s AI convention” published in “The Hindu” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? Global governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing more complex as countries adopt diverse methods like laws and executive orders to regulate it domestically. In such… Continue reading AI convention

Source-This post on Antarctic Treaty has been created based on the article “India hosts the Antarctic Parliament: The history of the Antarctic Treaty” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting started on May 20, in Kochi, Kerala. About the Antarctic Treaty 1. It is… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty

Source-This post on Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) has been created based on the article “Strengthening global cooperation in crime prevention and enhancing criminal justice systems: highlights from the 33rd Crime Commission” published in “The UN Official page” on 21st May 2024. Why in News? The 33rd session of the Commission on Crime… Continue reading Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)

Source– This post on U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund has been created based on the article “India contributes $5,00,000 to U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? India recently donated $500,000 to the UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reinforcing its steadfast dedication to the global battle against terrorism. About… Continue reading U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund

Source– This post on Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting has been created based on the article “India to formally convey to ATCM its plans to built new research station in Antarctica” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 May 2024. Why in the news? India plans to announce its intention to build a new research station… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting