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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

Source- This post on UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals is based on the article “Critical Energy Transition Minerals at the United Nations” published in “Forbes” on 30th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the UN has formed a panel specifically focused on critical energy transition minerals. These critical minerals are generally found in… Continue reading UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals

Source-This post on Accreditation by the GANHRI is based on the article “NHRC accreditation status faces review in Geneva this week” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The meeting of the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) of the UN-recognised Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) worldwide will be… Continue reading Accreditation by the GANHRI

Source-This post on World Crafts Council International has been created based on the article “Srinagar vies for global craft city tag as World Craft Council International team tours craft clusters” published in “The Hindu” on 18 April 2024. Why in the news? The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has chosen Srinagar to map its craft… Continue reading World Crafts Council International

Source-This post on International Narcotics Control Board has been created based on the article “India’s Jagjit Pavadia re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board” published in “The Hindu” on 10 April 2024. Why in the news? India’s Jagjit Pavadia has recently been re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics… Continue reading International Narcotics Control Board

Source– This post on IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum  is based on the article “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to organise Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the IPEF organized a Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore. About IPEF Clean Economy Investor… Continue reading IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum

Source-This post on Peace Clause at WTO has been created based on the article “Fifth time in a row: India invokes the peace clause for rice in WTO” published in “Business Standard” on 8 April 2024. Why in the news? India has invoked the peace clause at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the fifth… Continue reading Peace Clause at WTO

Source-This post on Washington treaty has been created based on the article “NATO marks 75th anniversary as foreign ministers meet in Brussels” published in “NATO” on 4 April 2024. Why in the news? Foreign Ministers of NATO have recently gathered at its headquarters in Brussels to mark 75 years since the signing of the Washington… Continue reading Washington treaty

Source-This post on Clean Energy Transitions Programme 2023 is based on the article “Clean Energy Transitions Programme 2023” published in “IEA50” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) launched the Clean Energy Transitions Programme annual report 2023. About the Clean Energy Transitions Programme 1. It is the flagship… Continue reading Clean Energy Transitions Programme

Source-This post on Employment Working Group (EWG) 2023  is based on the article “India At G20 2nd Employment Working Group Meeting At Brasilia” published in “PIB” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting held under the Brazilian Presidency in Brasilia. About 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG)… Continue reading 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG)

Source-This post on India as co-chair of Digital Innovation Board has been created based on the article “International Telecommunication Union elects India as co-chair of its Digital Innovation Board” published in “PIB” on 21 March 2024. Why in the news? Dr Neeraj Mittal was unanimously elected as co-chair of the Digital Innovation Board of International… Continue reading India as co-chair of Digital Innovation Board

Source-This post on International Grain Council has been created based on the article “Global grains market likely to be bearish as supplies ease” published in “businessline” on 13 March 2024. Why in the news? The International Grains Council (IGC) said the estimate for world total grains production in 2023-24 is higher almost entirely because of… Continue reading International Grain Council

Source-This post on Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN is based on the article “UN rights office says Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a ‘war crime‘” published in “The Hindu” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? The recent report from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human… Continue reading Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN

Source-This post on NATO Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024 has been created based on the article “Why is NATO’s Steadfast Defender 2024 military exercise significant?″ published in “The Hindu” on 28th February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) started the Steadfast Defender 2024 exercise. About Steadfast Defender 2024 1) About: Steadfast… Continue reading NATO Exercise- Steadfast Defender 2024