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Source: The post is based on the article “International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)” published in “Down To Earth” on 21st November 2023. Why in the News? The 59th International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) being held in Thailand recently concluded. What is the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC)? International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) is the governing… Continue reading International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)

Source– This post is based on the article “The OECD Report on Climate Finance” published in “The Hindu” on 21 November 2023. Why in the News? The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published a new assessment report on climate finance ahead of the UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai, UAE. What is… Continue reading The OECD report on climate finance

Source– This post is based on the article “NATO announces formal suspension of Cold War-era security treaty after Russia’s pullout” published in “The Hindu” on 7th November 2023. Why in the News? NATO has formally announced the suspension of Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), a key Cold War-era security treaty in response… Continue reading NATO Suspends CFE Treaty After Russia’s Pullout

About World Toilet Organization Aspects Description About 1. World Toilet Organization is a global non-profit committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide. 2. It is not an agency of the United Nations. It was granted consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2013. Established 19 November 2001 Focus WTO empowers… Continue reading World Toilet Organization

Source: The post is based on the article “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF):India signs agreement with IPEF members on supply chain resilience” published in “Livemint” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? India has signed an agreement with the US and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF) to reduce its… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF):India signs agreement with IPEF members on supply chain resilience

Source: The post is based on the article “World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of  WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific” published in “PIB” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? India is set to host the 33rd Conference of the WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and the… Continue reading World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific

Source: The post is based on the article “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping” published in “Indian Express” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping is meeting in San Francisco in the United States. What is Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)? Specifications Details Established in 1989… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping

Source– This post ” State of Climate Services Report for 2023” is based on the article “Health sector poorly equipped to prevent heat hazards & impacts of other extreme weather events, says WMO report” published in “DownToEarth” on 07 November 2023. Why in the News? A report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicated that… Continue reading State of Climate Services Report for 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is the World Customs Organization(WCO)?3 What is the International Association of Ports and Harbors(IAPH)?4 What are the key recommendations given by WCO-IAPH on cooperation between Customs and… Continue reading WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released

Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions” published in “The Hindu” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? Before India’s upcoming evaluations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Government of India has implemented several measures in line with the recommendations of… Continue reading Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions

Source: The post is based on the article “Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA): Rise in intimidation, settler violence in the West Bank” published in “UN” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA) has said that the Israeli settler violence has increased… Continue reading Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA): Rise in intimidation, settler violence in the West Bank

Source: The post is based on the article “WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India has to decide between the candidates of Bangladesh or Nepal for the post of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO). What is the… Continue reading WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee

Source: The post is based on the article “ISA to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is the Global solar Stocktake Report?3 What is a Global Solar Facility?4 How much gigawatts of solar photovoltaic panels have been… Continue reading ISA to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November

Source: The post is based on the article “India hosting  meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification” published in “PIB” on 26th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organizing a Country-Led Initiative (CLI) event as part of… Continue reading India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification

Source: The post is based on the article “6th Assembly of International Solar Alliance to be held in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? The Sixth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance is being held in New Delhi. What is the International Solar Alliance(ISA)? Click Here to read… Continue reading 6th Assembly of International Solar Alliance to be held in New Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group welcomes Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission as a member” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has joined as a member of the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group(PDG). IPC officially joined as a member of PDG at the PDG’s Annual… Continue reading Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group welcomes Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission as a member

Source: The post is based on the article “UN General Assembly elects 15 new members to Human Rights Council” published in “UN” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? The UN General Assembly has elected 15 new countries to serve on the Human Rights Council. What is the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC)? United… Continue reading UN General Assembly elects 15 new members to Human Rights Council

Source: The post is based on the article “ICRISAT joins One CGIAR global initiative” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has joined the One CGIAR integrated partnership. This partnership involves the CGIAR System Organization and 12 One CGIAR research… Continue reading ICRISAT joins One CGIAR global initiative

Source: The post is based on the article “Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT)?3 How did the Comprehensive… Continue reading Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing

Source: The post is based on the article “What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Five Eyes Alliance?3 What is the objective of the Five Eyes Alliance now?4 What are the concerns related to the Five Eyes alliance? What is… Continue reading What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?

Source: The post is based on the article “PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies”  published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister addressed the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial summit. What are the key takeaways from the PM’s address at the G20 Trade Summit?… Continue reading PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies

Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations”  published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the six countries invited by BRICS to become members?3 What is the significance of BRICS expansion?4 What BRICS expansion… Continue reading BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations

About 100 million farmer initiative Aspects Description About The “100 Million Farmers” initiative is a multistakeholder platform aimed at transitioning to net-zero, nature-positive food systems by 2030. Initiated by World Economic Forum Mission It supports private and public leaders to position food and farmers as central pillars of the global climate and nature agenda. It… Continue reading 100 million farmer initiative

Source: The post is based on the article “Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India” published in The Hindu on 25th June 2023 What is the News? U.S. Senate’s India Caucus Co-Chairs will introduce legislation to give India ‘NATO plus five’ defence status.  Note: Caucus is a closed meeting of… Continue reading Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India

Source: The post is based on the article “What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?” published in Indian Express on 24th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is FIPIC?3 About India’s Assistance to Pacific Island Countries4 ​​What happened at the third FIPIC summit in 2023? What is… Continue reading What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?