International Organizations News For UPSC

Reading International Organisations is important from the UPSC exam point of view. Daily International Organisations are in news due to various meetings, summits happening in India or around the world. UPSC has been asking several questions in prelims over structure and intro regarding International Organisations. In mains, many questions have been asked over the efficiency and importance of International Organisations in news for India.

International Organizations in news, 2020/21

• US decides to rejoin “UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)”
  What is the News? The US President has decided to rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The moves come after the former US President had withdrawn from the global body three years ago. Facts:  United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) The UNHRC is a United Nations body established in 2006. It replaced ...
• EIU’s “Democracy Index” – India at 53rd position
  What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Democracy Index, 2020. In that, India dropped two places and currently at 53rd position. Facts: Democracy Index 2020: It was started in 2006 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The index provides a clear image of the status of democracy worldwide in 167 countries. Categories: ...
• World Economic Forum launches “EDISON Alliance”
  What is the News? The World Economic Forum has announced the launch of an Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network(EDISON) Alliance. About Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network(EDISON) Alliance: Aim: To work towards ensuring global and equitable access to the digital economy. How will it ensure equitable access to the digital economy? The alliance ...
• World Economic Forum launches “Global artificial intelligence alliance”
  What is the News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched the Global AI Action Alliance (GAIA). About the alliance: GAIA: It is a multi-stakeholder collaboration platform. It has been designed to accelerate the adoption of inclusive, transparent, and trusted artificial intelligence tools globally and in industry sectors. Members: The alliance is consisting of ...
• Chasing National Interests at the UN high table
  Source: click here Syllabus: GS 2 Synopsis: India’s mission of achieving its goals at the UNSC should have a clear plan and reveal its material and geopolitical confines. Introduction India has got a two-year non-permanent period at the UNSC. But it is almost certain that India is not getting permanent membership of UNSC  ...
• “Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
  What is the News? Transparency International(TI) has released the Corruption Perception Index, 2020. About Corruption Perception Index, 2020: Transparency International publishes this index annually, since 1995. The index ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption.  Corruption is measured based on expert assessments and surveys of business people. It ...
• What is Covid Performance Index?
  What is the News? The COVID Performance Index has been released by the Lowy Institute, an Australian think-tank. Facts: COVID Performance Index: The index aims to rank the best-performing countries in their response to the pandemic. It measures the impact of geography, political systems, population size, and economic development on COVID-19 outcomes, for ...
• India ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index
  Why in News? Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the ‘Asia-Pacific Personalized Health Index’. India has been ranked 10th out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in the index. Facts: Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index The index measures the progress of Asia Pacific countries in adopting personalised healthcare. It includes enabling the right care to be tailored ...
• 4th edition of “Future Investment Initiative” Forum
  Why in News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the 4th edition of the Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum. Facts: Future Investment Initiative(FII): It is an annual investment forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Forum discusses trends in the world economy and investment environment. Hosted by:  Public Investment Fund ...
• India Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with IEA
  What is the News? Indian Government has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the International Energy Agency(IEA).  About the Strategic Partnership agreement The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation with India in global energy security, stability, and sustainability. Both IEA members and India will jointly decide the terms of the partnership. It will include ...

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