Oxfam International was formed in 1995 by a group of independent non-governmental organizations. The Oxfam International Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Apart from that, they are also having offices in 7 other locations. The Oxfam International aims to maximize efficiency and achieve greater impact to reduce global poverty and injustice The name “Oxfam” comes from the… Continue reading Oxfam International
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World Economic Forum: Need for ‘the Great Reset’ of capitalism
Source: Indian Express GS-2: Important International Institutions, agencies, and fora – their Structure, Mandate Synopsis: WEF’s executive chairman Klaus Schwab is advocating for rearrangement of the global order through “The Great Reset”. India should also take this development seriously and try to limit the potential implications of this possible global reset. Background The WEF’s (World… Continue reading World Economic Forum: Need for ‘the Great Reset’ of capitalism
World Economic Forum(WEF)
World Economic Forum (WEF): It was established by Klaus Schwab in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation. It was initially named as European Management Forum. Later, it changed its name to the World Economic Forum in 1987. Aim: To improve the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to… Continue reading World Economic Forum(WEF)
Global Firepower Index 2021
Why in News? Global Firepower has published the Global Firepower Index (GFP) /Military Strength Ranking 2021. Facts: Global Firepower Index: It ranks each nation’s potential war-making capability across land, sea and air with conventional weapons. Factors: The index is calculated using fifty individual factors such as geography, logistical capability, manpower, land forces, airpower, natural resources,… Continue reading Global Firepower Index 2021
Henley Passport Index 2021
News: Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index 2021. Facts: Henley Passport Index(HPI): It is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom for their citizens. When was it started? It was started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (HVRI) and was modified and renamed in January 2018. Based on: The ranking… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2021
Importance of Reviving SAARC
Synopsis- SAARC has become dysfunctional and not able to meet since las 6 years. Reviving SAARC is crucial for countering common challenges in the region, amid COVID pandemic. Introduction The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia founded in 1985 with 7 member nations. The group was established… Continue reading Importance of Reviving SAARC
India at the UN – challenges, significance and way forward
This article is based on the recent Indian Express article India at UN high table. Context Recently India has been elected as a non-permanent member to UN Security Council for the 8th time. The United Nations is the most powerful International Organisation that ever existed in the history of mankind. 193 members of the UN… Continue reading India at the UN – challenges, significance and way forward
What is USTR? What are their powers?
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is a government agency responsible for developing and recommending international trade policy to the US president. The USTR directly negotiate with foreign governments to create trade agreements, to resolve trade disputes, and to participate in global trade policy organizations. The US Trade Act gives the USTR… Continue reading What is USTR? What are their powers?
Way forward for India at UNSC
Synopsis: As India assumes UNSC membership for the 8th time as one of the 10 non-permanent members, it should integrate UNSC functions with national objectives while adjusting to changed realities. Introduction Dynamics at UNSC have changed completely since the cold war, while India’s attitude has changed from the reactive to the proactive. India needs to align its goals of national objectives at UNSC with the present dynamics at… Continue reading Way forward for India at UNSC
India lost Retrospective taxation case to Cairn
Synopsis: In a 2nd setback after Vodafone case, Indian government has lost an International arbitration case to energy giant Cairn, on the issue of retrospective taxation. Introduction The Indian government has lost an international arbitration case to energy giant Cairn Plc over the retrospective levy of taxes, and has been asked to pay damages worth RS. 8000 crore to the… Continue reading India lost Retrospective taxation case to Cairn
