International Sugar Organisation: India is hosting a global event in sugar sector ‘International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting’ in New Delhi from 25th till 27th June, 2024. International Sugar Organisation is an inter-governmental bodycompletely devoted to improving conditions in the world sugar market. It was established in 1968 and it is also a UN affiliated […]
Category: Important Events
G7 Summit 2024
G7 Summit 2024: The Prime Minister attended the annual G7 summit held in Italy from 13 to 15th June 2024. This summit marked the 50th anniversary of the group. This is his first foreign trip after assuming office for the third straight term. Key Highlights of the 50th G7 Summit in Italy: Promotion to G7 […]
IPEF Ministerial Meeting 2024
IPEF Ministerial Meeting 2024: India participated in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting, held in Singapore on 6th June 024, showcasing the significant strides made in fostering economic engagement among partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region. IPEF members signed 3 agreements focused on the Clean Economy, Fair Economy, and the overarching IPEF […]
Base Erosion And Profit Shifting
Base Erosion And Profit Shifting: The 16th meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) concluded An inclusive framework on BEPS is finalizing negotiations on Pillar One, while the Global Minimum Tax under Pillar Two is being implemented in countries globally The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, with 147 countries […]
World Summit On The Information Society
World Summit On The Information Society: India played a significant role in the ITU’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and the ‘AI for Good’ Global Summit. During these events, India showcased its leadership in drafting global standards for responsible and trustworthy AI. The WSIS+20 Forum commemorates 20 years of progress since the World Summit on the […]
United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum
United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum: The inaugural United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados, concluded successfully recently. UN Global Supply Chain Forum was the inaugural edition of the forum, which was held from May 21 to 24, 2024, in Barbados. It was hosted […]
KAZA Summit 2024
KAZA Summit 2024: At the KAZA Summit 2024, leaders of the Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA) decided to oppose the ivory trade ban at the CoP 20 of CITES. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between 184 governments to ensure that international trade in […]
KAZA Summit Underway In Zambia
KAZA Summit Underway In Zambia: The Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) Summit took place in Livingstone, Zambia, in May 2023, and more than 400 people were there. Representatives from Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe met at this meeting for five days, from May 27 to May 31. The KAZA conservation area is made […]
World Hydrogen Summit 2024
World Hydrogen Summit 2024: The Indian Pavilion, organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, stands as one of the largest at the esteemed World Hydrogen Summit 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It serves as a platform to showcase the nation’s notable advancements in green hydrogen. India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) in […]
4th Joint Committee Meeting For The Review Of AITIGA
4th Joint Committee Meeting For The Review Of AITIGA: The 4th Joint Committee meeting for the review of AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement) was held in Putrajaya, Malaysia from 7-9 May 2024 ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement is a trade deal between the ten member states of ASEAN and India. It was signed at […]
