ILO Convention No. 193 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy: At the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, the International Labour Organization (ILO) officially adopted Convention No. 193, titled “Decent Work in the Platform Economy”. Passed by an overwhelming majority of 406 votes in favor (including nations like China, Brazil, Germany, France, South Africa, […]
Category: Important Organisations
ASEAN Regional Forum
ASEAN Regional Forum: The External Affairs Minister said the ASEAN Regional Forum remains an important platform for discussions on political and security issues in the Indo-Pacific. Established in 1994, it is an important platform for security dialogue in the Indo-Pacific. It provides a setting in which members can discuss current security issues and develop cooperative […]
World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization
World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization: 29 countries recently signed an agreement in Shanghai to set up the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, or WAICO. World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) is an independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered in Shanghai, China. It was first proposed by China in July, 2025. It aims to promote international cooperation […]
Guwahati Declaration
Guwahati Declaration: The BRICS nations recently adopted the Guwahati Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen cooperation to prevent and combat illicit drug trafficking and related organised transnational crime. Guwahati Declaration was adopted by the BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking and related transnational organized crime. The declaration was adopted at the conclusion […]
The National Statistical Commission
The National Statistical Commission: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) officially approved the appointment of Dr. Saibal Chattopadhyay as Chairperson, along with three prominent domain experts as part-time members of the National Statistical Commission (NSC). The National Statistical Commission (NSC) is an empowered, autonomous advisory body created to serve as the nodal agency for […]
The QUAD
The QUAD: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar hosted the landmark Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM) at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a premier, non-military plurilateral strategic coalition of four major maritime democracies committed to upholding an open, rules-based, and resilient international order. Member Nations: India, the United States, […]
Asian Productivity Organization
Asian Productivity Organization: The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body is being hosted by the Government of India in New Delhi. Asian Productivity Organization is an intergovernmental organization which was established in 1961. The APO is committed to enhancing productivity for sustainable socioeconomic development through mutual cooperation and knowledge sharing. APO […]
International Criminal Court
International Criminal Court: The International Criminal Court recently unsealed an arrest warrant against Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, accusing him, along with ex-President Rodrigo Duterte and other “co-perpetrators” of the “crime against humanity of murder”. It is a permanent and independent criminal court established to prosecute offenders of serious crimes in the international community. It is […]
International Organisation for Standardisation
International Organisation for Standardisation: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organised the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of the subcommittee of International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) ‘Space Systems and Operations’ (ISO TC 20 / SC 14) at New Delhi. It is an international nongovernmental organization established in 1947 and made up of national standards […]
India to Host 1st International Big Cat Summit
India to Host 1st International Big Cat Summit: India announced that it will host the 1st International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit in New Delhi from 1st – 2nd June, 2026. Delhi Declaration: The summit is expected to adopt the ‘Delhi Declaration’, the first global declaration on big cat conservation, aimed at promoting shared priorities, […]
