India’s BRICS presidency 2026: Brazil has formally handed over the BRICS (18th) presidency to India for 2026, amid global trade frictions and geopolitical tensions.India will serve as the rotating (pro tempore) Chair of BRICS in 2026. As Chair, India will set priorities, convene meetings, and host the annual summit for the year. Established in Political […]
Category: Important Organisations
United Nations Alliance of Civilization
United Nations Alliance of Civilization: India reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and religious harmony at the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, UNAOC, forum in Riyadh. It was established in 2005, as the political initiative of Mr. Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General. It was co-sponsored by the Governments of Spain and […]
Blue Corner Notice
Blue Corner Notice: Interpol has issued a Blue Corner Notice for the missing owners of the Goa’s nightclub, where a devastating fire took place. The Blue Corner Notice is an international alert issued under Interpol’s colour-coded system, which allows member countries to share information and requests for information across borders. It is also known as […]
INTERPOL Red Notice
INTERPOL Red Notice: The Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force in a coordinated operation with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has successfully apprehended an international wildlife offender wanted under an INTERPOL Red Notice (RN). A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or […]
Rehabilitation Council of India : In News
Rehabilitation Council of India : In News The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) has announced a sweeping set of reforms designed to bring transparency, efficiency and inclusivity to the rehabilitation ecosystem across the country. Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament. It was set up as a […]
East Timor Becomes 11th Member of ASEAN
East Timor Becomes 11th Member of ASEAN: East Timor also known as Timor-Leste officially became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This historic inclusion took place during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where the country’s flag was raised alongside those of the other member states. The moment represents both […]
47th ASEAN summit
47th ASEAN summit: The Prime Minister decided not to travel to Malaysia to attend the 47th ASEAN summit and will attend it virtually. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an inter-governmental regional organisation formed to promote political, economic, and security cooperation among Southeast Asian nations. Established in 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok […]
United Nations celebrates 80 years of its establishment
United Nations celebrates 80 years of its establishment: As the United Nations celebrates 80 years of its establishment (1945–2025), it reflects on its evolution from a post-World War II peacekeeping body to a global institution addressing 21st-century challenges.Emerging from the ashes of World War II, the UN was envisioned as a collective security mechanism to […]
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants: The report released by GRAIN documented how a growing number of FTAs compel countries to adopt plant variety protection standards set by the 1991 UPOV Convention. UPOV is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to provide an effective system of plant variety protection. It administers […]
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs: The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH8) concluded successfully in Guwahati. It is one of the subsidiary bodies under Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). It is an exclusive committee for spices and culinary herbs to elaborate standards in harmonization with worldwide standards. The […]
