UN Declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer: The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer to acknowledge and amplify the crucial role played by women in global agriculture. The initiative aims to highlight gender disparities in land ownership, technology access, market participation, and agricultural […]
Category: Important Organisations
137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee
137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi. Offshore Security Coordination Committee was constituted in 1978 to ensure the effective functioning of offshore security arrangements. Since then, the committee has contributed effectively in framing policies […]
International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation
International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: India, as the Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), actively participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council, held in Nice, France. It was established in 1957 as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). It officially changed its status from a Non-governmental Organization […]
India participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council
India participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council: India participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council in Nice, France, as the Vice President of the organization. India also invited members for the 3rd General Assembly (2025) and 21st IALA Conference (2027) in Mumbai.IALA is an intergovernmental technical body responsible for standardizing […]
New Non-Permanent Countries to UNSC
New Non-Permanent Countries to UNSC: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has elected Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for a 2-year term starting 1st January 2026.They will join Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, Somalia (elected in 2024, serving through 2026).Also, […]
Indian Council of Arbitration
Indian Council of Arbitration: The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) organized the 3rd edition of its International Conference on “Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes” during the London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2025. Indian Council of Arbitration is one of the oldest arbitral institutions in India. It was established in 1965 as a specialized arbitral body at […]
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics: The International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) launched a new Centre of Excellence for transformation of agriculture in developing countries through South-South cooperation. International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics was established under a Memorandum of Agreement […]
India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–28 term
India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–28 term: India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–28 term with overwhelming global support. United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) established in 1945 under the UN Charter. Total Members: 54 […]
MPOWER Framework
MPOWER Framework: In other countries where higher prices have deterred smoking, prices remain low in India; tobacco affordability undermines the World Health Organization’s MPOWER framework and weakens control, hindering efforts to reduce tobacco-related cancers. In line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), WHO introduced the MPOWER measures in […]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Association of Southeast Asian Nations: Indonesia and China have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, with the Chinese Premier’s visit to Jakarta ahead of the ASEAN Summit reflecting growing diplomatic momentum. 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 […]
