National Commission for Women : launched 21 pre-marital communication centres The National Commission for Women (NCW) will launch 21 pre-marital communication centres across nine states to provide counselling and guidance on marriage-related issues.The National Commission for Women (NCW) is an autonomous statutory body established to protect and promote women’s rights in India.Formed under the National […]
Category: Important Organisations
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: The World Health Organization celebrated the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). It is the first international treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organization It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003 […]
TRIFED : In News
TRIFED : In News To promote tribal entrepreneurship and economic inclusion, TRIFED recently signed MoUs with Reliance Retail, HCL Foundation, and Torajamelo Indonesia. TRIFED is an organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, dedicated to the socio-economic development of tribal communities. It was established in 1987 under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, […]
21st African-Asian Rural Development Organization
21st African-Asian Rural Development Organization: 21st African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) concluded and reaffirmed that development is strongest when rooted in community, driven by local knowledge, technology and south-south cooperation. It is an autonomous inter-governmental Organization comprising country governments of Africa and Asia which was established in 1962. The organization was set up with a […]
Electronic Personnel License
Electronic Personnel License: The Union Civil Aviation Minister launched Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots. Electronic Personnel License is a digital version of a personnel license that will replace traditional physical licenses for pilots. It will be securely accessible via the eGCA Mobile Application, ensuring a seamless and transparent process in alignment with the Government […]
Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation
Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation: India assumed chairmanship of Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation from Bangladesh at the 13th Governing Council Meeting at Malé, Maldives. Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation was set up in 2003. It is a unique regional fisheries body, specifically mandated to assist the member countries in increasing the livelihood opportunities […]
International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA)
International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA): India has been elected Vice President of the International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) during its first General Assembly in Singapore. India is hosting the IALA Council meeting in December 2025 and the IALA Conference & General Assembly in September 2027 in Mumbai. IALA is […]
Brazil Joins OPEC+ as Observer for Global Energy Influence
Brazil Joins OPEC+ as Observer for Global Energy Influence: Brazil has officially announced its decision to join the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations as an observer, marking a significant step in its energy policy. This move, approved by Brazil’s National Council for Energy Policy, allows the country to participate in strategic discussions with major oil-exporting […]
SAFTA
SAFTA: The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has requested the Government to regulate the inflow of edible oils from Nepal and other SAARC countries due to misuse of SAFTA norms. SAFTA is the free trade arrangement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The agreement came into force in 2006, succeeding the […]
Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum
Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum: The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) is being organized in New Delhi during February 12-14, 2025. 14th AFAF has brought together key players from the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and will host around 1,000 delegates from 24 countries, including researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders. Theme of 14th […]
