International Organisation Of Securities Commission: The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is now engaged in strengthening the reporting structure of Sustainability and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). International Organisation of Securities Commission was established in 1983. It is the international body that brings together the world’s securities regulators and is recognized as the global […]
Category: Important Organisations
India Maritime Centre
India Maritime Centre: India Maritime Centre (IMC) moves closer to reality under the Maritime India Vision 2030. India Maritime Centre (IMC) is a cornerstone initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) under the Maritime India Vision 2030. It aims to provide a unified platform for the Indian maritime industry, acting as a […]
International Civil Aviation Organization
International Civil Aviation Organization: India is set to host the second Asia Pacific (APAC) ministerial conference on civil aviation, which will be jointly organised by the Indian government and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO is an intergovernmental specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). It was established in 1947 by the Convention […]
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award For Exceptional Bravery At Sea
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award For Exceptional Bravery At Sea: Captain Avhilash Rawat and his crew from an oil tanker have received the 2024 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. They were honoured for their “determination and endurance” during a rescue mission in the Red Sea, where they faced a serious […]
European Council : Next President
European Council : Next President The Prime Minister of India congratulated H.E António Costa on being elected as next President of the European Council. European Council institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. It was created as an informal forum in 1974 for discussion between heads of state or […]
International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)
International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO): The International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day on June 21 each year to raise awareness about hydrography’s role in improving knowledge of seas and oceans. Hydrography is the science of measuring and describing the physical features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes, and rivers. The Indian Naval Hydrographic Department […]
UN Declares 2025 As International Year Of Quantum Science And Tech
UN Declares 2025 As International Year Of Quantum Science And Tech: UN has declared 2025 as International Year of Quantum Science and Tech. Next year marks the centenary of Werner Heisenberg’s foundational paper on quantum mechanics. Quantum computing is a new way of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations. In […]
International Organization Of Migration (IOM) : Record
International Organization Of Migration (IOM) : Record At least 49 migrants died and 140 others were missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, the U.N. migration agency said on June 11. International Organization of Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including […]
SPS Agreement
SPS Agreement: India and the US informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) that they have reached a mutually agreed solution on the outstanding dispute on poultry imports from Washington, thereby resolving all of their seven disputes at the global trade watchdog. The Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) is a […]
UN Assistance Mission For Iraq (UNAMI)
UN Assistance Mission For Iraq (UNAMI): The UN Security Council voted to end the UN mission in Iraq (UNAMI) that was set up after the 2003 US-led invasion. UNAMI’s job was to help Iraq rebuild after the war and restore a government. The resolution doesn’t mention the geographical features of Iraq. UNAMI will cease operations […]
