India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2025–2028 term.: The ICAO, a specialized United Nations agency established in 1944 through the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation in Chicago, sets global standards for safe and peaceful air navigation. ICAO promotes the […]
Category: Important Organisations
BRICS : In News
BRICS : In News The Indian Prime Minister recently met the Russian Deputy Prime Minister to discuss establishing a BRICS Grain Exchange to enhance agricultural trade among member countries. BRIC: Brazil, Russia, India, and China. BRIC held its first meeting in 2006 during the G8 Outreach Summit and its first standalone summit in Russia in […]
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: The World Trade Organisation’s agreement on Fisheries Subsidies came into force. The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is the WTO’s first multilateral agreement with environmental sustainability at its core. It prohibits government support to illegal fishing activities and overexploitation of stocks, contributing to the protection of marine life. It was adopted […]
International Electrotechnical Commission
International Electrotechnical Commission: India will host the 89th General Meeting (GM) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from 15 to 19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. International Electrotechnical Commission is a nonprofit organization which was established in 1906. It is the organization that prepares and publishes international Standards for all electrical, electronic and […]
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that the La Niña
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that the La Niña: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that the La Niña weather phenomenon may return between September and November 2025.La Niña is a natural climate phenomenon that occurs when the surface waters of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become unusually cold due to stronger-than-normal […]
Purple Notice
Purple Notice: The Enforcement Directorate has secured an Interpol Purple Notice on trade-based money laundering modus operandi. Purple Notice is one of eight types published by the Interpol It provides member countries with information on modus operandi, objects, devices and concealment methods used by criminals. Unlike notices that target specific individuals (such as Red Notices), […]
Nepal Enters the International Big Cat Alliance
Nepal Enters the International Big Cat Alliance: Nepal has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is an India-led global multi-country, multi-agency coalition of more than 90 big cat range and non-range countries dedicated to conserving 7 big cat species and their habitats. It was proposed by the Prime […]
Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways
Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways NITI Aayog released the report “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways” on 22 August 2025 in collaboration with IAMAI. The report aims to provide a strategic roadmap for strengthening India’s homestay and BnB sector. It is a policy-oriented document highlighting opportunities and challenges in India’s homestay ecosystem. Developed through consultations with […]
Quality Council of India : New Medical Application Portal
Quality Council of India : New Medical Application Portal The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India launched its new Medical Application Portal. Quality Council of India is a non-profit autonomous organisation registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It was set up […]
National Centre for Disease Control : Issued Guidelines
National Centre for Disease Control : Issued Guidelines The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently issued several guidelines to combat illnesses arising out of water contamination. National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is an institute under the Indian Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The institute was established to […]
