Bangladesh officially became the new Chair of BIMSTEC for the next two years: Bangladesh officially became the new Chair of BIMSTEC for the next two years. It received the leadership from Thailand, the previous Chair.Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, accepted the chairmanship. He said Bangladesh will focus on making BIMSTEC more inclusive (involving everyone) […]
Category: Important Organisations
BIMSTEC : Indian Prime Minister will visit for 6th BIMSTEC Summit
BIMSTEC : Indian Prime Minister will visit for 6th BIMSTEC Summit The Indian Prime Minister will visit Bangkok, Thailand, from April 3-4, 2025, to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit and hold discussions with the Thai PM.BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is a regional multilateral organization that connects South […]
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation : Clarification
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation : Clarification NATO clarifies statement on missing U.S. soldiers in Lithuania.NATO clarified its earlier statement regarding the status of four missing U.S. soldiers in Lithuania, emphasising that “the search is ongoing.”Initial confusion arose when NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte suggested that the soldiers had died. Still, later, NATO stated that Rutte was […]
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) has commenced in Rome, where global leaders will discuss strategies for conserving plant and forest genetic resources and release two major global reports.A permanent intergovernmental body that focuses on conserving and sustainably using […]
Bar Council of India
Bar Council of India: The Bar Council of India (BCI) recently issued a strict warning against ‘unethical’ legal advertising and misleading social media promotions leading to professional misconduct by advocates. It is a statutory body created by Parliament to regulate and represent the Indian bar. It was established under the Advocates Act, 1961, based on […]
National Commission for Women : launched 21 pre-marital communication centres
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 […]
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 […]