United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat): UN-Habitat launched the Catalogue of Solutions 2026-2029 It is also commonly known as UN-Habitat, is the UN agency responsible for promoting sustainable urban development and adequate shelter for all. It was established in 1977 after the Habitat I Conference (1976). Its mandate is derived from several UN General Assembly […]
Category: Important Organisations
MERCOSUR Group
MERCOSUR Group: European Union (EU)-Mercosur trade agreement enforced amid farmers’ fears of unfair competition. The Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR for its Spanish initials) is a South American regional economic organization. It was created in 1991 by signing the Treaty of Asunción. Objective: Free movement of goods, services, capital and people and it became a customs […]
National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC)
National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC): The National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation achieved a record disbursement of Rs 613.75 crore in FY 2025-26, benefiting over 61,000 people. It is a Government of India undertaking under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. NBCFDC was incorporated on 13th January, […]
National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation
National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation: The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation will celebrate its 25th Foundation Day on 10th April in New Delhi. It was established in 2001. It is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Objects is to work for socio-economic and educational […]
India Withdraws COP33 UNFCCC Host Bid
India Withdraws COP33 UNFCCC Host Bid: India has withdrawn its candidacy to host the 33rd Conference of Parties (COP33) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028, citing a “review of its commitments for 2028.” Analysts suggest India withdraw to avoid logistical burdens of other “big-ticket” events (like a potential 2030 […]
Project Chetak
Project Chetak: 47th Raising Day of Project Chetak was celebrated at Bikaner, Rajasthan the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Project Chetak was raised in 1980 in the strategically important western sector of India. It has played a vital role in developing and maintaining infrastructure in Rajasthan, Punjab, and the northern parts of Gujarat. The project has […]
Appointment of Chairperson of NCBC
Appointment of Chairperson of NCBC: Niranjan Jyoti has assumed charge as Chairperson, and Kiran Umesh Mahalle has assumed charge as Member of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). NCBC is a constitutional body dedicated to the welfare and protection of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs). Initially established as a statutory body in 1993, […]
National Assessment and Accreditation Council : In News
National Assessment and Accreditation Council : In News Not a single university or college has received fresh accreditation for the current academic year from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It was established in 1994 as an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Its primary objective is to ensure and enhance the quality […]
G7 Group
G7 Group: The Union External Affairs Minister met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Summit. The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of seven of the world’s advanced economies. It was founded in 1975 in response to the oil crisis. Members: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the […]
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) projected India’s economy to grow at 6.1% in 2026-27. The OECD was established in 1960, by 18 European nations, plus the United States and Canada. OECD members are typically democratic countries that support free-market economies. It is an international organisation of […]
