World Gold Council : In News The World Gold Council (WGC) has increased India’s gold consumption projection for 2024 to 850 tonnes from 750 tonnes. This revision is due to favourable monsoon conditions and a reduction in gold import duty. The rise in demand, mainly driven by jewellery purchases, is expected to continue through Diwali-Dhanteras. […]
Category: Important Organisations
UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission : In News
UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission : In News Three underwater geographical structures located in the Indian Ocean for which the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) have awarded names originally proposed by India. UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission promotes international cooperation in marine sciences to improve management of the ocean, coasts and marine […]
International Labour Organization (ILO) : In News
International Labour Organization (ILO) : In News India, a founding member of the International Labour Organization (ILO), is likely to raise a complaint against the UN agency over its India Employment Report 2024. International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) dedicated to improving labour conditions and living standards throughout […]
International Organisation Of Securities Commission
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 […]
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 […]
