India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization: India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is a Tokyo-based intergovernmental body working to boost productivity across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1961, with India […]
Category: Important Organisations
WHO Recognises 4 Nations for Trans Fat Elimination
WHO Recognises 4 Nations for Trans Fat Elimination: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognised Austria, Norway, Oman, and Singapore for eliminating industrially produced trans fats from their national food supply. Trans fats (trans-fatty acids) are unsaturated fats that undergo hydrogenation, turning liquid oils into solid fats. Naturally occurring: Found in red meat and dairy (in […]
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is a global platform for parliamentary diplomacy and cooperation, founded to promote peace, democracy, and human rights. Established in: 1889 (Paris) – First multilateral political organization globally Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Members: […]
6th BIMSTEC Summit
6th BIMSTEC Summit: The Indian Prime Minister participated in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, hosted by Thailand under its chairmanship. The summit’s theme was “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient, and Open,” focusing on strengthening regional cooperation and addressing key challenges. Key Highlights of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit: The Summit adopted the Summit Declaration and Bangkok Vision 2030, outlining […]
Ottawa Convention
Ottawa Convention: Several European nations including Poland, Finland, and the Baltic States have announced plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, citing rising security threats from Russia. Ottawa Convention is a legally binding international agreement to eliminate anti-personnel landmines. It prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of such mines. Includes provisions for victim assistance, […]
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: 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) […]
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 […]
