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 […]
Category: Important Organisations
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 […]
Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation
Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation: India assumed chairmanship of Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation from Bangladesh at the 13th Governing Council Meeting at Malé, Maldives. Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation was set up in 2003. It is a unique regional fisheries body, specifically mandated to assist the member countries in increasing the livelihood opportunities […]
International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA)
International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA): India has been elected Vice President of the International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) during its first General Assembly in Singapore. India is hosting the IALA Council meeting in December 2025 and the IALA Conference & General Assembly in September 2027 in Mumbai. IALA is […]
Brazil Joins OPEC+ as Observer for Global Energy Influence
Brazil Joins OPEC+ as Observer for Global Energy Influence: Brazil has officially announced its decision to join the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations as an observer, marking a significant step in its energy policy. This move, approved by Brazil’s National Council for Energy Policy, allows the country to participate in strategic discussions with major oil-exporting […]
SAFTA
SAFTA: The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has requested the Government to regulate the inflow of edible oils from Nepal and other SAARC countries due to misuse of SAFTA norms. SAFTA is the free trade arrangement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The agreement came into force in 2006, succeeding the […]
Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum
Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum: The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) is being organized in New Delhi during February 12-14, 2025. 14th AFAF has brought together key players from the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and will host around 1,000 delegates from 24 countries, including researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders. Theme of 14th […]
National Assessment and Accreditation Council : Halt To Physical Inspections Of Colleges
National Assessment and Accreditation Council : Halt To Physical Inspections Of Colleges National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) recently announced an immediate halt to physical inspections of colleges. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) was established in 1994 as an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Its primary objective is to ensure and […]
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis: The Union Cabinet approved a three-year extension of tenure for the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). National Commission for Safai Karamcharis was first set up in 1994 under the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993. It was functioning as a statutory body till 2004, when the law lapsed. […]
BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar
BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar: The BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 7th to 11th February 2025, bringing together young leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to foster regional collaboration.The summit will be inaugurated on 8th February 2025 by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, […]
