19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit: The 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit was held in Kampala, the capital of Uganda on 19 and 20 January. NAM Summit was held under Uganda’s leadership in Kampala. Uganda has taken over as chair from Azerbaijan, to run until 2027. Theme: ‘Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence.’ Non-Aligned Movement: The […]
Category: Important Organisations
World Economic Forum : Annual Meeting
World Economic Forum : Annual Meeting The World Economic Forum (WEF) is holding its Annual Meeting from 15th January to 19th January, 2024 in Davos, Switzerland. World Economic Forum (WEF): WEF is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional […]
India To Chair World Heritage Committee
India To Chair World Heritage Committee: India is set to take the reins as the chair of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee for the very first time. World Heritage Committee is a committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The Committee is responsible for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, defines […]
UN Statistical Commission : India Four Year Term Member
UN Statistical Commission : India Four Year Term Member India started its four-year term as a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission. UN Statistical Commission was established in 1947 and is the highest body of the global statistical system. It brings together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. It is […]
United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestinian Refugees In The Near East
United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestinian Refugees In The Near East: India recently announced that it has provided US $ 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East or the UNRWA for the welfare of Palestinian refugees. United Nations Relief and Works Agency for […]
Argentina Rejects BRICS Membership
Argentina Rejects BRICS Membership: Argentina has formally rejected the invitation to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) group of major emerging economies. New Argentinian President Milei, during his election campaign, Milei had expressed a geopolitical alignment with the United States and Israel, emphasizing a reluctance to ally with communists. The decision aligns […]
OPEC : Angola Exits
OPEC : Angola Exits Angola, one of Africa’s two biggest oil producers, has announced it is leaving the oil producers’ organization Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over a dispute on output quotas. OPEC and 10 allied nations decided to further slash oil production in 2024 to prop up volatile global prices, which Angola […]
20th Anniversary Of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption
20th Anniversary Of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption: The year 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The G20 also addresses anti-corruption efforts globally through its Anti-Corruption Working Group and includes related topics in the B20 and SAI20 discussions within the G20 Social track. United Nations Convention against […]
Organization Of Islamic Cooperation : India Rejected Verdict On Article 370
Organization Of Islamic Cooperation : India Rejected Verdict On Article 370 India rejected a statement by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on the Supreme Court verdict on Article 370. The OIC had expressed concern over the apex court order, which on Monday, ruled that Article 370 was a temporary provision. The OIC General Secretariat reiterated […]
International Maritime Organisation
International Maritime Organisation: India was re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council with the highest tally at elections held at its Assembly in London for the 2024-25 biennium. International Maritime Organisation is a specialized agency of the United Nations which is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and […]
