BRICS Grouping: The Union Ministry of External Affairs recently met with his BRICS counterparts to affirm its role in a multipolar world. BRICS’ Grouping is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, a bloc of countries that formed a partnership following the creation of the term in 2001 by Goldman Sachs economist […]
Category: Important Organisations
UNSC Reform
UNSC Reform: With the United Nations (UN) approaching its 80th anniversary next year, the Group of Four (G4) countries seeking permanent membership and reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC) called for urgent reform of the world body. Other plurilateral groupings, such as the L69 and C-10 also echoed these calls. The Group of Four […]
United Nations Security Council : In News
United Nations Security Council : In News India should get its ‘rightful place’ as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), according to ex-Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani, a former president of the top UN body. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the five principal organizations of the United Nations (UN). […]
World Gold Council : In News
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. […]
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 […]
