The State of Social Justice 2025: The International Labour Organization (ILO) released its landmark report The State of Social Justice: A Work in Progress (2025) ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development marking 30 years since the 1995 Copenhagen Summit. “The State of Social Justice 2025” Purpose is to Evaluates 30 years of […]
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International Stabilization Force for Gaza
International Stabilization Force for Gaza: The International Stabilization Force for Gaza (ISF) was proposed under U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict (2025). The ISF is a proposed multinational security force intended to maintain stability and oversee security transition in post-war Gaza. It will function as the temporary internal security […]
UNESCO Elect New Chief
UNESCO Elect New Chief: UNESCO’s Executive Board has elected Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany, as the new Director-General of the organization for a four-year term, succeeding France’s Audrey Azoulay.The Director-General of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is the organization’s top executive authority responsible for implementing the decisions of the General Conference and Executive Board. […]
80th session of the United Nations General Assembly
80th session of the United Nations General Assembly: India’s External Affairs Minister addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, highlighting the need for UN reform and India’s readiness to assume greater responsibilities in driving UN reforms. The UN often faces paralysis in decision-making due to conflicts, limited resources, […]
International Civil Aviation Organization
International Civil Aviation Organization: India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO is a United Nations (UN) specialized agency, established in 1944, by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944) known as Chicago Convention. It is dedicated to developing safe and efficient international air transport for […]
Gaza Peace Plan : Trump
Gaza Peace Plan : Trump Prime Minister of India welcomed Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace proposal, calling it a pathway to long-term peace in West Asia. The plan seeks an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and Gaza reconstruction, backed by Arab and Western leaders. Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan is a diplomatic framework designed to end the […]
Wassenaar Arrangement
Wassenaar Arrangement: The Wassenaar Arrangement faces challenges in adapting to cloud technology, requiring updates to control lists and enforcement mechanisms. It is a multilateral “export control regime” for conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. The body came into being in 1996 to succeed the Cold War-era Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls. The name […]
Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation
Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation: The Ministry of External Affairs hosted a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York. It is a multilateral platform established by India to enhance cooperation with the Pacific Island countries. It was established in 2014 during the Prime Minister of India’s […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the India–SICA Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the India–SICA Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Central American Integration System (SICA) is the institutional framework designed to govern and facilitate regional integration in Central America. Secretariat: Located in El Salvador. Created by the Tegucigalpa Protocol (December 13, 1991), which updated the older ODECA Charter. Operation Date: Became fully operational on […]
Special and Differential Treatment (SDT)
Special and Differential Treatment (SDT) China announced it will no longer seek new “special and differential treatment” (S&DT) at WTO talks, marking a shift in its trade stance. S&DT provisions are special rights in WTO agreements that grant developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) flexibility in implementing trade commitments. They provide longer transition periods, softer obligations, […]
