UN Commission For Social Development: India’s permanent representative to the UN recently chaired an insightful member-state briefing in preparation for the 62nd UN Commission for Social Development. UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD) formerly known as the Social Commission, is a functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. It […]
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Codex Alimentarius Commission
Codex Alimentarius Commission: India has been unanimously elected as a member representing the Asian region in the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) during its 46th meeting at Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) headquarters at Rome. India proposed the establishment of global standards for millets like Finger millet, Barnyard millet, Kodo millet, Proso millet, […]
Launching The Loss And Damage Fund At COP28
Launching The Loss And Damage Fund At COP28: On the opening day of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) climate conference in Dubai, a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries cope with the impact of climate change was officially launched. Loss and Damage Fund was first announced during COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. […]
Golan Heights : India vote In UN General Assembly
Golan Heights : India vote In UN General Assembly India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Golan Heights. Golan Heights is a rocky plateau in south-western Syria, about 60km (40 miles) south-west of the Capital, Damascus. It is […]
Malaysia Grants Visa-Free Entry To Indians
Malaysia Grants Visa-Free Entry To Indians: Malaysia is set to grant visa-free entry to Indians for stays of up to 30 days starting December 1, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. India and China are among Malaysia’s top five source markets for tourism. According to the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, the country recorded 91 […]
BDS Movement : Israel-Hamas Conflict
BDS Movement : Israel-Hamas Conflict The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has once again brought the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement into the spotlight, as it urges the boycott of major multinational companies. The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, born in 2005 from the collaboration of over 170 Palestinian groups, aims to rally global support […]
Commission On Social Connection : WHO
Commission On Social Connection : WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a Commission on Social Connection, co-chaired by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and African Union Youth Envoy Chido Mpemba. Commission on Social Connection (2024–2026) is a 3-year initiative to address loneliness as a global health threat. The Commission consists of 11 […]
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Summit 2023
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Summit 2023: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit 2023 took place in San Francisco, United States. Key Highlights of the APEC Leaders’ Summit 2023: The APEC 2023 summit’s theme is “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All”. APEC reaffirmed their commitment to free, fair, and open trade and investment, […]
Innovation Handshake : India And US
Innovation Handshake : India And US India and the United States have officially launched the “Innovation Handshake” agenda, a collaborative effort aimed at deepening bilateral ties in technology. The “Innovation Handshake” signals a commitment to strengthen the start-up ecosystem and promote cooperation in Critical and Emerging Technologies. The concept, developed under the US-India Commercial Dialogue, […]
India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue: 5th Edition of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue took place, where both countries highlighted progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation including defense, semiconductors, emerging technology, space, health etc. The 2+2 meetings have been held annually with the US leaders since 2018. The 2+2 meetings signify the participation of two high-level […]
