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Universal Postal Union (UPU)

In News World Post Day is annually observed across the globe on 9th October to mark the establishment of the Universal Postal Union(UPU). The theme of World Post Day 2022 is “Post for the Planet”. About Universal Postal Union (UPU) Established in 1874, the second oldest international organization worldwide. Headquarters: the Swiss capital Berne  Functions: […]

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Context International Finance Corp has launched the Global Food Security Platform to support the private sector for sustainable production and delivery of food stocks to countries affected by food instability. This 6 billion USD financing facility will help boost the flow of food supplies and other important commodities like fertilizers to vulnerable communities. International Finance […]

Manesar Anti-Terror Excercise Under SCO RATS

In News Pakistan has been invited to the closing ceremony, on October 13, of the ongoing Joint Anti-Terror Exercise (JATE). About Manesar Anti-Terror 2022 The National Security Guard is hosting the multinational JATE ‘Manesar Anti-Terror 2022’ under the framework of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure(RATS) at the NSG Manesar Garrison. JATE is an annual counter-terrorist […]

United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress

In News Recently, the PM addressed the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress in Hyderabad. United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) The first United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress was held in Deqing, Zhejiang Province, China in 2018. The United Nation Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) organizes the United […]

Space Bill & Potential of India’s Space Sector

In Context A new space Bill — a legal framework for commercial use of space will soon be released. More about the new bill The 2017 Bill: The previous Bill (of 2017) provides for imprisonment of up to three years and fine of over Rs 1 crore if  any activity is undertaken without prior licensing,  […]

International Girl Child Day

Context Every year on 11th October the International Child Day is observed. About the Day 11th October 2022 commemorates the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG).  The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 1995, proposed an action plan to advance the rights of girls. In 2011, the United Nations General […]

Address Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health

In News The Lancet recently released a new report calling for radical action to end stigma and discrimination in mental health. World Mental Health Day was also celebrated on October 10th. About The new Lancet Commission: It is a grouping of over 50 contributors across the world, including people, academics, policymakers with lived experience of […]

The coalition of the world:United Nations

In News  The United Nations Secretary General (UNSG), António Guterres, made a candid assessment of global governance and highlighted  some challenges. About United Nations The UN was formed following the devastating World War II, with the aim of preventing future global-scale conflicts. The precursor to the United Nations was the League of Nations, which was […]

Rubber Board

In News Recently, the 182nd meeting of the Rubber Board was held in Kottayam.  About Rubber Board  The Rubber Board is a statutory body constituted under the Rubber Act 1947, for the overall development of the rubber industry in the country. The Board has a Chairman appointed by the Central Government. The Executive Director who […]

National Conference on Project Mausam

In News  Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) organised a two-day National Conference on Project Mausam – Jaladhipurayatra. About Project Mausam It was launched in 2014. It is the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and is being administered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as the nodal agency with research support of the Indira […]