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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

In News India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term. About IEC The IEC is a global, not-for-profit membership organization that brings together more than 170 countries and coordinates the work of 20 000 experts globally It is an international standard-setting body that publishes […]

China-Indian Ocean Region Forum

In News Australia and Maldives did not participate in the recently held Indian Ocean Region Forum convened by China. About Forum Organiser: China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) which is Beijing’s new development aid agency Participants:  “high-level representatives” from 19 countries, including Indonesia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Oman, South Africa, […]

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

In News Recently, India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have decided to pursue resumption of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.  Earlier attempts were made in 2006 and 2008 but were not successful.  What is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? A free trade agreement is a pact between two or more nations to reduce barriers […]

India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting

In News The maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting was recently held at Siem Reap in Cambodia to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of India-ASEAN relations. More about the meet India’s proposals: The Defence Minister of India made two proposals for expanding the scope and the depth of the India-ASEAN (Association of SouthEast Asian Nations) defence relations. […]

World Economic Outlook : Countering the Cost-of-Living Crisis

In News  Recently, the International Monetary Fund released World Economic Outlook, October 2022: Countering the Cost-of-Living Crisis. Major Findings  Globally Global economic activity is experiencing a broad-based and sharper-than-expected slowdown, with inflation higher than seen in several decades.  The cost-of-living crisis, tightening financial conditions in most regions, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the lingering COVID-19 […]

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: […]

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 […]

UN Peacekeeping Forces Fatalities

Context The UN Undersecretary General reported a growing number of fatalities among United Nations Peacekeeping Forces (UNPKF) in direct attacks. About Growing Threat: Two BSF jawans died in a spate of attacks on United Nations Peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amidst anti­-UN protests. UN Peacekeeping fatalities due to malicious acts (not illness […]

Caribbean Community Nations (CARICOM)

In News  India and CARICOM nations have agreed to work together on global issues such as food and energy security and combating climate change. CARICOM About: It came into being  on 4 July 1973 with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas It is a grouping of   twenty countries: fifteen Member States  and five  […]

India-Brazil-South Africa Trilateral Cooperative Forum (IBSA)

In News  India hosted the 10th Ministerial Commission of Foreign Ministers of the India-Brazil-South Africa Trilateral Cooperative Forum (IBSA). India-Brazil-South Africa Trilateral Cooperative Forum (IBSA) About: It is a unique Forum which brings together India, Brazil and South Africa, three large democracies and major economies from three different continents, facing similar challenges.  All three countries […]