International Organization

50th G7 Summit 2024 in Italy, Theme, India’s Role and Agenda

The 50th G7 Summit, held from June 13 to 15, 2024, in Fasano, Apulia, Italy, convenes amidst a backdrop of global challenges requiring urgent attention and collaborative action. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, participating as an Outreach Country representative,...

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

Context: The ITLOS took a groundbreaking step by accepting a request from the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS) to identify the obligations of states not party to the COSIS agreement, expanding the scope...

India And G7: Role and Significance of India for G7 Group

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Italy for the G7 Summit 2024, his first overseas visit after assuming office for the third term. G7 Summit 2024 is scheduled to be held between June 13-14 in Italy. What is Group...

BRICS Countries, Objectives, Functions, Pillars, Impact

Context: India welcomed Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia joining the BRICS as their representatives attended for the first time a key meeting of the grouping hosted by Russia. BRICS Full Form BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China,...

United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Functions, Members

Context: Pakistan, Somalia, Denmark, Greece and Panama were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term beginning in 2025. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) The UNSC, established in 1945, is one of the United Nations’...

OPEC, Objectives, Functions, Formation of OPEC+ Alliance

Context: OPEC+ decided to extend significant oil output cuts into 2025. Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) OPEC stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It's a permanent, intergovernmental organization founded in 1960 by several oil-producing countries....

International Court of Justice (ICJ), Jurisdiction, Composition, Significance

Context: The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to “immediately halt its military offensive” and any actions in the Rafah Governorate that could inflict life-threatening conditions on the Palestinian group in Gaza. The Court also ordered: Israel must keep open...

Asian Countries List, Capitals, Regions, Currency and Population

Asian Countries: In terms of both land and population, Asia is the largest of the seven continents on Earth. Conventionally, the term "Asia" refers to the eastern part of the Eurasian landmass, as well as Japan, an island nation, and...

SAARC Countries, Functions, Objectives, Map, Importance

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an economic and political organization of eight South Asian countries. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Check out SAARC Countries, Functions, Objectives, Map,...

BIMSTEC Member Countries in 2024, Significance, Challenges

Context: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will now accept new members and observers following the implementation of its historic first charter. BIMSTEC BIMSTEC is a multilateral regional organisation. Members of this regional unity...