International Organization

International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR)

Context: India has been elected uncontested to the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR). Tenure: 2025–2027 About International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR)...

150th Summit of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)

Context: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) for the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Summit which will be held in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). 150th Summit of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) The 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union...

BIMSTEC Countries 2025, Area of Cooperation, Significance and Challenges

Context: The 6th Summit of the Heads of State/Government of the member States of BIMSTEC) was held in Bangkok, Thailand. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an intergovernmental organization connecting South Asia and...

Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), Objectives and Significance

Context: 26 March 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention. About Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is the first multilateral disarmament treaty that bans an entire category of weapons...

Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGFRA)

Context: The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) was recently held in Rome. What is Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGFRA)? The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture...

Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Functions, Grey and Black List

Context: Recently India hosted the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Private Sector Collaborative Forum (PSCF) 2025 in Mumbai. It was organised by the RBI & Finance Ministry. What is Financial Action Task Force (FATF)? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)...

International Olympic Committee (IOC), History and Structure

Context: For the first time in the IOC’s 130-year history a woman has been elected to the post of IOC Chairman. About International Olympic Committee (IOC) International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement. It is...

List of International Organizations and their Headquarters

International organizations (IOs) are established through treaties and have a distinct legal identity under international law. They are formed by member states to work together on shared goals, including maintaining peace, promoting economic stability, addressing global challenges, and supporting development....

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)

Context: Israel’s parliament (Knesset) has passed 2 bills to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territories. The Knesset also voted to designate UNRWA a terrorist organisation, cutting...

Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY), Objectives and Opportunities for India

Context: The Five Eyes alliance now faces an unprecedented internal crisis. Recently Intelligence chiefs of Five Eyes Alliance countries attended the Security Conclave organised by the National Security Council Secretariat. About Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY) It is an intelligence-sharing network...