International Organization

OPEC and OPEC+: Member Countries, Objectives and Functions

Context: The United Arab Emirates has decided to exit OPEC, marking a significant change in global oil dynamics amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent,...

UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon)

Context: India condemned the killing of three Indonesian UNIFIL(United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) peacekeepers in south Lebanon amid Hezbollah–IDF clashes. About UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) Establishment: Created by UNSC Resolutions 425 & 426 (1978) after Israel’s...

International Day For Disarmament And Non-Proliferation Awareness 2026

The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed every year on March 5 to raise awareness about the importance of disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation in maintaining global peace and security. The day aims to educate people, especially...

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President, Functions, Organs

Context: India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution (introduced by France) that endorses the New York Declaration on peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue and the Two-State Solution. What is the New York Declaration? The New York...

Universal Postal Union (UPU), Objective, Members and Mandate

Context: India launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) - Universal Postal Union (UPU) Integration Project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai. Earlier this month, the UPU made headlines with its drive to introduce technology into the postal network,...

World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Headquarter, Members and Functions

Context: The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) released the Air Quality and Climate Bulletin. World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is significant in the context of the UPSC IAS Exams and is covered in the General Studies Paper 2—particularly the International Relations and...

New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC)

Context: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announced plans to establish an international arbitration centre in Vizag. What is an Arbitration Centre? Arbitration is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) where parties to a dispute agree to submit their case to...

INTERPOL: History, Structure, Notices and Functions

Context: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued its first Purple Notice through Interpol. Interpol issued Silver Notices against two Indians for visa and crypto fraud, marking India’s first use of this new asset-tracking notice launched in January 2024. International Police...

International Monetary Fund (IMF), History, Functions, Structure

Context: The Union government has recently appointed former RBI Governor Urjit Patel as an International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Director International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN), founded at the...

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Context: The UNHCR has suspended the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees after several returnees were arrested in Sri Lanka on charges of violating immigration laws. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Role: Protects refugees worldwide, ensures their safety,...