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)...

    Last updated on April 9th, 2025 04:44 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on April 9th, 2025 03:12 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on April 8th, 2025 02:00 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on April 3rd, 2025 05:32 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on March 28th, 2025 04:49 pm
  • 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)...

    Last updated on March 28th, 2025 01:20 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on March 24th, 2025 06:17 pm
  • 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....

    Last updated on March 19th, 2025 06:37 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on March 18th, 2025 07:11 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on March 18th, 2025 06:40 pm