Iran won’t deliver nuclear activities record to IAEA Subject : International Organisations Context : Iran will not deliver records of its nuclear activities to the International Atomic Energy Agency after a temporary understanding reached in January expired, Parliament Speaker said. Concept : About IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), an UN agency […]
42nd session of FAO Conference Subject : International Organisations Context : Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the 42nd session of FAO Conference. Concept : The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to […]
IMF says board discussed US 650 Billion dollars expansion of reserves Subject : International Organisations Context : The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Friday discussed a proposed $650 billion expansion of its emergency reserves, marking the next step in a process expected to be completed in August, the IMF said in a […]
Govt seeks ‘affordable’ price, production cut phase – out from OPEC Subject : International Organisations Context : With domestic retail fuel prices soaring to record high on rising global oil rates, India on Thursday asked oil cartel OPEC for ‘affordable’ oil price within a ‘reasonable band’ and that the producers should phase out […]
India misrepresenting ICJ verdict in Jadhav case Subject : International Organisations Context : Pakistan on Saturday accused India of “misrepresenting” the verdict of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the KulbhushanJadhav case and asserted that it was ready to fulfil all obligations under international law. Concept : The International Court of Justice […]
UN re-elects Antonio Guterres as Secretary -general Subject : International Organisations Context : UN Secretary Basic Antonio Guterres is all set to be re-elected as chief of the world physique after the highly effective Safety Council adopted by acclamation a decision recommending his title to the Basic Meeting for a second five-year time […]
Global nuclear warhead stockpile appears to be growing, SIPRI warns Subject: International Organizations Context: The overall number of nuclear warheads in global military stockpiles appears to be increasing this year, a new finding released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday reveals. Concept: The nine nuclear-armed states – the United […]
UN SPECIAL RIGHTS RAPPORTEUR Subject : International Organisations Context : The UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar has warned of “mass deaths” from starvation and disease in the wake of fighting between rebel groups and junta forces in the east of the country. Concept : UN Special Rapporteur The Special Procedures […]
UNSC ENDORSES SECRETARY GENERAL GUTERRES FOR SECOND TERM Subject: International Organizations Context: The United Nations Security Council has endorsed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for a second five-year term- from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026. Concept: About the UN Secretary General: The UN Charter describes the Secretary-General as “chief administrative officer” of the […]
UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (ECOSOC) Subject: International Organizations Context: India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, ECOSOC for the term 2022-24. Concept: The UN Charter established ECOSOC in 1945 as one of the six main organs of the United Nations. The Council consists of 54 Members […]