International Organization

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...

SAARC Countries, Functions, Objectives, Map, Importance

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established on December 8, 1985, is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising eight South Asian nations: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Collectively, these countries account for about 21%...

World Sustainable Development Summit 2025

Context: Recently, the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 was organised by TERI. The theme for this year was "Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions." About World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) WSDS is a premier international conference focusing on...

UN Human Rights Council, President, Members, Headquarter

Context: India strongly countered Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at the 58th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) It was established in 2006 by the United Nations General Assembly...

Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation

Context: India has assumed the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation at the 13th Governing Council Meeting in Male, Maldives. The Indian delegation, led by Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary of the Department of Fisheries, emphasized India's commitment to...

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia hosts Riyadh Summit on Gaza Crisis

Context: Recently the Saudi Crown Prince hosted a summit in Riyadh bringing together the leaders of the six Gulf Cooperation Council states along with Jordan and Egypt. About Riyadh Summit The summit aimed to present a unified Arab stance on...

India Elected to Vice Presidency of IALA

Context: India was elected Vice President of the International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) during its first General Assembly in Singapore. About International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) IALA is a global organization dedicated to harmonizing...