International Organization

G7 Leaders Urge Diplomatic Solution Amid Middle East Crisis

The G7 leaders expressed "strong concern" over the ongoing Middle East crisis after Iran's missile attack on Israel but emphasized that a diplomatic resolution is still achievable. Italy, currently holding the G7 presidency, led the discussion, calling for a reduction...

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

Context: The ITLOS took a groundbreaking step by accepting a request from the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS) to identify the obligations of states not party to the COSIS agreement, expanding the scope...

India And G7: Role and Significance of India for G7 Group

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Italy for the G7 Summit 2024, his first overseas visit after assuming office for the third term. G7 Summit 2024 is scheduled to be held between June 13-14 in Italy. What is Group...

United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Functions, Members

Context: Pakistan, Somalia, Denmark, Greece and Panama were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term beginning in 2025. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) The UNSC, established in 1945, is one of the United Nations’...

OPEC, Objectives, Functions, Formation of OPEC+ Alliance

Context: OPEC+ decided to extend significant oil output cuts into 2025. Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) OPEC stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It's a permanent, intergovernmental organization founded in 1960 by several oil-producing countries....

SAARC Countries, Functions, Objectives, Map, Importance

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an economic and political organization of eight South Asian countries. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Check out SAARC Countries, Functions, Objectives, Map,...

BIMSTEC Member Countries in 2024, Significance, Challenges

Context: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will now accept new members and observers following the implementation of its historic first charter. BIMSTEC BIMSTEC is a multilateral regional organisation. Members of this regional unity...

African Union, Objective, Member Countries, Significance and Challenges

Context: The African Union criticised the Israeli military's actions in Rafah, southern Gaza, and urged the international community to intervene to halt the "deadly escalation" of the conflict. African Union The African Union (AU) is a continental association that encourages...

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Headquarters, Functions

UNICEF UNICEF is a United Nations agency responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of children worldwide. United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established in 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that were...

IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report 2024 Highlights on Global Economy

Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently revised India's growth projection upwards to 6.8% for 2024, citing robust domestic demand conditions and a growing working-age population. India's Growth Projection as per IMF’s World Economic Outlook IMF's Revised Forecast: The IMF...