Category: World Affairs
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Angola withdraws from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)
Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) 2023
The 8th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) was conducted by Royal Thai Navy at Bangkok, Thailand.
Project Promoting Regular Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals (Project PRAYAS)
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched Project Promoting Regular Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals.
Veto power in UNSC
US vetoed a resolution of the UN Security Council (UNSC) that called for a Gaza ceasefire.

United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
Context: 20 years of United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). United Nations Convention against Corruption: Source: UNODC Previous Year Question…
Golden Triangle | Golden Crescent | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Release of UNODC Report “Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2023: Cultivation, Production, and Implications”.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) | Human Rights 75
Human Rights 75, an initiative to mark the 75th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
Colombo Security Conclave
India attended 6th National Security Adviser Level Meeting of Colombo Security Conclave held in Mauritius.
Garba of Gujarat | Iftar | UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
‘Garba of Gujarat’ declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
UNESCO recognises Ramadan meal tradition of iftar.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
India was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for two years.
Interpol
The 91st General Assembly meeting of the Interpol, which took place in Vienna, was a momentous occasion as it celebrated the centenary year of the organization.