Category: World Affairs
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.
Central Trade Unions | India and ILO Conventions
Central Trade Unions (CTUs) urge Government to ratify ILO Conventions on workers’ Health and Safety in the light of recent Silkyara Tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand.
China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC)
China is prioritising the extension of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) to Sri Lanka.
ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus)
Indonesia is hosting the 10th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) at Jakarta in 2023 as the chair of ADMM-Plus.
2nd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS)
India hosted the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit which focused on ways to sustain the momentum generated toward a more inclusive, representative, and progressive world order.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting concluded in San Francisco with adoption of Golden Gate Declaration.
UN Human Rights Council
The UN calls for an investigation into violations during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
IMF Quotas and Special Drawing Rights (SDR)
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a proposal to make a 50 per cent increase in the quota allocated to members in proportion to their current quotas.