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BIMSTEC ACQUIRES ‘LEGAL PERSONALITY’ AFTER CHARTER COMES INTO FORCE  The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) achieved a significant milestone with the entry into force

INDIA HOSTS THE ANTARCTIC PARLIAMENT  Antarctica, a continent long shrouded in mystery and isolation, is now experiencing a surge in human activity, driven by tourism, scientific research, and geopolitical interests.  

GLOBAL NUCLEAR LANDSCAPE  The global landscape is witnessing a resurgence of nuclear anxieties, driven by geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and regional conflicts. In this context, India faces multifaceted challenges and

WORLD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY 2024  On World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024, India celebrates advancements in menstrual hygiene management, with around 80% of young women aged 15-24 using safe menstrual products,

CYCLONE REMAL: 31 KILLED AS RAIN, LANDSLIPS WREAK HAVOC IN NORTHEAST  The recent Cyclone Remal caused severe landslides in northeastern India, resulting in significant casualties. This highlights the urgent need

THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE (IBC), 2016  The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, provides a comprehensive framework for resolving insolvency and bankruptcy issues for companies, individuals, and partnerships in

KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANS-FRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (KAZA-TFCA) SUMMIT  The 2024 Heads of State Summit for the Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA) held in Livingstone, Zambia, saw member states reiterating their calls to

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (WED) 2024  World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5th June to raise awareness and promote actions for environmental protection. Established by the United Nations in

UNCCD REPORT ON RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS  The UN Convention on Combating Desertification (UNCCD) recently released a report on rangelands and pastoralists, highlighting the need for better recognition of pastoralists' rights

74 WOMEN ELECTED TO LOK SABHA, LOWER THAN 2019  The political empowerment of women in India has been a topic of significant discussion, particularly in light of the recent Lok

NONE OF THE ABOVE (NOTA) OPTION IN INDIAN ELECTIONS  The None of the Above (NOTA) option in Indian elections allows voters to reject all the candidates contesting in an election.  

UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM (UNGSCF)  The inaugural United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum (UNGSCF) recently convened by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados emphasized