February 13, 2025

ORGANISATION


The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially become a treaty-based intergovernmental organization as of January 23, 2025. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is a multi-country, multi-agency coalition of96 big cat range countries, and non-range countries. IBCA focuses on conserving seven big cat species: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma. The idea was first proposed by India’s Prime Minister in 2019 and officially launched in April 2023 to mark the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger. Headquarters: India, under the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. Five countries ratified the IBCA Framework Agreement: India, Nicaragua, Eswatini, Somalia, and Liberia. 27 countries have expressed....Read More

BRICS Youth Council

India will host the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting from March 3 to 7, 2025under the theme "Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth." Around 45 youth representatives from BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) will participate. The meeting aims to establish the BRICS Youth Council's Entrepreneurship Working Group and align entrepreneurship work plans across BRICS countries. The BRICS Youth Council was launched in 2023 during the South Africa Youth Summit to promote collaboration in education, entrepreneurship, innovation, volunteerism, and health. BRICS was established in 2006and includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. BRICS nations account for 42% of the world’s population, contribute 27% to global GDP, and represent 16% of....Read More

World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is holding its Annual Meeting from January 20 to 24 in Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum (WEF) was established in 1971 by Klaus Schwab as a not-for-profit foundation, originally called the European Management Forum. It introduced the concept of stakeholder capitalism and engages global leaders in discussions to build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economies. In 1973, it expanded its focus to include economic and social issues, following significant global events like the collapse of the Bretton Woods system and the Arab-Israeli War. In 1987, it became the World Economic Forum and began offering....Read More

Former US President Joe Biden highlighted the potential realization of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a connectivity project aimed at enhancing trade by creating infrastructure like ports, railways, roads, sea lines, and pipelines. Announced in 2023 during the G20 meeting, it involves a MoU between the European Union, India, the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, and Italy. It consists of two corridors: an eastern corridor from India to the Arabian Gulf, and a northern corridor from the Gulf to Europe. The corridor will include a shipping route....Read More

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 20th Raising Day on January 19, 2025. Established in 2006 under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the NDRF specializes in responding to natural and man-made disasters. The NDRF operates under the general superintendence, direction, and control of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Its primary function is to conduct rescue and relief operations during calamities such as landslides and floods. The NDRF comprises 16 battalions drawn from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP),....Read More

India is set to host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) from January 3 to 6, 2026, in New Delhi. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced this during the CSPOC Standing Committee Meeting in Guernsey.  The conference will focus on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media in parliamentary processes, aiming to enhance the effectiveness, inclusivity, and transparency of parliamentary institutions. CSPOC, established in 1969 by then Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, Lucien Lamoureux, serves as a platform for Speakers and Presiding Officers from Commonwealth parliaments to....Read More

INTERPOL launched its first Silver Notice to trace and recover criminal assets, strengthening global efforts against transnational organized crime. The Silver Notice is part of a pilot phase involving 52 countries, including India. It aids in locating and identifying laundered assets like properties, vehicles, financial accounts, and businesses connected to criminal activities such as fraud, corruption, drug trafficking, and environmental crimes. INTERPOL Notices are international alerts for cooperation, with 8 types, including Silver, used for sharing critical crime-related information. India joined INTERPOL in 1949, with the CBI serving as the National Central Bureau for the country. Silver Notice enhances the....Read More

BRICS

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, became a full member in January 2025. Other new members include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with South Africa joining in 2010. Aims to reform global governance and enhance South-South cooperation. The group seeks to reduce U.S. dollar dominance by promoting trade in local currencies. BRICS represents over 40% of the global population and a significant share of the global economy.Read More

The World Trade Organization (WTO) celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. WTO was established in 1995 after the Marrakesh Agreement, succeeding GATT (1948). It is the only global organization governing trade rules between nations. Its goal is to ensure smooth, predictable, and free trade flows. Key bodies include the Ministerial Conference (highest decision-making) and Dispute Settlement Body. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Members: 166, representing 98% of world trade.Read More

Current Context : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who was serving with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) at Golan Heights. About United Nations Disengagement Observer Force: Established: 31 May 1974 by UN Security Council Resolution 350 after the disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria. Objective : Maintain ceasefire, supervise the demilitarized buffer zone, and monitor restrictions on troops and equipment in the Golan Heights. Renewal: Mandate extended every six months, currently valid until June 2025. India’s Role: One of the top three troop and police contributors. Headquarters: Camp Faouar, Golan....Read More

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