International Organizations, Defence, Books & Authors, World History

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The book “Army and Nation : The Military and Indian Democracy since Independence” has been authored by Steven Wilkinson, a professor of political science and International relations at Yale University. It is about Indian Army’s relationship with the civilian government after Independence. It is in news because Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has advised his officers to read the book “Army and Nation” to understand how India succeeded in keeping the military out of politics.

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National Consumer Rights Day is observed annually on December 24th in India. The day commemorates the day in 1986 when the Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by the president. The day is an opportunity to promote the basic rights of all consumers.
The Consumer Protection Act of 2019 guarantees six basic rights to consumers in India. The theme for World Consumer Rights Day in 2023 is “Empowering consumers through clean energy transitions”.

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The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard-setting body. It comprises of representatives from various national standards organizations. Its headquarters is located in Geneva.

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In 2011 UNESCO has become the first U.N. agency to welcome the Palestinians as a full member. The Palestinians got backing from two thirds of UNESCO’s members to become its 195th member.

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The World Investment Report focuses is an official publication of the UNCTAD (United National Conference in Trade and Development). It reports the trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) worldwide, at the regional and country levels.

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[A] Border Security Force (BSF): Established on December 1, 1965.
[B] Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): Established on July 27, 1939.
[C] Assam Rifles: Formed in 1835 as the Cachar Levy, it was later renamed as the Assam Rifles in 1917.
[D] National Security Guards (NSG): Established in 1984.
So, the Assam Rifles is the oldest among these organizations, with its origins dating back to the 19th century.

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Central Excise Day is observed on February 24 in India. This day commemorates the establishment of the Central Excise Department in 1944, which plays a crucial role in the country’s revenue system by collecting indirect taxes on goods produced or manufactured in India. The observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of excise duties and the role of the department in the economy.

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World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th each year. This date marks the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The day aims to raise awareness about global health issues and promote healthy living. Each year, a specific theme is chosen to highlight a particular health concern, making it a important event in the public health calendar.

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The tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 10) on Biological Diversity was organized in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 2010.

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Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) is an organization under United Nations. It is one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It is located in Thailand.