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India's Aniruddha Rajput elected to UN's International Law Commission
Indian lawyer, Aniruddha Rajput (33) has been elected as a member International Law Commission (ILC), a top body of legal experts of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Rajput is among the 34 individuals elected by the UNGA as members of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Antonio Guterres all set to become new UN Chief
Antonio Guterres the former Prime Minister of Portugal is all set to become the next UN secretary-general as all the five Security Council veto-wielding powers voted in his favour in a secret ballot. The Security Council which has 15 members ..
Philippines-US relations sink to new lows
In a sharp reaction to President Obama’s criticism on ruthless anti-drug war by the Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte, latter has stated to break all ties with United States of America if the latter stance continues. Duterte’s anti-drug campaign has left ..
27 September: World Tourism Day
The World Tourism Day (WTD) is being observed annually on 27th September to raise awareness about the importance of tourism. Significance of the day: To foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
India, US, Afghanistan reaffirm shared interest in combating terrorism
India, United States and Afghanistan have reaffirmed their shared interests in combating terrorism and advancing peace and security in the region. In this regard, a trilateral statement was issued after meeting of their delegates in New York on the sidelines ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
21 September: International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace is observed across the world on 21 September every year to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Significance: The International Day of Peace acknowledges the efforts of those ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
World leaders adopt New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants at UNGA
World leaders have adopted New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The declaration expresses the political will of world leaders to protect the rights of refugees and migrants to save lives and share ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Aishwaryaa Dhanush appointed as UN Women’s Advocate for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in India
Noted filmmaker Aishwaryaa Dhanush was appointed United Nations Women’s Advocate for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in India. In her new role she will help raise awareness of UN Women’s core message of gender equality and women’s empowerment across India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Social entrepreneur Zubaida Bai bags UN honour for corporate sustainability initiative
Zubaida Bai, an Indian social entrepreneur, has been named among the ten ‘2016 Global Compact SDG Pioneers’, an initiative launched by UN. The list of ten SDG Pioneers was announced by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the 2016 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
India Inc first to formally adopt UN's Sustainable Development Goals
India Inc. became first in the world to formally adopt the United Nations’ (UN) agenda for the world’s sustainable development and 17 goals identified for its implementation. It was formally adopted by the India Inc. at the 11th National Convention ..