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UN PEACEKEEPING MINISTERIAL 2025

At the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 in Berlin, 74 UN member states pledged to improve the effectiveness and adaptability of peace operations amid global challenges. India pledged: Deployment of a Quick Reaction Force (QRF). One male armed police unit (CRPF/mixed).

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ORGANIZATION OF THE PETROLEUM EXPORTING COUNTRIES (OPEC)

OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) OPEC is a permanent intergovernmental organization of major oil-exporting nations. Founded in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. Currently, 12 member countries (after Angola’s withdrawal in 2024). Headquarters: Vienna, Austria.

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INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

Pakistan’s nuclear weapons should be brought under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as they are not safe in such a rogue nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. Overview Foremost intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation

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SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMES

May 9, 2025 marked 10 years since the launch of three flagship social security schemes: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Over 82 crore enrollments have been recorded across

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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA (CCI)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) Statutory and quasi-judicial body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Established in March 2009 under the Competition Act, 2002. Headquarters in New Delhi. Aims to prevent anti-competitive practices, protect consumer interests, promote market competition, and ensure

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UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL

About the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) One of the five principal organs of the United Nations (UN). Headquarters: UN HQ, New York City Primary role: Maintain international peace and security. Decisions of the UNSC are binding on all UN

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