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.
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
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), held a National Consultation on Dissemination and Awareness of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) CAL (P&R) Act,
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
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups Launched by: Hon’ble Prime Minister on 16th January 2016 under the Startup India initiative. CGSS Notified on: 6th October 2022. Sponsored by – Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce &
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
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
In May 2025, India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major step in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This agreement, described as the most ambitious trade deal ever signed by India and the largest
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