India Maldives Sign two MoU on Cooperation during S. Jaishankar Visit
India Maldives Sign two MoU on Cooperation during S. Jaishankar Visit Bilateral Relations between India and Maldives Visit Details Purpose of Visit: To strengthen bilateral relations between India and Maldives. Visit Duration : 9 to 11 August 2024. Significance of Visit: First official visit by an Indian Minister to Maldives after the Mohamed Muizzu government […]
India successfully concluded its fourth periodic review by the UN Human Rights Committee under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in Geneva.Â
India successfully concluded its fourth periodic review by the UN Human Rights Committee under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in Geneva. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) – Adoption and Enforcement: Adopted by U.N. General Assembly in 1966, enforced in 1976. Part of International Bill of Human Rights: Alongside […]
Mutual Recognition Agreement between India and Taiwan for organic products
Mutual Recognition Agreement between India and Taiwan for organic products MRA for organic products between India and Taiwan Key Points: The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan came into force from July 8, 2024. This is the first bilateral agreement that will promote trade in organic products. Under the MRA, […]
India Ranked 39th in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024
India Ranked 39th in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 India’s Ranking: 39th in the 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) among 119 countries. Top Countries: United States (1st), Spain (2nd), Japan (3rd). India’s Progress: Jumped 15 places since 2021 (from 54th to 39th). Methodology Adjustment: India’s 2021 rank retrospectively adjusted to 38th. […]
China, Australia, and India Lead in Forest Area Gains: FAO ReportÂ
China, Australia, and India Lead in Forest Area Gains: FAO Report India’s Forest Gains: Added 266,000 hectares annually (2010-2020), ranked third globally. Top Countries: China (1.94 million hectares), Australia (446,000 hectares) lead in forest area gains. Agroforestry Initiatives: FAO praised India’s policies for land restoration and promoting agroforestry. Global Deforestation: Significant declines in Indonesia (8.4%) […]
India Ranks Fifth in GenAI Innovations, China Leads
India Ranks Fifth in GenAI Innovations, China Leads Global Rankings and Patent Data China: Tops with 38,210 patents. United States: Second with 6,276 patents. Republic of Korea: Third with 4,155 patents. Japan: Fourth with 3,409 patents. India: Fifth with 1,350 patents from 2014 to 2023.
132nd Session of the IMO Council
132nd Session of the IMO Council The 132nd Session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was held in London on 8-12 July 2024. India led the global maritime discussion in this IMO Council session.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS. MeDevIS Platform:Â World’s first central hub for medical device information. Supports decision-making on selecting, buying, and using medical devices. Replaces confusing searches through various publications with a single platform. Aims to simplify medical device naming through two international systems :Â European Medical Device […]
