GS 2: Important International institutions

About UNSC The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was established in 1946 as one of the six principal organs of the UN. It is generally viewed as the apex of the UN system.  It is responsible for the maintenance of …

About UNCLOS The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), also known as the Law of the Sea Treaty, is an international treaty which was adopted and signed in 1982. The Convention was formed to ensure freedom …

About  The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.   The agency is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. …

About FAO The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It’s goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access …

About UNGA United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN.  It is one of the six principal organs which make up the UN. All 193 Member States of the UN are represented …

About AIIB The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international development bank that provides financing for infrastructure projects in Asia.  Headquartered in Beijing, it began operations in 2016.  It includes 103 members worldwide (India is a founder member of …

About UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.  Formed in 1975, UNWTO’s headquarter is in Madrid, Spain.  UNWTO’s membership includes 159 Member States (including India), …

About ADB The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was founded in 1966 with the primary mission of fostering growth and cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. It is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.  At present, ADB comprises 68 members (including India)- …

Why in News: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has picked Srinagar among 49 cities as part of the creative city network under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. With the inclusion of 49 new cities this …