GS 2: Regional and global groupings and agreements

Context Recently, the General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned and denounced the comments on Prophet Muhammed made by two erstwhile national spokespersons of an Indian political party. In response, the Ministry of External Affairs, stated that …

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 BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa.  These 5 countries host 41% of the world population, contributing 24% of the world GDP and over 16% share in world trade. The grouping …

About ITU The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs. Founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, ITU allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops the …

Quad grouping The grouping of four democracies – India, Australia, US and Japan – known as the quadrilateral security dialogue or quad, was first mooted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007. Quad was revived in 2017.  The QUAD …

About BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa. It comprises 43% of the world population, having 30% of the world GDP and a 17% share in world trade. The grouping was formalised …

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)- …

What’s in the news? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its ninth edition of the ILO Monitor.  Highlights of the Report The report noted that the “world of work” is being buffeted by multiple crises. After significant gains during …

Quad grouping The grouping of four democracies – India, Australia, US and Japan – known as the quadrilateral security dialogue or quad, was first mooted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007. Quad was revived in 2017.  The QUAD …

About BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa. It comprises 43% of the world population, having 30% of the world GDP and a 17% share in world trade. These 5 countries host …