About Established in 1951, International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration. IOM works to ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in …
About Urban farming or urban agriculture refers to the practice of growing plants and raising animals for human consumption within cities and suburbs. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, urban farming contributes to food security, livelihood generation, poverty …
About the Mission With a view to explore deep ocean for resources and develop deep sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources, the Government of India launched the Deep Ocean Mission as a central sector scheme in 2021. The …
About ICJ The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in 1946. The court is the successor to the Permanent Court …
About ICJ The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in 1946. The court is the successor to the Permanent Court …
Context A recent report published by United Nations University has warned that 27 of the 31 aquifers in the country are depleting faster than they can be replenished. In this backdrop, this article explains the causes for faster depleting aquifers …
Context The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is marking its 75th anniversary. What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? A relatively compact document, the declaration consists of a preamble and 30 articles setting out fundamental rights and freedoms. The …
Context Amid Israel’s ongoing military attacks on the Gaza Strip, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter in a bid to establish a ceasefire. What is Article 99 of the UN Charter? The UN …