Bucharest Nine (B9): The B 9 is a group of nine NATO countries in Eastern Europe that became part of the US-led military alliance after the end of the Cold War. The B 9 or Bucharest Format, often abbreviated as the B9, was founded on November 4, 2015. It takes its name from Bucharest, the capital of Romania. B9, it is also …
Central Armed Police Forces: The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) refers to seven security forces in India under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Assam Rifles (AR) Border Security Force (BSF) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) National Security Guard (NSG) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Assam Rifles: Assam Rifles which is also referred to as the Sentinels of North East is the oldest paramilitary force of India. The administrative control of Assam Rifles lies with the Home Ministry, while the operational control is with the Defence Ministry. The unit can trace its lineage back to a paramilitary police force that was formed under the …
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN): The SDSN mobilises global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical problem solving for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. Launched in 2012. It was established under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General. The SDSN and the Bertelsmann Stiftung have been publishing the annual Sustainable …
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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): ICRC was established in 1863 as an independent and neutral organisation. It is mandated to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering. It has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The ICRC is funded by voluntary contributions …
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Biological Weapons Convention: It is a key element in the international community’s efforts to address Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation and it has established a strong norm against biological weapons. WMD is a weapon with the capacity to inflict death and destruction on such a massive scale and so indiscriminately that its very presence in the hands of …
What is the Hague Convention 1954? Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict was adopted in 1954 under the auspices of UNESCO. This convention is referred to as the 1954 Hague Convention. It is the first and the most comprehensive multilateral treaty dedicated exclusively to the protection of cultural heritage in times of …
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National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC): The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of a new government-owned firm to be called the National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC). The NLMC will undertake monetisation of surplus land and building assets of central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) as well as government agencies. Apart from this, the NLMC will also advise …
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World Health Organization-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM): World Health Organization-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) will be established at Jamnagar in Gujarat subsequent to the signing of an agreement between the Government of India and the World Health Organization. Will be established under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and …
The Central government has notified the Director-General of Shipping as the national authority for recycling of ships under the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019. About NASR The national authority of ship recycling will be set up in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The location of the office will benefit the ship recycling yard owners situated in Alang, Gujarat …
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