Arab League
What is it?: The Arab League or Leagues of Arab States is a 22 member organisation with membership in both Asia and Africa. Note: The Relations with Arabs dates back to ancient times when traders, scholars and diplomats would often … Continue reading
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
What is IONS? Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that brings together navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to discuss region-specific maritime cooperation. Functions / Objectives: Provides an open forum for dialogue … Continue reading
Solid Waste Management in India
Key Features of SWM Rules, 2026: Four-stream segregation at source: Wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste must be segregated at the point of generation. Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility (EBWGR): Bulk waste generators (like large residential … Continue reading
Euratom
What is Euratom? Euratom (European Atomic Energy Community) is an international organization established by the Treaty of Rome (1957). Objectives & Purpose: To create a common market for the development of peaceful uses of atomic energy among member states. It … Continue reading
President’s Address & Joint Sitting of Houses
What is the President’s Address? Article 87 of the Constitution mandates that the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together: At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha At the commencement … Continue reading