International Relations

Formation: It is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Mandate: It has the mandate to ensure the effective protection of the marine environment from harmful effects that may … Continue reading →

What is it?: The IONS is a voluntary and inclusive initiative that brings together navies of Indian Ocean Region (IOR) littoral states to increase maritime cooperation and enhance regional security. Function: It also serves to develop an effective response mechanism … Continue reading →

What is it?: It is an inter-governmental organisation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region through its 22 Member States bordering the Indian Ocean and 9 Dialogue Partners. The IORA is a regional forum, … Continue reading →

Formation: The Security Council was established by the UN Charter in 1945. Aim: Its primary responsibility is to work to maintain international peace and security. Headquarters: New York, USA Membership: The council has 15 members, the five permanent members and … Continue reading →

Formation: UNGA founded in1945 Headquarters:  New York, USA Mandate: To discuss, debate, and recommend actions on issues pertaining to global peace and security, Function: It serves as the main deliberative body. Members: It has 193 members and each member state … Continue reading →

Founded: 1945 Headquarters: New York, United States Objective It coordinates the activities of the UN and other organisations working and social and economic issues. It also coordinates intergovernmental level work of UN Specialized Agencies Head: The President is elected for … Continue reading →

Founded: 1945 Headquarters: Hague, Netherlands . It is the only principal organ of the UN to be not located in New York. Other Name: It is also called as the “World Court Function: It provides legal advice to the UN … Continue reading →

What is it?: QUAD, also known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or simply the Quad, is a strategic forum comprising four countries: the United States, Japan, India, and Australia.  Aim: The Quad is aimed at promoting regional security and economic … Continue reading →

What is it?: The OECD is an intergovernmental economic organisation, founded to stimulate economic progress and world trade. Founded: 1961. Headquarters: Paris, France. India’s Membership: India is not a member, but a key economic partner. Reports and Indices by OECD … Continue reading →

What is it?: It is the second-largest intergovernmental organization in the world after the United Nations. The OIC is the collective voice of the Muslim world to ensure and safeguard their interest in economic, socio, and political areas. Formation: It … Continue reading →