General Studies 2

What is it?: UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) is the UN agency responsible for promoting sustainable urban development and improving the living conditions of people in cities and human settlements around the world.  Founded: Established in 1978, it became … Continue reading →

Establishment: The UNFPA was established in 1969 as an international development agency under the United Nations. Its main focus is on promoting reproductive health, gender equality, and population policies. Mandate: UNFPA’s primary mandate is to promote universal access to reproductive … Continue reading →

Establishment: UNEP was established on 5th June 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden. Mandate: UNEP’s primary goal is to promote international cooperation on environmental issues, address environmental … Continue reading →

What is it?:  A UN agency that works towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, and achieving sustainable development in various countries. Formation: The UNDP was established in 1965 to assist nations in eradicating poverty and achieving sustainable human development. Publication: Human … Continue reading →

What is it? SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organization. It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organization aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in the region. Formation: It was created in 2001. History Before the creation of SCO … Continue reading →

What is it?: BRICS is an acronym for the grouping of the world’s leading emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Formation In 2001, the British Economist Jim O’Neill coined the term BRIC to describe the four … Continue reading →

Established: 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. BIMSTEC Secretariat: Dhaka, Bangladesh Objectives of BIMSTEC Creating an enabling environment for the rapid economic development of the sub-region. Encouraging the spirit of equality and partnership. Promoting active collaboration and mutual assistance in the … Continue reading →

What is it?: It is a regional organisation that was established to promote political and social stability amid rising tensions among the Asia-Pacific’s post-colonial states. Motto: “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”. ASEAN Secretariat: Indonesia, Jakarta. Formation: Based on the … Continue reading →

Fullform: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Introduction: SASEC is a regional initiative that promotes cooperation among South Asian countries for economic development through better connectivity, trade facilitation, and infrastructure development. Members: The member countries of SASEC include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, … Continue reading →

Full-Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation What is it?: SAARC is an economic and political organisation of eight countries in South Asia.  Formation: SAARC was formed in 1985. Objective: The main objective of SAARC is to promote economic growth, … Continue reading →