General Studies 2

What is it?: The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss non-profit foundation established in 1971 Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Mission: Committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape … Continue reading →

Formation: The UNCLOS, 1982 is an international agreement that establishes the legal framework for marine and maritime activities. Other Name: It is also known as Law of the Sea. Zoning: It divides marine areas into five main zones namely- Internal … Continue reading →

What is it?: The RIMES is an intergovernmental body registered under the United Nations. Formation: It was established in 2009 and was registered with the UN in July 2009. It has evolved from efforts of countries in Africa and Asia … Continue reading →

What is it?: It is an intergovernmental organisation Formation Established in 1996 under UNCLOS It established an international framework for law over “all ocean space, its uses and resources”. Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany Functions: The Tribunal has the power to settle … Continue reading →

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 →