Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Treaty aims to: Prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology. Promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear […]
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International Institutions
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United Nations Security Council (UNSC) – UPSC Prelims
United Nations Security Council (UNSC): UNSC is one of six principal organs of the United Nations Organisation (UNO). Its mandate
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The Australia Group
The Australia Group The Australia Group is an informal forum of countries that seeks to ensure that exports do not
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BRICS – UPSC Prelims
BRICS: BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Originally it was BRIC (S. Africa included
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International Court of Justice (ICJ)
International Court of Justice (ICJ): It is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations Established in 1945 It is seated
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Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
UN ECOSOC: It is the ‘United Nations’ central platform for reflection, debate, and innovative thinking on sustainable development.’ EcoSoc is
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Convention to Combat Desertification
It is a UN convention It is a convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification,
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
It is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organisation Founded in 2001 in Shanghai 8 members: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan,
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United Nations Peacekeeping
United Nation Peacekeeping Mission: United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948. They are often referred to as Blue Berets or
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Sendai Framework
Sendai Framework It is a 15 year agreement Voluntary Non-binding Approved by UN in 2015 It recognizes that the State