UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
It is the principal organ of the United Nations General Assembly dealing with trade, investment, and development issues. Aims to […]
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International Institutions
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World Bank
World Bank is one of five institutions created at Breton Woods Conference in 1944. The World Bank is an international
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International Seabed Authority
It is an intergovernmental body that organizes, regulates and control all mineral (non-living resources) related activities in the international seabed
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UNSECO World Heritage Sites – UPSC GS3
UNESCO World Heritage Site A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific
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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Established in 1966 HQ : Manila, Philippines It is a multi-lateral lending agency It is modeled on the World Bank
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): This is an international financial institution It aims to support the building of infrastructure in
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International Maritime Organisation
It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. Established in 1948 (Came into force in 1959; First meeting)
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World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO is a specialised agency of UN. It is concerned with international public health. It acts as coordinating authority on
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World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO): It is the global body for promotion and protection of intellectual property rights (IPR). It