International Relations

To start with, The World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) was brought into life on January 1, 1995. When we talk about the World Trade Organisation, it is an internationally recognized commission that overlooks all the business/trade deals, transport, or exchange of commodities that happens between the international territories. The prime motive for the World […]

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organisation that regulates and liberalises global trade. The GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade )  is the predecessor to the WTO, which was established in 1947 to be replaced by a United Nations (UN) specialised agency known as the International Trade Organization (ITO). Even though the

WIPO (World Intellectual Property Agency) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the protection of both industrial properties (inventions, trademarks, and designs) and copyrighted content across the world (literary, musical, photographic, and other artistic works). The organization was founded in 1970 by a treaty agreed in Stockholm in 1967, and it became a United Nations

Introduction Various security forces and agencies and their mandate is an important topic in  GS Paper 3 in UPSC Civil Services Mains examination. There are two major topics that all the UPSC aspirants need to focus on from this section firstly various security forces and agencies and secondly their mandate. Indian security forces face many

The United Nations is divided into six Councils, each with its own functions. The Human Rights Council is one of those councils. Among the United Nations system’s intergovernmental bodies, the Human Rights Council is responsible for strengthening the protection and promotion of human rights throughout the globe. As well, it considers all thematic human rights

The UNDP stands for United Nation Developed Program. It is a UN agency entrusted with assisting nations in eradicating poverty and achieving long-term economic and human development. It is the largest UN development organisation, with offices in 170 countries. UNDP headquarter is in New York City. The United Nations Development Programme emphasises building local capacity

The studies indicate the relationship between Iran and the US is traced back to the late 19th century. These nations are connected for many years. Various international relations were used by both nations to manipulate each other for their own benefits. The US-Iran relationship was always complicated one even though there wasn’t any specific war.

The effects of climate change can be felt by anyone mindful enough to see it. There are things that people can do on an individual level to contribute towards saving the planet before it’s too late but these things are less effective on their own. There was a need for a global treaty which committed

Former Republican President Donald Trump’s administration banned the issuing of numerous types of non-immigrant work visas, including the H-1B skilled worker visa and those who seek USA’s employment-based immigration permanent residency. The goal of the programme was to prevent foreign workers from snatching American employment amid the current COVID-19 epidemic, which has resulted in a

In the battle against illegal drugs and international crime, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader. UNODC employs roughly 500 people worldwide. It has 21 field offices and a liaison office in New York, with its headquarters in Vienna. For 90% of its funding, the UNODC relies on voluntary