Multilateralism
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace – Update (April, 2023)
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is an annual observance celebrated on April 24th. In 2018, the Republic of Azerbaijan’s representatives suggested the idea to the United Nations as a means of strengthening and promoting the principles ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
India attends 6th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
On October 27, 2020, Indian Parliamentary delegation under the leadership of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla attended the sixth BRICS Parliamentary Forum. It was chaired by the Chairman of State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russia. The speakers and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
April 24: International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Every year April 24 is marked as the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. It was first observed on April 24, 2019. Highlights The day is marked by the United Nations. It aims to preserve values of international ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
United Nations adopts first resolution on Corona Virus
On April 3, 2020, the United Nations approved the resolution that called upon international cooperation to fight against COVID-19. The resolution also calls for its member nations to adopt multilateralism. Highlights The United Nations resolution was adopted by 188 nations. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
1 million USD dispersed to SAARC nations under Emergency COVID-19 Funds
On March 19, 2020, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that 1 million USD has been dispersed towards the Emergency COVID-19 funds. The fund was set up PM Modi during a video conference recently. Walking on the foot steps of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Raisina Dialogue to be held New Delhi
The Raisina Dialogue is to be held between January 14, 2020 and January 16, 2020. It is a multilateral conference that is held in New Delhi annually since 2016. The dialogue is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
The first-ever International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has officially celebrated the first-ever International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace on 24th April 2019 for the international observance. The day is a reaffirmation of the UN Charter and its principles of ..
India-Spain hold Bilateral Meeting
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a bilateral meeting with her counterpart from Spain Josep Borrel. Both the leaders met at Madrid’s Viana Palace, the Spanish foreign ministry’s official headquarters to discuss the most pressing issues on the international agenda. Highlights ..