IAS PARLIAMENT International Organizations: Prelims Current Affairs Compilation(SHANKAR IAS)

IAS PARLIAMENT International Organizations: Prelims Current Affairs Compilation(SHANKAR IAS)

Here’s a refined Prelims-ready compilation on International Organizations & Multilateral Affairs from recent/current events — aligned with Shankar IAS style:

🇺🇳 United Nations

• India elected to UN ECOSOC (2026–28) — secured its seat, reinforcing influence in UN development debates .
• UN Security Council reform push — UK, France, UAE reaffirm support for India’s permanent seat bid, sustaining its long-standing campaign.

🌐 Global South & Multilateral Outreach

• Global South Summit (June 2025) — India convened this ahead of UNGA to champion equitable climate finance, vaccine equity & debt relief .
• Operation Sindoor — bipartisan MP delegations sent to US, UK & Japan to galvanize global consensus against terrorism .

🌏 Regional Groupings

• Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) — India (PM Modi represented) continues participation; decisions made at annual summits of heads of state/government.
• India‑Central Asia Dialogue — ties with SCO countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, etc.) reinforced via connectivity, security cooperation .

🔬 Science & Tech Collaboration

• US‑India S&T Endowment Fund (USISTEF) launched “Technology‑based Energy Solutions” programme focusing on clean energy & climate tech.

🌱 Environmental & Sustainable Development Forums

• World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS 2025) in Delhi (March 5–7), theme: Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development & Climate Solutions .

🗣️ Bilateral Institutional Engagements

• India–Spain MoUs on sustainable urban development & sports; plus announcement of 2026 as a “Dual Year” initiative for AI, tourism & cultural exchange.
• USA delisted Indian nuclear bodies (BARC, IGCAR, IREL) from its Entity List in Jan 2025, signaling trust in peaceful nuclear collaboration.

🔍 Ongoing Debates & Diplomatic Dynamics

• US setback in Parliament — Jairam Ramesh flagged “three diplomatic setbacks from the US” and urged a multi-party session for unified policy response.
• UN Human Rights Council — structure/mechanism reminders; watch for possible membership suspensions like Russia’s in past years .

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