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Latest News India has been elected as the Chairman of the Executive Board of AIBD during the 23rd AIBD General Conference held in Phuket, Thailand. This marks an important leadership role for India in the regional electronic media development sector. About AIBD Established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO. It is a unique regional inter-governmental organisation serving countries under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP). Focuses on electronic media development in the Asia-Pacific region. Mandate of AIBD To create a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific. Achieved through policy…
11 September, 2025
SAARC
SAARC and Climate Crises in South Asia Context: This topic is important for UPSE GS Paper 2. SAARC can majorly play a great role in combating climate crises in South Asia, which is most vulnerable to climate change. SAARC History- The SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, is an economic and political organization of eight countries in South Asia. The SAARC was established in 1985 when the Heads of State of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka formally adopted the charter. Afghanistan joined as the 8th member of SAARC in 2007. The SAARC Headquarters and…
04 November, 2021
SAARC
SAARC Summit It is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are its members. Its secretariat is based in Kathmandu, Nepal. It launched the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) in 2006. States with observer status include Australia, China, European Union, Iran, Japan, Mauritius, Myanmar, South Korea and United States. Pakistan was to host the Summit in 2016, but India had pulled out accusing Pakistan of supporting anti-India terrorist groups. COVID-19 & SAARC : India has proposed to create a COVID-19 Emergency Fund which…
05 March, 2021
SAARC
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) It was established in 1985 (founded in Dhaka). Its secretariat/ HQ is at Kathmandu. It is a regional organization that aims to promote economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific cooperation in South Asia. It is a group of 8 countries. Member states include Afghanistan, Pakistan, BBIN, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Afghanistan is a part of South Asia. Nepal is the chair of SAARC and next is Pakistan. 2016 summit of Islamabad not held. 2017 - Kathmandu Summit. Challenges within SAARC SAARC is a part of India's neighbourhood 1st policy but because of…
13 January, 2021
SAARC