International Organisations in News — June 2026

1. International Narcotics Control Board (INCB): An independent body that implements the UN Conventions on Narcotic Drugs. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
2. International Maritime Organisation (IMO): The UN specialized agency responsible for regulating shipping safety and security. · 28 Jun · GS2 · note
3. MOU: A Memorandum of Understanding is a non-binding agreement between two or more parties. · 26 Jun · GS2 · note
4. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: A list of cultural expressions, including music and performing arts, recognized for their cultural significance. · 25 Jun · GS1 · note
5. The UN Human Rights Council is a primary multilateral platform for human rights engagement mentioned in the dialogue. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
6. United Nations (UN): The primary international body overseeing the inquiry and reporting on humanitarian status. · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
7. UN Commission of Inquiry: Investigated allegations of war crimes and genocide in Gaza. · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
8. UN Commission of Inquiry: An independent body established by the UN Human Rights Council to investigate violations of international law. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
9. FOIP: Free and Open Indo-Pacific initiative led by Japan · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
10. IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency, headquartered in Vienna, monitors nuclear safeguards. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
11. Five Eyes: Intelligence alliance consisting of USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
12. International Day of Yoga: An annual global event observed on June 21st. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
13. International Day of Yoga (IDY) was declared by the United Nations in 2014 · 21 Jun · GS2 · note
14. ILO: International Labour Organization, a UN agency that sets international labour standards. · 21 Jun · GS2 · note
15. COMPACT: A bilateral agreement between India and the US focusing on technology and defense cooperation. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
16. SOSA: A US-India initiative aimed at securing critical supply chains and technology cooperation. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
17. Indus Water Treaty (1960): A water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan regarding the Indus River system. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
18. India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership: A high-level bilateral framework elevated in 2024 · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
19. Switzerland: Traditionally serves as a neutral ground for international diplomatic mediation. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
20. MOU: A non-binding agreement between the US and Iran to end military operations and begin a 60-day negotiation period. · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
21. European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation and implementing EU policy. · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
22. G7 members: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, and USA · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
23. FTA: A bilateral agreement to reduce/eliminate tariffs and trade barriers between two nations · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
24. IMEC: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor aims to connect India to Europe via the Middle East. · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
25. G7: An informal forum of seven of the world's advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, and USA. · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
26. G7: An informal forum of seven of the world's advanced economies. · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
27. UNICEF: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
28. G7: An intergovernmental forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the USA, plus the EU. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
29. GCC: Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional intergovernmental political and economic alliance of Arab states. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
30. India-EU Free Trade Agreement: A pending trade pact between India and the European Union · 15 Jun · GS2 · note
31. World Day Against Child Labour: Established by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002 · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
32. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List: Recognizes living cultural heritage like traditions and performing arts · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
33. BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (plus new members). · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
34. Price Cap: A mechanism implemented by the G7 and EU to limit the price of Russian oil. · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
35. Indus Waters Treaty (IWT): Signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan, mediated by the World Bank. · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
36. UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme collaborated on the SOP development · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
37. The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA bloc (including Norway) was implemented. · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
38. CEPA: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Oman · 4 Jun · GS3 · note

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