International Organisations in News — August 2026

1. SCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
2. SCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a regional political, economic, and security alliance. · 29 Aug · GS2 · note
3. G20: An intergovernmental forum of 20 countries including India, USA, and others · 29 Aug · GS2 · note
4. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a global infrastructure development strategy initiated by China. · 27 Aug · GS2 · note
5. BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
6. IATA (International Air Transport Association) is a global trade association for the airline industry. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
7. ICC: An intergovernmental organization and treaty-based body responsible for prosecuting individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
8. The UN and EU have officially condemned the US sanctions against the ICC. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
9. BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (plus new members). · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
10. BRICS: A grouping of major emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
11. SAFTA: South Asian Free Trade Area is a trade agreement among SAARC nations to reduce trade barriers. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
12. NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a collective defense alliance. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
13. BRICS: Expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
14. Indus Waters Treaty (IWT): A water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan signed in 1960. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
15. NATO Article 5: A collective defense clause stating that an attack against one member is an attack against all. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
16. CITES: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
17. BRICS: India is a member and host of the upcoming outreach session in September. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
18. Artemis Accords: A series of international agreements for lunar exploration and cooperation. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
19. BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (expanded in 2024). · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
20. Vienna Convention: Governs the privileges and immunities of diplomatic missions and their staff. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
21. World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) monitors global climate patterns like El Niño. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
22. NATO Article 5: The principle of collective defense where an attack against one member is considered an attack against all. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
23. BRICS: A multilateral grouping of 11 member nations (as of 2026) including India, China, and Russia. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
24. ISPS Code: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code regulates security requirements for ships and port facilities. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
25. ISPM 15 is the international standard governing the treatment of wood packaging materials to prevent the spread of pests. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
26. ISF: Proposed International Stabilization Force to oversee security in Gaza. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
27. Minamata Convention: A global treaty adopted in 2013 to protect human health and the environment from mercury. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note

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