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UN High seas biodiversity treaty becomes effective in January 2026

1. Treaty Status

  • Status of Ratification: Has obtained 60 necessary ratifications.
  • Entry into Force: January 2026 (within it 17 January 2026)
  • Recent Ratifications: Sierra Leone (61 st ) and Morocco (60 th).
  • Official Title: Agreement under UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement)

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International Atomic Energy Agency OKs Membership of Maldives

1. Membership Approval

  • Occasion: 69 th IAEA General Conference at Vienna.
  • Verdict: Accommodated the membership application of Maldives.
  • Effective Date: September 15, 2025
  • Membership: IAEA 181 st member country.

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Global Food Regulators Summit 2025 opens with the union health minister

1. Event Overview

  • Location: Melbourne, Australia.
  • Opened by: Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Health Minister
  • Venue: Bharat Mandapam
  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is the organizer.

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MY Bharat Mobile App released to empower the youth

1. Launch Details

  • Introduced by: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
  • Location: New Delhi
  • Location:MY Bharat (Youth Leadership and Social Engagement Platform)
  • Management: Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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FSSAI presents new licensing regulations of Ayurveda Aahara Products

1. Regulatory Framework

  • New Project: Special licensing day on FoSCoS portal.
  • Target Market: Ayurveda Aahara (traditional Ayurvedic food products)
  • Regulatory Authority: Food safety and standards authority of India (FSSAI)
  • Cooperation: Ayush ministry.

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