India achieved a historic milestone by winning the presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the first time through a ballot process. The election was held on June 3, 2025, during the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting in Brussels. Notably, this was the first time in the 100-year history of the IIAS that the presidency was decided through a secret ballot instead of consensus.
India was represented by Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), and secured 87 votes, defeating Austria, which received 54 votes. India will hold the presidency for the term 2025–2028.
Under its presidency, India aims to promote the vision of “Maximum Governance, Minimum Government,” with a focus on digital transformation, next-generation administrative reforms, and bridging the North–South divide in public administration.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), established in 1930 and headquartered in Brussels, is a global federation dedicated to improving public governance through research and international cooperation. India has been a member of the IIAS since 1998.
Correct Answer: International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
Important Questions from International Organizations
- A free trade arrangement of the SAARC countries, the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), came into force in which year?
- In 2025, India assumed the chairmanship of which international body focused on productivity and sustainability during a meeting held in Jakarta?
Which of the following countries withdrew from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in April 2025?
- Which of the following statements with regard to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is/are correct?
1. The official languages of the SCO are Russian and Chinese.
2. The SCO enjoys observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. The SCO consists of 13 member states.
Select the answer using the code given below : In May 2025, India assumed the chairmanship of which regional organisation focused on productivity enhancement?
