Current Affairs - International

The TIWB program, initiated by the UNDP and OECD, was launched in Saint Lucia, with India as the Administration Partner, aiming to empower and enhance the country's tax administration for economic development and stability.

The Maldives government, deviating from the 'India First' policy, chose not to renew the hydrography agreement with India, citing national security concerns and the safeguarding of sensitive information.

China has achieved a significant physics milestone with the operationalization of the world's deepest lab, the Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility (DURF), located more than 2,000 meters below ground.

The United Kingdom(UK) government, under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is considering additional steps to protect teenagers below 16 from online threats, indicating a focus on online safety for the youth.

The India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) operates by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Korea, facilitating the swift clearance of goods. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), inaugurated the India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) to ensure swift clearance of goods under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.