Current Affairs - International

South Africa's decision marks a significant shift in wildlife conservation practices, particularly regarding captive breeding and the exploitation of lion populations for various purposes.

The 2022 WADA report highlighted India as the country with the highest percentage of doping offenders, with 3.26% of samples testing positive for banned substances. This emphasizes the urgent need for India to address doping issues through comprehensive measures, including enhanced research infrastructure, education, and coaching practices.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the 2024 Young Global Leaders Community, highlighting individuals under 40 from various fields and offering leadership development opportunities to address global challenges.

Zimbabwe declared a state of disaster due to a severe drought impacting southern Africa, triggering food shortages and humanitarian crises, with President Mnangagwa urgently seeking $2 billion in aid to address the situation. The drought, attributed to an "El Nino-induced drought," has led to below-normal rainfall, affecting over 80% of the country and putting approximately 2.7 million people at risk of hunger.

Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, is hosting the World Future Energy Summit and the annual Green Hydrogen Summit on April 16, aiming to accelerate global green hydrogen economy development under the leadership of Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi.