Current Affairs - International

Bangladesh has the highest dengue death rate in the world, with over 1,000 deaths in 2023. This is a significant increase from the previous year when there were only around 500,000 cases and 200 deaths.

The African Union (AU) was granted permanent membership in the G20 under India's presidency of the forum. The announcement was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9, 2023.

The International Day to Protect Education from Attack is an international observance established by the United Nations General Assembly on September 9 every year. It was established in response to the growing number of attacks on schools and educational institutions around the world. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of protecting education from attacks and to call for action to prevent these attacks.

The United States announced the provision of an additional $600 million in security assistance to Ukraine, which includes various military equipment, as Ukrainian forces engage in conflict with Russian troops in the eastern Donbas region.

Prime Minister Modi announced India's plan to open an embassy in Timor-Leste during the ASEAN-India summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, emphasizing India's commitment to stronger ties with Timor-Leste and the ASEAN region.