Current Affairs - International

India is hosting the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) in Kochi, Kerala, showcasing its commitment to Antarctica's protection and scientific exploration. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) are collaborating to organize this important international meeting.

Dubai is constructing Al Maktoum International Airport, set to be the world's largest airport with impressive capacity and infrastructure. This ambitious project reflects Dubai's commitment to innovation, global connectivity, and economic growth.

Palaeontologists from Argentina discovered and announced the new dinosaur species Chakisaurus nekul. This medium-sized herbivorous dinosaur inhabited Patagonia around 90 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period.

The Embassy of Israel in India collaborated with a non-profit entity to join the 'Million Miyawaki' project, aimed at planting a million trees in Delhi-NCR as part of Earth Day celebrations. This initiative focuses on creating 'forest-like' Miyawaki plantations to rapidly increase green cover and promote environmental sustainability.

Iraq recently enacted stringent anti-LGBT legislation, imposing severe penalties of up to 15 years in prison for engaging in same-sex relations. This legislation, titled the Law on Combating Prostitution and Homosexuality, reflects a concerning trend of increased persecution and discrimination against the LGBT community in Iraq.