Current Affairs - International

Following the Moscow attacks, India collaborated with Kazakhstan to strengthen their efforts against terrorism, focusing on regional threats and strategies to combat cross-border terrorist activities.

India ranked third globally in unicorn creation with 67 unicorns, trailing behind the United States with 703 unicorns and China with 340, as per the Hurun Global Unicorn Index. This position reflects India's status in the global startup ecosystem, despite a decline in unicorn creation for the first time since 2017.

India has collaborated with the European Union (EU) to promote startups in Electric Vehicle (EV) battery recycling under the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) framework. This collaborative effort aims to foster innovation and sustainability in the field of clean and green technologies, emphasizing the importance of global partnerships in advancing circularity in rare materials.

China has surpassed India as the largest importer of Russian seaborne crude, importing 1.82 million barrels per day (bpd) in March compared to India's 1.36 million bpd. This shift is attributed to India's slowdown in imports amidst sanctions and rising prices, marking a significant change in oil import dynamics.

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.