Current Affairs - International

India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cambodia's Ministry of Civil Service to enhance human resource development in the civil service sector. This agreement aims to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Cambodia specifically in the area of civil service development over the next five years. Such collaborations contribute to mutual learning and capacity-building efforts between nations.

According to a recent study, the UAE passport is ranked as the most affordable globally, while the Indian passport follows as the second cheapest. The study highlights the cost-effectiveness of the Indian passport in terms of acquisition and yearly expenses, but it notes the limited visa-free access compared to higher-priced passports from countries like Australia and the USA.

Reliance Jio has surpassed China Mobile to become the world's largest mobile operator in data traffic consumption, with a subscriber base of 481.8 million, including a significant number on its 5G network. This achievement reflects Jio's dominance in the global telecom market and its rapid adoption of next-generation connectivity technologies like 5G.

Kuwait's Ministry of Information launched the first Hindi radio broadcast in Kuwait, demonstrating their commitment to cultural exchange and strengthening ties with India. This initiative aims to foster closer relations between India and Kuwait, highlighting the significance of bilateral cooperation in cultural and diplomatic spheres.

The UK Parliament approved a bill allowing the government to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda for their asylum claims to be assessed. This controversial bill, spearheaded by Rishi Sunak, has faced human rights violation controversies but has now been passed after being pending for two years. Rwanda, a landlocked country in Central Africa with its capital in Kigali and using the Rwandan Franc as its currency, is designated under this bill for asylum claim assessments.