Current Affairs - International

The Indian Consulate in Dubai has introduced the Life Protection Plan (LPP) insurance package for Indian blue-collar workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This plan aims to provide financial benefits to the families of workers in case of natural or accidental deaths while working in the UAE.

Sweden recently made a historic shift by formally joining NATO, departing from its longstanding stance of neutrality. This strategic move, prompted by concerns over Russian aggression following the invasion of Ukraine, marks a significant departure from Sweden's traditional approach to military alliances.

SpaceX launched the MethaneSAT satellite into orbit as part of an initiative led by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). This satellite aims to monitor methane emissions globally, highlighting SpaceX's role in advancing environmental monitoring technologies.

The Asian River Rafting Championships are being held on the Sutlej River, near Basantpur in the Sunni region. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the event in Shimla, emphasizing the government's commitment to adventure tourism. Teams from countries including Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Iran, Iraq, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia are participating, showcasing international participation in this thrilling event hosted in Shimla, India.

Astronomers associated with the International Astronomical Union have recently identified "three new moons" in the outer regions of our solar system. This discovery adds to the existing count of moons, bringing the total to 28 for Uranus and 16 for Neptune.