Current Affairs - International

India and Maldives recently held discussions to strengthen their economic ties, highlighting a growing relationship with trade surpassing $500 million in 2022. This signifies a significant economic partnership between the two nations, with India emerging as Maldives' second-largest trade partner in 2022 and the largest in 2023, underlining the importance of their trade relations.

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.