Current Affairs - International

The Biopharmaceutical Alliance was formed by India, the United States, South Korea, Japan, and the European Union during the Bio International Convention 2024 in San Diego. This alliance aims to address global drug supply chain disruptions by coordinating policies, regulations, and research and development efforts among member countries, to establish a resilient and sustainable biopharmaceutical supply chain.

Hungary unveiled the 700-metre pedestrian ‘Bridge of National Unity’, connecting two nearby hills in the eastern Hungarian city of Satoraljaujhely. This bridge, inaugurated on June 4, serves as a tourist attraction and is expected to boost tourism in northeastern Hungary. It symbolizes national unity and was built at a cost of four billion HUF, financed from the national budget without European Union funds.

India is set to host the prestigious 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in Delhi in 2025, marking its return after 42 years. This event, scheduled for June 8 to 10, brings together global aviation leaders to address critical industry issues and highlights India's significant growth in the aviation sector.

Twelve countries signed the Zero Debris Charter, an initiative led by the European Space Agency (ESA), committing to achieving debris-neutral space activities by 2030. This landmark effort aims to address the pressing issue of space debris, which poses significant risks to space assets and astronauts.

China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from the far side of the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This achievement brings China closer to becoming the first nation to return samples from this unexplored region of the Moon, showcasing China's advancements in space technology and exploration capabilities.