Current Affairs - International

Kaushik Rajashekara, a distinguished professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, was honoured with an International Fellowship by the Engineering Academy of Japan. This recognition highlights his significant contributions to power conversion and transportation electrification, earning him a place among a select group of global engineering experts.

Chinese engineers and scientists developed the world's first satellite allowing smartphones to make calls without mobile towers. The Tiantong satellite initiative addresses emergencies where mobile connectivity might be disrupted, enabling people to seek help by connecting directly to an overhead communication orbiter. This technological advancement, initiated after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, highlights China's commitment to enhancing communication resilience, especially in remote or disaster-prone areas.

Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, has achieved the status of being the third-largest silver producer globally, with its Sindesar Khurd Mine in Rajasthan contributing significantly to this achievement.

The 13th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) was held in Tskaltubo, Georgia, from April 11 to 17, 2024. The Indian team achieved significant success at this event, winning a total of four medals, including two silver and two bronze.

Nigeria has pioneered the rollout of the Men5CV vaccine, becoming the first country to target five strains of meningitis. This significant step aligns with WHO's goals and holds promise in combating meningitis, especially in regions like Africa where the disease poses a severe threat.