Current Affairs - International

Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, is hosting the World Future Energy Summit and the annual Green Hydrogen Summit on April 16, aiming to accelerate global green hydrogen economy development under the leadership of Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi.

NATO was founded in 1949, marking its 75th anniversary this year, with a special event in Brussels to commemorate seven decades of collective defence and expansion, emphasizing the significance of Article 5 in ensuring member states' security.

The 19th annual meeting of the secretaries of the security councils of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states was held in Astana, Kazakhstan. Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor, led the Indian delegation at this meeting, which aimed to address security challenges and cooperation among SCO member states.

Japan recently launched eVisa services exclusively for Indian tourists, allowing them to stay for up to 90 days for tourism purposes without the need for physical visa stickers. This initiative simplifies the visa application process and enhances travel convenience for Indian visitors to Japan.

Germany legalized recreational cannabis use on April 1, 2024, allowing adults over 18 to possess up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and grow up to three marijuana plants at home. This move marked a significant shift in Germany's drug policy despite opposition from some quarters.