Current Affairs - International

India has partially resumed visa services for Canadians after a suspension caused by strained relations, particularly due to a dispute related to a Sikh separatist's killing in British Columbia.

North Korea has officially incorporated its nuclear weapons status into its constitution, making it the only country in the world to do so. This demonstrates the country's commitment to maintaining its nuclear arsenal for national security.

Sri Lanka has approved visa-free entry for Indian visitors and six other countries, namely China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. This pilot project began on October 24, 2023, and will continue till March 31, 2024.

The US imposed sanctions on three Chinese firms—General Technology Limited, Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development, and Changzhou Utek Composite Company—accusing them of supplying missile components to Pakistan.

The 21st India-France Military Sub Committee (MSC) meeting was held on October 16-17, 2023, at the Air Force Station in New Delhi. The crucial meeting was co-chaired by Air Vice Marshal Ashish Vohra from the Indian side and Major General Eric Peltier from the French side. The meeting served as a vital platform for strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations.