Current Affairs - International

Bhutan emerged as the primary beneficiary of Indian aid in the Interim Budget 2024, receiving ₹2,398.97 crores, showcasing India's commitment to supporting its neighbouring countries' development initiatives.

India and Oman signed an MoU during the 12th India-Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting, strengthening defence cooperation and outlining the framework for collaboration in the procurement of Defense Materials and Equipment.

India secured the 93rd position out of 180 countries in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), as per Transparency International's assessment of public sector integrity globally. The CPI evaluates nations based on perceived levels of public sector corruption, utilizing a scale from 0 to 100.

The military regimes of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger made a surprising announcement of their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), citing the bloc as a threat. Despite being founding members in 1975, strained relations emerged due to recent coups, leading to their suspension and heavy sanctions for the overthrow of civilian governments.

Tshering Tobgay, leader of Bhutan's People's Democratic Party, has embarked on his second term as Prime Minister, facing challenges of economic recovery post-COVID-19 and maintaining regional ties.