Current Affairs - International

Dubai has signed agreements to launch the world's first air taxi service by 2026, aiming to introduce electric-powered taxis with a range of 161 km and a top speed of 321 km/h, thus enhancing transportation efficiency and reducing emissions.

The first trial movement of vessels between Maia Port in India and Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh signifies the collaboration between the two countries, with 11.5 kilometres of waterways falling within Bangladesh's territory.

The Quad alliance, comprising the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, is a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. It focuses on various areas such as security, economic development, and geopolitical stability. The alliance seeks to uphold a rules-based order and promote peace and prosperity in the region.

Lebanese Judge Nawaf Salam was elected as the new president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a three-year term, succeeding US Judge Joan Donoghue. This appointment highlights Salam's distinguished career path and his significant role within the field of international law.

India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Digital Cooperation with Colombia. This MoU aims to facilitate the sharing of India's open-sourced Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) with a focus on India Stack Solutions, contributing to digital transformation efforts in Colombia.