Current Affairs - International

Australia is the smallest continent in the world, covering an area of about 7.7 million sq. km and a population of about 43 million.

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with a land area of just 0.49 square kilometers (0.19 square miles) followed by Monaco (2.02 km²), Nauru (21.1 km²), Tuvalu (26 km²), San Marino (61 km²). The smallest country in the world by population is also the smallest country in the world by land area: Vatican City. It has a population of just 825 people, according to the World Bank.

Israel was declared a "State of War" after being hit by 5,000 rockets from Gaza on October 7, 2023. The attack was launched by Palestinian militants in response to the death of a senior commander and the killing of several civilians in Israeli airstrikes. Israel's declaration of a "State of War" is a serious escalation of the conflict and could lead to further violence and bloodshed.

Russia delivered the inaugural uranium shipment to Bangladesh for the Rooppur nuclear power plant. The project is a significant one for Bangladesh, as it will provide much-needed electricity for the country's growing economy. The Rooppur nuclear power plant is being constructed by Russia's Rosatom. It is expected to be completed in 2024 and will generate 2,400 MW of electricity.

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) has estimated that the annual loss in global infrastructure due to climate change and disasters is between $301 billion and $330 billion. This means that climate change and disasters are causing significant damage to infrastructure systems around the world, which can have a devastating impact on economies and communities.