Current Affairs - International

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.

India, represented by Ruchira Kamboj, chaired the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development at the United Nations. This highlights India's leadership in addressing global social challenges and its commitment to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The report titled 'LNG as a Transportation Fuel in Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle' was released by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It explores the potential of LNG as a fuel source and outlines strategies for its utilization in commercial vehicles.

India and the United Arab Emirates exchanged (UAE) MoUs during a diplomatic event, linking their instant payment platforms: UPI (India) and AANI (UAE). This initiative aims to enhance financial connectivity between the two countries, facilitating seamless cross-border transactions.