Current Affairs - International

Tshering Tobgay has been re-elected for a second term as Bhutan's Prime Minister, leading the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to a significant victory in the recent election.

Scientists from Mauritius and Bangladesh actively participated in India's 43rd Antarctic Expedition, highlighting the growing international collaboration in polar research.

The Government of India aims to terminate the Free Movement Regime along the international border with Myanmar. The Free Movement Regime (FMR), initiated in 2018, enables people on both sides of the India-Myanmar border to travel 16 km into each other's territory without a visa, based on a border pass with one-year validity, allowing a stay of up to two weeks. The India-Myanmar border spans 1,643 km across the states of Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Singapore’s Changi Airport reclaimed the title of the World’s Best Airport for 2023 in the Skytrax awards, solidifying its reputation for excellence in air travel.

Dubai achieved top honours in the 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, becoming the first city to secure the No.1 global destination title for three consecutive years. The award, based on millions of traveller reviews, reflects Dubai's exceptional hospitality and attractions, underscoring its significance as a vital contributor to over 10% of the city’s GDP.