Current Affairs - International

China, Iran, and Russia conducted joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman as part of the "Security Belt-2024" exercise aimed at enhancing regional maritime security. This location is strategically significant for ensuring navigation safety and cooperation among the participating countries.

An MoU was signed between NIELIT of India and ITI Egypt on March 12 in Cairo, Egypt. This collaboration aims to enhance ICT skills, industry engagement, and international cooperation. It includes areas such as curriculum development, trainer exchange, certification recognition, virtual lab sharing, and the offering of diploma and degree programs.

Indira Gandhi International Airport clinched the prestigious title of 'Best Airport' in Asia-Pacific for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting its consistent commitment to excellence in providing top-notch services to passengers.

China's announcement of a new territorial sea baseline in the Gulf of Tonkin, an area shared with Vietnam, has sparked concerns over potential territorial disputes and their implications for regional stability.

India signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), consisting of Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein. This agreement marks India's first Free Trade Agreement with four developed nations in Europe, promising significant economic opportunities and promoting free trade.