LATEST CURRENT AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL 1. South Korea launched its first ever space satellite called STSAT 2C on a launch rocket called NARO - 1. 2. A large asteroid recently fallen in chelyabinsk city of central Russia. 3. American News Magazine Newsweek changed its name to Newsbeast. 4. Minamata convention for controlled use of mercury to avoid dangerous health problems was signed in by 147 countries in Minamata, Japan. 5. North Korea recently did its third Nuclear test despite international resistance. 6. The Hague (Netherlands) based International Court of Justice gave its decision in favor of India regarding the disputed water projects on Kishanganga River between India and Pakistan. 7. The Countries involved in TAPI gas Pipiline (Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India) project signed a Gas Pipeline Framework Agreement (GPFA) for co-operation in completion of the project. 8. Global Peace Index 2013 report issued by United Nations has ranked India on 141st place In total 162 countries in the list. Iceland is the most peaceful country in this report. 9. Travel and tourism competitiveness index 2013 Report released by World Economic Forum has ranked India at 65th place in welcoming foreign visitors into country. Switzerland is first in this list. 10. Britain started a movable research centre named Halley-6 in Antarctica. 11. CELAC (An association of Latin American and Caribbean Nations) expressed its desire of joining BRICS (Brazil Russia India China South Africa). 12. China recently started construction of world's first fourth generation nuclear reactor. 13. China created world’s largest Cable wire bridge of length 10 KM in Shaoxing Province of China. 14. China has created world’s fastest supercomputer called Tianhe - 2. 15. China signed an agreement with UK for swapping currencies if needed. It is done by china as a step towards establishing its Yuan currency ourside china. 16. China takes over operational control of Pakistan's Gwadar Port. 17. Competition commission of India signed information exchange agreement with Australia’s ACCC (Australian Consumer and Competition commission). 18. Egypt’s Supreme Court invalidated the laws through members of Shura Council (Upper house of Egypt’s Parliament) was elected. 19. India’s CCI (Competition Commission of India) signed up a memorandum with ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) for promoting co-operation in researching better technologies for election process management.

20. OECD (Organization for Economic and Cultural Development) has rated India as world’s third largest economy in its report titled - “Economic Outlook Report 2013”. 21. Supreme Court of Egypt has quashed (Dismissed) Upper of house of Egypt’s National assembly for not implementing the new constitution formed by public referendum (Polls). 22. USA’s National Intelligence agency has confirmed that America is collecting internet usage information of its citizens for analysis for security purpose under a new project called PRISM. 23. 157 Countries ATT (Arms Trade Treaty) for controlling and checking trade of armed weapons between countries. India and 22 other countries did not vote in UN General Assembly while Iran, North Korea and Syria voted against this resolution. 24. 66th Cannes Film Festival organized in Cannes, France. 25. A four Year Old Child 'Robert Tufts' is appointed as Mayor of USA's Dorset Town. 26. Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai Visits India. 27. American Govt. started a scheme named Passport to India to encourage its youth to study in Indian universities. 28. Argentina, Australia, Luzembourg, Rwanda and South Korea elected to UN Security Council for a Two Year Term. 29. Australia Unveiled its SKA Pathfiner Telescope with capabilities of analyzing Distant Universal objects with extreme Precision. 30. Australian Prime Minister Jullia Gillard introduced a new taxation Bill for Disabled people in Australia that would fund better care for Australians with severe physical and mental disabilities. 31. Britain and Canada to establish Joint Embassies. 32. Canada and Colombia signed a memorandum of understanding to increase defence cooperation. 33. China started world's highest altitude civilian airport called highest Daocheng Yadin (At a height of 4411 metres). 34. China tested its largest transport aircrafts called Yun - 20 and Transport - 20. 35. China wanted to sign BDCA (Border Defence Co-Operation Agreement) with India to solve cross border troops Patrolling Issues. India has currently kept it on Hold looking at its terms that could be sensitive for India's Border safety. 36. Egyptian President Mohammed Morsy signs Country's new Constitution into law. 37. Europe's first cyber crime centre opened in the Hague, Netherland's capital. 38. FARC Rebels in Cambodia got ready for Peace Talks with Cambodian Government to stop violence. 39. Famous Space Scientist and Quantum Physicist Stephen Hawking decided to Boycott (Refuse) an offer of honorary visit hosted by Middle East Country Israel.

40. First time Saudi Arabia has given to women a 20 per cent quota in Consultative Assembly. 41. For the first time, Saudi Arabian Girls have been allowed to participate in Sports Activities. 42. France became 14th nation across world to legalize marriage with same gender. 43. France declares its peace mission in West African country Mali as completed and decided to call off its soldiers by end of 2013. 44. Germany's 23rd Marine Festival called Hanse Sail was organized recently. 45. Global meet for control of Mercury uses named Minamata Treaty organized in Geneva, Switzerland. 46. IMF (International monetary Fund) recognized Government of East African Country Somalia again after it's de-recognition in 1990 due to Home war in Somalia. IMF is based in Washington and Chief is Christina Lagrade. 47. Iceland became first European Country to sign Free Trade Agreement with China. It is a major up for china as part of its plans for entry in resource rich arctic region. 48. India granted help of USD 800 Million for North Railway Project in Sri lanka. 49. India Pakistan reduce cross border trade Tax to 5%. 50. India Ranked as 8th powerful country across world by 'Foundation for national security Research'. USA First and China ranked second in this list. 51. India Signed an Agreement with New Zealand for Co-operation in Civil Aviation. 52. India accepted as an observer state in the Arctic Council. North Pole county Arctic is very rich in natural resources and India is set to take advantage of this acceptance as observer state in the arctic council. 53. India and Russia held their 12th Intergovernmental Commission on Militrary Co-operation. Indian defence minister A K Antony and Russian Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov participated in it as representatives for their Countries. 54. India and USA started a new program called Connect to India to facilitate expansion of co-operation in Higher Studies. As part of this initiative India will provide more facilities and awards to Americans coming here for higher studies USA will invite young Indians to study in its noted universities. 55. India became 90th member of Madrid Protocol for easing up process of Indian companies to get International registration and Recognition. 56. India has approved loan of 600 Crore for Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan. 57. India has been ranked 38th out of 165 countries in 'Index of dem,ocracy' report by UK Based Economist Magazine. Iceland was ranked first in this report. 58. India in 17th India-Iran Ministerial Meet in Tehran agreed to develop Chahbahar Port of Iran to help economical development in Afghanistan. 59. India is elected to the governing council of the prestigious Statistical Institute of Asia Pacific (SIAP) ,one of the most active organs of the UN. SIAP was established in Tokyo in 1970 by 20 countries in Asia and the Pacific and the

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as an international centre to bring about regional co-operation in training Government statisticians from developing countries of the region. 60. India set up foundation for joint research in Ayurveda with Switzerland. It is called Indo-Swiss Ayurveda Foundation (ISA). 61. India sign Railways Co-operation agreement wiith China. 62. India sign Social Security Co-operation agreemnent with Sweden. 63. India signed an agreement with Australia for better co-operation for skill development in the field of Agriculture. 64. India was given the status of guest country at the 66th Cannes Film Festival for its completing 100 years of existence in 2013. 65. India's external affairs minister visited Tehran (Capital of Iran) for 17th Ministerial level meet of India and Iran. 66. Inna Shevchenko, a Ukranian activist has been given political asylum by France. 67. Internet search engine Yahoo announced to buy popular Blogging App 'Tumblr' in a USD 1000 Million Deal. 68. Iran and western powers (European Union) held an unsuccessful meet for demystifying Iran's controversial Nuclear Program to ensure that Iran's 68. Iran and western powers (European Union) held an unsuccessful meet for demystifying Iran's controversial Nuclear Program to ensure that Iran's Nuke energy will not be used in creating Nuclear Weapons. 69. Iranian Navy Personnel detained Indian Crude Oil Carrying Ship MT Desh Shanti. Iran accused this Indian ship for allegedly polluting the sea. 70. Ireland government approved Abortion Bill that allows Abortion Only in case of critical danger of life. 71. Japan Conflict with China Over Senkaku Island in East China Sea. 72. Japan recently boosted its defence budget for the First time in ten years. 73. Mangolia declraed Non-nuke nation despite being situated in between two huge nuclear powers - Russia and China. 74. Member countries of UN Environment meet in Doha (Qatar’s Capital)agreed to increase the time period of Kyoto Protocols to 2020. 75. Mohd. Nasheed (former President of Maldives) took political asylum in Indian Embassy. 76. New constitution approved in Southern African country Zimbabwe. 77. North and South Korea resume mutual trade in disputed Kaesong Business Park. 78. Pakistan National Assembly completed its tenure for the first time in history. Nawaj Sharif became new Prime Minister for the Third Time.

79. Pakistan to have "Right to Reject" Option in General Elections for the first time. If 51% candidates choose "none of these"option than there will be reelection on that seat. 80. Palestine won a historic UN General Assembly vote which will upgrade its status to Non- Member Observer State. 81. People of Falkland Islands choose to stay with Britain over argentina as result of a democratic Poll. 82. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien elected as chief of Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD). 83. SAARC Nations agreed to enhance target for achieving 22 decided goals by 2015 from 2012 earlier in a ministerial level meet held in Kathmandu, Nepal. 84. Saudi Arabia introduced a new law named 'Nitaqat' for reduction of unemployment in the country. It is meant to send back to home the foreign workers without valid paperwork and permits. 85. Shah of Saudi Arabia nominated 30 Women in Shura Council for the First time. 86. Tajikistan Joined WTO (World Trade Organisation) as its 159th Member. 87. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked 80 countries on the basis of living standards. Switzerland is on the top of the list with Nigeria at bottom. India Ranked 66th in the list. 88. The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that oil supplies from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) may decline because of the conditions prevalent in Libya and Iraq. OPEC is group of 12 Petroleum Exporting countries. It Includes Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Qatar, Indonesia, Libya, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Nigeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Angola. 89. The U.N. General Assembly approved an Arab-backed resolution calling for a political transition in Syria which is in contradiction with a new U.S.-Russia effort to end the escalating conflict through a political solution between the Syrian government and opposition to agree to negotiations. Note that the resolution, which is not legally binding though it can carry moral weight, was approved by a vote of 107-12 with 59 countries absenting from vote. 90. The people of Falkland Islands chose the stay with Britain over Argentina. 91. Turkey agreed to work with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization ) army coalition. 92. Turkey did a test run of world's deepest rail tunnel with length of 13.4 KM and its 1.4 KM part is at deepest in the world depth of 56 Metres. 93. Turkey joined China based SCO (Shanghai Co-operation Organization) as a Dialog Partner. 94. UNESCO has declared Incheon city of South Korea as World book capital of 2015. Note that Thailand's Bangkok is world book capital in 2013 and Nigeria's Port Harcourt will be world book capital in 2014. 95. UNSC allowed International African Army for fight against Extremists and Alkayda supporters in Mali, Africa. 96. USA and Russia agree to expand international o-operation for initiating peace process in war-torn western Asian country, Syria. 97. USA parliament Passed CISPA (Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act) to fight cyber threats by enabling law officials to get access to web data of private and Public sector firms.

98. United Nation passed 'Arms Trade Treaty for controlling deals of arms in world. 99. United kingdom and Scotland to hold a Referendum in end of 2014 about Independence of Scotland. UK's PM David Cameron and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Signed an Agreement for the same. 100. Women empowered in Kuwait to Become judges. 101. World Bank provided USD 100 million loan to Afghanistan for expanding basic health and essential hospital services in the country. 102. World bank gave a USD1.2 Billion Loan to Bangladesh for Renewing its Padma Bridge Project. 103. World population prospectus 2012 report issued by World health organization stated that India is expected to become world’s most populous country in 2028 after surpassing china with 1.45 Billion total expected population. 104. World's largest high speed rail line started in China. 105. Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe signed Countries' new Constitution into law replacing 33 years old document of British Colonial Rule's Times. Search Current Affairs