International Affairs
MENA region – world’s fastest crypto adopter
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the fastest growing cryptocurrencies market in the world.
The 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index released by the blockchain researcher Chainalysis revealed that the Middle East and the North Africa (MENA) region witnessed 48% increase in the volume of cryptocurrency received – the highest in the world.
Kerch Bridge Collapse
A fuel tank explosion caused the partial collapse of the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia with Crimea.
About Kerch Bridge:
.The Kerch Bridge is also known as Crimea Bridge.
.It is a road-and-rail bridge connecting Russia and Crimean Peninsula.
.It is the longest bridge in Europe.
Foreign Direct Product Rule
The US Government recently imposed Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR) to limit China’s access to advanced computer chips and chip-making equipment, which are used for military modernization and development of weapons of mass destruction.