🍛 1) UNESCO Declares Lucknow a ‘Creative City’ in the Gastronomy Category
- Announcement: UNESCO has included Lucknow in its Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the “Gastronomy” category.
- Reason: Recognition of Lucknow’s rich Awadhi cuisine, culinary heritage, and traditional food craftsmanship.
- Significance: Lucknow joins other Indian cities in the UCCN, including Varanasi (music), Chennai (music), and Jaipur (crafts & folk art).
- Objective: The UCCN promotes cities that integrate culture and creativity as strategic drivers of sustainable development.
🛰️ 2) ISRO Launches India’s Heaviest Satellite CMS-03
- Event: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched CMS-03, the heaviest satellite ever built in India.
- Purpose: Designed for advanced communication and weather observation, enhancing India’s telecom and disaster management systems.
- Significance: Reflects India’s progress in indigenous satellite technology and capability to handle high-payload launches.
- Launch Site: The mission was carried out from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
🥇 3) India Wins 48 Medals at Manama Asian Youth Games 2025
- Event: The Indian contingent secured a total of 48 medals at the Asian Youth Games 2025, held in Manama, Bahrain.
- Breakdown: Included gold, silver, and bronze medals across athletics, swimming, shooting, and boxing.
- Significance: One of India’s best-ever performances at the Asian Youth Games, showcasing the success of youth sports initiatives like Khelo India.
♟️ 4) Chennai’s 16-Year-Old Illamparthi A.R. Becomes India’s 90th Chess Grandmaster
- Achievement: Illamparthi A.R., a 16-year-old prodigy from Chennai, earned the title of India’s 90th Chess Grandmaster.
- Milestone: Achieved the final GM norm at an international chess tournament in Europe.
- Significance: Continues India’s strong legacy in chess, joining the ranks of players like Viswanathan Anand, D. Gukesh, and R. Praggnanandhaa.
- Context: India now ranks among the top countries globally with the highest number of Grandmasters.
⚖️ 5) Madras High Court Becomes First Court to Recognize Cryptocurrency as Property
- Judicial Milestone: The Madras High Court ruled that cryptocurrency can be treated as “property” under Indian law.
- Implication: This recognition allows crypto assets to be considered transferable and inheritable, though not yet recognized as legal tender.
- Significance: A major step in establishing legal clarity for digital assets in India, pending comprehensive crypto legislation.
🏏 6) India Women’s Cricket Team Wins ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Event: The Indian women’s cricket team won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 for the first time, defeating South Africa in the final.
- Venue: The final was held at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
- Significance: A historic milestone for Indian women’s cricket, marking the team’s emergence as a global powerhouse.
- Key Performers: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana played pivotal roles in India’s triumph.