1) India Signs Agreement with Pixxel for First Private Earth Observation Satellite Constellation
Organisation:
Pixxel
About the Agreement:
- India signed an agreement with Pixxel, a Bengaluru-based space startup, for developing India’s first private Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation.
- The constellation will provide high-resolution hyperspectral imagery.
Applications:
- Agriculture & crop monitoring
- Climate change assessment
- Disaster management
- Urban planning
- National security & environmental monitoring
Significance:
- Major step in privatisation of India’s space sector
- Boosts NewSpace India ecosystem
- Reduces dependence on foreign EO data
- Aligns with reforms led by IN-SPACe and ISRO
2) Grace Machel to Receive Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2025
Awardee:
Graça Machel
Award:
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development – 2025
About Grace Machel:
- Renowned human rights activist from Mozambique
- Advocate for women’s rights, child welfare, peace and social justice
- Former First Lady of Mozambique and South Africa
Significance:
- Recognises lifelong contribution to peace and humanitarian causes
- Reinforces India’s commitment to Global South leadership & human rights diplomacy
- One of India’s most prestigious international awards
3) Amit Shah Releases ‘Kalyan’ Magazine by Gita Press in Uttarakhand
Released By:
Amit Shah
Magazine:
Kalyan
Publisher:
Gita Press
Location:
Uttarakhand
About Kalyan Magazine:
- One of India’s oldest spiritual and cultural magazines
- Promotes Indian philosophy, Sanatan values, and moral teachings
Significance:
- Highlights preservation of Indian civilisational heritage
- Important for culture & ethics sections of exams
- Gita Press is a key institution in India’s religious publishing history
4) UAE and Telangana Sign Agreement for India’s Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City
Parties Involved:
- United Arab Emirates
- Telangana Government
Project:
India’s first Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City
Key Features:
- Net-zero carbon emissions
- Renewable energy-based infrastructure
- Smart mobility & digital governance
- Sustainable water and waste management
Significance:
- Landmark project for India’s climate commitments
- Supports India’s Net Zero 2070 target
- Strengthens India–UAE strategic investment partnership
- Model for future sustainable urbanisation
5) Canadian PM Presents the “Carney Doctrine” at World Economic Forum
Leader:
Mark Carney
Forum:
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Doctrine Name:
Carney Doctrine (also called the Third Way Principle)
Core Idea:
- Balancing free-market capitalism with
- Strong state intervention,
- Climate responsibility, and
- Inclusive economic growth
Significance:
- Offers a middle path between neoliberalism and state socialism
- Focuses on sustainable finance and climate economics
- Important for global economic governance debates
