🔹 NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. ISRO Successfully Launches NVS-03 Navigation Satellite
• Launched using the GSLV-F18 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
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• Carries an indigenously developed Rubidium atomic clock crafted by the Space Applications Centre (SAC
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• Designed to restore and augment the operational capabilities of India's NavIC (IRNSS) positioning system
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2. Cabinet Approves 1,500 km Northern Bullet Train Corrido
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• Connects New Delhi to Guwahati via major transit stops including Agra, Lucknow, Patna, and Siliguri
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• The strategic rail network aims to cut travel time between the national capital and the Northeast to under 8 hours
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• Focuses on enhancing high-speed connectivity, regional trade, and economic integration across Eastern India.
3. Ministry of Civil Aviation Notifies "Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026"
• Replaces the nearly nine-decade-old Aircraft Rules of 1937 to modernize India's civil aviation framework.
• Introduces streamlined safety protocols, digital licensing procedures, and updated regulatory norms for drone operations
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• Aims to promote ease of doing business for domestic air carriers and international aviation operators.
4. Prashant Chaudhary Wins 5th Rohini Nayyar Prize 2026
• Recognized for his groundbreaking work in imparting tech and AI skills to rural youth via smartphone modules through 'CodeYogi'
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• The prestigious annual award honors outstanding contributions to rural development in India
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• Carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakh, a official citation, and a commemorative trophy.
5. Inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise Begins in Sri Vijaya Puram
• Hosted in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to boost maritime safety across the Bay of Bengal region
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• Focuses on joint anti-piracy operations, humanitarian aid, search and rescue (SAR), and naval coordination
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• Attended by delegation units from all seven BIMSTEC member nations.
🔹 INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. 4.1-Billion-Year-Old Martian Meteorite "Teghaza 001" Discovered in Mali
• Uncovered in the Sahara Desert region of Mali, exhibiting a rare pink mineral structure
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• Offers scientists crucial insights into the early geological history and crust evolution of Mars
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• Scientifically classified among the oldest planetary rock fragments ever recovered on Earth.
2. UN Peacekeeping Mission in Western Sahara Concludes After 35 Years
• The United Nations officially wound up its long-standing peacekeeping presence in the Western Sahara region
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• Marks the formal end of a 35-year mission established to monitor ceasefires and regional stability
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• Peacekeeping personnel and operational assets are being systematically withdrawn under UN supervision.
3. Israel Knesset Certification Deadline Reached for Official Election Results
• Final official election results
were formally submitted to President Isaac Herzog following the voting phase
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• Likud emerged as the single largest party in parliament amidst intense electoral competition
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• Post-election talks have initiated as no political bloc secured an immediate 61-seat majority.
4. IMD Warns of Cyclonic Storm "Murasu" in the Bay of Benga
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• The India Meteorological Department issued advisories for a developing deep depression over the North Indian Ocean
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• The cyclone name "Murasu" was officially contributed by India, meaning "drum" in the Tamil language.
• Coastal administrations across neighboring South Asian nations have put disaster response teams on high alert.
5. Global Healthcare Initiatives Highlighted on International Day for Biosphere Reserves
• Observed internationally to advocate environmental sustainability, biodiversity protection, and ecological reserves
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• Emphasizes local community-led conservation projects balancing economic growth with nature preservation.
• Coordinated globally by UNESCO across its international network of protected biosphere regions.
🔹 SPORTS CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu Win Singles Titles at Hylo Open 2026
• Indian shuttlers clinched both Men's and Women's Singles crowns at the BWF Super 500 event in Saarbrücken, Germany.
• PV Sindhu defeated Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt in straight games (21-12, 21-14) to claim the women's title.
• Lakshya Sen beat defending champion Jonatan Christie (21-17, 21-10), securing his second Hylo Open men's title.
2. Australian All-Rounder Glenn Maxwell Retires from International Cricket
• The explosive 38-year-old Australian cricketer announced his retirement after a stellar 14-year international career.
• Concluded his international journey following his final appearance against Oman, accumulating 10 international centuries.
• Will continue playing franchise T20 cricket globally, including for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.
3. Andrea Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest-Ever F1 World Champion
• The 20-year-old Italian Mercedes driver clinched the 2026 Formula One Drivers' Championship at the Mexico City GP.
• Broke Sebastian Vettel's long-standing record (23 years, 134 days) to become the youngest champion in F1 history.
• Ended Italy's 73-year wait for an F1 World Champion, dating back to Alberto Ascari's title victory in 1953.
4. India Wins Men's and Women's Titles at Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
• Held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat with international participation.
• The Indian men's team defeated Sri Lanka in a dominant final performance to secure the historic gold.
• The Indian women's team, captained by Nidhi Sharma, defeated Uganda 35-15 to claim the women's crown.
5. Dhinidhi Desinghu Wins Historic Swimming Bronze at 2026 Youth Olympics
• 16-year-old swimmer from Bengaluru clocked 56.27s in the women's 100m freestyle in Dakar, Senegal.
• Became the first Indian swimmer ever to win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games.
• Her performance set a brand new Indian national record in the women's 100m freestyle
