🇸🇨 1) Seychelles Becomes New Member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)

• Event: Seychelles officially joined the Colombo Security Conclave, a regional security grouping led by India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives.
• Purpose of CSC: To strengthen cooperation on maritime security, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and humanitarian assistance in the Indian Ocean Region.
• Significance: Strengthens India’s maritime outreach and security framework in the western Indian Ocean.

🇨🇳🇯🇵 2) Rising Tensions Between China and Japan Over the Senkaku Islands

• Issue: China intensified maritime patrols near the Senkaku Islands (Diaoyu in Chinese), leading to renewed tensions with Japan.
• Location: Uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, administered by Japan but claimed by China.
• Significance: A critical flashpoint affecting Indo-Pacific security, US–Japan alliance dynamics, and regional stability.

🍚 3) India’s GI Protection for Basmati Rice Faces Global Legal Setback

• Issue: India encountered a legal setback in securing global Geographical Indication (GI) protection for Basmati rice.
• Reason: Objections were raised by competing countries citing overlapping cultivation regions and disputes over term exclusivity.
• Impact: Could affect India’s export competitiveness and brand exclusivity in the global rice market.

🛡️ 4) Operation Sambhav Foils Maoist Revival Attempt in Andhra Pradesh

• Operation: Security forces conducted Operation Sambhav to prevent Maoists from reviving their movement in Andhra Pradesh’s border regions.
• Outcome: Multiple hideouts were destroyed; recruitment attempts foiled.
• Significance: Strengthens internal security and counters Left-Wing Extremism resurgence.

🎾 5) Roger Federer Inducted Into the International Tennis Hall of Fame

• Event: Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, was formally inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
• Significance: Recognizes his 20 Grand Slam titles, longevity, and unmatched contribution to world tennis.

🚀 6) India’s PSLV Rocket Built for the First Time by HAL–L&T

• Milestone: For the first time, India’s PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) has been fully built by private industry—a collaboration between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
• Significance:
• Major step towards space sector privatization
• Boosts India’s capacity for commercial launches
• Aligns with ISRO’s objective of increasing launch frequency

👑 7) Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch Crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand

• Event: Fátima Bosch from Mexico won the Miss Universe 2025 title in Thailand.
• Significance: Highlights Mexico’s continued strong performance in global beauty pageants.

🎺 8) Mathura Poshak and Meerut Bugle Receive GI Tag

• Products Awarded GI Tag:
• Mathura Poshak – traditional ceremonial attire historically linked to Krishna temples.
• Meerut Bugle – high-quality brass bugles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district.
• Significance: Helps protect traditional craftsmanship, boosts local artisans, and enhances global recognition.

🚰 9) Jal Shakti Ministry Launches “Hamara Shauchalay, Hamara Bhavishya” Campaign

• Launched By: Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
• Objective: To promote
• toilet use,
• sanitation awareness,
• ODF+ sustainability,
• hygiene behavior change.
• Focus Areas: Rural districts under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
• Goal: Prevent slippage and ensure long-term sanitation outcomes.