1. DRDO Conducts Salvo Launch of Pralay Missile
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles.
- Pralay is an indigenously developed, surface-to-surface, short-range ballistic missile.
- The test validated accuracy, precision strike capability, and simultaneous launch performance.
2. European Union Implements World’s First Carbon Tax
- The European Union implemented the world’s first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
- Initially applied to steel and aluminium imports.
- CBAM aims to prevent carbon leakage and promote global climate accountability by taxing carbon-intensive imports.
3. China Tests YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile
- The People's Liberation Army Navy successfully tested the YJ-20 hypersonic missile.
- The missile was launched from a Type 055 destroyer, China’s most advanced surface combatant.
- The test enhances China’s naval strike and anti-ship warfare capability.
4. Mamady Doumbouya Becomes President of Guinea
- Junta leader Mamady Doumbouya became the new President of Guinea.
- He earlier led the 2021 military coup that overthrew the civilian government.
- His presidency marks a continuation of military-led governance in the West African nation.
5. 52nd G7 Summit 2026
- The 52nd G7 Summit (2026) will be hosted by France.
- The Group of Seven (G7) includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union.
- Key focus areas include global economy, climate change, geopolitics, and security.
