1) India’s Rank in Global Peace Index 2025
- The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) released the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025.
- India ranked 115th among the listed countries.
- Context: The GPI measures the relative peacefulness of nations based on indicators like domestic conflict, safety, security, and militarization.
- Significance: While India improved slightly compared to past years, challenges remain in internal security and regional tensions.
2) Rajasthan’s Educate Girls NGO Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award
- Educate Girls, an NGO from Rajasthan, became the first Indian non-governmental organization to win the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award.
- Focus: The NGO works for girls’ education, gender equality, and community-driven school enrollment in rural areas.
- Importance: The Magsaysay Award is often regarded as “Asia’s Nobel Prize”, making this a historic milestone for Indian civil society.
3) Satwik-Chirag Pair Creates History at BWF World Championships
- Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indian pair to win two bronze medals at the BWF World Championships.
- Significance: This achievement further strengthens India’s presence in global badminton doubles events.
- Context: India has traditionally excelled in singles (Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu), but this marks a breakthrough in doubles.
4) Indian Army Organises 3rd Edition of Yudh Kaushal Exercise
- The Indian Army conducted the third edition of the military exercise “Yudh Kaushal” in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Objective: To enhance operational preparedness, combat readiness, and coordination in high-altitude terrain.
- Context: The location highlights India’s focus on strengthening border security along the northeastern frontier.
5) BharatPe & Unity Bank Launch India’s First EMI-based Credit Card
- BharatPe, in collaboration with Unity Small Finance Bank, launched India’s first EMI-based credit card – “BharatPe One” on the RuPay network.
- Key Feature: Allows users to convert transactions into EMIs directly, promoting affordability and wider credit access.
- Significance: Strengthens India’s push towards digital payments and financial inclusion, while expanding RuPay’s domestic footprint.
