1. US Arrest of Venezuelan President (Don Raw Doctrine)
- The United States Military reportedly arrested the President of Venezuela under the Don Raw Doctrine.
- The development has drawn global diplomatic attention due to its implications for sovereignty and international law.
- The doctrine relates to US extraterritorial enforcement actions.
2. India Becomes World’s Top Rice Producer (2025)
- India emerged as the world’s largest rice-producing country in 2025.
- Total rice production stood at 152 million tonnes.
- This reflects India’s agricultural strength and food security capacity.
3. India Ranked 8th in WHO Pharmacovigilance
- India secured the 8th rank globally in pharmacovigilance contribution.
- The ranking is under the World Health Organization programme.
- Pharmacovigilance relates to monitoring the safety of medicines and adverse drug reactions.
4. Indian Army–Israel Defence Agreement
- The Indian Army signed an agreement with an Israeli defence company.
- The deal is for a long-range rocket launcher system named “Suryastre”.
- The agreement enhances India’s artillery and long-range strike capability.
5. New Coach for Indian Women’s Hockey Team
- Sjoerd Marijne was appointed Head Coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team.
- He previously served as the Chief Coach of Indian men’s hockey.
- His appointment aims to improve international performance and Olympic preparation.
6. Turkmenistan Legalises Cryptocurrency Activities
- Turkmenistan granted legal recognition to cryptocurrency mining and trading.
- The move marks a significant policy shift in digital finance and blockchain regulation.
- It positions Turkmenistan among crypto-regulated nations.
7. Highest Tiger Deaths in 2025
- According to National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) data,
- The highest number of tiger deaths in 2025 was reported from Madhya Pradesh.
- The data highlights concerns related to habitat pressure, human–wildlife conflict, and conservation challenges.
