1) Amul and IFFCO ranked among the World’s Top Cooperatives in ICA Global Ranking

• About: Amul (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation) and IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited) have been featured among the world’s top cooperatives in the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global 300 Ranking 2025.
• Significance:
• Recognizes their outstanding contributions to the global cooperative movement.
• Highlights India’s leadership in dairy and fertilizer cooperatives.
• Organisation: The ICA Global 300 Report ranks cooperatives worldwide based on turnover and social impact.
• Ministry: Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.

2) IIT Delhi tops among Indian institutions in QS Asia University Rankings 2026

• About: IIT Delhi has emerged as the highest-ranked Indian institution in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026.
• About the Ranking: Conducted by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), assessing universities based on academic reputation, employer reputation, research output, and internationalization.
• Significance: Reflects India’s growing academic excellence and global research presence.
• Context: Other top Indian institutes in the list include IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras.

3) Eight Cheetahs to be brought to India from Botswana under Project Cheetah

• About: As part of the second phase of Project Cheetah, eight more cheetahs will be translocated from Botswana to India.
• Objective:
• To expand the genetic diversity and population base of cheetahs reintroduced in India.
• To support the long-term restoration of the species in Indian grasslands.
• Current Sites: Cheetahs are currently located at Kuno National Park (Madhya Pradesh); future habitats include Gandhi Sagar and Nauradehi sanctuaries.
• Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

4) Indian-origin Ghazala Hashmi elected as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (USA)

• About: Ghazala Hashmi, an Indian-origin Democratic leader, has been elected as the Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. state of Virginia.
• Significance:
• She becomes the first Indian-origin woman to hold this position.
• Symbolizes the growing representation of the Indian diaspora in global politics.
• Background: Hashmi has served as a State Senator in Virginia since 2020, advocating for education and social justice.

5) CBSE hosts the first International Sahodaya Conference in Dubai

• Event: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) hosted the first-ever International Sahodaya Conference in Dubai.
• Theme: Focused on global educational collaboration, innovation, and holistic learning practices.
• Participants: Included principals, educators, and policymakers from CBSE-affiliated schools across several countries.
• Objective:
• To strengthen cross-border educational ties.
• To enhance curriculum innovation and teacher capacity building.
• Ministry: Ministry of Education, Government of India.

6) Dabang Delhi wins 12th Pro Kabaddi League Title

• Event: Dabang Delhi K.C. clinched the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) by defeating Puneri Paltan in the final.
• Venue: The final was held at Hyderabad.
• Significance:
• This marks Dabang Delhi’s second PKL championship title.
• Highlights the growing popularity of indigenous sports in India.
• Organised by: Mashal Sports, under the aegis of Star India and Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI).

7) Indian Navy to launch INS Ikshak in Kochi to boost indigenous hydrography

• About: The Indian Navy will commission INS Ikshak, an indigenously built hydrographic survey vessel, at Kochi.
• Objective:
• To enhance India’s capability in maritime surveying, charting, and ocean mapping.
• To support the Blue Economy and coastal resource management.
• Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
• Significance: Strengthens the Navy’s self-reliance in hydrographic excellence under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.