🧠 1) 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics: Clark Devoret and John Martinis Honored

Winners: Clark Devoret and John Martinis

Field: Quantum computing and superconducting circuits

Achievement: They are recognized for their pioneering contributions to the development of quantum bits (qubits) based on superconducting systems — a key step toward scalable quantum computers.

Context: Their innovations have advanced the global race for practical quantum computing, enabling more stable and error-resistant quantum processors.

🇫🇷 2) French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns After 26 Days in Office

Event: Sébastien Lecornu, who became the Prime Minister of France, resigned after just 26 days in office.

Reason: Political instability and cabinet disagreements reportedly led to his early exit.

Background: Lecornu, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, had previously served as Defence Minister. His short tenure marks one of the briefest in French political history.

🐆 3) India’s First Cheetah Safari Opens at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Event: Launch of India’s first Cheetah Safari at Kuno National Park (MP).

Objective: To promote eco-tourism and raise awareness about wildlife conservation, especially after the successful reintroduction of cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa under Project Cheetah.

Significance: This marks a major step in restoring India’s extinct cheetah population and developing Kuno as a premier wildlife destination.

🐪 4) Centre Releases Draft on National Camel Mission

Initiative: National Camel Mission (Draft) released by the Central Government.

Purpose: To protect and revive India’s declining camel population, especially in desert regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Focus Areas:

• Ensuring better veterinary care and breeding programs
• Promoting camel-based industries (milk, leather, tourism)
• Supporting the livelihoods of camel herders
• Context: The camel, known as the “Ship of the Desert,” has been facing a drastic decline due to changing agricultural and transport patterns.

💰 5) Global Fintech Fest 2025 Begins in Mumbai

Event: The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 commenced in Mumbai.

Theme: Likely centered around innovation, digital inclusion, and sustainable finance (theme details awaited).

Participants: Global leaders, regulators, and startups in the financial technology sector.

Objective: To showcase India’s leadership in digital payments and fintech innovation, aligning with the country’s vision of becoming a global digital economy hub.