1) 7th Session of the UN Environment Assembly Begins in Nairobi, Kenya

Organiser:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya (UNEP Headquarters)

Theme:

Focused on global environmental governance, climate action, air pollution, biodiversity restoration, and sustainable resource use.

Significance:

• UNEA is the world’s highest decision-making body on environmental policy.
• Countries negotiate actions on climate change, chemicals, plastics, and ecosystem protection.
• Supports global efforts towards achieving 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

2) 33rd Southeast Asian Games Begin in Thailand

Host Country:

Thailand

Participants:

11 Southeast Asian nations including Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, etc.

Importance:

• Major multi-sport event in Southeast Asia
• Platform for emerging athletes in Asia
• Promotes regional sports diplomacy

Significance for India:

India is not a participant but follows the event due to its regional strategic importance.

3) SEBI Launches PaRRVA to Prevent Misleading Return Claims

Full Form:

PaRRVA – Performance and Returns Reporting for Verification & Assessment

Purpose:

To regulate and verify return-related claims made by:

• Investment advisors
• Research analysts
• Mutual fund distributors
• Trading platforms

Objective:

• Prevent false or exaggerated return claims
• Ensure transparency and investor protection
• Bring uniform compliance standards across financial markets

Significance:

Strengthens India’s investor trust and reduces financial misinformation.

4) World Summit on Disaster Management Held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Event Theme:

Climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and technological solutions for natural disasters.

Participants:

Experts from NDMA, NDRF, global agencies, climate scientists, and policymakers.

Focus Areas:

• Landslides
• Flood management
• Earthquake preparedness
• Himalayan disaster mitigation

Significance:

• Highlights Dehradun’s role as a research hub for Himalayan hazards
• Supports India’s growing leadership in disaster management globally

5) Rajasthan Becomes the First State to Digitize 100% Voter Roll Under SIR

Full Form:

SIR – State Electoral Roll Integration & Revision System

Achievement:

Rajasthan is the first Indian state to digitize 100% of its voter rolls.

Why Important:

• Eliminates duplication and errors
• Enhances transparency and accuracy
• Makes voter data easily accessible and verifiable
• Supports digital governance and electoral reforms

Significance:

A major milestone toward fully digital and error-free elections in India.

6) Supreme Court Directs 30% Reservation for Women in State Bar Councils

Court Direction:

The Supreme Court ordered that all State Bar Councils and the Bar Council of India (BCI) must ensure 30% reservation for women in:

• Executive committees
• Elected positions
• Decision-making bodies

Purpose:

• Promote gender equality in the legal profession
• Increase women’s leadership representation
• Address longstanding gender bias in bar associations

Significance:

A historic step toward gender-inclusive legal institutions in India.