1️⃣ Hungarian Writer László Krasznahorkai Receives the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
- About: Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, known for his dense and philosophical prose, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature.
- Notable Works: Satantango, The Melancholy of Resistance, War and War.
- Reason for Award: The Swedish Academy cited his "visionary narratives that explore chaos, decay, and human endurance."
- Context: Krasznahorkai continues Hungary’s literary legacy after Imre Kertész, who won the Nobel in 2002.
2️⃣ Extension of the New START Treaty Between Russia and the USA
- Details: The United States and Russia have agreed to extend the New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) by one additional year.
- Purpose: Limits the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads and launchers.
- Background: Originally signed in 2010 and extended in 2021, the treaty was due to expire in 2026.
- Significance: This extension aims to maintain nuclear stability amid rising global tensions and the breakdown of other arms control agreements.
3️⃣ India–Russia Joint Military Exercise ‘INDRA 2025’ Begins in Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Location: Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Participants: Indian Army and Russian Armed Forces
- Objective: To strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and share tactical expertise in counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations.
- Background: The INDRA series of exercises began in 2003 and alternates between India and Russia.
4️⃣ Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates India’s First Electric Truck Battery Swapping Station in Sonipat, Haryana
- Inaugurated by: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari
- Location: Sonipat, Haryana
- Significance: India’s first-ever battery swapping station for electric trucks, marking a step towards sustainable freight mobility.
- Objective: To reduce logistics costs, promote green transport, and accelerate the shift toward electric mobility in heavy commercial vehicles.
5️⃣ Madhya Pradesh Signs MoU with Fira Barcelona International (Spain)
- Purpose: To establish an International Convention Centre in Madhya Pradesh.
- Partner: Fira Barcelona International, a leading global events and exhibition organization based in Spain.
- Expected Outcome: The MoU aims to boost business tourism, international events, and investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh.
- Significance: It aligns with the state’s vision to become a global hub for conventions and exhibitions.
