1) Mizoram Declared the ‘Ginger Capital of India’

Announcement:

Mizoram has officially been recognised as the Ginger Capital of India.

Why Mizoram?

• One of the largest producers of ginger in the country
• Ideal agro-climatic conditions for high-quality ginger cultivation
• Strong participation of tribal farmers and cooperatives

Significance:

• Boosts agricultural branding of the Northeast
• Enhances farmer income and export potential
• Encourages value addition, processing units, and agri-startups

2) Global AI Show 2025 Held in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Venue:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

About the Event:

The Global AI Show 2025 brought together:

• Global technology leaders
• Policymakers
• AI startups
• Researchers and investors

Key Focus Areas:

• Artificial Intelligence governance
• AI in healthcare, defence, finance, and smart cities
• Ethical and responsible AI
• AI-driven digital transformation

Significance:

• Reinforces UAE’s ambition to become a global AI hub
• Promotes international collaboration on AI innovation and regulation

3) India Wins Bronze at the 2025 Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup

Event:

FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025

India’s Achievement:

• Secured Bronze Medal

Significance:

• Demonstrates strong grassroots and junior hockey development in India
• Reflects success of training programs under Hockey India
• Strengthens India’s future pipeline for senior national teams

4) Austria Bans Headscarves in Schools for Girls Below 14 Years

Decision:

Austria imposed a ban on wearing headscarves in schools for girls under 14 years of age.

Reason Cited:

• Promote social integration
• Ensure secular education spaces
• Protect children’s rights and autonomy

Global Context:

• Similar debates exist in several European countries
• Raises questions on religious freedom vs state neutrality

Significance:

An important development in discussions on human rights, secularism, and cultural integration in Europe.

5) NASA Loses Contact with Mars-Related MAVEN Spacecraft After a Decade

Mission Name:

MAVEN – Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN

Agency:

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

Launched:

2013

Operational Duration:

Over 10 years

Purpose of the Mission:

• Study the Martian atmosphere
• Understand how Mars lost its water and atmosphere over time

Current Status:

NASA has lost contact with the MAVEN spacecraft, marking the likely end of the mission.

Significance:

• MAVEN provided crucial data on planetary evolution
• Helped scientists understand why Mars became uninhabitable