1) India Supported the New York Declaration on Palestine
- India backed the New York Declaration reaffirming commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Palestine issue and the two-state solution (Israel and Palestine coexisting peacefully).
- This aligns with India’s long-standing foreign policy of supporting Palestine’s sovereignty while maintaining ties with Israel.
2) Jasmine Lamboria Won Gold in World Boxing Championship
- Indian boxer Jasmine Lamboria clinched the gold medal in the 57 kg category at the World Boxing Championship held in Liverpool, UK.
- This adds to India’s growing achievements in women’s boxing, after stars like Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain, and Nikhat Zareen.
3) Seven Indian Properties Added to UNESCO Tentative Heritage List
- Seven more Indian cultural and natural sites were included in the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.
- This strengthens India’s position as one of the top countries with rich heritage nominations (currently India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites).
4) Sushila Karki Became First Woman Prime Minister of Nepal
- Sushila Karki created history by being sworn in as the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal.
- She had earlier served as the first woman Chief Justice of Nepal (2016–2017), making her a trailblazer in Nepalese judiciary and politics.
5) Bairabi–Sairang Rail Link Connects Mizoram Capital Aizawl
- With the completion of the Bairabi–Sairang railway project, Mizoram’s capital Aizawl got its first railway connection.
- This is part of the Act East Policy and the North-East connectivity push, improving trade and integration with the rest of India.
