1) India’s Largest Veer Savarkar Sports Complex Inaugurated
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated India’s largest Veer Savarkar Sports Complex at Naranpura, Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
- The complex aims to promote multi-sports training and facilities at the grassroots level.
- Named after Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a freedom fighter and reformist, to inspire youth in sports and nation-building.
2) Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel INS Androth Inducted
- The Indian Navy inducted INS Androth, an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft.
- Built under the “Make in India” initiative, the vessel is designed for coastal surveillance, submarine detection, and anti-submarine warfare operations.
- Enhances India’s naval strength in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid growing maritime challenges.
3) Nagaland Hornbill Festival Won Silver Banyan Award
- The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland, often called the “Festival of Festivals”, won the Silver Banyan Award for Cultural Music and Dance.
- Recognized for showcasing tribal heritage, traditional dances, folk songs, and indigenous art forms.
- The award boosts Nagaland’s global cultural visibility and promotes India’s soft power diplomacy.
4) PM Modi Inaugurated Joint Commanders’ Conference 2025
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Joint Commanders’ Conference 2025 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- The conference is a key tri-services military leadership forum (Army, Navy, Air Force) for discussing defence preparedness, jointness, and future warfare strategies.
- Highlights India’s push for integrated theatre commands and enhanced coordination among forces.
5) Mega Tinkering Day & Atal Innovation Mission Enter Record Books
- Mega Tinkering Day, organized under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), registered record participation.
- Entered both the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records.
- AIM (run by NITI Aayog) encourages innovation, problem-solving, and STEM education through Atal Tinkering Labs across India.
