1) Aryan Varsheny Becomes India’s 92nd Chess Grandmaster
Grandmaster:
Aryan Varsheny
Region:
NCR (National Capital Region)
Achievement:
- Aryan Varsheny became India’s 92nd Chess Grandmaster (GM).
Significance:
- Reinforces India’s position as a global chess powerhouse
- Reflects the strength of India’s chess ecosystem, training academies, and grassroots support
- Adds to India’s growing presence in elite international chess
📌 India is now one of the countries with the highest number of Grandmasters in the world.
2) India Meteorological Department (IMD) Celebrates Its 151st Foundation Day
Organisation:
India Meteorological Department
Founded:
1875
Foundation Day Celebrated:
151st
Role of IMD:
- Weather forecasting
- Cyclone and disaster warnings
- Climate monitoring
- Monsoon prediction
- Aviation and marine meteorological services
Significance:
- IMD is one of the oldest scientific institutions in India
- Plays a crucial role in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience
- Central to agriculture planning and public safety
3) D.B. Venkatesh Varma Appointed Chairman of UN Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters
Diplomat:
D. B. Venkatesh Varma
Achievement:
- Became the first Indian to be appointed Chairman of the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters.
Organisation:
United Nations
About the Advisory Board:
- Provides expert advice to the UN Secretary-General
- Deals with nuclear disarmament, arms control, and global security
Significance:
- Major diplomatic milestone for India
- Enhances India’s role in global disarmament and non-proliferation efforts
- Reflects international trust in India’s balanced and responsible stance on security issues
4) World Intellectual Foundation to Launch India’s First “Responsible Nations Index”
Organisation:
World Intellectual Foundation
Index Name:
Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
Key Focus Areas:
- Governance quality
- Environmental responsibility
- Social inclusion
- Economic sustainability
- Global cooperation
Why It Matters:
- First world-class global index to be launched from India
- Measures how responsibly nations behave domestically and internationally
Significance:
- Positions India as a thought leader in global governance metrics
- Useful for policymakers, researchers, and international institutions
- Adds to India’s soft power in the global intellectual and policy ecosystem
