1️⃣ India Secures 23rd Position in the Hinrich–IMD Sustainable Trade Index 2025

• Released By: Hinrich Foundation (Singapore) and IMD World Competitiveness Center (Switzerland)
• India’s Rank: 23rd out of 40 economies
• Index Measures:
• Trade readiness (infrastructure, policy, and technology)
• Sustainability (environmental and social impact)
• Resilience (economic stability and supply chain strength)
• Top Ranked: Singapore, New Zealand, and South Korea.
• Significance: India’s improved ranking highlights progress in green logistics, export diversification, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
• Static Link: IMD (International Institute for Management Development) is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

2️⃣ Sundarban Aquaculture Model ‘SAIME’ Receives Recognition from FAO

• Full Form: Sustainable Aquaculture In Mangrove Ecosystem (SAIME)
• Recognized By: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
• Developed In: Sundarbans, West Bengal
• Objective: To promote eco-friendly aquaculture practices while conserving mangrove ecosystems.
• Significance:
• Provides livelihood to local fishermen.
• Enhances biodiversity and reduces carbon emissions.
• Recognized as a model for climate-resilient aquaculture.
• Static Link: FAO Headquarters — Rome, Italy.

3️⃣ NSA Ajit Doval Attends the 3rd India–Central Asia National Security Advisers’ Meeting in Bishkek

• Venue: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
• Hosted By: National Security Council of Kyrgyzstan
• Participants: India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
• Key Focus Areas:
• Counterterrorism cooperation
• Regional security and connectivity
• Situation in Afghanistan and cross-border threats
• Outcome:
• Reaffirmed commitment to a stable, secure, and interconnected Central Asia.
• Discussed enhancing India–Central Asia dialogue through Chabahar Port and INSTC.
• Static Link: India held the first NSA-level meeting with Central Asia in New Delhi, 2022.

4️⃣ Defence Minister Unveils First LCA Tejas Mk1A from HAL Nashik Production Line

• Launched By: Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh
• Manufactured By: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Nashik
• Aircraft Type: Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A
• Significance:
• Marks India’s advancement in indigenous fighter aircraft production.
• The Mk1A variant includes upgraded avionics, radar, and electronic warfare systems.
• HAL aims to deliver 16 aircraft annually under the ₹48,000 crore contract for 83 Tejas Mk1A jets.
• Static Link: HAL Headquarters — Bengaluru, Karnataka.

5️⃣ UIDAI Launches Innovation and Technology Collaboration Scheme ‘SITAA’ with Aadhaar

• Full Form: Scheme for Innovation, Technology, and Application Advancement (SITAA)
• Launched By: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
• Objective: To promote research, innovation, and collaboration in digital identity, AI, and data security using Aadhaar technology.
• Features:
• Open platform for startups, academic institutions, and tech developers.
• Encourages AI-driven authentication, secure APIs, and new Aadhaar applications.
• Significance: Strengthens India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem and supports the Digital India Vision 2047.
• Static Link: UIDAI functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).