1) US President invited PM Modi to be part of Gaza’s Peace Board
- The US President invited Narendra Modi to participate in a proposed Peace Board for Gaza.
- This reflects India’s growing diplomatic credibility as a neutral and responsible global actor.
- India has consistently supported a two-state solution and humanitarian assistance in the Israel–Palestine conflict.
Exam angle: India–US relations, West Asia diplomacy, global peace initiatives.
2) Andhra Pradesh government to develop a satellite launching facility on Hope Island
- The Andhra Pradesh government announced plans to establish a satellite launch facility on Hope Island.
- The project aims to support:
- Small satellite launches
- Private space startups
- India’s expanding space economy
- It complements India’s space ecosystem led by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Exam angle: Space infrastructure, federal initiatives, private sector participation in space.
3) Vidarbha won its first Vijay Hazare Trophy title
- Vidarbha cricket team won its first Vijay Hazare Trophy by defeating Saurashtra cricket team by 38 runs.
- The Vijay Hazare Trophy is India’s premier domestic one-day cricket tournament.
- This victory highlights Vidarbha’s rise as a strong force in Indian domestic cricket.
Exam angle: Sports achievements, domestic tournaments.
4) Punjab Agricultural University joins BRICS Network University
- Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) became the only Indian state university to join the BRICS Network University.
- The BRICS Network University promotes:
- Academic collaboration
- Joint research
- Student & faculty exchange among BRICS nations
- Strengthens India’s presence in global agricultural research and education.
Exam angle: Education diplomacy, BRICS institutions.
5) Election Commission of India to host India Conference on Democracy & Election Management 2026
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the India Conference on Democracy and Election Management (ICDEM) 2026.
- Objective:
- Share India’s electoral best practices
- Promote free, fair, and inclusive elections globally
- Reinforces India’s image as a model democracy.
Exam angle: Constitutional bodies, electoral reforms, democratic governance.
