1) Sentinel-6B satellite launched from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on Falcon 9

• Event: The Sentinel-6B satellite was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
• About the Satellite: Part of the Copernicus Sentinel-6 mission, developed by NASA, ESA, NOAA, EUMETSAT, and the EU.
• Purpose:
• To provide highly accurate sea-level rise measurements.
• To monitor ocean currents, climate change, and atmospheric data.
• Significance: Ensures continuity of ocean altimetry data to track global warming impact on oceans.

2) 8th Ajeya Warrior Military Exercise between India & UK held in Bikaner, Rajasthan

• About: The 8th edition of Exercise Ajeya Warrior between the Indian Army and British Army began in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
• Objective:
• To enhance interoperability, joint combat drills, and tactical operations in semi-desert terrain.
• Focus on counter-terrorism and high-intensity operations.
• Significance: Strengthens India-UK defence cooperation under bilateral military exchanges.

3) Operation Southern Spear: United States intercepts drug-trafficking vessel

• Event: Under Operation Southern Spear, the United States launched an attack and interception on a drug-trafficking vessel.
• Conducted by: U.S. Coast Guard & Homeland Security Investigations.
• Objective:
• To curb transnational narcotics smuggling in the maritime region.
• Significance: Demonstrates U.S. commitment to global anti-narcotics operations and maritime security.

4) Goa Police becomes the first in India with 100% Cyber Fraud Response

• Achievement: Goa Police has become the first police force in India to achieve a 100% response rate to cyber fraud cases.
• System Includes:
• Real-time reporting,
• Immediate freezing of fraudulent accounts,
• Dedicated cybercrime investigation units.
• Significance:
• Major step in cybercrime prevention and digital safety.
• Supports national Cyber Surakshit Bharat objectives.

5) Ministry of Environment approves Maharashtra’s Birth Control Program — First in India

• About: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has approved Maharashtra’s birth control program for wildlife — the first such program in the country.
• Scope: Targets population control of species such as monkeys, wild boars, and stray animals using non-lethal fertility measures.
• Significance:
• Reduces human-wildlife conflict.
• Introduces scientific, humane wildlife management practices in India.

6) International Gita Mahotsav 2025 begins in Haryana

• Event: The International Gita Mahotsav 2025 commenced in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
• Organisers: Haryana Government, in collaboration with various cultural and spiritual organizations.
• Highlights:
• Gita recitations, global scholar conferences, cultural exhibitions.
• Participation from several G20 and international partner nations.
• Significance: Promotes the philosophical and cultural heritage of the Bhagavad Gita globally.