1) USA and Jordan Carry Out Strikes on ISIS Bases in Syria under ‘Operation Hawkeye’
Operation Name:
Operation Hawkeye
Countries Involved:
- United States of America
- Jordan
Target:
Bases of Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria
Objective:
- Neutralise terrorist infrastructure
- Prevent resurgence of ISIS in the Middle East
- Strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation between the USA and Jordan
Significance:
- Highlights continued global efforts against transnational terrorism
- Reinforces Jordan’s strategic role in regional security
- Important for West Asia geopolitics and international security discourse
2) East Bengal FC Becomes First Indian Women’s Club to Win SAFF Women’s International Club Title
Achievement:
East Bengal FC became India’s first women’s football club to win the SAFF Women’s International Club Championship.
Organiser:
South Asian Football Federation (SAFF)
Significance:
- Historic milestone for Indian women’s football
- Enhances India’s stature in South Asian football
- Encourages investment and participation in women’s sports
3) PM Modi Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp on Ashwagandha at WHO Global Summit
Event:
World Health Organization Global Summit
Released By:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Theme:
Ashwagandha – a key medicinal herb in Ayurveda
Purpose:
- Promote India’s traditional medicine systems globally
- Highlight scientific and therapeutic value of Ayurveda
- Support India’s leadership in global wellness and preventive healthcare
Significance:
- Strengthens India’s soft power in healthcare diplomacy
- Aligns with the AYUSH and global wellness movement
4) Nnena Kalu Becomes First Learning-Disabled Artist to Win the 2025 Turner Prize
Winner:
Nnena Kalu
Award:
Turner Prize 2025
Achievement:
First learning-disabled artist to receive the prestigious Turner Prize.
Art Form:
Sculpture and painting
Significance:
- Landmark moment for inclusivity in global art
- Breaks barriers for artists with disabilities
- Expands representation in contemporary art spaces
5) Michaela Benthos Becomes World’s First Paralysed Woman to Travel to Space
Astronaut:
Michaela Benthos (Germany)
Mission:
NS-37
Company:
Blue Origin
Achievement:
- First paralysed woman to travel to space
- Flew aboard a sub-orbital spaceflight
Significance:
- Historic milestone in space inclusivity
- Demonstrates accessibility of future commercial space travel
- Encourages participation of persons with disabilities in space sciences
