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