1) Qingdao Tops Numbeo Safety Index
City:
Qingdao, China
Index:
Numbeo Safety Index
Achievement:
- Qingdao ranked No. 1 globally in the Numbeo Safety Index
What the Index Measures:
- Crime levels
- Personal safety (day & night)
- Violent crime perception
- Property crime risk
Significance:
- Reflects China’s strong urban safety and law-and-order mechanisms
- Important for urban studies, internal security, and global city rankings
2) TCS and Infosys Rank 2nd & 3rd in Brand Finance Global 500 (2026)
Companies:
- Tata Consultancy Services – 2nd rank
- Infosys – 3rd rank
Report:
Brand Finance Global 500 – 2026
Significance:
- India becomes a global IT brand powerhouse
- Reflects trust, brand strength, and global market presence
- Important for economy, services sector, and soft power
3) Spain Joins India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
Countries Involved:
🇮🇳 India
🇪🇸 Spain
Initiative:
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
About IPOI:
- Launched by India in 2019
- Focuses on maritime security, ecology, connectivity, disaster risk reduction
Significance:
- Expands IPOI beyond the Indo-Pacific to Europe
- Strengthens India–EU maritime cooperation
- Enhances India’s leadership in rules-based maritime order
4) INS Sudarshini Begins 10-Month Transoceanic Expedition under Lokayan-26
Vessel:
INS Sudarshini
Mission:
Lokayan-26
Duration:
10 months
Objective:
- Long-range transoceanic navigation
- Training naval cadets
- Maritime diplomacy & cultural outreach
Significance:
- Strengthens Indian Navy’s blue-water sailing capability
- Promotes India’s maritime heritage and naval diplomacy
- Important for defence & naval training current affairs
5) IISc Bengaluru Only Indian Institution in Subject Rankings 2026
Institution:
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Ranking:
Global Subject Rankings 2026
Achievement:
- Only Indian institution to feature in the subject rankings
Significance:
- Highlights India’s strength in advanced science & research
- Reinforces IISc’s global reputation
- Important for education, science & innovation sections in exams
