1) 11th Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the UN Convention Against Corruption Held in Doha, Qatar
Event:
11th COSP of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
Venue:
Doha, Qatar
Objective of COSP:
- Review implementation of UNCAC
- Strengthen international cooperation against corruption
- Promote asset recovery, transparency, and accountability
Key Focus Areas:
- Anti-corruption reforms
- Cross-border cooperation
- Recovery of illicit assets
- Digital tools to combat corruption
Significance:
- UNCAC is the only legally binding global anti-corruption treaty
- Reinforces global commitment to good governance
- Important for India’s anti-corruption and transparency agenda
2) UN General Assembly Adopts the Cargo Documents Accra Convention 2025
Adopted By:
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Convention Name:
Cargo Documents Accra Convention 2025
Purpose:
- Standardise and modernise cargo transport documentation
- Promote digitalisation of shipping documents
- Reduce fraud, delays, and inefficiencies in global trade
Significance:
- Facilitates smoother international trade
- Supports developing countries in trade logistics
- Strengthens global supply chain resilience
3) ISRO to Launch Heaviest-Ever Payload: BlueBird Block-2 Satellite on LVM3-M6
Organisation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Mission:
LVM3-M6
Payload:
BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite (USA)
Why Important?
- Heaviest payload ever launched by ISRO
- Demonstrates India’s growing capability in heavy-lift launch vehicles
- Strengthens India’s position in the global commercial launch market
Significance:
- Enhances India–US space cooperation
- Major milestone for LVM3 (Gaganyaan-class launcher)
- Boosts ISRO’s credibility for high-mass satellite launches
4) USA Successfully Tests Hypersonic Strike System “Dark Eagle”
Country:
United States of America
Weapon System:
Dark Eagle
Type:
Hypersonic Long-Range Strike System
Key Features:
- Speeds above Mach 5
- High precision
- Difficult to detect and intercept
Significance:
- Major advancement in US military technology
- Alters global strategic balance
- Highlights growing hypersonic arms competition among major powers
5) Indian Navy Inducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft “Anjadip”
Organisation:
Indian Navy
Vessel Name:
Anjadip
Commissioned At:
Chennai
Type:
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft
Role:
- Detect and neutralise enemy submarines
- Coastal surveillance
- Protection of harbours and sea lanes
Significance:
- Strengthens India’s coastal defence capability
- Supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing
- Enhances anti-submarine preparedness in shallow waters