1) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Leads First Anniversary of ‘Fit India – Sundays on Cycle’ in Puducherry
Event:
First anniversary celebration of Fit India – Sundays on Cycle
Led By:
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister (Youth Affairs & Sports)
Location:
Puducherry
About the Initiative:
- Part of the Fit India Movement
- Encourages citizens to adopt cycling for fitness, environment, and sustainability
- Promotes active lifestyle and reduction of carbon footprint
Significance:
- Strengthens India’s preventive healthcare approach
- Encourages mass participation in fitness activities
- Aligns with national goals of healthy India & green mobility
2) India Secures 7th Position at Asian Youth Para Games 2025, Dubai
Event:
Asian Youth Para Games 2025
Host City:
Dubai, UAE
India’s Rank:
7th position in the overall medal tally
Key Sports:
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
Significance:
- Reflects India’s growing focus on para-sports and inclusivity
- Highlights effectiveness of grassroots para-athlete development
- Boosts confidence for future Paralympic competitions
3) Bihar Cabinet Approves ‘Saat Nischay–III’ Programme (2025–2030)
State:
Bihar
Programme Name:
Saat Nischay–III (Seven Resolves – Phase 3)
Time Period:
2025–2030
Key Focus Areas:
- Employment generation
- Education and skill development
- Healthcare access
- Rural infrastructure
- Women empowerment
- Clean drinking water and sanitation
- Digital governance
Significance:
- Third phase of Bihar’s flagship development roadmap
- Builds on achievements of Saat Nischay–I & II
- Provides long-term policy continuity and development vision
4) Morocco Defeats Jordan 3–2 to Win Second FIFA Arab Cup Title
Tournament:
FIFA Arab Cup
Winner:
Morocco
Final Match Score:
Morocco 3 – 2 Jordan
Achievement:
- Morocco wins the FIFA Arab Cup for the second time
Significance:
- Reinforces Morocco’s dominance in Arab football
- Boosts regional football development
- Enhances Morocco’s international sporting profile
5) India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Becomes India’s First Woman-Led FTA
Countries Involved:
🇮🇳 India & 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Historic Feature:
- Recognised as India’s first woman-led Free Trade Agreement
Why “Woman-Led”?
- Negotiation teams on both sides were led by women chief negotiators
- Strong focus on gender-inclusive trade, women entrepreneurs, and MSMEs
Key Areas Covered:
- Trade in goods and services
- Agriculture and dairy cooperation
- Technology and innovation
- Education and mobility
Significance:
- Sets a new benchmark for inclusive trade diplomacy
- Strengthens India’s Indo-Pacific economic engagement
- Promotes women’s leadership in global trade negotiations
