1) India–Netherlands Sign Agreement for Cooperation in the National Maritime Heritage Complex
Countries Involved:
🇮🇳 India & 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Project:
National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
Location:
Lothal, Gujarat
Purpose of the Agreement:
- Technical and knowledge cooperation in maritime museums, archives, and heritage conservation
- Sharing Dutch expertise in maritime history, shipbuilding heritage, and port management
Significance:
- Strengthens India–Netherlands cultural and maritime ties
- Enhances India’s effort to showcase its ancient maritime legacy
- NMHC will be one of the largest maritime heritage projects in the world
2) Indian Hockey Vice-Captain Hardik Singh Nominated for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Athlete:
Hardik Singh
Sport:
Hockey
Award:
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Why the Nomination Matters:
- Consistent high-level performances for India
- Key role in India’s recent international hockey successes
- Leadership as Vice-Captain of the national team
Significance:
- Recognises excellence in Indian hockey
- Reinforces revival of India’s traditional stronghold sport
3) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Releases Book “Sanatan Sanskriti ki Atal Drishti”
Book Title:
Sanatan Sanskriti ki Atal Drishti
Author:
Vasudev Devnani
(Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly)
Released By:
Jagdeep Dhankhar
Theme of the Book:
- Indian civilisation and Sanatan cultural values
- Philosophical outlook inspired by Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s vision
Significance:
- Adds to discourse on Indian culture, philosophy, and governance
- Important from culture, polity, and ethics perspective for exams
4) First Unit of Subansiri Lower Hydropower Project Inaugurated
Project Name:
Subansiri Lower Hydropower Project
Location:
Arunachal Pradesh (bordering Assam)
Status:
- First unit inaugurated
- It is India’s largest hydropower project (on completion)
Developed By:
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
Capacity:
2,000 MW (on full completion)
Significance:
- Boosts renewable energy capacity
- Strengthens power supply to Northeast India
- Strategic importance for border-state infrastructure development
