Prime Minister Narendra Modi Honoured by Israel
- Narendra Modi was honoured with the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, the highest honour awarded by the Israeli Parliament.
- The award is given by the Knesset.
- It reflects the strengthening of India–Israel relations in defence, agriculture, water management, and innovation sectors.
India–Sweden SITAC Framework for AI Partnership
- India and Sweden launched the SITAC (Strategic Innovation & Technology Alliance Cooperation) Framework.
- Aim: Promote cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, innovation, startups, and sustainable technology.
- Enhances India’s AI collaboration with European partners.
Exercise Agni Varsha Conducted by Indian Army
- Conducted by the Indian Army.
- Held at Pokhran Field Firing Range.
- Objective: Test long-range artillery systems and improve operational readiness in desert terrain.
- Pokhran is historically important due to India’s 1998 nuclear tests.
Sachin Tendulkar Appointed UN Global Road Safety Champion
- Sachin Tendulkar appointed as Global Champion of UN Global Road Safety.
- Initiative led by the United Nations.
- Focus: Reduce road accident deaths and promote safe driving awareness.
- Linked to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 – Good Health and Well-being.
