🚀🇮🇳 1. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Makes History in Space!
India soars beyond the skies as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station (ISS) via Axiom Mission 4.
- 🛰️ Mission launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on June 25, 2025
- 👨🚀 A proud moment—41 years after Rakesh Sharma, India marks its return to manned space missions!
- 🍛 Carried Indian treats like moong dal halwa and mango nectar for the global crew
- 🔬 Will conduct microgravity experiments and STEM outreach aboard ISS
- 🇮🇳 A giant leap ahead of India’s upcoming Gaganyaan Mission (2027)
Why it matters: It’s not just about space travel—it's about national pride, scientific diplomacy, and inspiring India’s youth.
🛰️🌍 India is officially part of the modern space race!
📖 2. “Emergency Diaries” Released by Union Minister
In the lead-up to the 50th anniversary of the Emergency (1975–1977), a new book titled "Emergency Diaries" has been unveiled.
- 📚 Launched by a Union Minister to shed light on personal and political experiences during the Emergency
- 🕯️ Offers a raw and reflective account of democratic suppression, resilience, and citizen activism
Context: This release coincides with exhibitions and public discussions around the darkest phase in Indian democracy. A crucial reminder of the value of freedom & constitutional rights.
🥔🌍 3. India to Host International Potato South Asia Regional Centre
The Union Cabinet has approved setting up a specialized centre for potato research and innovation in South Asia. The government has approved the establishment of the South Asia regional center of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP) in Singna, Agra district, Uttar Pradesh.
- 📍 Location: Singna, Agra district, Uttar Pradesh.
- 🧪 Objective: Boost R&D, cold storage tech, seed quality, and farmer incomes
- 🍽️ India is the world’s second-largest producer of potatoes!
Why it matters: Food security, climate-smart agriculture, and international cooperation are at the heart of this new venture. 🧑🌾🌱
🧑🏫📲 4. Andhra Pradesh Launches “Vidya Shakti” Platform
The AP government has unveiled a new EdTech platform: Vidya Shakti aimed at revolutionizing learning.
- 📱 Features: AI-based personalized learning, teacher support tools, and real-time analytics
- 🎯 Target: Improve school education outcomes and bridge digital gaps in rural areas
Context: With NEP 2020 stressing digital literacy, AP leads the charge with scalable e-learning solutions across government schools. 📚💡
⚛️🌍 5. IAEA Conducts Global Nuclear Emergency Drill – ConvEx-3 in Romania
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) launched its flagship emergency preparedness exercise ConvEx-3 in Romania.
- 🚨 Simulates response to a large-scale nuclear incident
- 🌐 Participation from 150+ countries including India, USA, China, Germany
- 🛡️ Tests international response coordination, communication, and safety protocols
Why it matters: With rising nuclear capabilities and conflict zones, preparedness is key. This is crisis diplomacy in action. 🔒☢️
💥🇮🇷 6. Iran Retaliates – Launches “Operation Bashair Al-Fatah” on US Base in Qatar
Tensions in West Asia escalate as Iran responds to US strikes with a massive missile barrage on the Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar.
- 🚀 Operation: “Bashair al-Fatah” (Herald of Victory)
- 🎯 Target: US Central Command's primary base in the region
- 🇮🇷 A direct escalation following the US's “Operation Midnight Hammer” on Iran’s nuclear sites
Context: The Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens. Global oil prices, regional alliances, and energy security are now under serious threat. ⛽
