đ°ď¸ 1) Russia Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered âBurevestnikâ Missile
- About: Russia announced the successful test of the Burevestnik missile, a nuclear-powered cruise missile with virtually unlimited range and the ability to evade modern missile defenses.
- Significance: This missile is part of Russiaâs next-generation strategic weapons and represents a major advancement in long-range nuclear deterrence capabilities.
- Context: The Burevestnik (meaning âStorm Petrelâ) had been under development since 2018, raising global concerns about nuclear safety and arms race escalation.
âď¸ 2) Justice Suryakant to Become the 53rd Chief Justice of India
- About: Justice Suryakant, currently serving as a judge of the Supreme Court, has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI).
- Tenure: He will succeed CJI D.Y. Chandrachud upon his retirement.
- Background: Known for his landmark judgments in areas of constitutional and environmental law, Justice Suryakant previously served as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
đł 3) Australiaâs Northeastern Tropical Forests Turn from Carbon Sinks to Carbon Sources
- About: For the first time globally, tropical forests in northeastern Australia have shifted from being carbon sinks (absorbing COâ) to net carbon sources (emitting COâ).
- Cause: The change is attributed to rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and increasing bushfires driven by climate change.
- Significance: This finding underscores the urgency of addressing climate impacts on global carbon cycles and biodiversity.
đ 4) Virat Kohli Becomes Worldâs Second-Highest Run Scorer in ODIs
- Achievement: Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
- Context: With this feat, Kohli stands just behind Sachin Tendulkar, further solidifying his status as one of cricketâs all-time greats.
- Note: His consistency and match-winning performances have been central to Indiaâs ODI dominance over the past decade.
đ§ 5) Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar to be Posthumously Honored with Vigyan Ratna Award
- About: Renowned astrophysicist Professor Jayant Vishnu Narlikar will receive the Vigyan Ratna Award posthumously for his pioneering contributions to cosmology.
- Contributions: Known for developing the steady state theory with Sir Fred Hoyle, Narlikar also played a key role in promoting scientific temper in India.
- Awarded By: The Government of India, recognizing his lifetime dedication to science and education.
âď¸ 6) 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Conference Begins in New Delhi
- Host: The 8th International Solar Alliance Conference commenced in New Delhi.
- Theme: Focused on accelerating global cooperation in solar energy transition and financing for solar infrastructure in developing nations.
- About ISA: A joint initiative by India and France, the ISA works to promote solar energy adoption across tropical countries.
- Participation: Ministers and representatives from over 100 countries attended to discuss solar innovation, technology transfer, and sustainable energy goals.
