🥃 1) Camikara Becomes the First Indian Rum to Win ‘Global Brand of the Year’
- Brand: Camikara Rum
- Achievement: First Indian rum to win the Global Brand of the Year title.
- Significance:
- Major milestone for Indian craft spirits
- Boosts India’s presence in global premium alcohol markets
🇺🇸🇿🇦 2) US President Trump Says South Africa Will Not Receive Invitation to 2026 G20 Summit
- Statement: US President Donald Trump announced that South Africa will not be invited to the G20 Summit 2026.
- Significance:
- Raises diplomatic tensions
- Impacts Africa’s representation in the summit
- Context: Linked to political disagreements between the US and South Africa.
🇮🇳 3) India Elected to UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–29
- Tenure: 2025 to 2029
- Significance:
- Strengthens India’s role in global education, cultural heritage protection, and scientific cooperation
- Gives India a voice in major UNESCO policy decisions
🎬 4) Vietnamese Film “Skin of the Youth” Wins Golden Peacock Award at 56th IFFI
- Event: 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
- Award: Golden Peacock (Best Film)
- Winner: Vietnamese film “skin of youth”
- Significance:
- Highlights Vietnam’s rising influence in global cinema
- Continues IFFI’s tradition of honoring international filmmaking excellence
🚁 5) Government of India Signs ₹7,900 Crore Deal with US for MH-60 Romeo Helicopters
- Value: ₹7,900 crore defence procurement
- Purchase: MH-60R “Romeo” multi-role helicopters for the Indian Navy
- Significance:
- Strengthens India’s anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capability
- Part of India–US strategic defence cooperation
- Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin–Sikorsky