1. Tirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu Enter    UNESCO Tentative List

Event: Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) have been added to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.

Significance: This is a crucial step towards the international recognition and preservation of these unique natural and cultural sites. The Erra Matti Dibbalu is a rare coastal geomorphological site spanning 1,500 acres.

Context: The inclusion on the tentative list is a prerequisite for a site to be nominated for the World Heritage List. It provides a legal framework for protection and conservation.

High-Value Points:

- The move highlights India's commitment to protecting its diverse heritage. It also underscores the need for stronger conservation efforts for these sites, which face threats from tourism.

2. India Flags Off World's First All-Women Tri-Service Sailing Voyage

Event: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the world's first all-women tri-service sailing expedition, named "Samudra Pradakshina," from Mumbai's Gateway of India.

Significance: This historic nine-month circumnavigation voyage, featuring 10 women officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, symbolizes women empowerment, joint armed forces synergy, and India's self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat).

Context: The crew will sail aboard the indigenously built IASV Triveni, covering nearly 26,000 nautical miles and rounding the three great Capes. The expedition is set to conclude in May 2026.

High-Value Points:

- The event is a monumental achievement, showcasing the capabilities and resilience of women in the Indian armed forces and their role in a crucial sector of national defense.

3. Jaismine Lamboria Wins Gold at World Boxing Championships

Event: Boxer Jaismine Lamboria won the gold medal in the 57kg category at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, defeating Poland’s Julia Szeremeta.

Significance: This victory marks a significant comeback for Lamboria after her early exit at the Paris Olympics. Her win contributed to a three-medal haul for India's women boxers at the event.

Context: Indian women boxers, including Nupur Sheoran and Pooja Rani, performed exceptionally well, securing a silver and a bronze medal, respectively.

High-Value Points:

- The win is a major boost for Indian boxing, particularly for women's boxing, and highlights the country's growing presence on the global sports stage.

4. India Hosts 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Meeting

Event: India is hosting the 89th General Meeting of the IEC from September 15-19, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event brings together over 2,000 experts from more than 100 countries.

Significance: This meeting focuses on global electrotechnical standards for a sustainable, all-electric, and connected world. It reinforces India's leadership role in setting international standards for technology and industry.

Context: India also serves as the Global Secretariat for Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) standardization, supporting clean energy innovation.

High-Value Points: 

-Hosting this summit strengthens India's influence in global technology governance and provides a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange with international experts.

5. Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025

Event: The Supreme Court of India refused to stay the entire Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, stating that the presumption is always in favor of the constitutionality of a law passed by the legislature.

Significance: The ruling upholds the principle of judicial restraint, as the court noted that it would only grant a stay of an entire law in the "rarest of rare cases."

Context: The Waqf (Amendment) Act governs the administration of religious properties in India. The decision came in response to petitions that challenged the law's validity.

High-Value Points:

- The ruling has significant legal and political implications, reinforcing the constitutional principle of a strong legislature and a judiciary that intervenes judiciously.

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