Badingilo–Boma Landscape – South Sudan’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site: Recently, In July 2026, Boma and Badingilo National Parks designated as South Sudan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site+ Scale – Covers 30 million acres, part of Africa’s largest intact savanna system+ Wildlife – Protects migration of 6 million antelopes including white‑eared kob and Mongalla gazelle+ Birds – Haven for shoebills, storks, kingfishers; supports 470 bird species across wetlands and swamps+ Ecosystem – Interconnected wetlands, swamps, woodlands, grassy plains; linked to Sudd Ramsar wetland.

El Alamein International Airshow 2026: IAF Sarang Helicopter Display Team reached Egypt for 2nd El Alamein International Airshow+ Unique Team – World’s only five‑helicopter display team, flying indigenously designed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv+ Display – Famous “Dolphin Leap” manoeuvre and new “Spot Stall Turn” showcased+ Significance – Highlights precision, professionalism, synchronised aerial sequences; reflects India’s indigenous aerospace capability.

22nd India–US Yudh Abhyas Exercise: 22nd edition of Yudh Abhyas is being held in India+ Focus – High‑altitude warfare, long‑range precision fires, counter‑drone capabilities, interoperability+ Participants – Indian Army and U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division (Arctic‑trained) and 3rd Multi‑Domain Task Force (3MDTF)+ Drills – Command post exercise, field training exercise, combined live‑fire demonstration+ New Feature – Deployment of Mobile-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS), a counter‑drone system in India for first time.