S&T – National Space Day (AIR): Celebrated on August 23rd every year to commemorate the historic soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander near the Moon's south pole at Shiv Shakti Point in 2023+ The achievement made India the 1st country to successfully land near the Moon's south polar region and the 4th country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon after U.S., Russia, and China.

Permanent Ladakh Bench – 2026: Cabinet approves establishment of Bench of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh+ Decision – Union Cabinet approved permanent Bench in Ladakh+ Impact – Enhances access to justice for citizens in remote areas+ Reduces time to avail legal services; ensures constitutional safeguards.

UN Medals to UN Mission in South Sudan – 2026: Over 200 IPKF personnel in Sudan get UN medals+ Event – 210 Indian peacekeepers, including 6 women and 7 Staff Officers, awarded UN Medal in Juba+ Role – Recognised for exceptional service, crises response, medical emergencies, lifesaving missions+ India’s Contribution – Second‑largest contributor with 4,200+ personnel (155 women) across UN missions+ UNMISS – India top troop contributor with 1,775 military personnel deployed.