Explanation: The Indian Mouse Deer (Chevrotain) was recently sighted in Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary near Mumbai. This rare and shy species’ sighting indicates good habitat restoration and forest health.

Explanation: INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, one of India’s leading defense shipyards.

Explanation: The Umngot River, known for its crystal-clear waters, flows through Dawki in Meghalaya near the India–Bangladesh border.

Explanation: QS Rankings are based on indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, etc., but not GER, which is used in education surveys.

Explanation: Russia launched Khabarovsk, a new generation nuclear-powered submarine, capable of carrying Poseidon nuclear torpedoes.

Explanation: Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin American politician, has been elected Mayor of New York City — known for his progressive political stance.

Explanation: India achieved a major scientific milestone by converting thorium (Th-232) into fissile uranium-233 - a key step in India’s thorium-based nuclear energy program.

Explanation: UNEP releases the annual Emissions Gap Report assessing the gap between current emission levels and those required to limit global warming.

Explanation: Sanjay Garg has been appointed as the new Director General of BIS, the national standards body of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

Explanation: Indian Oil, Mumbai emerged champions in the 42nd Surjit Hockey Tournament 2025 held in Jalandhar, defeating Punjab Police in the final.