World's Top Potato Producer 

• India is set to become the world’s top potato producer, with production rising from 60 to 100 million tonnes by 2050, says the International Potato Centre (CIP). 
• CIP Chairperson Helen Hambly Odame emphasized expanding potatoes and other root crops to boost rural development, nutrition, and farmer empowerment. 
• Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi highlighted increased government investment in science and innovation to ensure food security and promote research on tuber crops amid climate challenges. 

 Golden Dragon 2025 

• China and Cambodia are conducting “Golden Dragon-2025,” a joint military exercise with land, sea, air, and advanced drone operations to enhance coordination and counter-terrorism. 
• The seventh annual drill includes the Ream Port Training Center, showcasing expanded cooperation and new drone technology. 
• Training phases cover adaptive drills, command exercises, and live-force operations with mixed units and joint command. 
• Cultural exchanges promote military trust and boost China’s strategic role in Southeast Asia.