Current Affairs

World Population Day

World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 to spread awareness about population-related issues, highlights important topics like family planning, gender equality, and reproductive health.

Kumaraswamy

Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy launched a scheme to incentivise electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme on 11 July 2025.

Govind Mohan

The government has given the service extension to Home Secretary Govind Mohan till 22nd August 2026.

Astra missile test successful

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted flight-test of indigenous Astra missile on 11 july 2025.

Prasar Bharati and Handball Association of India (HAI)

Prasar Bharati and Handball Association of India (HAI) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to produce and broadcast all national and international handball events.

Maratha Military Landscapes of India

The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 11 July 2025.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkars portrait was unveiled at the MCC Museum in Lords, London on 10 July 2025.

Priya Nair

Priya Nair was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on 10 July 2025.

Blue revolution

Indias fish production has more than doubled in 11 years (2014-25)—from 95.79 lakh tonnes to 195 lakh tonnes, reflecting the success of the countrys blue revolution launched by the Centre.

BITS-Pilani have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and BITS-Pilani have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch professional development programs in cybersecurity for professionals across government, public sector and industry.

Agreement with DFCCIL for train safet

Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for the installation of Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) to boost train safety on 10 July 2025.

Sabih Khan

An Indian American techie Sabih Khan was appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Apple Inc.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) data, Indias internet subscriber base grew by 1.54 in the financial year 2024 25, rising from 954.40 million in March 2024 to 969.10 million in March 2025.

Modi conferred with Namibias highest civilian award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Namibias highest civilian honour, The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, during his one-day state visit to the African nation on 9 July 2025.

Modi meets Netumbo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the State House in Windhoek on 9 July 2025.

Indian Premier Leagues (IPL)

According to the latest brand valuation study by Houlihan Lokey, the Indian Premier Leagues (IPL) business valuation increased 12.9 year-on-year to $18.5 billion ( Rs.1,57,716 crores) in 2025.

INS Nistar

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) delivered the DP-II Diving Support Vessel, INS Nistar to the Indian Navy on 8 July 2025.

Kalaa Setu Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat

Information and Broadcasting Ministry, through its WaveX Startup Accelerator Platform has launched the Kalaa Setu Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat Challenge.

BIMSTEC cancer care capacity-building program

India launched the first phase of the BIMSTEC cancer care capacity-building program, an initiative aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against cancer among BIMSTEC nations.

Narendra Modi was conferred Brazils highest civilian honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Brazils highest civilian honour, The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia on 8 July 2025.

India and Brazilagreements

India and Brazil signed six agreements on 8 July 2025, during Prime Minister Narendra Modis state visit, covering cooperation in security, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and intellectual property.

National Biobank

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science Technology and Vice President of CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India National Biobank at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in New Delhi on 7 July 2025.

Sahil Kini

Sahil Kini was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH).

Sanjog Gupta

Indian broadcaster Sanjog Gupta was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President of Uruguay, Yamandu Orsi, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 7 July 2025.

World Zoonoses Day

World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on July 6, marks the historic milestone of the first vaccination against a zoonotic disease.

Sakshi

Sakshi bagged Indias first gold medal at the second World Boxing Cup at the World Boxing Cup Astana, Kazakhstan on 6 July 2025.

UAEhas introduced a new nomination-based Golden Visa

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)has introduced a new nomination-based Golden Visa programme, offering Indian citizens lifetime residency without the need for large property or business investments.

BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 6 July 2025.

Jennifer Simons

Surinames parliament elected Jennifer Simons as the South American countrys first woman president on 6 July 2025.

Global technology giant Microsoft

Global technology giant Microsoft has officially shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, as part of its global restructuring plan.

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on 5 July 2025 and discussed cooperation in the energy and critical minerals sectors.

One Big Beautiful Bill

U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill.

World Bank report

According to the World Bank report, India was ranked fourth in the world for income equality.

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of Indias largest steel producers, has inaugurated its Representative Office in Dubai.

India and Trinidad agreements

India and Trinidad and Tobago inked six agreements to shore up their cooperation in several sectors, including infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and culture following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar on 4 July 2025.

Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the trophies of Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on 4 July 2025.

Aastha Poonia

Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Navy.

Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC)

India has set up its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) at the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre College in Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh on 4 July 2025.

The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago—the nations highest civilian honour on 4 July 2025.

International Plastic Bag Free Day

International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed annually on July 3 to inspire a global shift away from single-use plastics and towards a pollution-free world.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone became the first Indian actress to be selected for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the class of 2026 in the Motion Pictures category.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone became the first Indian actress to be selected for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the class of 2026 in the Motion Pictures category.

Shubman Gill

Indian test captain Shubman Gill became the first-ever Indian captain to hit a double century against England team in England.

New green energy

Indian researchers have developed a new green energy material that could revolutionize energy storage technology.

Confederation of Indian Industry

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has projected Indias real GDP growth to remain in the range of 6.4 to 6.7 in the financial year 2025-26.

Kesavan Ramachandran

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Kesavan Ramachandran as Executive Director (ED).

Savitribai Phule

The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) was officially renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development.

Narendra Modi was conferred with Ghanas national honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Ghanas national honour, The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, by President John Dramani Mahama on 2 July 2025.

Prime Minister meets John Dramani Mahama

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Accra on a two-day state visit to Ghana on 2 July 2025.

GST Day

The GST Day was celebrated every year on July 1, marks the eighth anniversary of the formal rolling of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Goods and Services Tax

Indias gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for 2025 June stood at Rs.1.85 lakh crore.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailands Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on 1 July 2025.

Sarbananda Sonowal

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first-ever ASEAN India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai, marking a significant milestone in maritime cooperation between India and Southeast Asian nations.

RailOne app

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the RailOne app at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on 1 July 2025.

National Sports Policy

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025 on July 1.

Indo-French Joint Military Exercise

The eighth edition of the Indo-French Joint Military Exercise Shakti concluded on 1 July 2025.

INS Tamal

The Indian Navy commissioned its latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal (F 71), at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on 1 July 2025.