Daily Current Affairs 4th July 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

President Murmu Inaugurates New Facilities at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, Gorakhpur

• The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, visited Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh to take part in a special event. She inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several important projects at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University.
• This visit was a significant moment for the people of eastern Uttar Pradesh, especially for those connected to education and healthcare.

BHARAT: A New Blueprint for Healthy Ageing in India

• In recent years, life expectancy has improved across the globe, including in India. However, living longer does not always mean living healthier. With increasing cases of age-related diseases like Parkinson’s and dementia, there is a growing need to understand how Indians age — not just in terms of years, but in terms of health and well-being.
• To address this gap, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, launched a groundbreaking research project in 2023 called BHARAT — short for Biomarkers of Healthy Aging, Resilience, Adversity, and Transitions. This study is part of the larger Longevity India Program.

State News

Gujarat Joins One-Crore Club of Stock Market Investors

• Gujarat has officially become the third state in India to cross the milestone of one crore registered stock market investors, according to the latest figures released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This achievement places Gujarat alongside Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the only other states to reach this landmark.
• Together, these three states now account for 36 per cent of the total investor base in India, highlighting their strong interest and participation in the country’s financial markets.

International News

Pakistan Becomes President of the UN Security Council in July 2025

• Pakistan took on an important new job. It became the President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July.
• This is a very big job because the Security Council is like the brain of the United Nations; it makes important decisions to help keep the world safe and peaceful.

Russia Becomes First Country to Officially Recognise Taliban Government

• In a significant diplomatic development, Russia has officially recognised the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since the group came to power in August 2021.
• This recognition marks a major shift in international relations and may influence how other nations engage with Afghanistan moving forward.

Banking News

SBI Opens New Global Trade Finance Centres in Kolkata and Hyderabad

• The State Bank of India (SBI), which is India’s largest bank, has started two new offices. These are called Global Trade Finance Centres. One is in Kolkata and the other in Hyderabad.
• This happened on a Tuesday and it’s a proud moment for the bank and its customers.

Appointments News

Air Marshal S. Sivakumar Takes Charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration

• Air Marshal S. Sivakumar, a senior and highly respected officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF), has now taken over as the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) at Air Force Headquarters in New Delhi.
• Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann became the Senior Air Staff Officer of the Western Air Command, one of the most important areas in the Indian Air Force. He has had a long and successful career and is known for his leadership and flying skills.
• Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff. This is the second-highest post in the Indian Air Force. Before this role, he was leading the South Western Air Command as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief.

Sunil Kadam Appointed as SEBI Executive Director

• Sunil Kadam has taken on a significant new role as an Executive Director (ED) at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). SEBI is the main organization that looks after the stock market and financial dealings in India.
• This is a big step for Kadam, who has worked at SEBI for almost 30 years. His appointment is expected to bring a lot of experience to key areas that help the Indian financial market run smoothly and safely.

Agreements News

India-Sri Lanka Educational Ties Grow Stronger with Launch of Hindi Language Course at KDU

• In a major step toward strengthening India-Sri Lanka cultural and educational relations, the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Colombo has launched a Hindi Language Learning Programme.
• This initiative is in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural wing of the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka.

Business News

Nvidia on Track to Become the World’s Most Valuable Company in History

• Nvidia, the global leader in high-end AI chips, is set to make history by becoming the most valuable company in the world. On Thursday, its market capitalisation soared to 3.92 trillion dollars, surpassing Apple’s record of 3.915 trillion dollars set on December 26, 2024.
• This marks a groundbreaking moment not just for Nvidia, but for the entire technology and financial world.

SAIL Opens First Overseas Office in Dubai to Strengthen Global Presence

• In a major milestone for India’s steel sector, the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has officially inaugurated its first international Representative Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• This marks a strategic step in the company’s global expansion plan and reinforces its ambition to evolve into a globally competitive steelmaker.

Aadhaar Records Nearly 230 Crore Authentication Transactions in June 2025

• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reported a total of 229.33 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in June 2025, highlighting the growing reliance on Aadhaar for digital identity verification across sectors.
• This figure marks a 7.8 percent increase over the transactions recorded in June 2024, emphasizing Aadhaar’s growing role in the country’s digital transformation and economic activities.

What is Jane Street? Why Has SEBI Banned This Global Trading Giant?

• In a significant regulatory move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Jane Street, one of the world’s largest quantitative trading firms, from participating in the Indian securities market.
• SEBI has also impounded ₹4,841 crore from the US-based firm after an investigation revealed that Jane Street made unlawful gains through alleged market manipulation. This is one of the strongest actions ever taken by SEBI against a foreign firm.

Important Days

Swami Vivekananda Death Anniversary 2025: Know About Swami Vivekananda

• Every year, 4th July is observed as the Punyatithi (death anniversary) of Swami Vivekananda, a great Indian saint philosopher and spiritual teacher.
• He is known as the Father of Modern Indian Nationalism and played a big role in taking Hinduism and Indian values to the world. His teachings continue to guide the youth and society even today.

Miscellaneous News

Ancient Egyptian Genome Sequenced for the First Time

• In a landmark achievement in archaeology and genetics, researchers have successfully sequenced the first complete genome of an ancient Egyptian. This discovery not only opens new doors in our understanding of ancient human populations but also sheds light on cross-cultural interactions from more than 4,500 years ago.
• Published on July 2, 2025, in the journal Nature, the study offers the most comprehensive genetic profile ever obtained from ancient Egyptian remains.

Puducherry Becomes First State to Integrate TB Screening in Family Adoption Programme

• Puducherry has made a pioneering move in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by becoming the first Union Territory in India to integrate TB screening as part of the Family Adoption Programme.
• This innovative approach is being carried out through collaboration between medical colleges, students, and the local health department.