National News
Haryana to Build Asia’s Biggest Jungle Safari
- The Haryana government will build Asia’s largest jungle safari in the Aravalli Hills, as announced on July 6, 2025.
- The safari will be spread over 10,000 acres and will focus on wildlife protection, green tourism, and job creation.
- Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and other top leaders are working hard to make this project a success.
- The plan will not only bring tourists but also help in saving nature.
- The safari is expected to be a model of eco-friendly tourism and conservation in India.
State News
Kerala’s First Skin Bank to Open in Thiruvananthapuram
- Kerala’s first skin bank is opening on July 15, 2025, at the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital.
- The facility, approved by K-SOTTO and costing Rs 6.75 crore, will collect donated skin to treat burn victims.
- Health Minister Veena George also announced future plans to open a similar bank in Kottayam.
- Burn centres and plastic surgery units have already been launched in Alappuzha, Kollam, and Kannur.
- This new step will improve burn care services and provide relief to patients across Kerala.
Sakambari Festival Begins at Indrakeeladri Temple
- The Sakambari festival started on July 7, 2025, at the Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri hill in Vijayawada.
- The presiding deity was beautifully decorated as Sakambari Devi using vegetables, fruits, and flowers, with around 10 tonnes of fresh produce offered by devotees.
- The event celebrates nature, fertility, and is seen as a prayer for good rains and crops.
- Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik led the ceremony with over 200 participants including Vedic scholars and volunteers.
- The festival will end on July 10 with final rituals, while regular darshan continues throughout.
International News
UN Passes Resolution Urging Taliban to Respect Women’s Rights
- United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution with 116 votes urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to stop their oppression of women and girls and to remove terrorist groups from the country.
- While Germany led the effort, the United States and Israel voted against it, and 12 countries including India, China, and Iran abstained.
- The resolution also asked for more economic support for Afghanistan and suggested that UN Secretary-General António Guterres appoint a coordinator to lead global actions.
- The resolution is not legally binding, but it shows strong world opinion and concern about human rights and terrorism in Afghanistan.
Colombia and Uzbekistan join NDB ahead of 17th BRICS Summit
Trinidad & Tobago Joins UPI Network for Indian Travelers
- On July 7, 2025, Trinidad and Tobago became the eighth country and the first in the Caribbean to adopt UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for Indian travelers.
- The move was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, and it allows Indian visitors to pay in rupees by scanning QR codes at partner stores using UPI-enabled apps.
- Other countries with UPI access include UAE, Singapore, France, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius.
- To use UPI abroad, travelers need a linked UPI app, international roaming, and UPI Global access.
- The conversion fees are minimal, making UPI a low-cost and simple way to pay while traveling.
Banking News
Bank Liquidity Surplus Crosses ₹4 Trillion
- On July 4, 2025, the liquidity surplus in India’s banking system rose to ₹4.04 trillion, its highest since May 2022, thanks to increased government spending and a ₹2.69 trillion surplus transfer by the RBI.
- A 7-day VRRR auction saw bids of ₹1.7 trillion, with ₹1 trillion accepted at 5.47%.
- The RBI’s 0.50% CRR cut earlier had also added ₹1.16 trillion to the system.
- These developments show strong bank liquidity, likely leading to cheaper loans and more credit flow in the economy.
RBI to Auction Government Bonds Worth ₹25,000 Crore
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will hold an auction on July 11, 2025, to sell two government bonds worth ₹25,000 crore through its e-Kuber platform in Mumbai.
- One bond is new, and the other is a re-issue of an older one.
- These dated securities will pay interest every six months and are used to help the government raise money.
- The auction will follow a multiple-price method, and both big and small investors can take part. The settlement will be done on July 14, 2025.
Business News
Adani Power Buys 600 MW Vidarbha Unit for ₹4,000 Crore
- Adani Power Ltd has acquired the 600 MW Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd in Butibori, Nagpur for ₹4,000 crore, increasing its total capacity to 18,150 MW.
- The deal was approved by the NCLT and completed on July 7, 2025.
- The company is building several new brownfield and greenfield power plants and aims to reach 30,670 MW by 2029-30.
- CEO SB Khyalia said the company remains focused on providing reliable, affordable electricity to support India’s development goals.
Appointment News
Hardeep Singh Brar Named CEO of BMW India
- Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar has been appointed as the President and CEO of BMW Group India, starting from 1 September 2025. He replaces Mr. Vikram Pawah, who will now lead BMW Australia and New Zealand.
- Mr. Brar has over 30 years of experience in the Indian car industry, having worked with many top companies. BMW India, which started in 2007, operates from Gurugram and has a strong network across the country.
- This leadership change shows BMW’s focus on strengthening its business in India, one of its fastest-growing markets.
Awards News
Veteran Archaeologist Vedachalam Wins Tamil Wikki Suran Award
- Veteran archaeologist V. Vedachalam has been honoured with the Tamil Wikki Suran Award in Madurai for his 51 years of contribution to archaeology and Tamil epigraphy.
- Starting from his early work at Karur to being an early supporter of the Keeladi site, he has made several important discoveries.
- Through his 25 books, village awareness visits, and student interactions, he continues to spread knowledge about Tamil Nadu’s ancient history.
- Even at 75, his passion for exploring the past and preserving it remains strong and inspiring.
Agreements News
Govt Partners with Sri Aurobindo Society to Support Inclusive Education
- On July 7, 2025, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) signed an MoU with the Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS) in New Delhi to launch Project Inclusion.
- This project, part of the Rupantar Programme, will offer online training for teachers and school staff to improve inclusive education for children with disabilities.
- It supports the goals of the RPwD Act, 2016, and will even reach remote areas like Leh through the Leh Inclusion Initiative.
- The project includes e-certificates, new teaching tools, and research work to make learning better for all children.
Books & Authors News
V.S. Ravi Launches Book on Shakespeare in Hyderabad
- Retired IPS officer V.S. Ravi launched his book “Confessions of a Shakespeare Addict” on July 7, 2025, in Hyderabad.
- The event was attended by former officials, scholars, and literature lovers.
- The book is a tribute to William Shakespeare, showcasing Ravi’s long journey with the Bard’s works. Guests like P.S. Ramamohan Rao, S. Chakravarthy, and A.K. Khan praised Ravi’s deep understanding of Shakespeare’s timeless writings.
- The Hindu Chairperson Nirmala Lakshman also appreciated Ravi’s literary contributions.
- The book captures Ravi’s love for Shakespeare and is aimed at making his work accessible to modern readers.
Ranks & Reports News
NITI Aayog Releases 2nd SDG Index for North East Districts
- The second edition of the North Eastern Region District SDG Index (2023-24) was launched by NITI Aayog and partners on July 7, 2025.
- It showed that 85% of districts in the eight North East states improved their scores.
- Mizoram’s Hnahthial district ranked highest, while Sikkim and Tripura had consistent, top-level performances.
- The index is a key tool for planning and tracking progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- It highlights areas of strength and concern, helping to make sure no district is left behind in India’s development journey.
Sports News
Magnus Carlsen Wins SuperUnited Chess 2025
- Magnus Carlsen won the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz 2025 chess tournament in Zagreb, Croatia on July 7, finishing with 22.5/36. He secured the title one round early.
- Wesley So of the USA came second with 20/36, and India’s D Gukesh took third with 19.5/36.
- This Grand Chess Tour event tested players in Rapid and Blitz formats. Gukesh, despite challenges in Blitz, showed strong progress.
- The next event will be held in Saint Louis, Missouri in August 2025.
Neeraj Chopra Wins First Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru
- Neeraj Chopra won the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru with a best javelin throw of 86.18 metres.
- The event was held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium as part of the World Athletics Gold-level series.
- Kenya’s Julius Yego finished second with 84.51 metres, while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage came third with 84.34 metres.
- Neeraj impressed the crowd with a strong third throw, keeping his top form ahead of upcoming global competitions.
- This new event also marks India’s growing presence in international athletics.
RCB Becomes IPL’s Most Valuable Team in 2025
- The IPL’s total value rose to $18.5 billion in 2025, showing its growing status as a top sports league.
- RCB became the most valued franchise at $269 million after winning the 2025 title.
- Mumbai Indians and CSK followed behind. Sponsorships and viewership also broke records—JioHotstar and Star Sports saw historic numbers.
- Tata Group extended its sponsorship deal, and PBKS showed the highest growth in brand value.
- The league’s success shows that the IPL is now a global sports business, combining cricket, entertainment, and media in a way few other events do.
Important Days News
World Rural Development Day 2025, Date, Background, Significance
- World Rural Development Day was celebrated for the first time on July 6 by the United Nations.
- It aims to focus on the needs of rural communities around the world, where poverty, hunger, and poor services still exist.
- The UN urges governments, civil society, and others to act by supporting women, youth, farmers, and small businesses.
- The day promotes rural empowerment, better infrastructure, and stronger digital and financial inclusion.
- The effort is part of the broader mission to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and to ensure that no one is left behind, even in the most remote villages.
World Swahili Language Day 2025
- World Swahili Language Day is observed every year on July 7, as declared by UNESCO in 2022.
- It honors Swahili, a language spoken by over 200 million people, mostly across East Africa.
- The day also remembers the efforts of African leaders like Julius Nyerere and Jomo Kenyatta, who used Swahili to unite people during the independence struggles.
- This is the first time the UN has officially recognized an African language with its own day.
- The celebration aims to promote cultural pride, unity, and global respect for African languages.
World Bioproduct Day Celebrated Globally on July 7
- World Bioproduct Day was celebrated on July 7, 2025, to honor and promote the use of sustainable bioproducts.
- These products, made from renewable materials, help protect the environment and reduce pollution.
- India is playing a leading role in this field, especially in biopharmaceuticals, agriculture, and bio-industrial sectors.
- Globally, platforms like worldbiorefineries.com are being launched to support green innovation.
- The day reflects a strong global push towards a cleaner, more circular economy.
Obituaries News
Nigeria Football Legend Peter Rufai Passes Away at 61
- Peter Rufai, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper from Nigeria, died at the age of 61 on July 4, 2025, after a long illness.
- Known as Dodo Mayana, he played a major role in Nigeria’s AFCON 1994 win and featured in the FIFA World Cups of 1994 and 1998.
- He earned 65 international caps and was loved for his calm and confident goalkeeping style.
- The Nigeria Football Federation and fans have paid tribute, calling him a “giant of Nigerian football.”
- His passing is the sixth among the golden 1994 squad, marking a deep loss for African football.
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