DEFENCE NEWS
- India is developing a new version of the Agni missile carrying a 7.5-tonne conventional (non-nuclear) warhead.
- The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) on 01 July 2025 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia.
- Yard 12652 (Udaygiri), the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 01 July 2025 by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
NATIONAL NEWS
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah released a new book titled ‘The Emergency Diaries – Years that Forged a Leader’ in New Delhi on the occasion of ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’, chronicling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s contributions during the Emergency (1975–77).
- The Uttar Pradesh government sanctioned the establishment of two new Rhino Rehabilitation Areas (RRA-3 and RRA-4) in Dudhwa National Park, Lakhimpur, with a ₹1.5 crore budget, under a long-term conservation initiative.
- The MoEFCC also issued ‘Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands’, introducing a digital National Timber Management System (NTMS) portal for transparent approvals.
- India has enforced new trade restrictions on jute and allied product imports from Bangladesh, effective June 27, 2025, permitting entry only through Nhava Sheva Port (Mumbai) to protect domestic producers.
- The launch of the National Turmeric Board Headquarters marks a major step to empower turmeric farmers, enhance research and exports.
- The first ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue was held aboard the MV Empress at Chennai Port, bringing together delegates from all 10 ASEAN nations and Timor Leste to strengthen cruise tourism and maritime cooperation under Sagarmala and Act East.
- India’s first all-wooden Gurdwara – Sri Nanak Niwas, was inaugurated in Fazilka, Punjab, designed by SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, made from Finnish Deodar wood in just three months.
- Ladakh’s Tourism Department, with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, hosted a two-day Astro Tourism Festival in Leh to promote science-based stargazing tourism.
- The 2024 UN IGME Report noted India’s under-five mortality rate fell 78%, surpassing the 61% global decline, and neonatal deaths dropped by 70%.
- The Union Government approved a ₹1,894 crore development plan for the PM MITRA Textile Park in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, boosting India’s global textile ambitions.
- The National Sports Policy, approved on 01 July 2025, aims to integrate sports into daily life, enhance athlete development, and make India a global sports powerhouse.
- The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme on 01 July 2025, allocating ₹1 lakh crore to create 3.5 crore formal jobs between Aug 2025 – July 2027.
- The Cabinet also approved the 46.7 km four-lane expansion of the Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram stretch (NH-87) under Hybrid Annuity Mode, at a cost of ₹1,853 crore, to improve connectivity and regional growth.
- On 01 July 2025, the Cabinet sanctioned a ₹1 lakh crore R&D & Innovation Scheme, offering low-interest, long-term funding for industry-led R&D in strategic sectors, under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
- CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan in Gandhinagar (June 30, 2025) — a 3-month national campaign (July–Sept 2025) to ensure access to social security schemes.
- The Karnataka Cabinet approved renaming Bengaluru City University after Dr. Manmohan Singh, honouring his economic and academic contributions.
- Under the Smart Cities Mission, Indore Municipal Corporation launched a Digital House Address Project replacing old addresses with QR-coded GPS-linked plates integrated into the national Digipin system.
- To ensure energy security, India will develop strategic crude oil reserves at Chandikhole, Bikaner, and Rajkot, managed by ISPRL under the Ministry of Petroleum.
- C-FLOOD, a web-based flood forecasting system by C-DAC, CWC, and NRSC, was launched to provide village-level two-day advance forecasts for disaster preparedness.
- The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, with a new Regional Centre in Ranchi for enhanced outreach.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- The Dalai Lama will address a major three-day gathering of Buddhist leaders ahead of his 90th birthday.
- Pakistan assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for July 2025.
- The Quad (India, US, Australia, Japan) launched the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative to ensure supply security and reduce China’s influence in global markets.
- Indonesia will sign a $52.3 billion trade and investment pact with the United States on July 7, 2025, to avoid upcoming tariffs.
- Russia became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan since 2021.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
- Parag Jain (IPS) appointed Chief of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) on June 28, 2025.
- Ravi Agrawal re-appointed Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
- Air Marshal S. Sivakumar, VSM assumed charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) at Air HQ, New Delhi on 01 July 2025.
- Kesavan Ramachandran appointed Executive Director (ED), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), effective 01 July 2025.
- Sunil Jayawant Kadam appointed Executive Director, SEBI, promoted from Chief General Manager.
- The government extended the tenure of FSIB Chairperson & Members by one year, till June 30, 2026.
- Amitabh Kant appointed Senior Advisor, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd, and also Non-Executive Director, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo).
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Radhanath Swami (ISKCON leader) honoured by New York City for spiritual service and interfaith harmony.
- PM Narendra Modi received Ghana’s highest civilian honour – Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, conferred by President John Dramani Mahama.
- PM Modi was also awarded the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the nation’s highest civilian award, during his official visit.
SPORTS NEWS
- The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) announced a new leadership team to promote the sport nationally and globally.
- Indian GM D. Gukesh clinched the Rapid Title at Super United Rapid & Blitz 2025 (Zagreb, Croatia) with 14/18 points, defeating top players like Magnus Carlsen.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal launched LAT Aerospace, a regional air travel startup.
- The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is forming a task force to help banks adopt quantum technologies for cybersecurity and financial modeling.
- Japan successfully launched a climate monitoring satellite aboard its H-2A rocket, marking its final mission before retirement.
JULY 2ND WEEK CURRENT AFFAIRS – NDA
DEFENCE NEWS
- India has successfully completed user trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) — a fully indigenous naval weapon designed to detect and destroy enemy submarines.
- Conducted from INS Kavaratti between June 23 and July 7, 2025, the trials involved 17 rocket launches across multiple ranges.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the DRDO, Indian Navy, and domestic defence industry for enhancing India’s maritime defence and self-reliance in technology.
- On July 9, 2025, the Indian Navy received INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV) from Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam.
- With 75% indigenous content, the ship supports deep sea diving (up to 300m) and submarine rescue operations using DSRV and ROVs (up to 1000m).
- This strengthens India’s underwater mission capability and reflects the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
- The Japanese Coast Guard Ship JCGS Itsukushima reached Chennai Port on July 7, 2025, as part of the Global Ocean Voyage Training.The visit included joint training, official meetings, and a sea exercise ‘Jaa Mata’, promoting India–Japan maritime cooperation under SAGAR and Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.
- DRDO and IAF successfully conducted flight tests of the Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from a Su-30 MKI off Odisha coast.
- The missile, equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency Seeker, hit high-speed aerial targets accurately, boosting India’s self-reliance in air defence technology.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Haryana government will build Asia’s largest Jungle Safari (10,000 acres) in Aravalli Hills, focusing on wildlife protection, green tourism, and job creation.
- On July 8, 2025, NTPC Simhadri celebrated its 28th Raising Day in Andhra Pradesh, marking nearly three decades of innovation and sustainability, including 100% ash utilization and major green initiatives.
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub and Startup Showcase at SVPUAT, Meerut, to promote IoT-enabled agriculture, smart irrigation, and climate-resilient farming.
- During his state visit to Brazil, PM Narendra Modi set a target to raise India–Brazil trade to $20 billion by 2030, announced Brazil’s adoption of India’s UPI system, and received Brazil’s highest civilian honour — Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross.
- Key collaborations: biofuels, renewable energy, intelligence sharing, pharma, and rare earth minerals.
- A commemorative postage stamp was released on July 9, 2025, to mark the 125th Birth Anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, celebrating his contributions to education, unity, and constitutional development.
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal at India Energy Storage Week (IESW) announced India’s 4,000% solar capacity growth, total 227 GW renewable energy, and a ₹1 lakh crore Innovation Fund for next-gen battery tech.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- Jennifer Geerlings-Simons elected as Suriname’s first female President (sworn in July 16, 2025), aiming to reform the economy and manage IMF debt programs.
- The Mauna Loa Observatory (Hawaii) — creator of the Keeling Curve — faces closure due to funding shortage, threatening 65 years of CO₂ data continuity.
- Elon Musk launched a new U.S. political group “America Party” to challenge the two-party system, citing a need to fight waste and corruption.
- The UNGA passed a resolution (116 votes) urging Afghanistan’s Taliban to end oppression of women, remove terrorist groups, and improve economic support coordination.
- India, China, and Iran abstained from voting.
- Colombia and Uzbekistan joined the New Development Bank (NDB) ahead of the 17th BRICS Summit, expanding its membership to 11 nations.
- The U.S. imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur for Palestinian Territories, citing anti-Israel bias — drawing UN criticism for undermining investigator independence.
- On July 9, 2025, UNESCO removed three African heritage sites — Rainforests of Atsinanana (Madagascar), Abu Mena (Egypt), and Old Town of Ghadames (Libya) — from the World Heritage in Danger List, recognizing successful restoration efforts.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
- Amitabh Kant appointed Non-Executive Director, IndiGo Airlines (July 3, 2025) — adding his Make in India expertise to aviation leadership.
- Sahil Kini, co-founder of Setu, named CEO, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), replacing Rajesh Bansal.
- Sukanya Sonowal (IIT Guwahati) appointed Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador (2025–27) — representing India at CYPAN.
- Sanjog Gupta appointed CEO, ICC (July 7, 2025), succeeding Geoff Allardice, to lead global cricket expansion and Olympic inclusion.
- Aditya Mangla appointed CEO, Zomato’s food delivery division (July 6, 2025), replacing Rakesh Ranjan.
- Hardeep Singh Brar to become President & CEO, BMW Group India (Sept 1, 2025), replacing Vikram Pawah.
- Sabih Khan named Chief Operating Officer (COO), Apple Inc., succeeding Jeff Williams amid supply chain transitions.
- Priya Nair to take over as CEO & MD, Hindustan Unilever (Aug 1, 2025), succeeding Rohit Jawa.
- Kumar Mangalam Birla appointed to the Executive Committee of the U.S.–India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and received the 2025 Global Leadership Award.
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Deepika Padukone became the first Indian actress to earn a Hollywood Walk of Fame star (Class of 2026) — alongside Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, and Emily Blunt.
- V. Vedachalam, veteran archaeologist, received the Tamil Wikki Suran Award for 51 years in archaeology and Tamil epigraphy.
- Kasaragod district (Kerala) won the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025 for sustainable aquaculture and inland fish farming.
- Sarankumar Limbale, Marathi writer, received the Chintha Raveendran Award 2025 for Dalit literature and social thought.
- Telangana won the IESA Industry Excellence Award 2025 (Battery Manufacturing category) for its EV & renewable energy policies.
SPORTS NEWS
- Lando Norris won the British Grand Prix (July 6, 2025) — McLaren’s first Silverstone victory since 2008.
- India defeated England by 336 runs at Edgbaston, marking its biggest overseas Test win and first-ever Edgbaston victory.
- India plans to bid for the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships, strengthening its Olympic 2036 roadmap.
- Mexico won the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, defeating USA 2–1 — its record 10th title.
- India won 11 medals (3 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze) at the World Boxing Cup 2025 (Astana) — its best-ever performance.
- Magnus Carlsen won the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz 2025 (Zagreb) with 22.5/36 points, while D. Gukesh finished 3rd.
- Neeraj Chopra won the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 (Bengaluru) with an 86.18m throw.
- IPL 2025 reached a $18.5 billion valuation, with RCB as the most valuable franchise ($269M).
- Sachin Tendulkar’s portrait unveiled at the MCC Museum, Lord’s, honoring his cricketing legacy.
- India to host the Shooting World Cup (2027) and World Junior Championship (2028) per ISSF decision.
- Indian football team slipped to 133rd in FIFA rankings, its lowest since 2016.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the National Biobank at CSIR–IGIB, collecting 10,000 samples under Phenome India for personalized medicine.
- India became the 4th-largest biofuel consumer (2024), overtaking China, consuming 77 kbbloe/d — up 40% YoY.
- HCLSoftware launched Domino 14.5 — a sovereign AI platform (Domino IQ) for data privacy and security.
- ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu — key for India’s first human space mission.
- Swissmedic approved Novartis’ malaria drug for infants (2–5 kg) — the world’s first of its kind.
- Ministry of I&B launched the Kalaa Setu – Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat Challenge via WaveX, promoting AI-based Indian language innovation.
- Andhra Pradesh rolled out the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS) — an AI-powered public health project using drones and sensors to track breeding sites.
Law Exam MCQs – CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. India is developing a new version of the Agni missile that carries which type of warhead? A. Nuclear warhead
B. 7.5-tonne conventional warhead
C. Chemical warhead
D. Hybrid warhead
2. INS Tamal (F-71) was commissioned on 01 July 2025 at which shipyard? A. Cochin Shipyard
B. Yantar Shipyard, Russia
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders
D. Hindustan Shipyard
3. Which book did Amit Shah release on ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’? A. The Emergency Files
B. The Emergency Diaries – Years that Forged a Leader
C. India in Emergency
D. The Modi Chapters
4. Which state approved two new Rhino Rehabilitation Areas (RRA-3 & RRA-4)? A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar
5. India restricted jute imports from which country, allowing entry only through Nhava Sheva Port? A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Bhutan
D. Myanmar
6. The National Sports Policy (2025) mainly aims to — A. Promote only Olympic sports
B. Integrate sports into daily life & develop athletes
C. Privatize sports academies
D. Reduce government funding
7. Which country became the first to formally recognise the Taliban government since 2021? A. China
B. Iran
C. Russia
D. Turkey
8. Who was appointed the Chief of R&AW on June 28, 2025? A. Arvind Kumar
B. Samant Goel
C. Parag Jain
D. Ravi Sinha
9. Who became the first Indian actress to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star (Class of 2026)? A. Priyanka Chopra
B. Aishwarya Rai
C. Deepika Padukone
D. Alia Bhatt
10. Which Indian state won the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025? A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala (Kasaragod district)
C. Gujarat
D. Odisha
Answer Key
1 – B, 2 – B, 3 – B, 4 – C, 5 – B, 6 – B, 7 – C, 8 – C, 9 – C, 10 – B
