NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Bhopal, Khajuraho, and Udaipur Airports Top AAI
Customer Satisfaction Survey with Perfect Scores: Bhopal, Khajuraho (both in Madhya Pradesh), and Udaipur (in Rajasthan)
airports achieved the highest customer satisfaction scores of 5 out
of 5 in the Airports Authority of India’s survey for January–June 2025, topping
the list among 60 surveyed airports.The AAI survey, conducted across 60 of 62
operational airports (excluding Jaisalmer and Tezpur), gathered direct
passenger feedback to evaluate service quality and satisfaction levels.Assam’s
Rupsi Airport received the lowest customer satisfaction score with a rating of
2.65, underscoring variations in passenger experience across different regions.
2. Amit Shah Laid Foundation Stone for India’s First
National Cooperative University in Gujarat:
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation
stone of India’s first national-level cooperative university, Tribhuvan Sahkari
University (TSU), in Anand, Gujarat, in the presence of Gujarat Chief
Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and other dignitaries.TSU is envisioned to
transform India’s cooperative sector by offering multidisciplinary programs in
cooperative management, finance, law, and rural development, aligned with the
National Education Policy 2020, and designed to foster innovation and create
employment opportunities.
The
university plans to collaborate with over 200 cooperative institutions
nationwide and aims to train around 20 lakh cooperative personnel within five
years, addressing the needs of approximately 40 lakh workers and 80 lakh board
members in cooperatives across agriculture, dairy, fisheries, and more.
3. Coal Ministry to launch RECLAIM framework for
inclusive mine closure & community development: The Ministry of Coal has launched R E C L A I M – A Community
Engagement and Development Framework for Mine Closure and Repurposing.The
framework serves as a structured guide for inclusive community engagement and
development throughout the mine closure and post-closure phases. It offers a
practical, step-by-step approach to institutionalising community participation
in the transition process.The framework is supported by a suite of actionable
tools, templates, and field-tested methodologies tailored to the Indian
context. Under it, special emphasis is placed on gender inclusivity, the
representation of vulnerable groups, and alignment with Panchayati Raj
Institutions, ensuring that the transition is equitable and locally relevant.
4. Sunil Jayawant Kadam Appointed as New Executive
Director of SEBI: Sunil Jayawant Kadam has been appointed
as the new Executive Director of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI), as confirmed by the markets regulator.In his new role, he will
oversee several key departments including Information Technology, Office of
Investor Assistance and Education, Economic and Policy Analysis, General
Services, Board Cell, RTI & PQ Cell, and matters related to the National
Institute of Securities Markets (NISM).
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Third Edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 Set
to Showcase Innovations in Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility in Delhi-NCR: The third edition of the Bharat Mobility Global
Expo (BMGE) will be held from 4th to 9th February 2027 in Delhi-NCR, aiming to bring together
industry representatives, policymakers, and technology experts to discuss
advancements in the mobility sector.Organized with support from the Ministry of
Commerce & Industry and the Ministry of Heavy Industries, BMGE 2027 will
build on the success of earlier editions by featuring exhibitions, technical
sessions, and new segments like “Multi-Modal Mobility and Logistics” and
agricultural mobility solutions.Coordinated
by the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC) with
support from major industry bodies like SIAM, ACMA, and NASSCOM, the Expo will
continue to serve as a platform for partnerships and discussions aligned with
India’s goals for sustainable and inclusive mobility.
2. India Establishes First Internationally Recognised
Equine Disease-Free Compartment at RVC Centre, Meerut: India has established its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) at the Remount Veterinary
Corps Centre & College in Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh, which
was officially recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on
3rd July 2025, enabling Indian sport horses to travel and compete
internationally in compliance with global biosecurity standards.The EDFC has
been declared free from major equine diseases including Equine Infectious
Anemia, Equine Influenza, Equine Piroplasmosis, Glanders, and Surra, reflecting
India’s robust biosecurity protocols and disease surveillance, and positioning
the country’s equestrian sector for enhanced participation in global
competitions.This achievement is the result of collaboration among central ministries,
the Equestrian Federation of India, and the Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry
Department, and aligns with WOAH standards; India is also extending the
compartmentalisation approach to poultry, supporting safe exports and
strengthening national biosecurity frameworks.
3. Russia Becomes First Country to Officially Recognise
Taliban Government in Afghanistan: Russia has
officially recognized the Taliban
government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so
since the Taliban seized power in 2021, following the removal of the group from
Russia’s list of outlawed organizations.The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed
receiving credentials from Afghanistan’s newly appointed Ambassador, Gul Hassan
Hassan, marking the formal establishment of diplomatic relations.
4. 5 July 2025 – International Day of Cooperatives: The International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay)
is celebrated annually on the first
Saturday of July to raise awareness of cooperatives and highlight
how cooperatives contribute to solving global challenges while building a
better, more inclusive world.Theme 2025 – Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better
WorldThis year’s event is especially significant, taking place during
the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025)—a rare,
once-in-a-decade moment to spotlight the vital role of cooperatives in creating
fairer, more resilient societies.On 19 June 2024, the UN General Assembly
adopted a resolution proclaiming 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. Sub Lt Aastha Poonia Becomes First Woman Inducted into
Indian Navy’s Fighter Stream: Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia has
made history by becoming the first
woman in the Indian Navy to be trained as a fighter pilot.Sub Lieutenant
Astha Poonia, along with Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull received the prestigious
‘Wings of Gold’ from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, ACNS (Air).The first woman
combat aviator in the Army Aviation Corps was Major Abhilasha.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Indore Launches India’s First Digital House Address
Project With QR Codes: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC)
in Madhya Pradesh has launched a digital house address project, with
officials claiming it to be the first such initiative in the country.The project
involves the installation of special digital plates with unique QR codes
outside every house in the city. It was launched on a pilot basis
from ward number 82 in Sudama Nagar area.The project aims to empower
‘smart’ administration by connecting citizen services with digital technology.
Necessary changes will be made in the digital address project based on the
people’s suggestions.
2. India Launches #100DesiDeepTechs Initiative to
Identify and Support Top 100 Deep-Tech Startups: The Startup Policy Forum, along with Startup India (DPIIT), MEITY
Startup Hub, and IIT Madras, has launched #100DesiDeepTechs—a national
initiative to identify and support 100 leading deep-tech startups in
India.Startups selected for the cohort will engage in closed-door discussions
with policymakers, investors, industry leaders, regulators, and academic
institutions. These dialogues will culminate in a comprehensive policy
whitepaper outlining sector-specific challenges and recommendations to enable a
thriving deep-tech ecosystem, with the whitepaper to be released at the
“Deeptech Baithak” event.The initiative focuses on critical sectors such as
semiconductors, defence, quantum technologies, green hydrogen, space, drones,
electric vehicles, biotech, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and
communications. A Mentor Board of founders, investors, and domain experts will
provide guidance, and IIT Madras, Ikigai Law, and Kaio will support selection,
policy drafting, and program execution.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Gini Index: India has witnessed a
remarkable decline in income inequality between 2011-12 and 2022-23. According
to the World Bank, India now ranks as the fourth-most equal country worldwide
based on the Gini Index. This progress coincides with a sharp reduction in extreme
poverty. The government credits various welfare schemes and reforms for this
achievement. The Gini Index measures income or wealth distribution within a
country. It ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 indicates perfect equality and 100
means total inequality. India’s Gini score has improved from 28.8 in 2011 to
25.5 in 2023. This places India in the moderately low inequality category,
close to joining the low inequality group. Countries like Slovakia, Slovenia,
and Belarus have slightly better scores. India fares better than China (35.7),
the United States (41.8), and the United Kingdom.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. PM Modi becomes first foreign leader to be honored with the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the highest honour of the country.Modi became the first foreign leader to be conferred with the award. It was also the prime minister’s 25th honour by a country.The leader was conferred with the award in recognition of his global leadership, his deep engagement with the Indian diaspora and his humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.
No comments:
Post a Comment