Current Affairs — 01 July 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Cabinet approves ₹1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation Scheme for private-sector R&D
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of ₹1 lakh crore to provide long-tenor, low- or nil-interest financing for private-sector R&D.
Cabinet approves ₹99,446-crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme to create 3.5 crore jobs
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore, aiming to incentivise more than 3.5 crore jobs over two years.
Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025, replacing the 2001 policy
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Sports Policy 2025, which supersedes the National Sports Policy 2001 and targets excellence including at the 2036 Olympic Games.
INS Tamal, last Tushil-class stealth frigate from Russia, commissioned at Kaliningrad
On 1 July 2025 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71), the eighth Project 1135.6 multi-role stealth frigate and second of the Tushil class.
Digital India completes 10 years
On 1 July 2025, the Digital India programme, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015, completed ten years, with the PM calling it a journey that ushered in a new era of empowerment.
GST completes eight years; record ₹22.08 lakh crore gross collection in 2024–25
On 1 July 2025, the Goods and Services Tax completed eight years, with PM Narendra Modi calling it a landmark reform and gross collections hitting a record ₹22.08 lakh crore in 2024–25.
Cabinet approves 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section of NH-87 in Tamil Nadu
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved a 46.7-km 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section of NH-87 in Tamil Nadu on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a capital cost of ₹1,853 crore.
Railway passenger fares rationalised from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, Indian Railways' revised basic fares took effect: 1 paisa per km more for Mail/Express non-AC classes and 2 paise per km more for AC classes, with no increase for Second Class Ordinary up to 500 km.
Project 17A stealth frigate Udaygiri delivered to Indian Navy by MDL
On 1 July 2025 in Mumbai, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders delivered Udaygiri (Yard 12652), the second Project 17A stealth frigate, to the Indian Navy.
National Doctors' Day observed; PM greets doctors
On 1 July 2025, India observed National Doctors' Day, which honours Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, and PM Narendra Modi greeted doctors for their dexterity, diligence and compassion.
SECI crosses 60 GW of renewable Power Sale Agreements
On 1 July 2025, the Solar Energy Corporation of India said it has executed over 60 GW of Power Sale Agreements for renewable energy capacity.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches RailOne passenger app
On 1 July 2025 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched RailOne, an all-in-one passenger app, on the 40th Foundation Day of CRIS.
President Murmu inaugurates Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur
On 1 July 2025 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University.