Current Affairs — 05 July 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 05 Jul 2025
Amit Shah lays foundation of Tribhuvan Sahkari University, India's first cooperative university
On 5 July 2025 in Anand, Gujarat, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah performed the Bhoomi Poojan of 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University, India's first cooperative university, on a 125-acre campus to be built at ₹500 crore.
PM Modi holds talks with President Milei in Buenos Aires; first bilateral PM visit to Argentina in 57 years
On 5 July 2025 in Buenos Aires, PM Narendra Modi held talks with Argentine President Javier Milei at Casa Rosada on the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years, and received the Key to the City of Buenos Aires.
Bahuda Yatra held in Puri; Holy Trinity returns from Gundicha Temple
On 5 July 2025 in Puri, Odisha, the Bahuda Yatra (return car festival) brought Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra back from the Gundicha Temple to the Singhadwara of Srimandir.
Centre urges use of only BIS-certified helmets; calls for strict enforcement
On 5 July 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs and BIS urged consumers to use only BIS-certified helmets conforming to IS 4151:2015 and called for strict action against sale of uncertified helmets.
International Day of Cooperatives observed on 5 July 2025
On 5 July 2025, the International Day of Cooperatives was observed worldwide under the theme 'Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World', during the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
Neeraj Chopra wins inaugural NC Classic in Bengaluru with 86.18 m
On 5 July 2025 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, Neeraj Chopra won the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin event with a throw of 86.18 m.
India women beat Thailand 2-1 to qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
On 5 July 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, India's women's football team beat hosts Thailand 2-1 to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, with Sangita Basfore scoring both goals.
PM pays tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan on his Jayanti
On 5 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his Jayanti, saying his whole life was dedicated to social justice.
PM Modi reaches Rio de Janeiro for BRICS; welcomed by Indian community
On 5 July 2025, PM Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from Argentina for the 17th BRICS Summit and was given a vibrant welcome by members of the Indian community.
Om Birla inaugurates IPF MEDICON 2025 in New Delhi
On 5 July 2025 in New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated IPF MEDICON 2025, the 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physicians Forum, and called India's healthcare system qualitative, accessible and affordable.