Current Affairs — 23 July 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 23 Jul 2025
ECI begins process for Vice-Presidential Election 2025
On 23 July 2025, the Election Commission of India said it had begun preparations for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, after MHA notified Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
India presents its third Voluntary National Review on SDGs at UN HLPF
On 23 July 2025, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery presented India's third Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN High-Level Political Forum.
India and Israel agree to build institutional framework for defence ties
On 23 July 2025 in New Delhi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Israel MoD Director General Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram; the two sides agreed to work towards an institutional framework for defence cooperation.
Bihar's railway outlay rises nearly ninefold to ₹10,066 crore in 2025-26
On 23 July 2025, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the railway outlay for Bihar is ₹10,066 crore in 2025-26, nearly nine times the 2009-14 average of ₹1,132 crore a year.
14,599 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches approved under Palna Scheme
On 23 July 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said it had approved 14,599 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches under the Palna Scheme for whole-day childcare.
Goa Shipyard launches Samudra Prachet, second pollution control vessel for Coast Guard
On 23 July 2025 in Goa, Goa Shipyard Ltd launched 'Samudra Prachet', the second of two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.
Former CBDT chief Nitin Gupta takes charge as NFRA Chairperson
On 23 July 2025, Nitin Gupta, former Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).
PM Modi departs on UK and Maldives visit (23-26 July)
On 23 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set out on a visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from 23 to 26 July.
PM pays tributes to Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on birth anniversaries
On 23 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries.
NIT Calicut scientists develop low-cost nano-sensor to detect sepsis marker
On 23 July 2025, the Science Ministry reported that NIT Calicut scientists developed low-cost nano-sensors and a portable device to rapidly detect endotoxins, a key biomarker of sepsis.