BPSC TRE Current Affairs — All time
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Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
PM Modi conferred Namibia's highest civilian award; Namibia first to sign UPI licensing pact
On 9 July 2025 in Windhoek, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred on PM Narendra Modi the 'Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis', Namibia's highest civilian award, on the last leg of his five-nation tour.
CBDT notifies IREDA bonds under Section 54EC for capital gains exemption
With effect from 9 July 2025, CBDT notified bonds issued by IREDA as a 'long-term specified asset' under Section 54EC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Hardeep Puri outlines exploration push at 9th OPEC International Seminar, Vienna
On 9 July 2025 at the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said 2.5 lakh sq km had been opened under OALP Round-10 and set an exploration-acreage target of 1.0 million sq km by 2030.
RRBs issued over 9,000 appointments in Q1; over 50,000 planned in 2025-26
On 9 July 2025, the Ministry of Railways said Railway Recruitment Boards had issued more than 9,000 appointments in the first quarter of 2025-26 and expect to offer over 50,000 in the year.
Mines Ministry launches 'Aspirational DMF Programme' guidelines
On 9 July 2025 in New Delhi, Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy released operational guidelines of the 'Aspirational DMF Programme' to converge District Mineral Foundation work with the Aspirational District and Block Programmes.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025
PM Modi on State Visit to Brazil; conferred 'Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross'
On 8 July 2025 in Brazil, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva conferred on PM Narendra Modi Brazil's highest national honour, 'The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross', during his State Visit.
Navy signs contract with BEL for National Maritime Domain Awareness project
On 8 July 2025, the Indian Navy said it had signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru, to implement the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project.
TRAI yearly indicators 2024-25: internet subscribers reach 969.10 million
On 8 July 2025, TRAI released 'The Indian Telecom Services Yearly Performance Indicators' for 2024-25, showing internet subscribers rose to 969.10 million at the end of March 2025.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025
User trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket completed from INS Kavaratti
User trials of DRDO's Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR), carried out from INS Kavaratti from 23 June 2025, were successfully completed on 7 July 2025.
17th BRICS Summit in Rio ends; Declaration backs India's BRICS Chairship in 2026
On 7 July 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, PM Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS session on 'Environment, COP-30 and Global Health' as the 17th BRICS Summit (6–7 July) concluded, with the Rio de Janeiro Declaration backing India's Chairship in 2026.
World Bioproduct Day: Jitendra Singh reiterates $300 billion bioeconomy target by 2030
On 7 July 2025, at the nationwide World Bioproduct Day – The BioE3 Way celebration organised by DBT, Science Minister Jitendra Singh reiterated the target of a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030.
Haj Committee of India opens Haj 2026 applications (7–31 July 2025)
On 7 July 2025, the Haj Committee of India opened the online application window for Haj 2026, which runs until 31 July 2025 via the Haj portal and the 'HAJ SUVIDHA' app.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025
India beat England by 336 runs for first Test win at Edgbaston
On 6 July 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, India beat England by 336 runs in the second Test to level the five-match series 1-1 and record their first Test win at the venue.
ECI: Initial phase of Bihar Special Intensive Revision almost complete
On 6 July 2025, the Election Commission said the initial phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar was almost complete, with 21.46% of enumeration forms received and the draft roll due on 1 August 2025.
At BRICS, PM Modi calls for reform of global institutions and zero double standards on terrorism
On 6 July 2025 at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Narendra Modi said institutions built in the 20th century lack Global South representation and called for reform of the UN Security Council, WTO and multilateral development banks.
Sat, 05 Jul 2025
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.
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.
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.
Fri, 04 Jul 2025
PM Modi receives 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'; first Indian PM to address T&T Parliament
On 4 July 2025 in Port of Spain, President Christine Carla Kangaloo conferred 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago' on PM Narendra Modi, the first foreign leader to receive it, and Modi became the first Indian PM to address the Joint Assembly of T&T's Parliament.
India–T&T outcomes: OCI extended to 6th generation; T&T joins CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance
On 4 July 2025, India and Trinidad & Tobago signed six MoUs/agreements, PM Modi announced extension of the OCI card facility to the 6th generation of the Indian diaspora in T&T, and T&T joined CDRI and the Global Biofuel Alliance.
NPS tax benefits to apply mutatis mutandis to Unified Pension Scheme
On 4 July 2025, the Finance Ministry said tax benefits available under the National Pension System will apply mutatis mutandis to the Unified Pension Scheme, as UPS is an option under NPS.
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
DAC clears 10 proposals worth about ₹1.05 lakh crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM)
On 3 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
PM Modi arrives in Trinidad & Tobago, first bilateral PM visit since 1999; addresses Indian diaspora
On 3 July 2025 in Port of Spain, PM Narendra Modi arrived on a State Visit to Trinidad & Tobago, the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM since 1999, was received at the airport by PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and addressed the Indian diaspora.
PM Modi becomes first Indian PM to address Ghana's Parliament; pays tribute at Nkrumah Memorial Park
On 3 July 2025 in Accra, Ghana, PM Narendra Modi addressed a special session of the Parliament of Ghana, the first Indian Prime Minister to do so, and paid tribute to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at the Nkrumah Memorial Park.
NITI Aayog report: chemical sector can reach USD 1 trillion and 12% GVC share by 2040
On 3 July 2025 in New Delhi, NITI Aayog released 'Chemical Industry: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains', noting India's 3.5% share in global chemical value chains and a USD 31 billion chemical trade deficit in 2023.
Aadhaar authentications hit 229.33 crore in June 2025; face authentication at record 15.87 crore
On 3 July 2025, UIDAI said Aadhaar holders carried out 229.33 crore authentication transactions in June 2025, about 7.8% more than in June 2024, with a record 15.87 crore face authentications.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
PM Modi conferred 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'
On 2 July 2025 in Accra, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama conferred the national honour 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi in Ghana: first PM visit in three decades; ties elevated to Comprehensive Partnership
On 2 July 2025 in Accra, PM Narendra Modi arrived on a State Visit to Ghana, the first by an Indian PM in three decades, was received at the airport by President John Dramani Mahama, and the two sides elevated ties to a Comprehensive Partnership.