Kerala PSC Current Affairs — All time
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Sat, 05 Jul 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.
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.
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.
PM pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi
On 4 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi, saying his thoughts and vision remain a guiding light.
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.
I&B Ministry proposes opening TV ratings to more agencies besides BARC
On 2 July 2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released draft amendments to the 2014 Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies, removing restrictive provisions to allow more players besides BARC.
ICMR, NCDC studies find no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths
On 2 July 2025, the Health Ministry said studies by ICMR and NCDC have established no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden unexplained deaths among adults aged 18–45.
Amit Shah lauds NCB for busting global drug cartel spanning 4 continents
On 2 July 2025, Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Narcotics Control Bureau and other agencies for busting a global drug cartel, with 8 arrests and 5 consignments seized.
NIPCCD renamed Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
On 2 July 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development announced that NIPCCD has been renamed the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development.
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.
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.
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.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025
RBI directs banks to integrate DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
On 30 June 2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued an advisory directing all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and Co-operative Banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications.
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi leaves for four-day Bhutan visit
On 30 June 2025, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi departed for Bhutan on a four-day official visit to enhance defence cooperation.
QUAD Coast Guards launch first 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission'
On 30 June 2025, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the US and Australia launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' under the Wilmington Declaration, with officers embarked on USCGC Stratton sailing to Guam.
Industrial output grows 1.2% in May 2025
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), showing growth of 1.2% in May 2025.