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India beat England by six runs at The Oval to draw the Test series 2-2

India won the fifth Test against England at The Oval by six runs on 4 August 2025, drawing the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2, with Mohammed Siraj taking 5 for 104 in the final innings.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Must know

PM releases 20th instalment of PM-KISAN from Varanasi, transferring over ₹20,500 crore to 9.7 crore farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN from Varanasi on 2 August 2025, transferring more than ₹20,500 crore to over 9.7 crore farmers, and launched development works worth about ₹2,200 crore in the city.

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🏛️ Elections 📍 India Must know

Election Commission announces schedule for 17th Vice-Presidential Election; poll and counting on 9 September 2025

The Election Commission of India on 1 August 2025 announced the schedule for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election, with notification on 7 August and the poll, if needed, on 9 September 2025.

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🏆 National Awards 📍 India Must know

71st National Film Awards announced: 12th Fail is Best Feature Film; Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey share Best Actor

The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for 2023 were announced on 1 August 2025, with 12th Fail named Best Feature Film and Rani Mukerji named Best Actress.

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💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Must know

Gross GST collections rise 7.5% to about ₹1.96 lakh crore in July 2025

Gross GST revenue for July 2025 was ₹1,95,735 crore, 7.5% higher than in July 2024, according to data released on 1 August 2025.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Must know

Cabinet raises PMKSY outlay to ₹6,520 crore for 15th Finance Commission cycle

On 31 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a total outlay of ₹6,520 crore, including ₹1,920 crore more, for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana during 2021-22 to 2025-26.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 United States Must know

US executive order sets 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods

On 31 July 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the executive order 'Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates', which lists India at 25%, effective seven days later (7 August 2025).

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🏛️ Polity & Governance 📍 India Must know

Vice-Presidential Election 2025: ECI finalises Electoral College list

On 31 July 2025, the Election Commission of India said it had finalised the Electoral College list for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, under Rule 40 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.

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💹 Banking & RBI 📍 India Must know

Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025: key provisions notified to take effect from 1 August 2025

By Gazette notification S.O. 3494(E) dated 29 July 2025, the Centre appointed 1 August 2025 as the date on which key provisions of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 come into force.

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💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Must know

IIP grows 1.5% in June 2025; manufacturing up 3.9%

On 28 July 2025, the Ministry of Statistics released the Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production for June 2025, showing 1.5% year-on-year growth.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Maldives Must know

PM Modi is Guest of Honour at Maldives' 60th Independence anniversary

On 26 July 2025 in Male, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 60th anniversary celebrations of Maldives' independence as Guest of Honour.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Maldives Must know

Modi-Muizzu talks in Male: ₹4,850 crore credit line, FTA talks launched, UPI pact

On 25 July 2025 in Male, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu; outcomes included a ₹4,850 crore Line of Credit and the launch of India-Maldives FTA negotiations.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 United Kingdom Must know

India and UK sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

On 24 July 2025, during PM Modi's visit to the UK, India and the United Kingdom signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, giving zero-duty access to 99% of India's tariff lines.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 United Kingdom Must know

Modi-Starmer talks at Chequers adopt India-UK Vision 2035

On 24 July 2025, PM Modi held talks with UK PM Keir Starmer at Chequers, Buckinghamshire, where the two leaders adopted the India-UK Vision 2035, and later called on King Charles III at Sandringham.

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📊 Reports & Indices 📍 India Must know

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.

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🎓 Education 📍 India Must know

India finishes 7th at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad with 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze

HBCSE announced on 20 July 2025 that India's six-member team won three gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad at Sunshine Coast, Australia, finishing 7th among 110 countries with a record team score of 193 out of 252.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Singapore Must know

Eastern Fleet ships conclude Singapore port call

On 19 July 2025, INS Delhi, Shakti, Satpura and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet concluded a port call to Singapore (16-19 July) as part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment to South East Asia.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 India Must know

Cabinet approves PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for 100 districts over six years

On 16 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for six years from 2025-26, covering 100 districts.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 India Must know

Axiom-4 splashes down: Shubhanshu Shukla returns after 18 days on the ISS

On 15 July 2025, the Axiom-4 SpaceX Dragon carrying ISRO Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California shortly after 3 PM IST.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 India Must know

India and Saudi Arabia firm up long-term DAP supply as Nadda's visit ends

On 13 July 2025 in Riyadh, Union Minister J.P. Nadda witnessed long-term agreements under which Saudi firm Maaden will supply Indian companies 3.1 million tonnes of DAP a year for five years from 2025-26.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Must know

President nominates Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Meenakshi Jain to Rajya Sabha

On 12 July 2025, the Union Home Ministry notified the President's nomination of four persons to the Rajya Sabha to fill vacancies caused by the retirement of nominated members.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Africa Must know

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.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Brazil Must know

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.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Must know

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.

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🌐 Summits & Conferences 📍 Brazil Must know

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.

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🏅 Cricket 📍 United Kingdom Must know

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.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Argentina Must know

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.

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🏆 International Awards 📍 North America Must know

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.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Must know

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.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 North America Must know

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.

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