Teaching Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 08 Jul 2025
CAQM defers fuel denial to end-of-life vehicles in Delhi to 1 November 2025
On 8 July 2025, at its 24th meeting, CAQM amended Direction No. 89 so that fuel denial to end-of-life vehicles applies in Delhi and five high-vehicle-density NCR districts from 1 November 2025 and in the rest of NCR from 1 April 2026.
NCSC submits Annual Report 2023-24 to President Droupadi Murmu
On 8 July 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, led by Chairman Kishor Makwana, submitted its Annual Report 2023-24 to President Droupadi Murmu.
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.
First indigenous Diving Support Vessel 'Nistar' delivered to Indian Navy
On 8 July 2025 at Visakhapatnam, Hindustan Shipyard Limited delivered 'Nistar', the first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel, to the Indian Navy.
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.
Japan Coast Guard ship 'Itsukushima' arrives in Chennai
On 7 July 2025, Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima arrived at Chennai Port for a week-long port call with the Indian Coast Guard, to end with joint sea exercise 'Jaa Mata' on 12 July.
Centre to fund fencing under MIDH and millet support under NFSM for Uttarakhand
On 7 July 2025 in Delhi, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and announced MIDH funds for fencing against wild animals and NFSM funds to promote the millets Mandua and Jhingora.
NITI Aayog releases second NER District SDG Index; Hnahthial (Mizoram) tops
On 7 July 2025, NITI Aayog released the second edition of the North Eastern Region District SDG Index (2023-24), in which Mizoram's Hnahthial was the best-performing district.
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.
Sonowal: ₹5,000 crore earmarked for Northeast waterways; 50,000 youth to get maritime training
On 7 July 2025, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said ₹5,000 crore has been earmarked to develop waterways in the Northeast and 50,000 youth from the region will be trained in maritime skills over the next decade.
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.
Phenome India 'National Biobank' inaugurated at CSIR-IGIB
On 6 July 2025 in New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Phenome India 'National Biobank' at CSIR-IGIB, the backbone of a nationwide cohort study collecting genomic, lifestyle and clinical data from 10,000 individuals.
Parliament pays tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on birth anniversary
On 6 July 2025 at Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led floral tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary.
Amit Shah launches Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation at Anand on 4 years of Cooperation Ministry
On 6 July 2025 in Anand, Gujarat, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah marked four years of the Ministry of Cooperation by launching the multi-state Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited and unveiling its logo.
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.
Nadda hands appointment letters to Delhi nursing officers after 15 years
On 6 July 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Health Minister J P Nadda distributed appointment letters to Delhi nursing officers and allied healthcare professionals and flagged off Ayushman Bharat registration vans.
Dalai Lama turns 90; celebrations at Tsuglagkhang, Dharamshala
On 6 July 2025 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, the 14th Dalai Lama turned 90, with celebrations at the Tsuglagkhang temple attended by Union Ministers and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu.
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.
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.
First regional Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation held in Dehradun
On 4 July 2025 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Civil Aviation held the Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025, the first of a series of regional conferences.
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.