Current Affairs 23 July 2025

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India’s PM Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana: A Mission to Boost Agriculture in 100 DistrictsIn July 2025, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi approved the ‘Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)’, a landmark initiative for transforming India’s agricultural landscape.

• The scheme announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, with an outlay of Rs. 24,000 crores aims to catalyse growth in 100 agri-districts through saturation-based convergence of 36 Central schemes across 11 Ministries, over a six-year period starting from Financial Year 2025-26(FY26).
• The scheme draws inspiration from the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog’s Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and is the first initiative to exclusively focus on agriculture and allied sectors.

About Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY):
i.The scheme identifies 100 districts based on low productivity, low cropping intensity and less credit disbursement.

• At least one district from each state will be selected to ensure balanced geographic representation across the country.

ii.Each selected district under PMDDKY will establish a District Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY) Samiti, chaired by the District Collector (DC) or Gram Panchayat (GP).
iii.The scheme will be managed through a three-tier implementation structure comprising:
1.Committees at the district level
2.Steering groups at the state level
3.Oversight bodies at the national level
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LIC Signs MoU with DoRD to Promote Bima Sakhi Yojana in Rural Areas
On July 21, 2025, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Rural Development (DoRD), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to promote ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ in rural areas.

• The MoU was signed during the National Conclave on Financial Inclusion, “Anubhuti”, organized by the MoRD, from July 8 to 10, 2025, in Goa.

i.Bima Sakhi Yojana, launched by LIC, is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years, who have passed class 10. The participating women will be given training and stipend for 3 years.

• The scheme aligns with Deendayal Antyodya Yojana- National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).

ii.Under the scheme, each woman volunteer will receive a stipend of Rs.7,000 per month in the first year, Rs.6,000 per month in the second year, and Rs.5,000 in the third year.
iii.Each Bima Sakhi woman will have a target of insuring two individuals every month or 24 individuals in a year to earn the commission.

India Emerges as Malaysia’s Largest Palm Oil Seeds Importer
On July 21, 2025, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) announced that India has become the largest importer of germinated palm oil seeds from Malaysia in 2024, driven by an increase in demand to expand the domestic palm oil cultivation in India.

• India emerged as the top destination for Malaysian Palm oil export, with the import of 3.03 Million Tonnes(MT) of palm oil from Malaysia in 2024, accounting for 17.9% of total palm oil exports of Malaysia.

i.Under the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), India aims to expand palm oil cultivation to 1 million hectares by 2025-26 and target 2.8 MT of crude oil production by 2029-30.
ii.Currently, India has around 370,000 hectares of land under palm oil cultivation, with the primary focus on Northeast states and island regions.
iii.The purchase of the palm oil seeds boost domestic palm oil production and reduce the reliance on the import of edible oils.
Note:
The NMEO-OP, launched in 2021, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW). It aims to enhance the area and productivity of oil palm cultivation in India and promote self-reliance in edible oil production.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Inaugurates DSCI Advanced Cyber Skill Centre in Mumbai
In July 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoC&I), inaugurated the Advanced Cyber Skill Centre, established by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Model Career Centre (MCC) in Kandivali, Mumbai (Maharashtra), to build a skilled cybersecurity workforce in India.

• The initiative is supported by the Kyndryl Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (United States of America, USA), along with Mastek Foundation, Onward Technologies, KSMT Foundation, and AZA Fashion.

i.The centre is designed to train nearly 1,000 candidates annually, with a special emphasis on empowering women, under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
ii.The centre features a cyber range and simulation environment for real-world Red Team (offensive) and Blue Team (defensive) cyberwarfare training.
iii.The centre will offer different courses on topics like ethical hacking, SOC operations, threat hunting, incident response, and more.
iv.The first batch comprises 28 young women engineering graduates enrolled in the ‘Cyber Vaahini’ program, a joint initiative by the DSCI and the Kyndryl Foundation.
Note: DSCI is a not-for-profit, industry body on data protection and cybersecurity in India, set-up by the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM).

BANKING & FINANCE

Government’s RRB Consolidation Drive reduces RRBs from 196 to 28 Under ‘One State-One RRB’ PolicyThe Government of India (GoI) initiated a structural consolidation of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in Financial Year 2005–06 (FY06) to improve their operational viability and harness the benefits of economies of scale.

• The amalgamation of RRBs has led to the creation of state-level RRBs with contiguous operational areas, streamlining management and enhancing service delivery.

Background:
i.Phase-I amalgamation: In 2005-2010, the number of RRBs was brought down from 196 to 82 by amalgamating RRBs of the same Sponsor Bank within a State.
ii.Phase-II amalgamation: In 2012-14, the number of RRBs was brought down from 82 to 56, by amalgamating RRBs across Sponsor Banks within a State with geographically contiguous areas of operation.
iii.Phase-III amalgamation: Initiated in 2019 by amalgamating weaker RRB with the stronger RRB. The number of RRBs was brought down from 56 to 43 at the end-March 2021.
iv.Under Phase-IV of the amalgamation process, the number of RRBs was reduced from 43 to 28, effective from May 1, 2025, across 26 states and 2 Union Territories (UTs).
About Regional Rural Bank:
The RRBs were established in 1975 under the provisions of the Ordinance promulgated on 26th September 1975 and RRB Act, 1976. The shareholding pattern of RRBs among the Central Government (CG), sponsoring bank and State Government (SG) is 50:35:15 respectively.
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SBI Research Report: 5 States Account for Nearly 50% Active GST Taxpayers; UP TopsIn July 2025, SBI Research, the economic research division of the State Bank of India (SBI), released its latest research report on Octennial Anniversary of Goods and Services Tax (GST). As per the report, 5 states namely, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu (TN) and Karnataka, account for nearly 50% of the total active GST taxpayers in India.

• UP leads the top five states, contributing 13.2% of all active GST taxpayers in India, followed by Maharashtra (12.1%), Gujarat (8.4%), Tamil Nadu, TN (7.7%), and Karnataka (6.9%).
• The report showed that top 5 states account for 41% of gross revenue while, 6 states surpasses the mark of Rs 1 lakh crore.

Key Findings:
i.The data further revealed that there are over 1.52 crore active GST registrations (as of May 31, 2025).
ii.The report highlighted that almost 1/5th (20%) of registered taxpayers having at least one female 14% registered taxpayers having all female members.
iii.As per the report, gross GST collection has doubled in last 5 years i.e. from Rs 11.4 lakh crore in Financial Year 2020-21 (FY21) to approximately Rs 22.1 lakh crore in FY25.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

MoT Announced Handloom Awards 2024: Honouring Excellence in the Handloom SectorIn July 2025, the Ministry of Textiles (MoT) announced the winners of Sant Kabir Handloom Award and Handloom Awards for 2024, recognizing exceptional contributions by handloom weavers, designers, marketers, start-up ventures, and handloom producer companies in the handloom sector.

• These awards are given annually as part of the Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA) component under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP).

Key Points:
i.This year, a total of 24 awardees including 5 Sant Kabir Awards and 19 National Handloom Awards, will be honoured by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, during the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations (on August 07, 2025) which is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.
iii.The recipient of Sant Kabir Award receives a monetary prize of Rs 3.5 lakh, a gold coin (mounted), Tamrapatra (certificate), shawl and Certificate of Recognition.

• While, the recipient of National Handloom Award receives a monetary prize of Rs 2 lakh, Tamrapatra, Shawl and Certificate.

About Ministry of Textiles (MoT):
Union Minister- Giriraj Singh (Constituency- Begusarai, Uttar Pradesh, UP)
Union Minister of State (MoS)- Pabitra Margherita (Rajya Sabha Member- Assam)
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‘Meri Panchayat’ App Won WSIS Champion Award 2025 for Digital Governance Excellence in Geneva, SwitzerlandIn July 2025, ‘Meri Panchayat’ mobile application (app), a transformative digital governance initiative led by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), has been awarded the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2025 Champion Award under the Action Line Category: Cultural Diversity and Identity, Linguistic Diversity and Local Content.

• Sunita Jain, Senior Director, NIC/NIC-MoPR, received the award on behalf of the Government of India (GoI) during the WSIS+20 High-level Event 2025 also known as WSIS Forum 2025, held from July 07 to July 11, 2025 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland.
• Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, MoPR formally received the WSIS Champion Certificate, during a ceremonial event held in New Delhi, Delhi.

About Meri Panchayat App:
i.The app, launched in 2023,  empowers more than 25 lakh elected representatives and nearly 950 million rural residents across India’s 2.65 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs).
ii.It enables the customers to get real-time access to panchayat budgets, receipts, payments, and development plans, along with details of elected representatives, public infrastructure, and civic services.
iii.The app ensures inclusivity through its multilingual interface by supporting over 12 Indian languages.
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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Jagdeep Dhankar Resigned as Vice President of IndiaOn July 21 2025, Jagdeep Dhankar who is also the Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament) has resigned from the post of Vice President of India, India’s 2nd highest constitutional post, with immediate effect citing health grounds. He submitted his resignation letter to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in accordance with Article 67 (a) of the Constitution.

• Following his resignation, Jagdeep Dhankar became only the 3rd Vice President in India’s history to step down before completing a full term, after VV Giri and R. Venkataraman.

Key Points:
i.In August 2022, Jagdeep Dhankar, officially took oath as 14th Vice President of India, with his term set to run until 2027.
ii.According to Article 91 of the Constitution, when the Vice-President’s post falls vacant, the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha discharge the duties of Chairman until a new Vice President is elected.

• Thereby, Harivansh Narayan Singh who is currently serving as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha will be in charge of the House for the ongoing Monsoon session unless the President asks  Jagdeep Dhankar to continue or a new Vice President is elected.

iii.Election Time Period: As per the Articles 63 to 71 of the Constitution and the Vice-President (Election) Rules, 1974, which govern the election process for the post of Vice President of India. As per these rules, the new Vice President must be elected within 60 days of the resignation i.e. by September 2025.
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Deepak Bagla Assumes Charge as Mission Director of AIMOn July 21, 2025, Deepak Bagla, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), Invest India, has assumed charge as the Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) at NITI Aayog.

• He was appointed by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI( Aayog, the Government of India(GoI)’s premier policy think tank, succeeding Dr. Chintan Vaishnav in the role.

About Deepak Bagla:
i.He began his career with the World Bank(WB) and joined Citibank in 1989, where he played key roles across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia.
ii.In 2007, he became a partner at 3i plc, a British Investment Company specializing in private equity and infrastructure and launched India’s first infrastructure-focused private equity fund.
iii.He was appointed as the MD and CEO of Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation agency, in 2015.

• Under his leadership, Invest India received several awards and recognitions and played a pivotal role in supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup growth across India.

iv.He has also been part of several top-level government committees and has represented India on global platforms, most notably serving as the President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA).
v.He was conferred the title of “Grand Ufficiale dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia” (Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy) by the President of the Italian Republic.
About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM):
i.Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a flagship initiative of the Government of India (GoI), to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
ii.It was launched in 2016 under NITI Aayog, comprising Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), Atal Incubation Centres (AICs), Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs), Atal New India Challenges (ANIC), Mentor India Campaign.
iii.In 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of AIM, known as AIM 2.0, approved with an allocated budget of Rs. 2,750 crores for a period till 31st March 2028.
About National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established – 2015

Stephane Deblaise Appointed as CEO of Renault Group India
On July 21, 2025, Paris (France) based Renault Group has appointed Stephane Deblaise as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Renault Group India, effective 1st September 2025. He will be responsible for defining and executing Renault Group’s strategy in India, with all its Indian entities reporting to him.

• He will report directly to Francois Provost, Chief of Procurement, Partnerships, and Public Affairs Officer, Renault Group.
• Meanwhile, Venkatram Mamillapalle will continue as Managing Director(MD) of Renault India Private Limited, supporting the Group’s mid-term growth strategy in the region.

About Stephane Deblaise:
i.He joined Renault Group in 2000 as an Advanced Process Engineer, after starting his career at Saft Batteries.
ii.Over the last two decades, his international roles include Chief Vehicle Engineer for the Entry Program in Latin America, Vice President, Product Planning and Programs at Dongfeng-Renault in China, and Worldwide C&D Segment Program Director in France.
iii.Since 2022, he has served as CEO of Renault Korea.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Indian Army Receives Three ‘AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters’ from USAOn July 22, 2025, Indian Army (IA) received the three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, the first batch of six AH-64E Apache Helicopters, from the United States of America (USA), at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh (UP), marking a boost to its combat capabilities.

• The helicopters will be deployed at the 451 Army Aviation squadron at Nagtalao near Jodhpur in Rajasthan. This is the first instance of the Army Aviation Corps acquiring Apache helicopters, whereas the Indian Air Force(IAF) already operates a fleet of 22 AH‑64E Apaches.
• The remaining three helicopters are scheduled to be delivered by November 2025.

Background:
i.In 2020, Government of India (GoI) signed a contract worth USD 600 million (approximately Rs. 5, 691 crores) to procure six AH-64E Apache Guardian Helicopters for IA.
ii.The delivery of the three AH‑64E Apache helicopters, initially planned for June 2024, was postponed to July 2025 due to supply chain disruptions and technical challenges.
About AH-64E Apache Helicopters:
i.The AH‑64E is the most advanced version of the Apache attack helicopter series, developed by Boeing. The helicopters were transported from the USA aboard a Soviet-origin AN‑124 cargo aircraft.
It is known for its lethality, survivability, and advanced battlefield capabilities. It is also known as “flying tanks” or “tanks in the air”.
ii.AH-64E is designed for high-intensity warfare, equipped with cutting-edge avionics, weapons systems, and battlefield networking capabilities.

• The helicopter is built to target and eliminate armored threats such as enemy tanks and mobile air defense systems.

iii.Its advanced sensors, digital cockpit, and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capability enable it to control drones and share real-time data across the battlefield.
iv.It features a 30-millimetre (mm) M320 chain gun capable of firing 625 rounds per minute, AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles, and Hydra 70 rocket pods, each containing 19 folding-fin rockets.
v.It is powered by two General Electric T700-GE-701D engines, and can reach speeds of nearly 293 kilometre per hour (km/h), with a combat range of around 480 km.
About United States of America (USA):
President – Donald J Trump
Capital – Washington DC
Currency – United States Dollar (USD)

ICMR Invites EoI to Produce India’s First Malaria Vaccine Candidate ‘AdFalciVax’
In July 2025, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) from eligible companies and manufacturers about the Transfer of Technology(ToT) for commercial production of “AdFalciVax” to prevent malaria infection.

• AdFalciVax is developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research – Regional Medical Research Centre (ICMR-RMRC), and the ICMR National Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR – NIMR) in collaboration with Department of Biotechnology National Institute of Immunology (DBT-NII).

i.AdFalciVax is the first indigenous recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine, designed to target two stages such as pre-erythrocytic (liver) stage, and the sexual (mosquito-transmission) stage of Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for the cause of malaria in humans.
ii.The recombinant chimeric design is developed using Lactococcus lactis, a food-grade bacteria, which combines antigens to stimulate a stronger immune resistance.
iii.Preclinical studies have shown encouraging results, suggesting that the vaccine offers wider protection, lowers the chances of immune escape, and may provide longer-lasting immunity than current single-stage vaccines.

ENVIRONMENT

Allographa effusosoredica, New Lichen Species discovered in Western Ghats
In July 2025, the scientists from the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology (DST), and Savitribai Phule Pune University have discovered a new lichen species named Allographa effusosoredica from the Western Ghats.

• The discovery marks the 53rd Allographa species documented in India, and 22nd from the Western Ghats.

i.It also marks the first Indian Allographa species, confirmed using Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, combining both classical and molecular taxonomy.
ii.The species is a crustose lichen, which means it grows as a thin, crust-like layer on substrates. It features effuse soredia, a powdery surface structures used for reproduction, and norstictic acid, a rare chemical, which differentiates it from visually similar lichens.
iii.The discovery was published on a research paper titled “Unravelling the symbiosis of algal and fungal partners in lichen family Graphidaceae and Parmeliaceae from the Western Ghats through polyphasic taxonomic approaches and ecological studies”, sponsored by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).

SPORTS

Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025; Levon Aronian Wins; India’s Arjun and Praggnanandhaa Positioned 6th and 7thIn July 2025, Chess Grandmaster(GM) Levon Aronian of the United States of America(USA), secured victory at the Las Vegas (4th leg) of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025, organized by World Chess Events Limited, held at Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

• Levon Aronian clinched the title by defeating fellow American GM Hans Moke Niemann with a score of 1.5–0.5.
• India’s Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa secured 6th and 7th

i.Levon Aronian claimed a prize of USD 200,000 (approximately Rs. 1.7 crores), and Hans Moke Niemann received USD 140,000 (approximately Rs. 1.2 crores) for the runner-up position.
ii.World No.1, GM Magnus Carlsen of Norway, secured third place and a prize of USD 100,000 (approximately Rs. 86 lakhs) by defeating Hikaru Nakamura of USA.
iii.Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi reached the final eight but lost to GM Fabiano Caruana of USA, finishing in 6th position, earning a prize of USD 40,000 (approximately Rs. 34 lakhs)
iv.India’s R. Praggnanandhaa defeated USA’s GM Wesley So in the placement round to secure 7th position, after drawing the first game and convincingly winning the second, earning USD 30,000 (approximately Rs. 25 lakh)
v.Vidit Gujrathi of India ended the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 in a joint 13th place with four others and received a participation reward of USD 7,500 (approximately Rs. 6.4 lakhs).

Note: In the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025, R. Praggnanandhaa beat Magnus Carlsen twice.

• The first instance was in a group stage match, and the second victory was in a classification game.

Other Information:
Indian chess GM Koneru Humpy made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the semifinals of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup.

OBITUARY

Veteran Communist Leader & Former Kerala CM V.S. Achuthanandan Passed AwayOn 21st July 2025, Velikkakathu Sankaran (V.S) Achuthanandan, former Chief Minister (CM) of Kerala and a veteran Communist leader, passed away at the age of 101 in Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala). He was born on 20th October 1923 in Alappuzha, Kerala.

• He served as the CM of Kerala from 2006 to 2011 and became the oldest person to hold the post in the state, taking office at the age of 82.

About V.S. Achuthanandan:
i.V.S.Achuthanandan championed various causes including land reforms, anti-corruption movements, social justice, and workers’ rights.
ii.His political journey began in 1939 through trade union activism, and in 1940, he joined the Communist Party of India (CPI).
iii.He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly seven times: in 1967, 1970, 1991, 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016.
iv.He held the position of Leader of the Opposition for three terms: 1991-1996, 2001-2006, and 2011-2016, making him the longest-serving Leader of the Opposition in Kerala.
v.He was also the convener of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) from 1996 to 2000.
vi.In January 2021, he resigned from his role as Chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission , citing health concerns, which marked the conclusion of his public career.
Books:
He authored several books, including Samaram Thanne Jeevitham, Kerala Vikasana Sankalpangal, Samarathinu Idavelakalilla, Idapedalukalkku Avasanamilla, Ayyankali Muthal Pashimagatam Vare, and Janapaksham.
Awards & Honours:
Some of the notable honours conferred upon him include: Pravasi Express Awards – Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award (2013), Ali Hassan Memorial Samskarika Samithi Award, Velu Thampi Memorial National Award and N. C. Sekhar Award.

IMPORTANT DAYS

Pi Approximation Day 2025 – July 22The Pi Approximation Day or Casual Pi Day is annually observed across the globe on 22 July to highlight the importance of the mathematical constant Pi (π), which is represented using the Greek letter π.

• Pi Approximation Day was first celebrated in 1995 at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden.
• The date 22 July, written as 22/7 in day/month format, represents the fractional approximation 22 divided by 7, which equals approximately 3.142857, very close to the actual value of pi, 3.14159.

What is Pi (π):
i.Pi (π) is an irrational and transcendental number that denotes the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
ii.Pi is usually approximated as 3.14, and since it is an infinite, non-repeating number, fractions like 22/7 are often used for convenience in calculations.
iii.Archimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician, was the first to estimate the value of Pi using a geometric method.
iv.The Greek letter “π” was first introduced as a symbol for Pi in 1706 by Welsh mathematician William Jones and popularised by Leonhard Euler in 1737.
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World Brain Day 2025 – July 22World Brain Day (WBD) is observed annually across the globe on July 22 to raise awareness about the importance of brain health and neurological disorders.

• World Federation of Neurology (WFN) based in London (United Kingdom, UK) , leads the initiative in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC).
• The theme for WBD 2025 is “Brain Health for All Ages”, highlights the importance of brain health from pre-conception to old age.

Background:
i.The idea of observing “WBD” was first proposed by the Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee (PAAC) of the WFN during the Council of Delegates meeting at the World Congress of Neurology (WCN) in September 2013, held in Vienna, Austria.
ii.The proposal received formal approval from the WFN Board of Trustees in February 2014, establishing it as an annual event.
iii. Following this, WBD was officially initiated by the WFN in 2014 to be observed every year on July 22.
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National Flag Adoption Day 2025 – July 22National Flag Adoption Day is annually observed across India on July 22 to commemorate the adoption of Trianga, the tricolour flag (the national flag of India) by the Constituent Assembly of India on July 22, 1947.

• The day honours the tricolour, which represents India’s struggle for freedom and its devotion to justice, liberty, and equality.
• July 22, 2025, marks the 78th anniversary of National Flag Adoption Day.

Features of India’s Tricolour Flag:
i.The Tricolour Flag, symbolizes the sovereignty, unity, and rich cultural heritage of India. The tricolour flag include:

• The saffron in the Top Band represents courage, sacrifice and spirit of renunciation.
• White in the Middle Band symbolizes peace, truth, and honesty, which provide balance and clarity.
• Green in the Bottom Band symbolizes faith, fertility, and the land’s prosperity.
• In the centre of the white Band is the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke navy blue wheel derived from the Lion Capital of Ashoka, symbolizing eternal motion, progress, and righteousness.

ii.The ratio of length to width of the flag is 3:2.
iii.On July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad adopted the National flag, featuring the tricolour of saffron white, and green with Ashoka Chakra in navy blue at its centre, which came prior to India’s Independence on August 15, 1947.
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STATE NEWS

Jharkhand Launches India’s First Mining Tourism Initiative; MoU Signed with CCL
In July 2025, the Chief Minister(CM) of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, launched India’s first mining tourism initiative in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to promote the state’s mining legacy as a tourist attraction.

• The move comes after CM Hemany Soren’s visit to the Gava Museum of Mines in Barcelona(Spain).

i.The Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation (JTDC) and Ranchi (Jharkhand) based Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for developing mining tourism in the state.
i.The mining tourism project aims to transform Jharkhand’s rich mining heritage into an educational and tourism-based experience, accessible to tourists, students, and the general public.
ii.The initiative will begin with 3 designated mining tourism circuits, all starting from the Urimari Open Cast Coal Mines located in Ranchi North, Jharkhand.
iii.Tourists will be taken inside the mines in groups of 10 to 20, with tours scheduled twice a week, each lasting approximately 2 to 3 hours.

• Prior to entry, visitors must sign a self-declaration form. Children under 12 years of age will be permitted only if accompanied by a guardian.

Note: Jharkhand contributes around 40% to India’s total mineral reserves.

Mizoram Launches ‘Mizo DiasporaHub’ Portal to Connect Global Diaspora
In July 2025, the Chief Minister (CM) of Mizoram Lalduhoma launched the ‘Mizo DiasporaHub’, a digital platform aimed at connecting and engaging with Mizo communities residing outside Mizoram, both across India and abroad, during an event held at Aijal Club in Aizawl (Mizoram).

• The internet portal was developed by the Mizo Diaspora Cell under the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in collaboration with LushAITech Private Limited.

i.The portal serves as a central digital platform to connect Mizos across the globe and strengthen communication among welfare associations.
ii.It also aims to improve coordination for collective welfare efforts and offer support to community members facing difficulties abroad.
iii.The platform offers key features such as a directory of registered Mizo welfare associations, details of Mizo gathering centres and office bearers, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled automatic translation services, and SOS (Save Our Soul/Ships) alert functions for emergency communication.

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