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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS
Securities and Exchange Board of India and Stock Exchanges Revise Enhanced Surveillance Mechanism for Companies with Market Cap Below ₹1,000 Crore, Effective July 28, 2025
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) along with stock exchanges has revised the Enhanced Surveillance Mechanism (ESM) for companies with market capitalization under ₹1,000 crore, effective July 28, 2025.
- The revisions aim to fine-tune monitoring of small and micro-cap stocks and currently benefit 28 companies under the surveillance framework.
Key Highlights :
- A new parameter for Stage 1 shortlisting is introduced: besides high-low price variation, a positive close-to-close price trend over the last three months will now be considered to capture consistent price appreciation.
- To move from Stage 1 to Stage 2, a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio threshold has been added: stocks qualify only if their PE is up to twice the PE of the Nifty 500 index. This targets overvalued stocks for tighter surveillance.
- Stage 1 companies face tighter trading conditions, including:
- 100% margin requirement starting from T+2 days
- Trade-for-trade settlement mechanism with a 5% price band
- Stocks with an existing 2% price band retain that restriction.
- SEBI and exchanges conduct weekly reviews to decide on downgrading or removing stocks from the framework.
- The ESM framework strengthens market integrity and investor protection, particularly for small and micro-cap stocks prone to sharp price movements and speculation.
Recent News :
- In July 2025, The SEBItightened and standardised the internal audit mechanism norms for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) to strengthen governance.
About SEBI :
- Established : 12 April 1988 as an executive body and was given statutory powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992
- Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Chairman : Tuhin Kanta Pandey
- SEBI is the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), GoI.
India’s Largest Depository National Securities Depository Limited to Launch IPO from July 30 to August 1,2025
- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), India’s largest depository, will launch its IPO on July 30 and close on August 1, with anchor investors bidding on July 29.
- The IPO is an offer-for-sale; no new shares will be issued.
- Major shareholders like IDBI Bank, National Stock Exchange (NSE), HDFC Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI) will reduce their stakes to comply with SEBI’s 15% ownership cap for market infrastructure institutions.
- Current stakes include:
- IDBI Bank: 26.1%
- NSE: 24%
- HDFC Bank: 7.95%
- ICICI Securities, Axis Capital, and HSBC are the book running managers for the IPO.
- The IPO is expected to be one of India’s biggest public issues in 2025.
About National Securities Depository Limited :
- Founded : 1996
- Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- MD & CEO : Vijay Chandok
- Owners : IDBI Bank (26.1%), NSE (24%), HDFC Bank (8.9%), SUUTI (6.83%)
CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS
India’s First Hindi-Medium Medical College to be Established in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- In a pioneering move, Madhya Pradesh is set to launch the country’s first dedicated Hindi-medium medical college in Jabalpur, under the state-run Medical Science University (MSU).
- This follows the earlier step taken in 2022, when MBBS courses in Hindi were introduced in medical colleges of the state.
- According to MSU Vice Chancellor Dr. Ashok Khandelwal, the proposal for the Hindi-medium medical college has been approved by the executive council of the university and is now progressing through the state government and National Medical Commission (NMC) for necessary approvals.
Key Highlights:
- First of its Kind in India: This will be the first medical college in India dedicated entirely to the Hindi language, aiming to become a medical institute of excellence.
- Location and Timeline: The college will be located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and is expected to begin operations in the 2027–28 academic year, subject to timely approvals.
- Student Capacity: It will be a residential college with an initial intake capacity of 50 students.
- Government Support: The entire project will be funded by the state government, and land for the institute has already been identified.
- MBBS in Hindi Already Functional: The MBBS syllabus has been translated into Hindi, and Hindi-medium MBBS teaching infrastructure is already in place.
- Positive Results Observed: It was observed that students who struggled with English performed better when exams were conducted in Hindi.
- Language Flexibility in Exams: Currently, students in government medical colleges of Madhya Pradesh can choose to write their exams in either Hindi or English, offering them flexibility based on their language comfort.
- National Interest in the Initiative: Madhya Pradesh is the first state to offer MBBS in Hindi, and this innovative initiative is now drawing interest from other states as well.
RECENT NEWS
- In a landmark move aimed at securing water resources and promoting inter-State cooperation, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra signed an MoU on May 10, 2025, to jointly implement the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project.
Bihar Government Establishes State Sanitation Workers Commission
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced the formation of the Bihar Rajya Safai Karmachari Ayog (Bihar State Sanitation Workers Commission), fulfilling a long-standing demand from sanitation workers’ unions.
- The move aims to safeguard the rights, dignity, and welfare of those engaged in sanitation services across the state.
Key Highlights:
- The newly formed commission will ensure the protection of rights and interests of sanitation workers and focus on their welfare, rehabilitation, social upliftment, and grievance redressal.
- The Department of Social Welfare has been tasked with initiating the process of establishing the commission and implementing related activities.
- The commission will provide recommendations to the state government on the protection and welfare of sanitation workers and monitor the implementation of welfare schemes related to their work.
- The Bihar Rajya Safai Karmachari Ayog will include a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and five members, with mandatory representation of a woman or transgender person.
- The Chief Minister expressed that the commission will help mainstream marginalized communities involved in sanitation work and contribute to their economic and social advancement.
RECENT NEWS
- In a significant move ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced free electricity for all domestic consumers up to 125 units per month, effective from August 1, 2025.
TEMA India Commissions India’s First Private Test Facility for Depleted Heavy Water Upgradation
- In a landmark development for India’s nuclear energy sector, TEMA India Ltd. has commissioned the nation’s first private test facility for the upgradation of depleted heavy water, signaling a significant stride toward Atma-Nirbhar Bharat in the high-tech nuclear domain.
- The facility, designed under a technology transfer from BARC and developed following a Purchase Order from NPCIL, is the first of its kind in the Indian private sector.
Key Highlights:
- The facility was inaugurated by Shri Rajesh V, Director (Technical), NPCIL, and Shri K. T. Shenoy, Director, Chemical Engineering Group, BARC. It showcases a powerful public-private partnership in India’s nuclear infrastructure.
- The facility is a state-of-the-art testing platform developed entirely by TEMA India’s nuclear vertical, with all components and validation processes executed in-house.
- The dignitaries flagged off the first validated consignment—eight Distillation Column sections containing activated phosphor bronze modules, critical for Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).
- These tested modules will be deployed in several nuclear projects including RAPP Unit 8, GHAVP Units 1–4, and KAIGA Units 5 & 6.
- Previously, testing infrastructure for heavy water distillation was available only at BARC. This private facility reduces dependence on public infrastructure and imported technologies.
- This achievement reinforces India’s move toward self-sufficiency in strategic sectors, cutting reliance on external suppliers and bolstering national capability in nuclear energy technology.
- The commissioning event included a traditional pooja, tree plantation, and a symbolic dispatch of the first shipment, marking the entry of private industry into advanced nuclear validation.
- The initiative is a model of public-private synergy, combining BARC’s and NPCIL’s expertise with TEMA’s technical capability, driving India’s energy security and indigenous innovation agenda.
87th Foundation Day of CRPF Celebrated with Fervour at Group Centre, Pune
- Group Centre, CRPF, Pune, marked the 87th Foundation Day of the Central Reserve Police Force—originally raised as the Crown Representative’s Police on 27 July 1939 and rechristened in 1949—with a series of events honoring its legacy as the world’s largest paramilitary force responsible for India’s internal security.
- The day’s proceedings included a solemn floral tribute at the Martyrs’ Memorial, a Special Sainik Sammelan where DIG GC Pune Shri Vaibhav Nimbalkar, IPS, addressed welfare measures for personnel, a Cycle Campaign, a Tree Plantation Drive, a Drawing Competition for CRPF children, and concluded with a traditional Bara Khana fostering camaraderie across ranks.
Key Highlights :
- Historic Tribute: Floral homage at the Martyrs’ Memorial in memory of CRPF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice.
- Special Sainik Sammelan: DIG GC Pune Shri Vaibhav Nimbalkar shared heartfelt greetings and detailed new welfare measures at the Directorate level.
- Fitness and Unity Drive: Enthusiastic participation in the Cycle Campaign by personnel of all ranks.
- Environmental Initiative: Tree Plantation Drive on campus to promote sustainability.
- Creative Engagement: Drawing Competition for children, nurturing talent and connecting families with CRPF heritage.
- Camaraderie Feast: Bara Khana in all messes, reinforcing brotherhood as officers and jawans dined together.
- Pledge of Service: DIG Nimbalkar’s address underscored the Force’s saga of sacrifice and courage, and rededicated personnel to safeguarding national security.
RECENT NEWS
- On January 18, 2025, the Indian government appointed Gyanendra Pratap Singh, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, as the Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS
United States and European Union Reach Trade Agreement to Avert 15% Tariff on Most EU Exports, Including Automobiles
- The United States (US) and European Union (EU) have reached a trade deal to avoid a 15% tariff on most EU exports, including automobiles.
- The deal helps prevent a potential trade war, safeguarding the global economy.
- The agreement was finalized before a Friday deadline, when higher tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump were set to begin.
Key Highlights :
- Earlier, Trump had threatened a 50% tariff on nearly all EU goods, later reducing it to 30% before settling through this deal.
- The deal was announced after a meeting in Scotland between President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- The agreement spans over $800 billion in bilateral trade, covering automobile tariffs and related sectors.
- The EU committed to purchasing $750 billion in U.S. exports, including energy, raw materials, and industrial equipment.
- The goal is to open U.S. markets to EU goods, thereby avoiding tariffs and stabilizing global trade.
- Trump called it “the biggest of all the deals,” and von der Leyen termed it a “major step forward” in EU–U.S. trade relations.
- The agreement also involves removal of transatlantic import tariffs, reducing uncertainty and improving commerce.
- Separately, the U.S. and China are expected to extend their trade truce by 90 days, postponing additional tariffs and continuing negotiations.
About United States :
- President : Donald Trump
- Capital : Washington, D.C
- Currency : U.S. dollar ($)
About European Union :
- President of the European Council : António Costa
- President of the European Commission : Ursula von der Leyen
- Presidency of the Council of the European Union : Denmark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Gifts ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Sapling to King Charles for Royal Estate
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at his residence, Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England.
- PM Modi presented a tree sapling as part of his environmental initiative called “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, which encourages people to plant a tree in tribute to their mothers.
- The tree sapling, known as Davidia involucrata ‘Sonoma’ or the Sonoma dove tree/handkerchief tree, is notable for its early flowering (2-3 years) and distinctive large white bracts resembling handkerchiefs or doves.
- The sapling will be planted on the estate during the autumn planting season.
Key Highlights :
- The meeting covered India-UK relations, including topics such as:
- The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Trade and investment
- Education, health, and wellness, particularly Yoga and Ayurveda, subjects of interest to King Charles.
- Environmental protection and sustainability
- The meeting was part of a packed schedule during PM Modi’s UK visit, which included:
- Bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
- Signing of the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) at Chequers, the British PM’s official country residence.
Environment Ministry Forms Dedicated COP-33 Cell for 2028 United Nations Climate Summit
- The Environment Ministry has established a dedicated COP-33 Cell to manage professional and logistical requirements for the 2028 United Nations climate summit (COP 33).
- The COP-33 Cell will operate under the Climate Change Division of the ministry and will be headed by the Joint Secretary (Climate Change). It will include officers, consultants, and support staff.
- During COP 28 in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed India as the host country for COP 33.
- If approved by the UNFCCC, COP 33 will be the second UN climate conference hosted by India, the first being COP 8 in New Delhi, 2002.
- Hosting COP 33 would follow India’s successful presidency of the G20 summit in 2023 and strengthen India’s role in global climate negotiations.
- India has committed to the following climate goals:
- Reduce emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 (from 2005 levels).
- Achieve 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil sources.
- Reach net-zero emissions by 2070.
- India’s renewable energy capacity has surpassed 245 GW, meeting the target of 50% installed power capacity from non-fossil sources five years ahead of the 2030 deadline.
Syria to Conduct Parliamentary Elections in September 2025, Announces Election Committee Head Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad
- Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September 2025, as announced by Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad, head of the Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections.
- Elections will be conducted between September 15 and 20, 2025.
- These will be the first elections under new authorities after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad during a rebel offensive in December 2024.
- Of the 210 parliamentary seats, one-third will be appointed by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and the remaining seats will be elected.
- Electoral colleges will be set up in each province to vote for elected seats.
- A temporary constitution was signed by Ahmad al-Sharaa in March 2025, which established a People’s Committee to serve as an interim parliament until a permanent constitution and general elections are completed (a process that may take years).
- The elections are announced amid sectarian violence in the Suwayda province, where clashes between Bedouin clans and Druze fighters have led to hundreds of deaths.
- Syrian government forces intervened, reportedly siding with the Bedouin clans, and were accused of executing Druze civilians and burning houses.
- Israel launched airstrikes on Syrian government forces and the Defense Ministry, citing the need to protect the Druze minority.
About Syria :
- President : Ahmed al-Sharaa
- Capital : Damascus
- Currency : Syrian pound (SYP)
CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS
Army Hospital Research & Referral Organises Inaugural Armed Forces Conference ‘SHAPE 2025’ Focused on Sustainable Hospital Infrastructure
- The Department of Hospital Administration at Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR), New Delhi, organised the first-ever Armed Forces National Conference titled SHAPE 2025: Sustainable Hospital Architecture, Planning, Infrastructure and Equipment on July 26-27, 2025.
- The event was attended by over 275 experts from Armed Forces and civil domains including hospital administrators, doctors, nurses, engineers, and architects.
- The conference was inaugurated by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) Surg Vice Admiral Arti Sarin and Director, AIIMS (New Delhi) Dr M. Srinivas.
Key Highlights :
- SHAPE 2025 aimed at creating a unified vision for sustainable, resilient, and patient-friendly hospital infrastructure in India.
- The event is aligned with the national agenda of Viksit Bharat@2047, India’s centenary of independence vision.
- The conference focused on moving beyond conventional blueprint-based planning towards environmentally conscious, technologically enabled, and contextually aligned health infrastructure.
- Sustainability in healthcare was highlighted as vital for environmental impact, national preparedness, health equity, and patient safety.
- The framework proposed includes integration of green technologies such as:Solar energy, Rainwater harvesting, Disaster-resilient design, Zero-emission infrastructure
- SHAPE 2025 fostered collaboration across military, civil, and private sectors to build a comprehensive doctrine on:Sustainable hospital infrastructure, Architecture, Planning, Equipment management
- The initiative marks a turning point in healthcare transformation, aiming to create climate-conscious, people-centric hospital ecosystems.
- SHAPE 2025 supports the goal of a resilient and health-secure India, aligned with the Vision 2047 national aspirations.
About Ministry of Defence:
- Cabinet Minister: Rajnath Singh
- Minister of State (MoS): Ajay Bhatt
Directorate General of Civil Aviation Issues unique identification numbers to Over 8,700 Banned Chinese DJI Drones
- Despite the ban on Chinese drones since 2021, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has registered over 8,700 Chinese drones till date.
- These drones have been issued Unique Identification Numbers (UINs) via the DGCA DigitalSky platform (https://digitalsky.dgca.gov.in/issued_uins).
Key Highlights :
- Many of these registered drones include banned models like “DJI MINI 2” under the “UAS Model Name”
- These illegally imported DJI drones carry DGCA-issued Unique Identification Numbers (UINs), enabling China to gain access to geo-tagged images and videos across India, which defeats the purpose of the ban.
- Drone Rules, 2021 mandate that drones must have Type Certification (technical and safety evaluation by DGCA) to receive a UIN.
- Most Chinese drones have UINs without Type Certification, violating Drone Rules, 2021.
- The “model drone category” exemption (for drones under 25 kg operated within visual line of sight) is being misused to get DGCA registration for commercial Chinese drones.
- These Chinese drones are sold openly on e-commerce, social media, and physical retail markets in major Indian cities.
- Indian drone manufacturers face costly and time-consuming Type Certification (lakhs of rupees and about a year), while Chinese drones get UINs within days, creating an unfair advantage.
- The import of Chinese drones (CBU, SKD, CKD kits) was banned by DGFT in February 2022, but the proliferation continues.
- The issue is set to be discussed in an inter-ministerial meeting chaired by the Home Secretary on July 29, 2025.
- Drone Federation of India (DFI) has been actively pursuing the matter, highlighting concerns over national security, technological advancement, and domestic industry protection.
About DGCA :
- Headquarters : New Delhi, India
- Director General : Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
- The DGCA is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India.
- It became a statutory body under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Latin American Nations to Unveil Indigenous artificial intelligence Language Model in September
- A dozen Latin American countries are collaborating to launch Latam-GPT in September 2025, the first large AI language model designed to understand the region’s diverse cultures and linguistic nuances.
- The project is led by Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA), working with over 30 regional institutions.
Key Highlights :
- Latam-GPT is an open-source initiative aiming to increase AI accessibility and adoption across Latin America.
- Chilean Science Minister Aisen Etcheverry described it as a potential democratizing element for AI, with applications in schools, hospitals, and public services reflecting local culture and language.
- Development started in January 2023, addressing the limitations of global AI models that are mostly trained on English
- Latam-GPT is intended as a core technology for applications like chatbots, rather than a direct competitor to consumer AI products like ChatGPT.
- A key objective is to preserve Indigenous languages, with an initial translator for Rapa Nui (Easter Island’s native language) already developed.
- Plans exist to expand support to other Indigenous languages for use in virtual public assistants and personalized education systems.
- The model is based on Llama 3 AI technology and trained on a regional network of computers, including Chile’s University of Tarapaca and cloud-based infrastructure.
- The project is supported by the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Currently, there is no dedicated budget, but CENIA head Alvaro Soto hopes demonstrating its capabilities will attract further funding.
Indian Space Research Organisation to launch NVS-03, NVS-04, and NVS-05 satellites by 2026 to boost Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch three more navigation satellites: NVS-03, NVS-04, and NVS-05 by 2026 to strengthen the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
- The system, now known as Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), is an autonomous regional navigation satellite system designed to serve both civilian and military
- NavIC covers India and up to 1,500 km beyond its borders, offering precise Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT)
- The constellation consists of 7 satellites: 3 in geostationary orbit and 4 in inclined geosynchronous orbit, supported by a robust network of ground stations including control centres and timing facilities.
- NavIC provides two services:
- Standard Position Service (SPS) for civilians
- Restricted Service (RS) for strategic (military) users.
- It delivers location accuracy better than 20 meters and timing accuracy better than 40 nanoseconds.
- Currently, only 4 out of 7 satellites are fully functional.
- The NVS Series (NVS-01 to NVS-05) are the second-generation NavIC satellites designed to enhance the constellation.
- The NVS satellites incorporate L1 band communication, improving NavIC’s compatibility and usability for diverse applications.
- NVS-01, launched in 2023, was the first to carry an indigenous atomic clock.
- NVS-02 was launched in January 2025.
- The first-generation satellites successfully established Personal Navigation Device (PND) services in India.
- The NVS series aims to strengthen the PND ecosystem and expand NavIC-based applications, including:Strategic uses, Shipping vessel tracking, Time synchronization, Train tracking, Safety alert dissemination
Recent News :
- In May 2025, Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX)is a joint lunar exploration mission by ISRO (India) and JAXA (Japan) focusing on deep exploration of the Moon’s surface, especially for water and water-ice.
About ISRO:
- Established: 15 August 1969
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Chairman: V. Narayanan
A R Rahman and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman collaborate on AI-driven project ‘Secret Mountain’
- A R Rahman, renowned composer, is collaborating with OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman on an AI project called “Secret Mountain”.
- Rahman announced the collaboration via Instagram, describing the project as a “virtual global band”.
- The initiative aims to empower and uplift Indian minds by encouraging the use of AI tools to address generational challenges.
- The project follows a story of a young woman named Luna, who explores the realm of Secret Mountain and meets musical characters from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Rahman shared a preview of the project last year on his YouTube channel, titled “Introducing the Secret Mountain”.
- The video includes Luna narrating about the struggles of instant gratification and the “dooms of scrolling,” highlighting the project’s focus on contemporary issues through AI and music.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
Dodla Dairy buys Osam Dairy for ₹271 crore to enter eastern Indian market
- Dodla Dairy, a South India-based company, announced the acquisition of Osam Dairy, a premium dairy brand from eastern India, for ₹271 crore.
- This marks Dodla’s significant expansion into the high-growth eastern market.
- The deal is a 100% acquisition and is considered one of the first large-scale deals in eastern India’s dairy sector.
- The acquisition highlights eastern India’s potential to attract institutional capital.
- Dodla Dairy’s Managing Director, Dodla Sunil Reddy, stated the move is part of the company’s goal to become a pan-India dairy company.
- Eastern India is seen as an exciting market for the dairy industry due to its faster growth rate, high urbanisation potential, and strong GDP growth.
- The deal marks an exit for Osam Dairy’s promoters Abhinav Shah and Harsh Thakkar, as well as private equity investors backing the company.
- InCred Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Osam Dairy and its shareholders.
- The acquisition was completed in just over four months.
- According to InCred Capital’s Managing Director Ashish Ambwani, the deal is a landmark moment for Osam Dairy, which has built a distinct niche in Eastern India’s dairy sector.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS
India’s Divyanshi Bhowmick Wins Gold at 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships
- India’s Divyanshi Bhowmick secured a landmark victory in U-15 Girls’ Singles, claiming gold at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships held in Tashkent.
- In the final, the second-seeded Divyanshi defeated China’s Zhu Qihi 4-2, ensuring her place in the upcoming World Youth Championships.
- Her semifinal match saw a hard-fought seven-game win against China’s Liu Ziling.
Key Highlights:
- Gold Medal Victory: Divyanshi Bhowmick clinched the U-15 Girls’ Singles gold, beating China’s Zhu Qihi 4-2 in the final.
- World Youth Championships Qualification: Her gold medal win earned her a direct berth to the World Youth Championships.
- Semifinal Performance: She advanced to the final after a gritty win against China’s Liu Ziling in a seven-game battle.
- India’s Overall Medal Tally: The Indian contingent finished with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals at the tournament.
- Disappointment in U-19 Boys’ Doubles: Top seeds Ankur Bhattacharyya and P.B. Abhinand were eliminated by unseeded Malaysian pair in the U-19 Boys’ Doubles, despite leading 2-1, resulting in a missed medal opportunity.
Oscar Piastri Secures Victory and Championship Lead with Belgian Grand Prix Win
- Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, navigating a challenging wet-dry race to hold off teammate Lando Norris.
- His victory not only underscores McLaren’s competitive strength but also extends Piastri’s Drivers’ Championship lead to 16 points, giving him a crucial advantage in a tightly contested season.
Key Highlights:
- The Grand Prix started nearly 80 minutes late under heavy rain, with competitors on intermediate tyres behind the Safety Car until racing began on lap 5.
- Piastri crossed the line in 1:25:22.601, finishing 3.4 seconds ahead of Norris.
Podium Finishers: Charles Leclerc secured third place for Ferrari, 20 seconds behind the winner. - A 1-2 finish for Piastri and Norris cements McLaren’s status as title contenders for both Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.
- Piastri’s early switch to medium tyres proved decisive in the mixed conditions, showcasing superior adaptability.
- The win boosts Piastri’s lead to 16 points over Norris, a significant buffer in the 2025 Drivers’ Championship
- Max Verstappen and George Russell followed in fourth and fifth places, while Lewis Hamilton recovered to seventh after climbing 11 positions.
RECENT NEWS
- Oscar Piastri, the 24-year-old Australian driver for McLaren, clinched his fifth win of the 2025 Formula One season by dominating the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES
Architect Tara Murali, wife of The Hindu Director N. Murali, passed away
- Tara Murali, aged 75, was an architect and wife of N.Murali, Director of The Hindu Group of Publications and President of The Music Academy passed away at her home in Chennai.
- Tara Murali completed her architectural education at the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, and later trained at the School of Architecture and Planning, University of Madras.
- She had an active career in architecture and urban planning, focusing on city development, housing for the poor, and heritage preservation.
- She advocated for preserving Panchami land, protecting Chitra Theatre, and safeguarding heritage buildings in areas like Poes Garden and Kilpauk Garden.
- She worked with Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Town and Country Planning Office, and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
- (CMDA).
- Known for her secular and modernist values, she had interests in music, literature, environment, and heritage conservation.
- She was involved with civic initiatives like the Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG).
- She served on government committees including the TNCP’s expert group on heritage, Tamil Nadu State Land Use Board, CMDA Traffic and Transportation Forum, and CMDA Heritage Committee.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
International Tiger Day 2025: July 29
- International Tiger Day 2025 is celebrated and observed worldwide as an awareness program on July 29th which brings attention to the declining numbers of the largest of the big cats, is observed.
History
- In 1973, India launched Project Tiger to revive the tiger population.
- In 2010, 13 tiger range countries committed to TX2 to double wild tiger numbers by 2025.
- In 2017, IUCN recognized the continental tiger and the Sunda island tiger as tiger subspecies.
- In 2025, The WWF aims to double the number of wild tigers in 2025.
Daily CA One- Liner: July 29
- In a pioneering move, Madhya Pradesh is set to launch the country’s first dedicated Hindi-medium medical college in Jabalpur, under the state-run Medical Science University (MSU).
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced the formation of the Bihar Rajya Safai Karmachari Ayog (Bihar State Sanitation Workers Commission), fulfilling a long-standing demand from sanitation workers’ unions
- In a landmark development for India’s nuclear energy sector, TEMA India Ltd. has commissioned the nation’s first private test facility for the upgradation of depleted heavy water, signaling a significant stride toward Atma-Nirbhar Bharat in the high-tech nuclear domain.
- Group Centre, CRPF, Pune, marked the 87th Foundation Day of the Central Reserve Police Force—originally raised as the Crown Representative’s Police on 27 July 1939 and rechristened in 1949—with a series of events honoring its legacy as the world’s largest paramilitary force responsible for India’s internal security
- India’s Divyanshi Bhowmick secured a landmark victory in U-15 Girls’ Singles, claiming gold at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships held in Tashkent
- Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, navigating a challenging wet-dry race to hold off teammate Lando Norris
- International Tiger Day 2025 is celebrated and observed worldwide as an awareness program on July 29th which brings attention to the declining numbers of the largest of the big cats, is observed.
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) along with stock exchanges has revised the Enhanced Surveillance Mechanism (ESM) for companies with market capitalization under ₹1,000 crore, effective July 28, 2025.
- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), India’s largest depository, will launch its IPO on July 30 and close on August 1, with anchor investors bidding on July 29.
- The United States (US) and European Union (EU) have reached a trade deal to avoid a 15% tariff on most EU exports, including automobiles.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at his residence, Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England.
- The Environment Ministry has established a dedicated COP-33 Cell to manage professional and logistical requirements for the 2028 United Nations climate summit (COP 33).
- Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September 2025, as announced by Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad, head of the Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections.
- The Department of Hospital Administration at Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR), New Delhi, organised the first-ever Armed Forces National Conference titled SHAPE 2025: Sustainable Hospital Architecture, Planning, Infrastructure and Equipment on July 26-27, 2025.
- Despite the ban on Chinese drones since 2021, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has registered over 8,700 Chinese drones till date.
- A dozen Latin American countries are collaborating to launch Latam-GPT in September 2025, the first large AI language model designed to understand the region’s diverse cultures and linguistic nuances.
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch three more navigation satellites: NVS-03, NVS-04, and NVS-05 by 2026 to strengthen the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
- A R Rahman, renowned composer, is collaborating with OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman on an AI project called “Secret Mountain”.
- Dodla Dairy, a South India-based company, announced the acquisition of Osam Dairy, a premium dairy brand from eastern India, for ₹271 crore.
- Tara Murali, aged 75, was an architect and wife of N.Murali, Director of The Hindu Group of Publications and President of The Music Academy passed away at her home in Chennai.
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