National News

Prime Minister on a Five-Nation Visit

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on an eight-day visit to five countries from 2nd July 2025 to 9th July 2025.

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Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a financial outlay of ₹1 lakh crore.

Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme:

Approval for 4-Lane Permakudi–Ramanathapuram Section in Tamil Nadu

• On 1st July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the project to expand the 46.7 km stretch from Permakudi to Ramanathapuram (NH-87) into a 4-lane highway in Tamil Nadu, at a total cost of ₹1,853 crore.

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Formation of Talent Council

• On 1st July 2025, NASSCOM announced the formation of a new Talent Council with the objective of further strengthening India’s position as a global technology talent hub.

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Approval of Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme

• The Union Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme on 1st July 2025.
• The objective of this scheme is to generate more than 3.5 crore new jobs in the formal sector, encourage first-time job seekers, and incentivize employers for additional employment generation.

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International news

10th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

• The 10th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM) was held on 1st July 2025 in Washington D.C., USA.
• The meeting was hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and attended by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japan’s Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi.

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Hindi Teachers of Sri Lankan Government Schools

• For the first time, Hindi teachers from Sri Lankan government schools will undergo training in India under a special programme at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (KHS), Agra.
• The objective of this training programme is to enhance the quality of Hindi teaching in Sri Lanka’s government schools and to familiarize teachers with modern teaching methods, updated curriculum, and Indian culture.

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Economy and Banking

14% Increase in Remittances

• According to the latest data compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), remittances sent by Indians working abroad witnessed a significant 14% increase in the financial year 2024–25.
• The total amount reached a record $135.46 billion, marking the highest level ever.

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Approval of the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka's EFF Arrangement

• The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the fourth review of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.
• With this approval, the path has been cleared for the disbursement of the next tranche amounting to USD 344–350 million to Sri Lanka.

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Science and Technology

ICMR and AIIMS Study on Sudden Deaths

• Two studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) found no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths.

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Defense News

Launching of INS Tamal

• The Indian Navy launched its latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal (F71), at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia.
• It is the eighth frigate of the Krivak class and the second warship of the Tushil class, constructed in Russia under the direct supervision of the Indian Navy.

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Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’

• The 8th edition of the India–France joint military exercise ‘Shakti’ was conducted from 18 June to 1 July.
• The exercise was held at various military bases across India, focusing on joint operations, combat techniques, and disaster management training involving troops from both nations.

Joint Military Exercise – Shakti :

Appointments

Satish HC

• The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), the apex body of the Indian IT industry, has appointed Satish HC, Chief Delivery Officer at Infosys, as the Chairperson of the NASSCOM Talent Council.

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Sports News

National Sports Policy 2025

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the National Sports Policy 2025 on 1 July 2025.
• This new policy will replace the existing National Sports Policy of 2001.

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Women's T20 Cricket

• In women's T20 cricket, India defeated England by 24 runs in the second match of the five-match series held at County Ground, Bristol.

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9th Asian Youth Championship

• Indian tennis player Divyanshi Bhaumik won the gold medal in the Under-15 Girls' Singles category at the 29th Asian Youth Championship held in Tashkent.

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Important Days

World UFO Day

• World UFO Day is observed every year on 2nd July.
• This date commemorates the famous Roswell UFO incident of 1947, when reports emerged about a UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.

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World Sports Journalists Day

• World Sports Journalists Day is observed every year on 2nd July.
• The main objective of this day is to recognize the contributions of sports journalists and appreciate their work in promoting sports and informing the public.

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