02 July, 2025
GK Update
Mon 07 Jul, 2025
National News
Inauguration of 'National Biobank'
- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India 'National Biobank' on 6th July 2025 at CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), New Delhi.
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State Specific News
"One Tree in Mother's Name"
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the state government will plant over 370 million (37 crore) saplings in a single day on 9th July 2025 under the campaign "One Tree in Mother's Name" (Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam).
- This campaign will be conducted with public participation, involving students, farmers, public representatives, government employees, voluntary organizations, and all sections of society.
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Delta Ranking 2024–25 of 'Aspirational Block Programme'
- According to the Delta Ranking for 2024–25 under the 'Aspirational Block Programme' in Uttar Pradesh, the development blocks Jalaun and Rampura (both in Jalaun district) have secured the top positions.
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Approval for 10-Hour Workday for Employees
- The Telangana Government has approved the proposal for employees to work 10 hours per day in commercial establishments (excluding shops).
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International News
17th BRICS Summit
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the theme “Peace and Security and Reform in Global Governance.”
- He called for reforms in global institutions during the BRICS Summit.
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Member Countries: Original Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
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Economy and Banking
Penalty for Not Maintaining Minimum Balance Removed
- Indian Bank and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have completely removed the penalty for not maintaining minimum balance in savings accounts for their account holders.
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FRI System
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed all banks to implement the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) under the Bank Fraud Risk System.
- This system has been developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and aims to prevent rising cyber and financial frauds.
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Sports News
Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy 2025
- India defeated England by 336 runs in the Edgbaston Test (2nd Test, 2025) of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, marking India's biggest win by runs on foreign soil.
- This victory came in the second match of the five-match Test series, leveling the series at 1–1.
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World Athletics Championships 2029 and 2031
- India is set to bid for hosting the World Athletics Championships in 2029 and 2031.
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World Boxing Cup 2025
- India’s boxer Sakshi won the gold medal in the women’s 54 kg category at the World Boxing Cup 2025.
- She defeated Jocelyn Perez of the USA by unanimous decision in the final, securing India’s first gold medal of the tournament.
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Novak Djokovic’s 100th Wimbledon Victory
- Novak Djokovic has become the third player in Wimbledon history to achieve 100 match victories.
- He reached this milestone by defeating Miomir Kecmanović of Serbia 6–3, 6–0, 6–4 in the third round of Wimbledon 2025.
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Reports and Indexes
Gini Index Score: 25.5
- According to the latest data from the World Bank, India's Gini Index score stands at 25.5, which is the 4th best globally.
- This ranking is based on income distribution (income equality), where India has outperformed countries like China (35.7), the United States (41.8), and all G7 and G20 nations.
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Person In News
Alluri Sitarama Raju Martyrdom Day
- Alluri Sitarama Raju Martyrdom Day is observed every year in the month of July in remembrance of Alluri Sitarama Raju, who led the Rampa Rebellion against British rule from 1922 to 1924.
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Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons
- Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons has been elected as the first female President of the South American country Suriname.
- She was unanimously elected by the Surinamese Parliament and will take oath as President on 16th July 2025.
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Professor Udayaditya Bharali
- Renowned historian, social thinker, and political commentator Professor Udayaditya Bharali passed away on 6th July 2025 in Guwahati at the age of 78.
Important Days
World Zoonoses Day
- World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on 6th July to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases — infectious diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans.
- This day holds significance because on 6th July 1885, French scientist Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first rabies vaccine to a human.
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World Kiswahili Language Day
- World Kiswahili Language Day is observed every year on 7th July.
- This day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2022.
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