Daily Current Affairs and GK Update – 28.07.2025

International Affairs

1. Wildfires rage across Greece, destroying villages and prompting mass evacuations amid record summer heat.

2. South Korea’s aviation authority pins last year’s Jeju Air crash on pilot error after accidental shutdown of a working engine.

3. Israel announces daily operational “pauses” in three Gaza zones to allow humanitarian aid delivery amid a worsening crisis.

4. U.S. President compares the Thailand–Cambodia border clash to India–Pakistan tensions, drawing criticism for oversimplification.

5. Pakistan declares itself “very close” to a trade agreement with the U.S., while Washington remains noncommittal.

2. National Developments

1. Prime Minister attends Ilaiyaraaja’s live performance at the Gangaikonda Cholapuram cultural festival in Tamil Nadu.

2. Viral videos show chaos at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi Temple as a suspected stampede panics pilgrims; police swiftly restore order.

3. Google Maps error leads an Audi driver into a waterlogged ditch in Navi Mumbai; driver rescued uninjured.

4. Opposition parties accuse the Election Commission of “vote theft” after discovering fake voter entries in Bihar.

5. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister alleges mass production of bogus votes ahead of local body polls.

6. Pune court reopens the 2017 suicide case of a prominent industrialist following fresh evidence.

7. Finance Ministry launches “Gyan Bharatam” to digitize over one crore ancient manuscripts; announced in Mann Ki Baat.

8. UNESCO grants World Heritage status to 12 Maratha forts; PM urges citizens to celebrate India’s heritage.

9. PM inaugurates ₹4,800 crore infrastructure projects in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, enhancing airports, ports, highways, and power.

3. Economy & Banking

1. TCS to lay off 12,000 employees (2% of workforce) citing AI-driven transformation and skill gaps.

2. India–U.S. trade negotiations set to resume in New Delhi by late August, aiming to eliminate tariffs on select goods.

3. EPFO warns that failing to link UAN when switching employers may attract penalties and impact PF withdrawals.

4. Auto dealers petition RBI to ensure banks pass on recent rate cuts to vehicle loan customers.

5. Finance Minister reiterates that sustaining India’s growth trajectory is the government’s top economic priority.

4. Sports Highlights

1. Shubman Gill becomes the first Indian captain to amass over 700 away Test runs, driving India toward a series lead in England.

2. India secures five medals at the World University Games, including Arjuna Jadhav’s gold in archery.

3. Anahat Singh clinches India’s first World Junior Squash medal in 15 years, earning bronze at the U19 Championships.

4. Netball upset: New Zealand’s Tactix defeat defending champions Mystics 58–46 in the ANZ Premiership final.

5. FIDE awards India hosting rights for the 2025 Chess World Cup, reflecting the country’s rising stature in the sport.

5. Appointments & Awards

1. Sonali Mishra appointed India’s first female RPF Director General, marking a milestone in railway policing.

2. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan honoured with the G.P. Birla Memorial Award for contributions to space research.

3. Xflow receives RBI approval to operate as a cross-border payments aggregator, boosting fintech innovation.