DPIIT and Ather Energy MoU
– DPIIT under MoC&I inked an MoU with Ather Energy to bolster EV manufacturing and clean mobility ecosystem in India.
– Aims include joint R&D, infrastructure expansion, and skill development in EV value chain.MoES Unveils 14 Scientific Tools
– On its 19th Foundation Day in New Delhi, MoES launched Bharat Forecast System – Extended Range Prediction, seismic microzonation maps, wave atlases, marine weather-forecast tools and other digital services to boost climate resilience and disaster preparedness.MoRTH’s AI-Based Road Safety Pilot in UP
– Ministry of Road Transport approved an AI-driven pilot at major accident-prone spots in Uttar Pradesh to predict and prevent road mishaps through intelligent CCTV analytics and traffic modelling.MoD-TIDCO Testing Facility MoU
– Defence Ministry signed an MoU with Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corp to establish a mechanical and materials testing centre at Tiruchirappalli, enhancing defence R&D capabilities.UN SOFI 2025 Report
– State of Food Insecurity report revealed that 82% of global population faced hunger in 2024, marking a worrying uptick in world food insecurity.LIC Hedges Interest-Rate Risks
– Life Insurance Corporation executed USD 1 billion forward rate agreements with JPMorgan and Bank of America to safeguard against rising global interest rates.RBI Digital Payments Index
– RBI’s DPI rose by 10.7% to 493.22 in March 2025, reflecting accelerated adoption of digital payment modes across urban and rural India.DRDO’s Pralay Missile Flight Tests
– Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully carried out successive flight tests of the Pralay short-range ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, validating its accuracy and reliability.Astronomers Observe Birth of New Solar System
– International team detected protoplanetary disc formation around baby star HOPS-315, providing first real-time insights into early solar system evolution.Divya Deshmukh’s Historic FIDE Victory
– Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh finished runner-up at the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 and will be felicitated by the Maharashtra government for her stellar performance.CCI Approvals on 28 July 2025
– Competition Commission cleared several high-value mergers and acquisitions across pharmaceuticals, telecom and energy sectors, ensuring market competitiveness.International – Trump’s 10-Day Tariff Warning to Russia
– Former US President announced intent to impose tariffs on Russian imports if no progress on Ukraine war ceasefire within ten days.8.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Kamchatka
– Powerful quake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula; Japan Meteorological Agency issued a brief tsunami warning for Pacific coast regions.Arab Nations’ Gaza Demand
– Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt jointly urged Hamas to disarm and cede governance of Gaza amid ongoing humanitarian crisis.Australia Bans YouTube for Teens
– Australia extended its social media ban on under-16s to include YouTube, citing child protection and mental health concerns.US Warns China on Sanctioned Oil
– US Treasury Secretary cautioned China against purchasing sanctioned Russian oil, threatening up to 100% tariffs under pending legislation.France Air-Drops Aid into Gaza
– French Government announced plans to drop 40 tonnes of humanitarian supplies over Gaza, addressing acute famine risk.Thailand-Cambodia Border Ceasefire Holds
– Military commanders from both nations convened to uphold ceasefire, easing tensions and facilitating civilian return to conflict-hit areas.North Korea’s Nuclear Stance
– Pyongyang declared the US must accept its nuclear status quo, closing door on denuclearization talks.Sports – Wimbledon Championships Begin
– 139th edition of Wimbledon commenced at the All England Club, with top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek vying for singles glory.Leagues Cup 2025 Kicks Off
– New-format MLS–Liga MX tournament launched; early matches saw CF Montréal succumb to León and Columbus Crew take penalty-led win.Other Sports Highlights
– Kashiwa Reysol face Reims in J-League friendly.
– Commonwealth track-and-field records in Diamond League season-final events.
– Indian shooting contingency departs for ISSF World Cup stage in Germany.Key Economic Indicators
– IMD forecasts 106% LPA monsoon rainfall for July, benefitting kharif crops in core states.
– Indian Railways’ July 1 fare hike (₹0.01/km non-AC, ₹0.02/km AC) comes into effect to offset rising costs.Important Days
– International Tiger Day (July 29) celebrated with conservation pledges;
– World Lung Cancer Day recognitions continue through awareness drives.Appointments & Awards
– Geetanjali Shree conferred PEN Translates Award 2025;
– New RBI deputy governor assumed office to oversee financial markets regulation.Science & Technology
– India’s first commercial quantum-safe encryption lab inaugurated in Bengaluru;
– ISRO completes assembly of Aditya-L1 spacecraft for solar mission launch window.Environmental Updates
– Delhi-NCR records heavy rainfall; IMD issues alerts for potential urban flooding until August 3.
– Ganga water quality improvement project achieves 70% sewage treatment capacity in priority towns.Rural & Social Developments
– National Digital Livestock Mission launched to integrate animal husbandry data with farmers’ mobile portal.
– PM inaugurates AI-powered e-courts pilot in five states to expedite case disposal.Defence & Security
– BSF deploys surveillance drones along Bangladesh border to stem cross-border crimes;
– Cybersecurity drill “Operation Shieldwall” tests resilience of national digital infrastructure.Miscellaneous
– India rejoins UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites committee;
– Maharashtra Government inaugurates solar-powered rural health centers under new renewable energy scheme.
Daily Current Affairs and GK Update – 30.07.2025
