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Tourism & Wildlife
Asia’s Largest Jungle Safari – Haryana
Haryana announced Asia’s largest jungle safari on July 6, 2025, spread over 10,000 acres in Aravalli Hills. It promotes green tourism, wildlife conservation, and job creation with eco-friendly design.
Health
Kerala’s First Skin Bank
Kerala’s first Skin Bank is being set up at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital at ₹6.75 crore. Approved by K-SOTTO, it will preserve skin donations for burn victims.
Culture & Festivals
Sakambari Festival
Sakambari Festival at Kanaka Durga Temple, Indrakeeladri hill runs July 7-10, 2025. The deity is adorned with 10 tonnes of vegetables, fruits, and flowers, linked to nature worship and rainfall prayers.
International Finance
NDB Expansion – 11 Members
Colombia and Uzbekistan joined the New Development Bank before the 17th BRICS Summit, bringing membership to 11 countries. The Shanghai-based bank focuses on infrastructure and clean energy for the Global South.
Digital Payments
UPI in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean nation and 8th globally to adopt UPI payments, announced during PM Modi’s visit on July 7, 2025. Other UPI nations: UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius.
Banking & Finance
Record Banking Liquidity Surplus
India’s banking liquidity surplus reached ₹4.04 trillion on July 4, 2025 – highest since May 2022. Driven by RBI’s ₹2.69 trillion surplus transfer and 0.50% CRR cut adding ₹1.16 trillion.
Business & Energy
Adani Power Acquisition
Adani Power acquired Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd (600 MW, Nagpur) for ₹4,000 crore, raising capacity to 18,150 MW. NCLT-approved deal finalized July 7, 2025; targets 30,670 MW by 2029-30.
Corporate Appointments
BMW India New CEO
Hardeep Singh Brar appointed BMW Group India CEO from September 1, 2025, succeeding Vikram Pawah (moving to Australia/New Zealand). Brar has 30+ years automotive experience.
Governance & Development
NITI Aayog NE SDG Index
Hnahthial (Mizoram) ranked highest in NITI Aayog’s North East SDG Index 2023-24. 85% of NE districts showed SDG improvement; Sikkim and Tripura maintained high performance.
Sports
Magnus Carlsen Wins Zagreb
Magnus Carlsen won SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz 2025 in Zagreb with 22.5/36 points, clinching the title one round early. Wesley So (20 pts) finished 2nd, D. Gukesh 3rd in the Grand Chess Tour.
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Which state is building Asia’s largest jungle safari?
Haryana
10,000 acres in Aravalli Hills
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New countries that joined NDB before BRICS Summit?
Colombia & Uzbekistan
NDB now has 11 members
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First Caribbean nation to adopt UPI?
Trinidad and Tobago
8th country globally for UPI
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India’s banking liquidity surplus on July 4, 2025?
₹4.04 trillion
Highest since May 2022
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Company that acquired Vidarbha Industries Power?
Adani Power
₹4,000 crore – 600 MW plant
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Top district in NE SDG Index 2023-24?
Hnahthial (Mizoram)
85% NE districts improved
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New BMW India CEO from September 2025?
Hardeep Singh Brar
Succeeds Vikram Pawah
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Winner of SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz 2025?
Magnus Carlsen
22.5/36 points – Zagreb, Croatia
Think & Discuss
UPI Goes Global: Is India’s Payment Revolution the Future of Cross-Border Transactions?
Context from today’s quiz: Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean nation and 8th country globally to adopt UPI for Indian travelers. This announcement during PM Modi’s visit highlights India’s growing digital payment diplomacy, joining UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, and others in the UPI network.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s UPI has revolutionized domestic payments and is now expanding globally. The system processed over ₹24 lakh crore in June 2025 alone. Its international expansion offers Indian travelers seamless payments abroad while positioning India as a leader in fintech diplomacy. However, questions arise about interoperability challenges, data security across borders, and competition with established global payment networks.
Can UPI become the global standard for digital payments, or will regional payment systems and established networks like Visa/Mastercard continue to dominate?
Can UPI become the global standard for digital payments, or will regional payment systems and established networks like Visa/Mastercard continue to dominate?
- What advantages does UPI offer over traditional card networks that could drive global adoption?
- How should India address data privacy and security concerns as UPI expands to more countries?
- Should India pursue bilateral UPI agreements or work towards a unified global real-time payment standard?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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