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The National Cooperation Policy 2025 aims to triple the cooperative sector’s GDP contribution and achieve 50 crore active members.
Key goals:
- Establish one cooperative in every village
- Create five model villages per tehsil
- Expand into new sectors: insurance, tourism, green energy, taxi services
Key initiatives:
- White Revolution 2.0 for dairy advancement
- Sahkar Taxi services
- A dedicated Cooperative University
Prioritizes technology-driven, transparent, and youth-centric cooperatives to build an inclusive, self-reliant ecosystem.
Free Trade Agreement signed on July 24, 2025 between India and the UK.
Impact:
- Eliminates duties on 99% of Indian exports to the UK
- Lowers tariffs on UK goods: Scotch whisky, British cars, chocolates, cosmetics, medical devices
Benefits for India:
- Boost for exports in textiles, gems, auto components, pharmaceuticals
- Indian professionals benefit from eased visa norms and social security waivers
Expected to double bilateral trade by 2030.
India has reached 20% ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years before the 2030 deadline.
Progress: Increased from 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025.
Key achievements:
- Saved ₹1.36 lakh crore in foreign exchange
- Reduced CO₂ emissions by 698 lakh tonnes
- Farmers earned ₹1.18 lakh crore through ethanol sales
Primarily derived from sugarcane, this move strengthens energy security and climate commitments.
On July 25, 2025, PM Modi completed 4,078 consecutive days in office, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s record.
Historic milestones:
- First non-Congress PM to serve two full terms
- Longest-serving leader from a non-Hindi-speaking state
- First post-independence born PM to achieve this milestone
Festival held from 23–27 July 2025 at Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Celebrates 1,000 years of Rajendra Chola I’s maritime achievements and temple construction.
Features:
- Bharatanatyam performances and Devaram chanting
- ASI exhibitions showcasing Chola heritage
- Special concert by Ilaiyaraaja
PM Modi attended as Chief Guest, promoting Shaiva Siddhanta, Tamil Bhakti tradition, and Chola cultural legacy.
New Centre of Excellence at IGNTU, Amarkantak, under a tripartite MoU with Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Madhya Pradesh Government.
Aims to:
- Build governance capacity in tribal regions
- Enhance participatory planning and research
- Preserve tribal knowledge systems
Launch of “PESA in Action” compendium highlights best practices for tribal self-governance.
DRDO tested the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at Kurnool.
Specifications:
- Weight: 12.5 kg
- Powered by dual-thrust solid motor
- Uses infrared imaging
- Supports day-night targeting
- Features two-way data link
Developed in collaboration with MSMEs, startups, Adani, and BDL. Aligns with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and strengthens India’s drone-based strike capabilities.
💼 Business & Economy
According to RBI Bulletin, India’s net FDI inflows declined 98% YoY, reaching $35 million in May 2025.
Reasons:
- 24% increase in repatriation
- 11% decrease in gross inflows
Major sources: Singapore, Mauritius, UAE, USA
Key sectors: Manufacturing, financial services, IT
Despite the dip, FX reserves remain strong at $696.7 billion, covering 11 months of imports. Outward FDI rose to $2.1 billion.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s net worth has crossed $1.1 billion, driven by AI-driven growth and stock performance.
Key factors:
- Owns just 0.02% of Alphabet stock
- Wealth primarily from stock sales and compensation
- Alphabet stock rose 120% in 2024
- $50 billion investment in AI projects
- DeepMind acquisition contributed to growth
🌐 International News
After five years, India has reopened tourist visa applications for Chinese citizens.
Process:
- Applications can be made online or through Indian consulates in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou
Comes soon after the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, signaling improved ties and tourism revival.
France will officially recognize the State of Palestine in September 2025, becoming the first G7 nation to do so.
Goals:
- Encourage ceasefire
- Support Gaza reconstruction
- Push for a two-state solution
Welcomed by Palestine, condemned by Israel, and opposed by the US. Carries significant diplomatic implications.
👔 Appointments
Former Finance Secretary Ajay Seth, a 1987-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as IRDAI chief.
Known for expertise in economic affairs, fiscal management, and infrastructure development.
Expected priorities:
- Strengthen regulatory frameworks
- Boost insurance penetration
- Promote policy innovation in the insurance sector
🔬 Science & Technology
NASA has launched the TRACERS Mission to study Earth’s magnetic defense against solar storms.
Key details:
- Involves two satellites analyzing magnetic reconnection in polar cusps
- Launched with Athena EPIC, PExT, and REAL satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9
Aims to safeguard satellite communication and power grids globally.
📅 Important Days
Observed annually on July 25, this day honors the strength, identity, and rights of women and girls of African heritage.
Core themes:
- Addressing intersectional challenges like racism, sexism, economic disparities
- Promoting education, leadership, and inclusive policies
- Celebrating resilience and contributions of African-descended women
World Drowning Prevention Day, initiated by the UN in 2021, raises awareness about drowning, a largely preventable cause of death.
Key facts:
- Over 236,000 people die annually from drowning
- 90% of deaths occur in low and middle-income countries
Barriers to water bodies, swimming and rescue training, community involvement, and policy initiatives for safer water practices.
First observed in 2025 following UN Resolution A/RES/79/266, this day promotes the mental and emotional health of the judiciary.
Inspired by the Nauru Declaration (2024) and led by Justice Rangajeeva Wimalasena.
Key objectives:
- Break the stigma around judicial stress
- Encourage institutional reforms for wellness
- Engage UN bodies, legal institutions, and civil society
🕊️ Obituaries
WWE legend and pop culture icon Hulk Hogan died of cardiac arrest in Florida at age 71.
Known for the phrase: “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”
Achievements:
- Headlined eight WrestleMania events
- Inducted twice into WWE Hall of Fame
- Starred in multiple films
Despite controversies, Hogan’s legacy in sports entertainment remains unmatched.
🇮🇳 National News
The National Cooperation Policy 2025 aims to triple the cooperative sector’s GDP contribution and achieve 50 crore active members.
Key goals:
- Establish one cooperative in every village
- Create five model villages per tehsil
- Expand into new sectors: insurance, tourism, green energy, taxi services
Key initiatives:
- White Revolution 2.0 for dairy advancement
- Sahkar Taxi services
- A dedicated Cooperative University
Prioritizes technology-driven, transparent, and youth-centric cooperatives to build an inclusive, self-reliant ecosystem.
Free Trade Agreement signed on July 24, 2025 between India and the UK.
Impact:
- Eliminates duties on 99% of Indian exports to the UK
- Lowers tariffs on UK goods: Scotch whisky, British cars, chocolates, cosmetics, medical devices
Benefits for India:
- Boost for exports in textiles, gems, auto components, pharmaceuticals
- Indian professionals benefit from eased visa norms and social security waivers
Expected to double bilateral trade by 2030.
India has reached 20% ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years before the 2030 deadline.
Progress: Increased from 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025.
Key achievements:
- Saved ₹1.36 lakh crore in foreign exchange
- Reduced CO₂ emissions by 698 lakh tonnes
- Farmers earned ₹1.18 lakh crore through ethanol sales
Primarily derived from sugarcane, this move strengthens energy security and climate commitments.
On July 25, 2025, PM Modi completed 4,078 consecutive days in office, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s record.
Historic milestones:
- First non-Congress PM to serve two full terms
- Longest-serving leader from a non-Hindi-speaking state
- First post-independence born PM to achieve this milestone
Festival held from 23–27 July 2025 at Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Celebrates 1,000 years of Rajendra Chola I’s maritime achievements and temple construction.
Features:
- Bharatanatyam performances and Devaram chanting
- ASI exhibitions showcasing Chola heritage
- Special concert by Ilaiyaraaja
PM Modi attended as Chief Guest, promoting Shaiva Siddhanta, Tamil Bhakti tradition, and Chola cultural legacy.
New Centre of Excellence at IGNTU, Amarkantak, under a tripartite MoU with Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Madhya Pradesh Government.
Aims to:
- Build governance capacity in tribal regions
- Enhance participatory planning and research
- Preserve tribal knowledge systems
Launch of “PESA in Action” compendium highlights best practices for tribal self-governance.
DRDO tested the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at Kurnool.
Specifications:
- Weight: 12.5 kg
- Powered by dual-thrust solid motor
- Uses infrared imaging
- Supports day-night targeting
- Features two-way data link
Developed in collaboration with MSMEs, startups, Adani, and BDL. Aligns with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and strengthens India’s drone-based strike capabilities.
💼 Business & Economy
According to RBI Bulletin, India’s net FDI inflows declined 98% YoY, reaching $35 million in May 2025.
Reasons:
- 24% increase in repatriation
- 11% decrease in gross inflows
Major sources: Singapore, Mauritius, UAE, USA
Key sectors: Manufacturing, financial services, IT
Despite the dip, FX reserves remain strong at $696.7 billion, covering 11 months of imports. Outward FDI rose to $2.1 billion.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s net worth has crossed $1.1 billion, driven by AI-driven growth and stock performance.
Key factors:
- Owns just 0.02% of Alphabet stock
- Wealth primarily from stock sales and compensation
- Alphabet stock rose 120% in 2024
- $50 billion investment in AI projects
- DeepMind acquisition contributed to growth
🌐 International News
After five years, India has reopened tourist visa applications for Chinese citizens.
Process:
- Applications can be made online or through Indian consulates in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou
Comes soon after the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, signaling improved ties and tourism revival.
France will officially recognize the State of Palestine in September 2025, becoming the first G7 nation to do so.
Goals:
- Encourage ceasefire
- Support Gaza reconstruction
- Push for a two-state solution
Welcomed by Palestine, condemned by Israel, and opposed by the US. Carries significant diplomatic implications.
👔 Appointments
Former Finance Secretary Ajay Seth, a 1987-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as IRDAI chief.
Known for expertise in economic affairs, fiscal management, and infrastructure development.
Expected priorities:
- Strengthen regulatory frameworks
- Boost insurance penetration
- Promote policy innovation in the insurance sector
🔬 Science & Technology
NASA has launched the TRACERS Mission to study Earth’s magnetic defense against solar storms.
Key details:
- Involves two satellites analyzing magnetic reconnection in polar cusps
- Launched with Athena EPIC, PExT, and REAL satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9
Aims to safeguard satellite communication and power grids globally.
📅 Important Days
Observed annually on July 25, this day honors the strength, identity, and rights of women and girls of African heritage.
Core themes:
- Addressing intersectional challenges like racism, sexism, economic disparities
- Promoting education, leadership, and inclusive policies
- Celebrating resilience and contributions of African-descended women
World Drowning Prevention Day, initiated by the UN in 2021, raises awareness about drowning, a largely preventable cause of death.
Key facts:
- Over 236,000 people die annually from drowning
- 90% of deaths occur in low and middle-income countries
Barriers to water bodies, swimming and rescue training, community involvement, and policy initiatives for safer water practices.
First observed in 2025 following UN Resolution A/RES/79/266, this day promotes the mental and emotional health of the judiciary.
Inspired by the Nauru Declaration (2024) and led by Justice Rangajeeva Wimalasena.
Key objectives:
- Break the stigma around judicial stress
- Encourage institutional reforms for wellness
- Engage UN bodies, legal institutions, and civil society
🕊️ Obituaries
WWE legend and pop culture icon Hulk Hogan died of cardiac arrest in Florida at age 71.
Known for the phrase: “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”
Achievements:
- Headlined eight WrestleMania events
- Inducted twice into WWE Hall of Fame
- Starred in multiple films
Despite controversies, Hogan’s legacy in sports entertainment remains unmatched.
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