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BANKING & BUSINESS News
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India forms panels to investigate regulatory breaches by insurers and intermediaries
- Insurance regulator Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)has formed panels of whole-time members to investigate violations of regulatory norms by insurers and intermediaries.
- This decision was approved during IRDAI’s 132nd meetingamid increasing cases of mis-selling, particularly through bancassurance, and issues related to claim settlements.
- The investigation panelsare chaired by the Whole-Time Members of IRDAI.
- These panels are part of IRDAI’s enforcement measuresto examine breaches of the Insurance Act and related regulations.
- IRDAI also approved the R1 applicationof Kiwi General Insurance Ltd, marking the first stage of its registration as a new insurance company.
NATIONAL NEWS
Department of Legal Affairs Launches Mahila Aarogyam Kaksh to Enhance Women’s Workplace Wellness
- In a pioneering effort to transform government offices into human-centric spaces, the Department of Legal Affairsunder the Ministry of Law and Justice inaugurated the Mahila Aarogyam Kaksh at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Carved out from an old garage, this dedicated fitness and wellness facilitysupports the physical and mental health of women employees and exemplifies a shift toward inclusive, health-driven work environments.
- Launch Details: Inaugurated on 18th July 2025by Union MoS for Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, within the premises of Shastri Bhawan.
- Primary Objective: Promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and work–life balanceamong women staff.
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Merges 36 Central Schemes into a Unified Framework for Targeted Agricultural Revitalization
- The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), introduced in the Union Budget 2025–26, consolidates 36 existing schemesacross 11 ministries into a data-driven, district-centric model to enhance productivity, sustainability, and farmer incomes.
- Scheme Convergence: Integrates 36 programmesunder one umbrella, reducing administrative redundancy.
- Annual Outlay of ₹24,000 crore: Allocated over six years (2025–26 to 2030–31)to benefit 7 crore farmers.
- District-Level Targeting: Selects 100 underperforming districts—based on low productivity, cropping intensity, and credit access—with at least one district in each State/UT.
- Local Planning Bodies: Establishes District Dhan Dhaanya Samitisto draft District Agriculture and Allied Activities Plans (DAAAP), incorporating insights from progressive farmers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates ₹7,200 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Bihar
- Prime MinisterNarendra Modi launched projects worth ₹7,200 crore in Motihari, Bihar, under the Viksit Bharat Mission, aiming to fast-track urban renewal, connectivity, and housing across the state.
- Alignment with Viksit Bharat 2047: These investments contribute to the vision of making India a developed nation by its centenary of independence by integrating Eastern states into the national growth story.
- Urban Infrastructure Boost: Funds allocated for improving public utilitiesand amenities in Motihari, Gaya, and Patna to enhance quality of life.
- Mass Housing Delivery: Over three lakh pucca housescompleted in Motihari alone under central housing schemes, addressing urban shelter needs.
- Increased Central Investment: Contrasts with the UPA era’s ₹2 lakh croresupport over ten years, reflecting a significant uptick in funding under the NDA government.
- Regional Equity Focus: Emphasis on reversing past neglect and ensuring inclusive developmentalongside strong support from CM Nitish Kumar.
- Employment and Resilience: Projects expected to generate local jobs, improve infrastructure resilience, and stimulate ancillary economic activities.
Union Minister Launches NSCSTI 2.0 to Strengthen Civil Services Training under Mission Karmayogi
- Union Minister Jitendra Singhunveiled the National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes (NSCSTI) 2.0, a major reform initiative under Mission Karmayogi.
- Developed by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), the new framework aims to standardize and enhance the quality of civil service trainingacross India.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
India-United Arab Emirates Partnership Targets Nuclear Energy and Advanced Technology as Key Future Growth Areas
- India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)are strengthening strategic ties, focusing on nuclear energy and advanced technology as the next key sectors for collaboration.
- Bilateral trade surpassed $100 billion, achieving this milestone five years ahead of schedule; UAE is now India’s third-largest trade partner.
- High-level diplomatic engagementintensified since September 2024, with visits by Sheikh Khalid and Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan to India, emphasizing economic cooperation.
APPOINTMENTS News
Former CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta named NFRA Chairperson for three-year tenure
- The Cabinet’s appointments committeeapproved the appointment of Nitin Gupta, a 1986-batch retired Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, as Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).
- Gupta is a former Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)and will succeed Ravneet Kaur, the acting chairperson of NFRA.
DEFENCE NEWS
India’s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel, INS Nistar Commissioned in Visakhapatnam in Presence of Minister of State for Defence
- INS Nistaris the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 18, 2025, at Visakhapatnam.
- The commissioning ceremony was attended by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, senior naval officials, civilian dignitaries, and Hindustan Shipyard Limited representatives.
- INS Nistar is the first of two Diving Support Vesselsbuilt by Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
- It is designed for complex deep sea saturation divingand rescue operations, capabilities possessed by only select navies worldwide.
INS Sandhayak, India’s First Indigenous Large Survey Vessel, Calls on Port Klang, Malaysia
- INS Sandhayak, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and constructed Survey Vessel Large (SVL), made its maiden port callat Port Klang, Malaysia from 16-19 July 2025.
- The visit aims to enhance hydrographic cooperationand reflects India’s expanding role in regional hydrographic capacity building under the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD) and the National Hydrographic Office.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Indian Institute of Astrophysics Astronomers Reveal New Insights on Coronal Mass Ejections Causing Rare Northern Lights Over Ladakh in May 2024
- Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)uncovered new insights into Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) responsible for rare northern lights over Ladakh in May 2024.
- This event marked the strongest solar storm in two decades.
- The research was led by Wageesh Mishraand used data from NASA, ESA missions, and IIA’s Indian Astronomical Observatory.
- The study focused on a rare chain of six interacting CMEserupting from the Sun’s corona.
- This first-of-its-kind analysisrevealed that interacting CMEs undergo complex thermal restructuring, aiding in predicting their impact on Earth’s magnetosphere.
DRDO and AIIMS Bibinagar Launch India’s First Affordable Make-in-India Advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis under Aatmanirbhar Bharat
- The first Make-in-India cost-effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesiswas indigenously designed and developed by DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS Bibinagar.
- The prosthesis, named ADIDOC(AIIMS Bibinagar – DRDL, DRDO Indigenously Developed Optimised Carbon Foot Prosthesis), was unveiled at AIIMS Bibinagar, Telangana on July 14, 2025.
First Campus of Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) Launched at NFDC, Mumbai by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- The first campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)was launched on July 18, 2025, at the NFDC complex, Pedder Road, Mumbai by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, IT, Electronics & Broadcasting).
- The IICT aims to innovate, upscale learningin graphics and cutting-edge digital skills, and position India as a global hub for entertainment technology.
SPORTS NEWS
India’s Record-Breaking Feat at FISU World University Games 2025 – Rhine-Ruhr, Germany
- India achieved a major milestone at the FISU World University Games 2025, held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, as swimmers Srihari Natarajand Benediction Rohit set new national records, showcasing India’s growing prowess in international swimming.
- The FISU World University Games(also called the Universiade) is a global multi-sport event for university athletes.
- The 2025 edition is hosted in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany.
- More than 150 countriesare participating, offering a global stage for emerging sports talent.
- Srihari Nataraj Broke his own national recordin the men’s 200m freestyle, clocking 1:48.22, bettering his previous best of 1:48.66.
- Benediction Rohit Became the first Indian male swimmerto finish 50m butterfly in under 24 seconds, timing 23.96 seconds in the semifinals.
Important Days News
World Chess Day 2025
- Observed on July 20, commemorating the founding of FIDE (1924).
- Promotes:
- Intellectual growth, strategic thinking, and global unity.
- Chess as an inclusive cultural exchange activity.
- Emphasizes:
- Mental health benefits.
- India’s historical contribution to the game.
International Moon Day 2025
- Celebrated on July 20, marking the Apollo 11 Moon landing anniversary.
- Initiated by the United Nations (Resolution 76/76).
- Objectives:
- Advocate for peaceful space exploration.
- Encourage sustainable use of lunar resources.
- Raise public awareness and honor past missions.
- Focus on global cooperation for future lunar projects.