Daily GK 22nd July 2025

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NATIONAL NEWS

1. ECI Clarifies Role of Identity Cards in Voter Eligibility

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) has declared that Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards alone cannot validate voter eligibility during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
• Drawing from its constitutional authority under Article 324, the ECI reiterated its autonomous control over electoral processes.
• The key purpose of this initiative is to cleanse and update the electoral rolls.
• By July 18, more than 7.11 crore voters had submitted applications or forms as part of the process.
• ECI emphasized that citizenship status, not the mere holding of an ID, is the core criterion for voter registration.
• Furthermore, refusal to register a person as a voter does not strip them of their Indian citizenship.

2. Delhi Goes Digital in Lawmaking with NeVA Initiative

• Speaker Vijender Gupta inaugurated the NeVA Seva Centre at the Delhi Legislative Assembly to support paperless lawmaking.
• The first phase of the NeVA (National eVidhan Application) project has been implemented.
• Under this phase, digital tools, smartphones, and training programs have been provided to MLAs.
• The initiative supports the goals of Digital India, promoting transparency and legislative efficiency through digital transformation.

3. Indian Institute of Creative Technology Opens Mumbai Campus

• The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) launched its first campus at the NFDC Complex in Mumbai.
• This project is a public–private partnership between the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Maharashtra government.
• The institute will provide industry-relevant education in the AVGC-XR sectors: Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality.
• It aligns with India’s ambition to be a global creative technology hub.

4. Puducherry Unveils One-Time Legalisation Scheme for Unauthorised Buildings

• Puducherry launched the One-Time Regularisation Scheme 2025 to legalize unauthorized constructions built between May 1, 1987, and July 16, 2025.
• Applications are submitted online via OBPS, and applicants must pay fixed fees and scrutiny charges.
• Government buildings are not covered, while aided schools benefit from 50% fee concessions.
• Properties that are encroachments or lack clear legal ownership are excluded from the scheme.
• The move aims to enhance urban planning compliance and offer legal protection to homeowners.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

1. Gita Gopinath to Resign as IMF Deputy Chief

• Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, will step down in August 2025.
• She is returning to Harvard University as a professor of economics.
• Gopinath played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic and other global economic crises.
• She significantly contributed to IMF work in fiscal policy, global trade, and debt analysis.
• Her departure presents an opportunity for the U.S. Treasury to appoint a successor.
• She leaves behind a strong legacy of intellectual leadership and will now focus on academic research and mentoring economists.

2. UK Government Plans to Lower Voting Age and Strengthen Donation Laws

• The Labour government of the UK has proposed reducing the voting age from 18 to 16, a significant reform since the 1969 change from 21 to 18.
• The change would align the national voting age with voting eligibility for Welsh and Scottish legislatures and local elections.
• The proposal also includes stricter political donation regulations, such as:
  • Preventing shell companies from making contributions unless they have sufficient UK or Ireland-based income.

APPOINTMENTS NEWS

Yulia Svyrydenko Becomes Ukraine’s 19th Prime Minister

• Yulia Svyrydenko, aged 39, has been named Prime Minister of Ukraine, making her the 19th person to hold this office and the first new PM in five years.
• Her appointment follows President Zelenskiy’s cabinet overhaul aimed at better managing wartime governance.
• She has been tasked with enhancing domestic weapons manufacturing and revitalizing Ukraine’s loan-dependent economy.
• Svyrydenko previously served as First Deputy Prime Minister from 2021 and is respected as a skilled technocrat.

ECONOMY NEWS

India Aims for 10% Tourism Share in $32 Trillion Economy Vision by 2047

• The Indian government is targeting an increase in tourism’s GDP contribution from 5–6% to 10% by 2047.
• The goal supports India’s ambition to become a $32 trillion economy.
• Focus areas include:
  • Cultural and natural diversity
  • Medical tourism
  • Employment generation
• India currently ranks 14th globally in tourism receipts, contributing 1.8% of global revenue.
• The tourism sector is forecasted to grow at a 24% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

BANKING NEWS

Fino Payments Bank Launches “GATI” Account for Seamless Digital Banking

• Fino Payments Bank introduced the “GATI” savings account to promote easy access to digital banking.
• Features include:
  • Instant transaction ability post-account opening
  • Zero-balance requirement
  • One-time opening fee of Rs 100
• It primarily targets rural and semi-urban populations making a transition from physical to digital banking via UPI.
• Available at over 40,301 merchant outlets in West Bengal.

Tesla Debuts in India, Partners with ACKO and Liberty for Insurance

• Tesla has officially entered the Indian market.
• It has partnered with Liberty General Insurance and ACKO to offer customized, digital-first insurance plans.
• Liberty provides specialized cover tailored to Tesla’s innovation.
• ACKO ensures a seamless, digital-only experience for Tesla owners.
• Additionally, Zurich Kotak General Insurance launched ‘EV Protect’, an add-on coverage under its Car Secure policy.
• ‘EV Protect’ offers premium protection for Tesla and other electric vehicles, enhancing the sustainability agenda.

SPORTS NEWS

England and Wales to Host WTC Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031

• The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has received rights to host the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031.
• This was confirmed during the ICC Annual Conference 2025 in Singapore.
• England previously hosted:
  • 2021 Final – The Rose Bowl
  • 2023 Final – The Oval
  • 2025 Final – Lord’s
• The move highlights England’s strong infrastructure and its role in promoting Test cricket globally.

Murali Sreeshankar Wins at Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto 2025

• Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won the men’s long jump event at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet in Maia, Portugal.
• He achieved a best jump of 75 meters, defeating Poland’s Piotr Tarkowski via countback.
• This event marked his return to international sports post a serious knee injury and surgery in 2023, underlining a remarkable comeback.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Brain Day 2025 – July 22

• Observed on July 22 every year to spread awareness on preventing and managing brain disabilities.
• The 2025 theme is “Brain Health for All Ages”.
• The initiative promotes early treatment, rehabilitation, and global brain health awareness.

OBITUARIES

Passing of Filmmaker Chandra Barot

• Renowned film director Chandra Barot passed away on July 20, 2025, in Mumbai, due to cardiac arrest, aged 86.
• He started as an assistant director under Manoj Kumar, contributing to classics like:
  • Purab Aur Pachhim
  • Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
  • Yaadgaar
  • Shor
• He made his directorial debut with the iconic film Don (1978) starring Amitabh Bachchan in a double role, a landmark in Indian cinema.