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NATIONAL NEWS
- Launch of ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’ to Digitise Manuscripts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’, 2025, with the goal of digitising and safeguarding over one crore ancient manuscripts via a National Digital Repository.
- The mission has received ₹60 crore in funding and aims to globalize access to India’s ancient civilizational wisdom, especially for students and researchers.
- PM Modi referred to these manuscripts as “Chapters of India’s soul”, positioning the initiative as part of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) vision.
- During the announcement, he also praised UNESCO’s recognition of 12 Maratha forts as World Heritage Sites, emphasizing India’s rich cultural heritage.
- India’s First Hindi-Medium MBBS College
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, will soon house India’s first MBBS college offering education in Hindi, starting from the 2027–28 academic year.
- The college is set to commence with 50 MBBS seats and has received approval from the Executive Council of Madhya Pradesh Medical University.
- It will utilize translated Hindi textbooks already prepared and conduct clinical training at an existing government hospital.
- Plans are underway to introduce postgraduate courses (MD and MS) in Hindi, aiming to remove language barriers and enhance inclusivity in medical education.
- A R Rahman & Sam Altman’s AI Music Collaboration – ‘Secret Mountain’
- Famed Indian music composer A R Rahman is collaborating with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on a novel AI project titled “Secret Mountain.”
- Rahman introduced the project on Instagram, describing it as a “virtual global band”.
- The initiative intends to empower Indian minds by encouraging the use of AI to solve generational challenges.
- The project revolves around a story of Luna, a young woman who journeys into the mystical world of Secret Mountain and meets various musical characters from different cultures.
- A preview video was shared by Rahman on YouTube last year titled “Introducing the Secret Mountain”.
- The narrative touches on themes like instant gratification and the hazards of endless scrolling, combining AI and music to address modern issues.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- Syria to Hold Parliamentary Elections in September 2025
- Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad, the head of Syria’s Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections, announced that parliamentary elections will take place from September 15 to 20, 2025.
- These will be the first elections held since the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 following a rebel offensive.
- Out of the 210 parliamentary seats, one-third will be appointed by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and the rest will be filled through elections.
- PM Modi Presents Tree Sapling to King Charles III
- During a visit to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted King Charles III a tree sapling under his environmental initiative “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.”
- The sapling is a Davidia involucrata ‘Sonoma’, also known as the Sonoma dove tree or handkerchief tree, known for its early blooming and white bracts.
- It will be planted during the autumn season and serves as a symbolic gesture to promote environmental awareness and maternal tribute.
- US and EU Avoid Tariff Clash with New Trade Deal
- The United States and the European Union have successfully negotiated a trade agreement to avoid a 15% tariff on most EU exports, particularly automobiles.
- The deal has prevented a potential trade war, thereby offering relief to the global economy.
- The agreement was concluded just ahead of the deadline set by US President Donald Trump, who had proposed the higher tariffs.
- China Urges Balance Between AI Advancement and Security
- At the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Premier Li Qiang of China emphasized the need to create a global consensus on managing AI development and associated security risks.
- He advocated for the use of open-source AI and warned against the risks of technological monopolies.
- The conference included insights from AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton and calls for action by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, stressing ethical and secure AI governance.
SPORTS NEWS
- Divya Deshmukh Wins 2025 FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup
- Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025, becoming the first Indian woman to win this prestigious title.
- She defeated senior Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a historic all-Indian final.
- The win also earned her the Grandmaster (GM) title, making her India’s 88th Grandmaster and only the fourth Indian woman to achieve this status.
- Oscar Piastri Wins Belgian Grand Prix 2025
- Oscar Piastri won the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa-Francorchamps, outperforming teammate Lando Norris in a challenging wet-to-dry race.
- The victory significantly strengthened McLaren’s competitiveness in the season.
- Piastri now leads the Drivers’ Championship by 16 points, gaining a crucial edge in the race for the title.
- Divyanshi Bhowmick Wins Gold in Asian Youth Table Tennis
- Young Indian paddler Divyanshi Bhowmick secured the gold medal in U-15 Girls’ Singles at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Tashkent.
- She defeated China’s Zhu Qihi 4-2 in the final.
- Her semifinal saw a nail-biting seven-game match against China’s Liu Ziling, which she also won.
- With this win, she qualifies for the World Youth Championships.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NEWS
ISRO to Launch Three Navigation Satellites by 2026
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch three additional satellites—NVS-03, NVS-04, and NVS-05—by 2026.
- These launches are aimed at enhancing the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
- The upgraded system, NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), serves civilian and military users, providing accurate Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT) information.
- NavIC’s coverage includes India and surrounding regions up to 1,500 km.
DEFENCE NEWS
DGCA Registers Over 8,700 Banned Chinese DJI Drones
- Despite an ongoing ban on Chinese drones since 2021, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Unique Identification Numbers (UINs) to more than 8,700 DJI drones.
- These registrations have been done via the DGCA’s DigitalSky platform: https://digitalsky.dgca.gov.in/issued_uins.
BOOKS & AUTHORS NEWS
Uttarakhand CM Launches Book on Student Wellness
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand released a book titled “Sustainable Wellness of Students: A Collective Responsibility in Higher Education.”
- Edited by Prof. Lata Pandey and Dr. Ramanand, the book emphasizes the importance of mental health and wellness programs in higher education institutions.
- It provides strategies to tackle student challenges and highlights the role of educational stakeholders.
- The initiative is aligned with the New National Education Policy, positioning Uttarakhand as a leader in holistic student care.
IMPORTANT DAY
Global Tiger Day 2025: July 29
- Global Tiger Day 2025 is celebrated on July 29 to highlight the urgent necessity to protect the world’s declining tiger population, which now stands at around 4,000 from 100,000 a century ago.
- The day was established during the 2010 Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit to support conservation through projects like the Tx2 Program, which sought to double the tiger population by 2022.
- Although the theme for 2025 is yet to be announced, the observance draws attention to threats like poaching, loss of habitat, and human-wildlife conflict, and calls for unified global action.