Good evening students, it’s Tuesday, July 22, and we are covering some important current affairs.
National News
1. India Achieves 7th Rank at International Mathematical Olympiad 2025:
India secured 7th position globally among 110 countries, winning three golds, two silvers, and one bronze with a record national score of 193/252.
2. PM Modi’s Two-Nation Tour Announced:
Prime Minister Modi will visit the UK and Maldives from July 23-26, 2025, to strengthen strategic partnerships and advance maritime security cooperation.
State News
3. Saaral Vizha 2025 Monsoon Festival Inaugurated:
Tamil Nadu’s Revenue Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran inaugurated the vibrant monsoon cultural festival in Courtallam, featuring performances and community events.
4. IICT’s First Campus Opens in Mumbai:
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched the Indian Institute of Creative Technology campus, partnering with global tech giants like Google and Meta.
International News
5. India’s UN Voting Abstentions Reach Record High:
India’s abstentions at the UN hit 44% in 2025, reflecting strategic autonomy and non-aligned diplomacy amid global polarization.
Banking News
6. HSBC Exits Net-Zero Banking Alliance:
HSBC faced backlash from green clients like Ecotricity after leaving the Net-Zero Banking Alliance in July 2025, sparking debate over climate commitments.
7. NSDL Payments Bank Gains Scheduled Status:
NSDL Payments Bank Limited was added to RBI’s Second Schedule, enhancing its regulatory credibility and access to central bank facilities.
Business News
8. India’s Tea Exports Show Moderate Growth:
Tea exports rose 2.85% to 257.88 million kg in FY 2024-25, with average prices increasing 12.65% to Rs 290.97 per kg.
9. Tourism Sector Targets 10% GDP Contribution by 2047:
India aims to increase tourism’s GDP contribution from current 5-6% to 10% by 2047, supporting the vision of a $32 trillion economy.
Defence News
10. India Enhances Military Surveillance Through Global Satellite Partnerships:
India is sourcing high-resolution satellite imagery from global firms like Maxar, with SBS-III programme planning 52 satellites by 2029 under a $3.2 billion budget.
Award News
11. PM Modi Announces ₹15,000 Employment Incentive Scheme:
Starting August 1, 2025, first-time private sector employees will receive ₹15,000 incentives under the new scheme with ₹1 lakh crore funding.
Sports News
12. Shi Yuqi Claims Japan Open 2025 Men’s Singles Title:
Chinese player Shi Yuqi won the men’s singles title while South Korea’s An Se-young secured her sixth championship of the year in women’s singles.
13. England Awarded WTC Finals Hosting Rights Through 2031:
ECB will host the 2027, 2029, and 2031 ICC World Test Championship Finals, continuing their successful stewardship of the prestigious event.
14. MRF 2025 Racing Championship Begins at Kari Motor Speedway:
Teen drivers Ishaan Madesh and Arjun Chheda dominated the opening rounds, highlighting India’s rising motorsport talent.
Science And Technology News
15. ISRO Announces Ambitious Space Station and Moon Mission Plans:
India targets space station by 2035 and human moon mission by 2040 under Chairman V. Narayanan’s leadership.
16. Martian Meteorite Sells for Record $5.3 Million:
The 54 pound NWA 16788 meteorite discovered in Niger became the largest known Martian meteorite, selling at Sotheby’s auction.
Important Days News
17. Fit India Sundays on Cycle Campaign Launched:
National-level fitness initiative promotes cycling, yoga, and drug-free lifestyle under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, supporting Viksit Bharat vision.
Obituary News
18. Oscar-Winning Songwriter Alan Bergman Passes Away:
Iconic lyricist Alan Bergman died in 2025 after decades of creating timeless songs with three Academy Awards and 16 nominations to his credit.