- The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) launched 'Kalaa Setu' on July 8, 2025. This initiative, part of the WaveX platform, aims to generate AI-based multilingual content. Indian AI startups are invited to develop solutions for text-to-video, graphics, and audio. The deadline for submitting a working concept is July 30, 2025.
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- On July 8, 2025, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued AWS guidelines for Renewable Energy (RE) projects ≥ 50 MW. Aim: Improve forecasting, grid stability, and support clean energy integration. AWS must include sensors like GHI (Global Horizontal Irradiance) and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) sync.
- On July 8, 2025, Tamil Nadu Govt, HMIL, and IIT Madras launched the ₹180 crore Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre at Chennai’s IIT Madras campus to advance green hydrogen R&D. The 65,000 sq ft facility will cut hydrogen costs, enable refuelling corridors, and support exports to Singapore—aligning with India’s Net Zero 2070 vision.
- On July 8, 2025, Yamaha Motor unveiled a new logo featuring three tuning forks to celebrate 70 years of innovation. It reflects Yamaha’s roots in music and its focus on technology, sustainability, and global mobility.
- On July 8, 2025, Swissmedic (Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products) approved Coartem Baby, a malaria medicine for infants under 5 kg. Created by Novartis and MMV (Medicines for Malaria Venture), it’s cherry-flavored and dissolves in water or breast milk. Based on the CALINA study (Coartem Artemether-Lumefantrine Infant Neonatal Assessment), it’s tailored for babies with immature liver function.
- On July 10, 2025, Guru Purnima is celebrated to honor spiritual gurus across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Marks the birth of Ved Vyasa, who compiled the Mahabharata, and Buddha’s first sermon at Sarnath. Disciples express gratitude through prayers, rituals, and messages to their teachers.
- Indonesia will host the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships from October 19–25, 2025, in Jakarta. It’s the first time Southeast Asia will hold this global gymnastics event, welcoming 600+ athletes from 86 countries. The competition includes Men’s and Women’s All-Around titles and 12 apparatus finals at the Indonesia Arena.
- On July 8, 2025, the EU gave Bulgaria the final green light to adopt the euro as its currency from January 1, 2026. The fixed conversion rate is 1.95583 Bulgarian lev per €1, aligning with ERM II norms. Bulgaria met all required convergence criteria, including inflation, fiscal stability, and exchange rate alignment.
- On July 10, 2025, MeitY and BITS-Pilani signed an MoU at the Hyderabad Campus to launch cybersecurity training via CERT-In. Aim: To build a future-ready cybersecurity workforce across Government, PSUs, and Industry. The 8-week program, starting July 19, covers network security, cloud threats, and cryptography, open to all professionals.
- On July 9, 2025, Indian Navy received INS Nistar, its first indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) with 80% indigenous content, it enables rescue, saturation diving, and deep-sea ops.
- On July 8, 2025, the Indian Navy and BEL signed a deal to upgrade maritime surveillance through the AI-powered NMDA Project. It modernizes the NC3I Network, with a multi-agency NMDA Hub at IMAC Gurugram. Boosts coastal security, threat detection, and inter-agency coordination in the Indian Ocean Region.
- The 27th Eastern Zonal Council Meeting was held on July 10, 2025, at Hotel Radisson Blu, Ranchi. It was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with four states—Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal—participating. The aim was to enhance cooperative federalism and resolve disputes on finance, water sharing, and security. Key issues included ₹1.36 lakh crore dues to Jharkhand, Naxalism-free India by 2026, and Ranchi Metro support.
- Global Energy Independence Day is observed on July 10 to promote clean, renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Initiated in 2006 by Michael D. Antonovich, it honors Nikola Tesla’s birthday and legacy in electric innovation. It emphasizes local, sustainable energy systems for climate resilience and global cooperation.
- Abhijit Kishore, COO of Vodafone Idea, was reappointed Chairperson of COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India) on July 9, 2025. Rahul Vatts, CRO of Bharti Airtel, was also reappointed as Vice Chairperson. The announcement came at COAI’s Annual General Body Meeting held in New Delhi.
Awards & Honours:
- On July 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian award—the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis—during his first-ever visit to the country.
- Sarankumar Limbale, a renowned Marathi writer and Dalit literary critic, has won the Chintha Raveendran Award 2025 for his contributions to social literature. The award ceremony will be held on July 26, 2025, at K.P. Kesavamenon Hall, Kozhikode.
- Das Paise ka Postcard by Capt. S.N. Ahmed was released on July 2, 2025, in Hyderabad by actor-director Vinay Varma. Set in the 1960s, it reflects the emotional bond of handwritten postcards in pre-digital India. The book is being adapted into a stage play, celebrating nostalgia and personal storytelling.
- Lord Norman Tebbit, former UK Cabinet Minister under PM Margaret Thatcher, passed away at age 94 on July 7, 2025. He held key roles as Employment Secretary, Trade Secretary, and Conservative Party Chairman (1981–1987). Survived the 1984 IRA bombing, became a life peer in 1992, and retired from the House of Lords in 2022.
Questions:
Q.1 Which country will adopt the euro as its official currency starting January 1, 2026?a) Romania
b) Bulgaria
c) Croatia
d) Hungary
Answer: b) The EU approved Bulgaria’s euro adoption on July 8, 2025, after it met all convergence criteria under ERM II.
Q.2 What is the theme of the book Das Paise ka Postcard released in July 2025?
a) Evolution of postal services
b) Political satire
c) Nostalgia of handwritten communication
d) India’s economic reforms
Answer: c) The book reflects emotional connections formed through handwritten postcards in pre-digital India.
