Current Affairs One - Liner : 29th July 2025

National:

• Gyan Bharatam Mission (Launched July 27, 2025) PM Modi announced a national initiative to digitize over 1 crore ancient manuscripts via a new Digital Repository, enabling AI-driven, multilingual access to India's civilisational knowledge. ₹60 crore allocated in Budget 2025 to power the effort.

• On 27 July 2025, TEMA India Limited commissioned India’s first private test facility for Depleted Heavy Water (DHW) upgradation in Achchad, Palghar district, Gujarat. This milestone was achieved under a technology transfer from BARC and a purchase order from NPCIL, marking a major step toward self-reliance in nuclear infrastructure.
• Indian Railways pilot-tested the Direct Drive Electronic Interlocking (DDEI) system on July 26, 2025, at three stations. It's a relay-less, software-based signalling tech that reduces human error and boosts train safety. Cuts relay usage by 70% and copper cables by 60–70%, enhancing speed and lightning protection.
• On 29 July 2025, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum & Memorial Stupa in Vaishali, built for ₹550.48 crore using pink sandstone. It houses Lord Buddha’s relic casket from Mud Stupa excavations (1958–62), placed on the first floor.
• On 28 July 2025, Operation Mahadev near Harwan, Srinagar, led to the killing of three LeT terrorists, including the mastermind of the 2022 Pahalgam attack. Others neutralized were involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack and included a foreign terrorist. Security forces recovered advanced weapons, marking a strategic win. The operation was jointly executed by the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police.

International:

• Australia and the UK signed the Geelong Treaty under AUKUS Pillar I in Geelong, Victoria. It aims to jointly build, operate, and deploy nuclear-powered submarines for Indo-Pacific security. 🇺🇸 The treaty proceeds despite a US review questioning AUKUS under Trump’s “America First” stance.

Economy:

• India’s IIP growth slowed to 1.5% in June 2025, the lowest in 10 months. Manufacturing rose 3.9%, while electricity and mining declined. 🧱 Infrastructure goods surged 7.2%, but consumer non-durables fell. NSO released the data on July 28, 2025.

Science & Technology:

• On July 28, 2025, startup Stardour test-fired India’s first hydrogen-oxygen propulsion engine at IISc Bengaluru. Designed for Lucas, an Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) targeting LEO, GEO, Moon & Mars missions by 2027. Uses green fuel, emitting only water vapor—making space logistics reusable and sustainable.
• July 25, 2025 – ZSI discovered Piratula acuminata, India’s first wolf spider of its genus, on Sagar Island, West Bengal. July 27, 2025 – Two new frog species (Raorchestes jadoh & Raorchestes jakoid) were found in Meghalaya’s Khasi Hills. Spiders published in Zootaxa, frogs in Journal of Threatened Taxa by top biodiversity institutes.

Sports:

• On 26 July 2025, Seema etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in the 5000m race at the World University Games held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. She claimed silver with a season-best timing of 15:35.86. Her achievement marks India’s first global long-distance medal in women’s athletics at this level.

Defence:

• Türkiye unveiled the GAZAP Bomb and NEB-2 Ghost Bunker Buster at IDEF 2025, both weighing 970 kg. GAZAP uses thermobaric blasts and releases over 10,000 fragments with temperatures hitting 3,000°C. NEB-2 penetrates 90m underground, causing structural collapses with delayed detonation. Both are designed for F-16s and signal Türkiye’s push for indigenous defense tech.

Govt. Schemes:

• On 26 July 2025, NALSA (National Legal Services Authority) launched the Veer Parivaar Sahayata Yojana in Srinagar. It provides free legal services via Military Legal Aid Clinics and paralegals trained by NALSA. Uses digital platforms like e-Lok Adalats for speedy dispute resolution and benefit claims.

Military Exercises:

• SIMBEX 2025 was held in Singapore in July, with Indian Navy ships arriving 16–19 July. It involved India and Singapore, focusing on maritime security and interoperability under Act East and Vision SAGAR. Indian ships: INS Delhi, Satpura, Kiltan, Shakti, led by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon.

Important Days:

• World Hepatitis Day 2025 was observed on 28 July, honoring Dr. Baruch Blumberg, discoverer of the hepatitis B virus. Theme: “Let’s Break It Down” – aimed at simplifying access to testing, treatment, and vaccination. Hepatitis B & C causes over 1.3 million deaths/year, making it the second deadliest infectious disease globally.
• The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) marked its 87th Foundation Day on 27 July 2025, tracing roots to 1939 at Neemuch, MP. Initially named Crown Representative’s Police, it was rechristened under the CRPF Act of 1949. With 246 battalions, including COBRA and Mahila units, it handles internal security and UN peacekeeping. Motto: “Service and Loyalty”, embodying its dedication to national unity and public safety.

Questions:

Q.1 What was India’s IIP (Index of Industrial Production) growth in June 2025?
a) 1.5%
b) 2.9%
c) 3.9%
d) 0.8%

Answer: a) Growth hit a 10-month low. Manufacturing rose 3.9%, but mining and electricity dropped. Infrastructure goods did better (7.2%).

Q.2 Where was India’s first private Depleted Heavy Water (DHW) upgradation facility set up?
a) Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
b) Tarapur, Maharashtra
c) Achchad, Gujarat
d) Trombay, Mumbai

Answer: c) TEMA India commissioned the facility in Achchad, Palghar district, Gujarat.