- On July 1, 2025, SBI celebrated its 70th anniversary by launching a plan to solarise 4 million homes by FY27. This Solar Rooftop Programme supports India’s Net Zero 2070 goal and promotes clean energy in rural areas. SBI also reported ₹3.5 lakh crore in agri-lending and ₹610.8 crore in CSR across 94 aspirational districts. It aims to deepen green finance through a new Centre of Excellence for renewables and smart infrastructure.
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- On July 2, 2025, Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C. R. Patil launched C-FLOOD, which stands for Comprehensive Flood Forecasting and Inundation Dissemination System, at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi. Developed by C-DAC Pune, Central Water Commission (CWC), and NRSC, under the National Supercomputing Mission, C-FLOOD is India’s first unified flood forecasting platform.
- On July 1, 2025, IndusInd Bank launched ‘INDIE for Business’ to digitally empower over 60 million MSMEs. The platform offers seamless access to payments, loans, collections, and tax services via mobile and web. It features real-time loan tracking, digital onboarding, and role-based access for efficient operations. IndusInd aims to onboard 2 million MSMEs and double its MSME revenue in three years.
- India’s manufacturing sector showed strong growth in June 2025, with the HSBC Manufacturing PMI rising to 58.4, a 14-month high. The data was released on July 1, 2025, highlighting robust domestic and export demand, especially from the U.S. Output, new orders, and employment saw sharp increases, with hiring at a record pace.
- On July 1, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal, a multi-role stealth frigate, at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. Part of the Tushil-class under Project 1135.6, it features BrahMos missiles, advanced sonar, and supports Kamov helicopters. Commanded by Captain Sridhar Tata.
- On July 1, 2025, the Indian Navy received INS Udaygiri, an indigenous stealth frigate built under Project 17A by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai. It is the 100th warship designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and was delivered in a record 37 months. Equipped with MRSAMs, SSMs, and advanced stealth features, it has over 75% indigenous content.
- The 24th Annual International Mental Health Conference (IMHC) was held from July 1 to 3, 2025, at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, Thailand. It was organized by the Department of Mental Health under the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, and chaired by Dr. Amporn Benjaponpitak, the Director-General of the Department. The central theme of the conference was “Gentle Society: Mental Health for All,” reflecting a vision of inclusive, compassionate, and culturally sensitive mental health systems that prioritize human dignity and community well-being.
- The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held on July 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C., chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and organized by the U.S. Department of State. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, focusing on security, technology, and economic resilience. Key highlights included the launch of the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack, and enhanced maritime collaboration.
- Dr. Saima Wazed, the WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, was honored with the Mental Health Award 2025 at the 24th Annual International Mental Health Conference (IMHC) held on July 1, 2025, at ICONSIAM, Bangkok, Thailand. The award was presented in recognition of her transformative leadership, lifelong dedication, and visionary contributions to global mental health and autism advocacy
Questions:
Q.1 What is the name of the unified flood forecasting system launched by the Union Jal Shakti Minister on July 2, 2025?a) C-FLOOD
b) F-ALERT
c) C-WATER
d) JAL-SAFE
Answer: a) C-FLOOD (Comprehensive Flood Forecasting and Inundation Dissemination System) was launched by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil.
Q.2 Who received the Mental Health Award 2025 at the 24th IMHC Conference?
a) Dr. Tedros Adhanom
b) Dr. Saima Wazed
c) Dr. Kiran Bedi
d) Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Answer: b) Dr. Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, was recognized for her leadership and advocacy in global mental health and autism awareness.
