Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Passed in US House
On July 3, 2025, House Republicans narrowly passed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ with a 218–214 vote — a major legislative win for President Donald Trump. 🔍 Key Highlights:
On July 3, 2025, House Republicans narrowly passed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ with a 218–214 vote — a major legislative win for President Donald Trump. 🔍 Key Highlights:
The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held at Dal Lake in Srinagar from 21st to 23rd August 2025, as announced by Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. The three-day event will feature five water sports: Over 400 athletes from 36 States and Union Territories are expected to participate in this open-age national…
Central Government Schemes List, important for competitive exams with PDF, updated up to 2025 are compiled below. The GK information about Govt Scheme, launch date, purpose is useful for preparation of upcoming exams. List of Central Government Schemes Scheme Name Launched Purpose Remarks Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana August 28, 2014 by Ministry of Finance at…
Q. Which honour was conferred upon PM Modi during his visit to Ghana in July 2025?A) Order of AfricaB) Commander of the Golden StarC) Officer of the Order of the Star of GhanaD) Star of Africa Q. Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of which community?A) HinduismB) Tibetan BuddhismC) JainismD) Zen Buddhism Q. Who is…
What is the Dalai Lama? The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, believed to be the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The current 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born in 1935 and recognized at age 2. He fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising and now lives…
PM Narendra Modi undertook an 8-day (July 2–9, 2025) visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. Ghana 🇬🇭:First Indian PM visit in 30+ years. Awarded Ghana’s highest civilian honour. Announced more scholarships and cooperation in health, agriculture, and defence. Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹:First Indian PM to visit since 1999. Met leaders and…
INS Tamal Commissioned in Russia – A Boost to Indian Navy’s Strength
Q. Who won the gold medal in U-15 Girls’ Singles at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships 2025?a) Liu Zilingb) Zhu Qihic) Divyanshi Bhowmickd) P.B. Abhinand Q. What is the total outlay of the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025?a) ₹50,000 croreb) ₹1 lakh crorec) ₹2 lakh…
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the RailOne app on 1 July 2025 as a unified platform for all passenger services. Key features include ticket booking (including unreserved tickets), train enquiry, PNR status, journey planning, Rail Madad, and food ordering.
Key Cabinet Decisions – 1 July 2025 : ₹1 lakh crore Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme approved to create over 3.5 crore jobs in 2 years. Research Development and Innovation Scheme with ₹1 lakh crore corpus approved to boost private sector R&D investment. Managed by Anusandhan National Research Foundation, chaired by the Prime Minister. National Sports…
India’s Divyanshi Bhowmick won gold in U-15 Girls’ Singles at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Tashkent, defeating China’s Zhu Qihi 4-2 on 1 July 2025. With this win, she also qualified for the World Youth Championships. India finished with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
The Ministry of Railways has announced the rationalisation of passenger train fares effective from July 1, 2025, aiming to streamline fare structures and improve the financial viability of operations while maintaining affordability. Q. From which date will the revised Indian Railways fare structure come into effect in 2025?A) June 30B) July 1C) July 15D) August…
Every year on June 29, India celebrates Statistics Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, widely regarded as the Father of Indian Statistics. This observance, initiated in 2007 by the Government of India, highlights the critical role of statistics in shaping public policy, economic planning, and evidence-based governance. Why It Matters…
Q. Who became the first Indian to win a BWF World Tour title in 2025?A) Lakshya SenB) Kidambi SrikanthC) Ayush ShettyD) Prannoy H.S. Q. Who has been appointed as the Secretary of RAW from July 1, 2025?A) Ravi SinhaB) Rakesh AsthanaC) Parag JainD) Samant Goel Q. On which date in 2025 did the southwest monsoon…
On June 29, 2025, the southwest monsoon officially covered the entire country—nine days ahead of schedule, marking one of the fastest advances since 1960. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed its progression into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Agricultural Boost and Economic Implications This early onset is expected to…
On July 1, 2025, Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer from Punjab cadre, took charge as the new Secretary of RAW (Research and Analysis Wing), India’s external intelligence agency. His appointment reflects a strategic leadership shift in India’s intelligence setup amid growing regional and global security concerns. Jain is known for blending HUMINT (human intelligence)…
In Badminton, 20-year-old Ayush Shetty made history by becoming the first Indian to win a BWF World Tour title in 2025, clinching the US Open 2025 on 29 June 2025. In women’s singles, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma finished as runner-up after losing to top seed Beiwen Zhang in a close three-game match: 11-21, 21-16, 10-21. It…
On June 27, 2025, India categorically rejected a “supplemental award” issued by a Court of Arbitration constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960. The award pertained to the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu & Kashmir. India’s Position Treaty in Abeyance Background
Q. Where was the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2025 held on June 26, in which India refused to sign the joint declaration?A) BeijingB) New DelhiC) QingdaoD) Tashkent Q. Which two hydroelectric projects are at the center of the Indus Waters Treaty dispute?A) Baglihar and UriB) Kishenganga and RatleC) Sardar Sarovar and TehriD) Dulhasti and Salal
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting held on June 26, 2025, in Qingdao, China: Key Highlights India’s Position Bilateral Engagements Broader Themes
Q. When is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed?A) June 21B) June 25C) June 26D) July 1 Q. In which city will the Khelo India University Games 2025 be held?A) PatnaB) DelhiC) JaipurD) Bhopal Q. Where was the NATO Summit 2025 held?A) Brussels, BelgiumB) The Hague, NetherlandsC) Berlin, GermanyD) Paris, France
🛡️ 2025 NATO Summit – The Hague Dates: June 24–25, 2025Host: The Netherlands (first time ever)Venue: World Forum, The HagueTheme: Strengthening deterrence, unity, and industrial resilience 🌍 Key Highlights 🔍 Strategic Outcomes 🇺🇸 Notable Moments 🕊️ Looking Ahead The summit underscored NATO’s evolution from a Cold War alliance to a dynamic force confronting 21st-century threats—from…
The Khelo India University Games 2025 will be held in November 2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, as announced by Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Dr. Mandaviya emphasized that the University Games follow the Khelo India Youth Games for under-18 athletes, which were held in Bihar in May 2025, continuing the government’s mission to…
Observed on: June 26Theme for 2025: “Break the Cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime” 🧭 Background Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987, this day underscores the global commitment to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking. It aims to raise awareness about the devastating impact of drugs on individuals, families, and communities, while promoting international cooperation for…
In Athletics, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra clinched the Javelin Throw title at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 meet in the Czech Republic on 25 June 2025. The 27-year-old Indian athlete secured the gold medal with a best throw of 85.29 metres. This marks Neeraj’s second consecutive win, following his remarkable 90.23-metre throw at the…
Q. From which academic year will CBSE implement the two-term board exam system for Class 10?A) 2025 academic yearB) 2026 academic yearC) 2027 academic yearD) 2028 academic year Q. Who is the first Indian to visit NASA’s orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station (ISS)?A) Rakesh SharmaB) Kalpana ChawlaC) Shubhanshu ShuklaD) Sunita Williams Q. The book…
On 25 June 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the book “The Emergency Diaries – Years that Forged a Leader”, which explores Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role during the Emergency as a young RSS Pracharak. The book is divided into five chapters and examines how the 1975–77 Emergency shaped Modi’s understanding of state power,…
The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, carrying Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) today at 4:30 PM IST, according to ISRO. With this mission, Shukla becomes the first Indian to visit NASA’s orbiting laboratory ISS and the second Indian in history to travel to space, following Rakesh…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a new exam pattern for Class 10 board exams, starting from the next academic year (2026). The exams will now be conducted in two terms: Students will be allowed to improve their performance in up to three subjects out of Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and languages….
Q. Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas is observed annually in remembrance of the Emergency, which was declared in India on which date? A) 15 August 1975B) 26 January 1975C) 25 June 1975D) 2 October 1975 Q. Who can now issue joint instructions and orders to all three services, as per the decision taken by the Defence Minister…