🗓️ Daily GK Update – 10th
July 2025: National, Economy, Awards, Defence & More!
Stay updated with the key current affairs of July 10, 2025,
covering governance, economy, international relations, defense, awards,
literature, and science. This comprehensive GK update is essential for
aspirants of UPSC,
SSC, Banking, and other competitive exams. Let’s dive into
today’s most relevant headlines:
🇮🇳 National News
📮 Stamp Released to Mark
Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s 125th Birth Anniversary
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The Department
of Posts released a commemorative stamp on July 9, 2025, to
honour Syama
Prasad Mookerjee.
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The event was held at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi,
and featured exhibitions, cultural programs, and a short documentary on his
life.
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The stamp, designed by Smt. Nenu Gupta,
symbolizes Mookerjee’s contributions to education, national unity,
and constitutional
development.
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Top dignitaries and Union Ministers were present during the
launch.
🏙️ State
News
🚌 Delhi Unveils ‘Saheli
Card’ for Free Bus Travel
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Delhi Transport
Corporation (DTC) is replacing its Pink Ticket system
with the ‘Saheli
Smart Card’.
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Exclusive to women and transgender individuals
residing in Delhi, the card requires Aadhaar and address proof.
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The initiative aims to prevent misuse and modernize public
transport with QR-based
ticketing, NCMC integration, and mobile applications.
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It’s part of a larger digital roadmap for seamless urban
transport in the capital.
🏦 Banking
& Finance
💳 All Government
Payments Over ₹75 Crore via RBI e-Kuber from July 16
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Starting July 16, 2025, any
central government payment above ₹75 crore must
go through RBI’s
e-Kuber platform.
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This is a significant reduction from the earlier limit of ₹500
crore.
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The move will enable real-time payment tracking,
faster reconciliation (within 24 hours), and aims
to enhance transparency.
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Future plans may bring down the threshold to ₹50 crore,
enhancing fiscal discipline and efficiency.
🏛️ Public Sector Banks to
Raise ₹45,000 Crore in FY26
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Indian Public Sector Banks (PSBs) will
collectively raise ₹45,000
crore via Qualified Institutional Placements
(QIP).
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The plan starts with SBI, and is in line
with the government's ₹47,000 crore disinvestment agenda for
FY26.
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The government also targets completing IDBI Bank’s stake sale by October 2025.
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This strategy is geared towards capital infusion,
strengthening public banks, and boosting private participation in banking.
💼 Business
& Economy
📈 Nvidia Becomes First
Public Company to Hit $4 Trillion Market Cap
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Nvidia reached a
historic $4
trillion market capitalization after a 1,350% rise since
October 2022.
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It now leads the S&P 500 Index,
overtaking tech giants like Apple and Microsoft.
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This milestone highlights the increasing dominance of AI-driven
tech in the global economic landscape.
🤝 Bilateral
Agreements
🇮🇳🤝🇳🇦 India-Namibia Sign
MoUs During PM Modi’s Visit
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PM Narendra
Modi’s state visit to Namibia led to two crucial MoUs:
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Entrepreneurship
Development Center
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Cooperation in Health
& Medicine
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Namibia joined India-led platforms like CDRI and Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).
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Namibia became the
first country to license India's UPI technology, boosting digital
collaboration and India-Africa economic ties.
🏅 Awards
& Honours
🏆 PM Modi Receives
Namibia’s Highest Civilian Honour
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PM Modi was conferred the ‘Order of the Most Ancient
Welwitschia Mirabilis’.
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Presented by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah,
the award celebrates Modi’s diplomatic leadership.
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He dedicated the honour to the people of India, reinforcing
Indo-Namibian friendship.
📚 Sarankumar Limbale
Wins Chintha Raveendran Award 2025
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Eminent Marathi author Sarankumar Limbale was
awarded the Chintha
Raveendran Award 2025.
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Includes ₹50,000 in cash, a memento, and a citation.
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To be presented on July 26 in Kozhikode, with a
keynote by Subhashini
Ali.
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The award recognizes his exceptional contribution to Dalit literature and social reform.
📖 Books
& Authors
💌 “Das
Paise Ka Postcard” Revives Letter-Writing Nostalgia
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Retired Army Officer S.N. Ahmed launched
his book “Das Paise Ka Postcard” on July 10 in Hyderabad.
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Celebrates the emotional and cultural value of
handwritten letters.
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Actor Vinay Varma released
the book, which will soon be adapted into a stage play.
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The work aims to rekindle the charm of personal communication in
the digital age.
🛡️ Defense
& Maritime
🚢 INS Nistar: India’s
First Indigenous Diving Support Ship
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The Indian Navy received INS Nistar from Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on July 9.
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75% indigenous, the vessel is capable of:
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Deep-sea diving (up to
300m)
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Rescue operations for
submariners using DSRV
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ROV deployment up to
1000m
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This bolsters India’s deep-sea operational capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
⚓ India-Japan Begin
Maritime Drill in Chennai
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Japanese Coast Guard Ship JCGS Itsukushima arrived
at Chennai
Port for a six-day drill.
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The exercise titled ‘Jaa Mata’ involves
joint sea operations, official interactions, and port engagements.
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Reinforces bilateral maritime ties and supports regional goals
like SAGAR and Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.
📊 Ranks
& Reports
🌍 UNCTAD Report Flags
Global Slowdown, Sees India as a Bright Spot
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Trade & Development
Foresights 2025 by UNCTAD predicts:
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Global growth at 2.3%
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Recession risks due to policy volatility and rising debt
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India stands out due to:
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Strong domestic demand
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Stable macroeconomics
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High IT and service
exports
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Concerns include:
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Shrinking global trade
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High borrowing costs
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Reduced development aid affecting SDG progress
🚜 Government
Schemes
🌾 10 Years of PM Fasal
Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
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Dr. Lavanya R. Mundayur, AIC Chief, reflected
on a decade of PMFBY.
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Key takeaways:
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Positive growth in non-loanee farmer coverage
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Need for more central funding,
a uniform
model, and third-party audits
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Goal: Make PMFBY affordable, transparent,
and effective for small and marginal farmers.
👩💻 Andhra Pradesh
Launches Digi-Lakshmi Scheme
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Launched June 30, the Digi-Lakshmi scheme
empowers urban
women entrepreneurs.
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Set to establish 9,034 Common Service Centres (ATOM
Kiosks) run by SHG women.
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Services Offered: 250+ government and financial services.
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Women will get training and loans (₹2–2.5 lakh) under
the ‘One
Family, One Entrepreneur’ mission.
🌽 Summits
& Conferences
🌽 11th India Maize
Summit: Towards a Maize Revolution
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Held on July 7, 2025, in New Delhi with Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
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Focused on:
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Tech-driven maize
farming
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Biofuel integration
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Climate-smart
agriculture
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Uttar Pradesh showcased its
success under the Accelerated
Maize Development Program.
⚡ India Energy Storage
Week 2025
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Inaugurated by Minister Harsh Malhotra at Yashobhoomi, Delhi.
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Key themes:
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Clean mobility via FAME-II, PM e-Drive
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Battery tech, EV
infrastructure, and green logistics
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Part of India’s push to meet the Net Zero 2070 target
and generate 500GW
of green energy by 2030.
🔬 Science
& Technology
💊 Switzerland Approves
Infant Malaria Drug by Novartis
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On July
9, Swissmedic approved
the first
malaria drug for infants weighing 2–5 kg.
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Novartis developed the medicine for non-profit distribution across
malaria-hit nations.
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A vital step in protecting vulnerable children in Africa and
Asia.
🎙️ Kalaa Setu Challenge
to Boost AI in Regional Languages
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Launched by the Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting via the WaveX Platform.
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AI startups are invited to build multilingual AI tools for
audio/video/graphic translation.
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Part of the broader WAVES initiative promoting media innovation and language equity.
🦟 Andhra Pradesh
Launches AI-Based Mosquito Surveillance
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Introduced in 66 urban zones, the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System
(SMoSS) uses:
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Smart sensors
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Drones
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Health data
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Targets mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria.
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Promotes AI-powered public health solutions
and faster interventions.
🌳 Environment
& Biodiversity
🌿 New Garcinia Tree
Species Discovered in Assam
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Botanist Jatindra Sarma discovered Garcinia kusumae in Baksa district, Assam.
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Named after his late mother, Kusum Devi.
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Features distinct flowers and medicinal
properties, contributing to India's rich botanical heritage.
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Assam now houses 12 Garcinia species,
emphasizing biodiversity conservation.
📌 Conclusion
From global milestones like Nvidia’s $4 trillion valuation to
India’s achievements in digital diplomacy, defense,
agriculture, and climate action, July 10, 2025, was
packed with significant developments. These updates are crucial for building a holistic current affairs foundation for
competitive exams.
Stay informed. Stay
ahead. 📚✨
🔗 Sources:
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Andhra Pradesh Government Portal
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Delhi Government Transport Updates
