📰 Daily Current Affairs – 12th July 2025 A complete and professional breakdown of the day’s most important national and internation...
📰 Daily Current Affairs – 12th July 2025
A complete and professional breakdown of the day’s most important national and
international updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and other competitive exams. From
global recognitions to major economic decisions, stay informed with this
in-depth analysis of the latest headlines.
🇮🇳 National News
🏰 Maratha Forts Receive
UNESCO World Heritage Status
In a
historic move, 12 Maratha forts spread across Maharashtra
and Tamil Nadu were officially added to the UNESCO World
Heritage List on July 11, 2025, during the 47th session
held in Paris.
These forts, a part of the Maratha Military Landscapes, were
constructed between the 17th and 19th centuries, demonstrating the
exceptional military strategies of the Maratha Empire.
- Notable figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj are
directly associated with these forts.
- This global recognition is expected to boost heritage
tourism, aid in cultural conservation, and promote
India’s rich historical legacy.
🛡️ Operation SHIVA 2025
Launched for Amarnath Yatra Security
To ensure
the safe conduct of the Amarnath Yatra, the Indian Army has
rolled out Operation SHIVA 2025 beginning July 12,
2025.
- Over 8,500 troops have been deployed.
- Advanced anti-drone systems, medical units,
and engineering support are part of the operation.
- The initiative is in close coordination with CAPFs and civil
authorities, aimed at tackling threats from Pakistan-backed
terror outfits.
The
operation underlines the Indian Army’s commitment to securing religious
events and ensuring public safety.
🏛️ State News
🚓 Kerala’s Arthunkal
Police Station Becomes India’s First ISO-Certified Station
Setting a
national precedent, the Arthunkal Police Station in Alappuzha,
Kerala has become the first in the country to receive
the IS/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
- The award applauds efficiency in law enforcement, crime
prevention, and public grievance handling.
- This milestone was achieved under the Modernised Cherthala
Police Programme, led by ASP Harish Jain.
- Kerala DGP Ravada Azad Chandrashekhar graced the certification ceremony.
🌱 Uttarakhand to Plant 5
Lakh+ Saplings During Harela Festival
On July
16, 2025, Uttarakhand will observe Harela Festival with
an ambitious statewide plantation drive of over 5 lakh
saplings.
- Spearheaded by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, the initiative
promotes themes like “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” and “Dharti
Maa Ka Rin Chukao”.
- Students, local communities, and government employees will
participate actively.
- The green mission aims to break previous records and
underline Uttarakhand’s leadership in environmental preservation.
🏯 Gingee Fort Joins
UNESCO Heritage List
Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu’s
Villupuram district has also earned a spot on the UNESCO World
Heritage List, as part of the Maratha Military Landscapes.
- Popularly known as the “Troy of the East”, the fort is
revered for its strategic design and military
engineering.
- This heritage tag is expected to bring in international
tourism and bolster restoration efforts.
🌍 International News
🕊️ Khmer Rouge Genocide
Sites in Cambodia Recognized by UNESCO
Three
genocide-era locations in Cambodia — Tuol Sleng
Genocide Museum, M-13 prison, and Choeung Ek Killing Fields —
were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on July
11, 2025.
- These were used by the Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979) for detention,
torture, and executions.
- This inclusion coincides with the 50th anniversary of
the regime’s rise.
- Cambodian PM Hun Manet welcomed the move as a step
towards memorialization, justice, and educating the
youth.
🏦 Banking & Economy
💸 RBI Penalizes HDFC Bank
and Shriram Finance
On
regulatory grounds, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has levied
fines on:
- HDFC Bank: ₹4.88 lakh for violations related
to foreign investment in term loans.
- Shriram Finance:
₹2.70 lakh for digital lending rule breaches discovered
during inspections.
This action
showcases RBI’s firm stand on compliance, transparency,
and financial discipline in the banking sector.
📉 Tax Revenue Drops Amid
High Refunds
India’s net
direct tax collection saw a 1.3% dip as of July
10, 2025, despite gross collections rising 3.2% to ₹6.6
lakh crore.
- The drop is due to a 38% increase in tax refunds,
impacting revenue flow.
- Both corporate and non-corporate taxpayers contributed
to the decline.
🌍 Tax Benefits for SWFs
and Pension Funds Extended to 2030
The Indian
Government has extended tax exemptions for Sovereign
Wealth Funds (SWFs) and Pension Funds till March
31, 2030.
- Exemptions include dividends, interest, and long-term
capital gains.
- Introduced under Section 10(23FE) of the IT Act,
this move is expected to attract long-term FDI into energy,
telecom, and logistics.
- SWFs now hold assets worth ₹4.7 lakh crore in India, as per NSDL.
🏅 Awards & Recognition
👩⚖️ Varsha
Deshpande Wins 2025 UN Population Award
Varsha Deshpande, a
Maharashtra-based advocate and activist, was honored with the 2025
United Nations Population Award in New York on July
11.
- She is celebrated for promoting gender equality, saving
the girl child, and empowering Dalit women.
- Deshpande leads the Dalit Mahila Vikas Mandal and
is known for her enforcement of the PCPNDT Act.
- The UNFPA hailed her work as crucial in
advancing reproductive rights and social equity.
👥 Appointments
📡 Abhijit Kishore
Reappointed COAI Chairperson
The Cellular
Operators Association of India (COAI) reappointed Abhijit
Kishore (Vodafone Idea) as Chairperson and Rahul
Vatts (Airtel) as Vice Chairperson for 2025–26.
- Their leadership is crucial as India gears up for 5G
expansion and digital infrastructure upgrades.
🔐 Babitha B P Appointed
as SBI’s Deputy CISO
Babitha B P has taken charge as
the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at State
Bank of India (SBI).
- She will oversee infrastructure security and digital
safety initiatives.
- Her appointment reflects growing gender representation in
India’s tech-finance landscape.
🤝 Agreements & MoUs
🏐 Prasar Bharati to
Broadcast Handball Events in India
Prasar Bharati signed a 3-year
MoU with the Handball Association of India (HAI) to
air national and international handball matches.
- Matches will be available on DD Sports, Waves
OTT, and digital platforms.
- The deal aims to popularize handball, encourage new
talent, and expand the sport’s reach.
🛡️ Defense & Technology
🚀 Astra Missile Test
Success by DRDO & IAF
The DRDO and Indian
Air Force successfully tested the Astra Beyond Visual Range
Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from a Su-30 MKI off
the Odisha coast.
- The missile uses an indigenous RF Seeker and
demonstrated high-speed target accuracy.
- This success supports India’s Make in India defense
initiative and reduces foreign dependency.
🚛 Government Schemes
⚡ PM E-DRIVE Scheme for
Electric Trucks Launched
India
introduced the first incentive scheme for electric
trucks under PM E-DRIVE, offering up to ₹9.6 lakh per
vehicle.
- Targets N2 & N3 category trucks with companies
like Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and SAIL participating.
- Old diesel trucks will be scrapped, and strict warranty
clauses will ensure quality.
- The initiative aligns with India’s net-zero emissions goal
by 2070.
💼 ₹1 Lakh Crore
Job-Linked Incentive Scheme Approved
The Union
Cabinet approved an ambitious ₹1 lakh crore scheme to create 3.5
crore jobs from August 2025 to July 2027.
- Employers will get ₹3,000 per employee/month, while new
workers receive up to ₹15,000 in wage support.
- Announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw, this scheme is a part of
the PM’s ₹2 lakh crore youth employment plan.
📚 Summits & Conferences
📜 India to Host Global
Manuscript Heritage Conference
From September
11–13, 2025, India will host the first Global
Conference on Manuscript Heritage at Bharat Mandapam, New
Delhi.
- Over 500 delegates, rare manuscript exhibits,
and AI-driven archival demos will be featured.
- The event coincides with Swami Vivekananda’s 1893 speech
date, symbolizing India’s knowledge revival.
🧪 Trade Facilitation
Conference 2025 Kicks Off
MoS
Finance Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the Trade
Facilitation Conference 2025 in New Delhi, organized
by CRCL and CBIC.
- Themed “Scientific Excellence for Seamless Trade”, the
event focused on infrastructure development for faster,
error-free trade processes.
🏏 Sports News
🏆 Italy & Netherlands
Qualify for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
In
the ICC T20 Europe Qualifiers, both Italy and the
Netherlands secured qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup to
be hosted in India and Sri Lanka.
- Italy’s qualification marks its first-ever appearance in
the global cricket tournament.
- Key players included Roelof van der Merwe and Michael
Levitt from the Netherlands.
♟️ Harikrishnan A. R.
Becomes India’s 87th Grandmaster
Harikrishnan A. R., a
23-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, earned his final GM
norm at the La Plagne International Chess Festival, France,
on July 11, 2025.
- Coached by Shyam Sundar, he has already achieved GM
norms in Switzerland (2023) and Spain (2025).
- Harikrishnan, an SRM M.Com graduate, now targets Elo
2600 and plans to pursue MBA in the USA.
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🔗 Sources:
- UNESCO World Heritage List
- RBI Official Press Release
- Indian Ministry of Defence
- UN Population Award – UNFPA
- Ministry of Culture
- PIB India
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