Daily Current Affairs – 4th July 2025: Top Headlines You Shouldn’t Miss Today! (Daily GK Update)

 

Stay ahead with today’s most important General Knowledge updates! From national developments to international diplomacy, economic milestones, major appointments, and more—July 4th, 2025 brings you a power-packed summary to boost your GK for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and other competitive exams.

🇮🇳 National News

🏥 President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Projects at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, UP

President Smt. Droupadi Murmu visited Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, where she inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple important facilities at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University.

➡️ The visit aimed to enhance the region’s educational and healthcare infrastructure.
➡️ The initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to uplifting eastern Uttar Pradesh and increasing opportunities in higher education and medical services.

🧬 BHARAT: A Research Initiative on Healthy Aging in India

India’s aging population brings a new challenge: living longer, but healthier.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru launched the BHARAT study in 2023 — Biomarkers of Healthy Aging, Resilience, Adversity, and Transitions.

📌 The project is a part of the Longevity India Program and seeks to:

• Understand aging beyond age — focusing on health quality.
• Combat age-related illnesses like dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
• Promote evidence-based policies for senior citizen care.

🏙️ State News

📈 Gujarat Joins the “1 Crore Investors” Club in Stock Market Participation

Gujarat has officially become the third state in India with over 1 crore registered investors in the stock market, as per NSE data.

📊 Gujarat joins Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, forming a trio that now makes up 36% of India’s total investor base.

➡️ This growth reflects Gujarat’s strong financial literacy and rising interest in wealth creation through equity investments.

🌍 International News

🕊️ Pakistan Takes Over UN Security Council Presidency for July 2025

Pakistan has assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council for July 2025, marking a crucial diplomatic role.

🔹 The UNSC presidency rotates monthly among member nations.
🔹 This leadership role allows Pakistan to influence decisions related to global peacekeeping, security operations, and conflict resolution.

🛡️ Russia Becomes First Nation to Recognize Taliban Rule in Afghanistan

In a historic foreign policy shift, Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

🗺️ Since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, no country had formally accepted their governance until now.

➡️ This move could have significant implications for international diplomacy, humanitarian support, and regional security alliances.

🏦 Banking & Finance News

🌐 SBI Launches Two Global Trade Finance Centres

The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender, launched two new Global Trade Finance Centres in:

• Kolkata
• Hyderabad

🎯 These centres aim to:

• Support exporters and importers
• Streamline international trade transactions
• Enhance SBI’s global footprint in banking services

💼 SEBI Appoints Sunil Kadam as Executive Director

Sunil Kadam has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

✔️ Kadam brings nearly 30 years of experience with SEBI.
✔️ His expertise is expected to strengthen regulatory compliance, investor protection, and market transparency.

🔍 SEBI Bans Global Trading Giant “Jane Street” from Indian Markets

SEBI has imposed a major ban on Jane Street, a prominent US-based quantitative trading firm, from operating in Indian markets.

💸 Reason: Unlawful gains through alleged market manipulation
💰 SEBI has impounded ₹4,841 crore from Jane Street.

➡️ This marks one of SEBI’s most aggressive crackdowns against a foreign trading entity in India.

👨‍✈️ Appointments News

✈️ Big Changes in the Indian Air Force Leadership

1. Air Marshal S. Sivakumar
   ✅ Appointed Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA), Air HQ, New Delhi
2. Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann
   ✅ Became Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command
3. Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
   ✅ Took charge as Vice Chief of Air Staff — the 2nd highest post in the IAF

📌 These appointments ensure strategic continuity, modernization, and operational readiness in the Indian Air Force.

🌏 International Relations & Agreements

🇮🇳🤝🇱🇰 India-Sri Lanka Cultural Ties Strengthened via Hindi Course Launch

To deepen cultural and educational bonds, the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Sri Lanka launched a Hindi Language Learning Program.

🎓 Initiative in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) of the Indian High Commission in Colombo.

📌 Promotes bilateral ties through language, student exchange, and soft diplomacy.

💹 Business & Technology News

💻 Nvidia on Path to Becoming World’s Most Valuable Company

Nvidia’s market cap hit $3.92 trillion, surpassing Apple’s record of $3.915 trillion.

🔥 The AI chipmaker is now poised to become the most valuable company in history.

📈 Driven by AI boom, GPU demand, and innovation, Nvidia’s rise signals a new era in tech dominance.

🌍 SAIL Opens Its First International Office in Dubai

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has inaugurated its first overseas representative office in Dubai, UAE.

➡️ A move aligned with SAIL’s strategy to:

• Expand globally
• Tap into Middle Eastern steel markets
• Increase exports and international collaborations

📲 Aadhaar Records 229 Crore Authentications in June 2025

The UIDAI reported 229.33 crore Aadhaar authentications in June 2025.

📌 That’s a 7.8% rise compared to June 2024.

📊 Key sectors using Aadhaar:

• Banking
• Government schemes
• Telecom & Healthcare

Aadhaar continues to be the backbone of India’s digital economy.

📅 Important Days

🕉️ 4th July: Swami Vivekananda Punyatithi (Death Anniversary)

Swami Vivekananda, a key figure in modern Indian thought, passed away on 4th July 1902.

📌 On this day, we remember:

• His teachings on spirituality, self-reliance, and national pride
• His efforts to revive Indian culture globally
• His historic speech at the 1893 Chicago Parliament of Religions

➡️ A symbol of youth inspiration, his legacy continues to guide India’s path to progress.

🔬 Science & Health

🧬 First Complete Genome of Ancient Egyptian Decoded

Scientists have successfully decoded the genome of an ancient Egyptian for the first time.

📖 Published in the journal Nature (July 2, 2025)

🔍 Key Findings:

• Insight into early human migration
• Genetic mixing over 4,500 years
• Links between ancient Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East

This is a major breakthrough in archaeology and genetics.

🧫 Puducherry Integrates TB Screening into Family Adoption Program

Puducherry has become India’s first Union Territory to integrate TB screening into the Family Adoption Programme.

🎯 Initiative led by:

• Local medical colleges
• Students and health workers
• State TB Department

📌 Aim: Early detection of tuberculosis to achieve India’s TB elimination goals.

🧠 Quick Recap – 4th July 2025 GK Highlights

📚 Conclusion

The Daily Current Affairs of 4th July 2025 covers major strides in governance, diplomacy, economics, public health, and culture — each crucial for shaping India and the world.

📌 Stay consistent with your daily GK updates to remain competitive in exams like:

• UPSC CSE
• SSC CGL & CHSL
• Bank PO / Clerk
• Defence Services (NDA/CDS)
• Railway & State PSCs

🔗 Sources for Reference:

• Press Information Bureau (PIB)
• Ministry Websites
• SEBI, UIDAI, NSE, SBI Reports
• International News Outlets
• Nature Journal (for genome report)