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🔥 Daily Current Affairs – 7th July 2025 | Major National & International News, Appointments, Awards & Sports Updates 📰🌍
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2025 – a comprehensive update covering national, international, economic,
banking, science, sports, and awards news. Specially crafted
for aspirants of UPSC,
SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and other competitive exams.
📌 Top
Headlines – 7th July 2025
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India becomes 4th most
equal country globally, says World Bank
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Jennifer Simons elected
as first female President of Suriname
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PM Modi attends 17th
BRICS Summit in Brazil; condemns Pahalgam attack
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IndiGo appoints Amitabh
Kant as Non-Executive Director
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Deepika Padukone
receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
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India defeats England
in historic Test win at Edgbaston
🇮🇳 National News
✅ India
Ranked 4th Most Equal Country by World Bank
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India’s Gini Index is
now 25.5 in
2025.
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Poverty reduced from 16.2% (2011) to 2.3% (2023).
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171 million Indians lifted
out of poverty.
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Thanks to initiatives like Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar, DBT,
Ayushman Bharat, and Stand-Up India.
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India surpasses several developed nations in equality.
✅ Himachal
Pradesh Launches Face ID for Ration Distribution
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First Indian state to adopt Face Authentication via
Aadhaar.
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Implemented by Department of Digital Technologies
and Governance (DDTG).
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No need for OTP or fingerprints — simple smartphone-based facial scan.
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Enhances transparency and ease of access under
PDS.
🌍 International News
✅ Jennifer
Geerlings-Simons Becomes First Female President of Suriname
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Elected on 6th July 2025, taking
office on 16th
July.
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Focus on tax reform and debt management.
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Suriname’s offshore oil production set
to begin in 2028.
✅ Mauna
Loa Climate Station Faces Possible Shutdown
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Running since 1958; known for Keeling Curve (CO₂
tracking).
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Faces closure due to funding cuts by
U.S. government.
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Data critical to understanding climate change globally.
✅ Elon
Musk Launches New Political Party in the US
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Party named the America Party.
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Opposes traditional two-party system.
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Not yet registered; future leadership unclear.
🏦 Banking & Economy
✅ Indian
Bank & PNB Waive Minimum Balance Charges
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Indian Bank: From 7 July, PNB: From 1 July.
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Also, Indian Bank lowers 1-year lending rate to 9%.
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Aim: Encourage financial inclusion for
all.
✅ ₹2000
Notes Worth ₹6,099 Crore Still in Circulation
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98.29% of notes returned
since demonetization notice (May 2023).
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Notes can still be deposited or sent to
RBI/post offices.
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₹2000 note remains legal tender but
being phased out.
👥 Appointments
✅ Amitabh
Kant Joins IndiGo Board as Non-Executive Director
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Former NITI Aayog CEO & G20 Sherpa.
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Known for Make in India & Startup India campaigns.
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Will support IndiGo's global expansion strategy.
✅ Sahil
Kini Appointed CEO of RBI Innovation Hub
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Co-founder of Setu; IIT Madras
graduate.
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Replaces Rajesh Bansal.
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Will work on fintech innovation, fraud detection,
and inclusive credit.
✅ Sukanya
Sonowal Named Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador
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B.Tech student at IIT Guwahati.
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Co-founder of STEMvibe.
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Selected through a 3-stage evaluation process.
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Will serve as Lead - Communications & PR in
CYPAN.
✅ Sanjog
Gupta Becomes New CEO of ICC
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Appointed on 7th July 2025.
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Former head of sports at Star India and JioStar.
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Will lead ICC’s efforts ahead of 2028 Olympic debut for
cricket.
✅ Aditya
Mangla Becomes CEO of Zomato’s Food Delivery Arm
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Appointed by parent company Eternal.
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Has held major roles since 2021.
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Tasked with reviving growth and solving legal
challenges.
🏆 Awards & Honours
✅ Deepika
Padukone Gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
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First Indian actress to receive the honour.
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Part of Class of 2026 alongside Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet,
and more.
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Acknowledges her contribution to global cinema.
✅ PM
Narendra Modi Honoured with Key to City of Buenos Aires
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Awarded by Mayor Jorge Macri on 6 July 2025.
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Recognised for strengthening India-Argentina ties.
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Modi held talks with President Javier Milei on
trade & energy.
🎯 Government Schemes
✅ Rajasthan
Launches Poverty-Free Village Scheme
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Named Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Scheme.
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Benefits for 5,000 villages:
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₹1 lakh for self-employment/business.
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₹15,000 aid for women SHGs.
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₹21,000 reward for families out of poverty.
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Aims for Atmanirbhar Villages with skill-building & job linkage.
🌐 Summits &
Conferences
✅ PM
Modi Attends 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil
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Held from 6–7 July 2025 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Themes discussed:
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AI governance
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Global South
cooperation
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Terrorism & reforms
in global institutions
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Rio Declaration adopted
unanimously.
✅ BRICS
Strongly Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack
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Attack occurred during Amarnath Yatra.
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BRICS countries united in calling for global anti-terror
strategy.
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Supported Indonesia's induction into
BRICS.
🏁 Sports News
✅ Lando
Norris Wins British Grand Prix 2025
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Held at Silverstone under rainy conditions.
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Took lead after Oscar Piastri's penalty.
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First McLaren win at home since
2008.
✅ India
Registers Historic Test Win at Edgbaston
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Defeats England by 336 runs —
largest overseas Test win by India.
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Akash Deep takes 10 wickets.
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Series now levelled 1-1.
✅ India
to Bid for 2029 & 2031 World Athletics Championships
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Announcement by Adille Sumariwalla in
Bengaluru.
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Final host cities to be confirmed by September 2026.
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Also aiming for 2028 Junior Worlds and 2036 Olympics.
✅ Mexico
Beats USA to Win 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup
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Final score: 2-1 at NRG Stadium, Houston.
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Goals by Raul Jimenez & Edson Alvarez.
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Dramatic finale with emotional tributes.
✅ India
Bags 11 Medals at World Boxing Cup 2025
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Held in Astana.
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Medal tally: 3 Gold, 5 Silver, 3 Bronze.
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Key winners: Sakshi, Jaismine, and Nupur.
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Best-ever performance by Indian women boxers.
🔬 Science &
Technology
✅ India
Launches National Biobank for Health Research
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Launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh at CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi.
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Will collect samples from 10,000 individuals.
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Supports personalised medicine & genomic
research.
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Part of Phenome India project.
✅ India
Becomes 4th Largest Biofuel Consumer in 2024
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Consumed 77 kbbloe/d, ahead of China (60 kbbloe/d).
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Biofuel production: India (70) vs China (106).
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Reflects India's commitment to clean energy.
📚 FAQs
Q1: Why is India's Gini
Index ranking significant?
A: It
reflects a major drop in inequality and poverty, showing successful social
programs.
Q2: What is the
FaceAuth system in Himachal?
A: It
allows people to verify identity using face recognition for ration services.
Q3: Why is BRICS Summit
2025 important?
A: Leaders
discussed global reforms, AI, and climate initiatives under Rio Declaration.
Q4: What makes Deepika
Padukone’s award special?
A: She
is the first Indian actress to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
✅ Conclusion
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Current Affairs of 7th July 2025 brings a wide array of
impactful stories — from global diplomacy and economic inclusion to sports
excellence and scientific breakthroughs. Whether you’re a competitive exam
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