Daily Current Affairs – 9th July 2025: Top Headlines & GK Updates
for UPSC, SSC, and Banking Exams
Staying
informed is essential, especially if you're preparing for competitive exams
like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, or State PSCs. Here's your
detailed Daily Current Affairs Update for 9th July 2025, covering
major national, international, economic, science, defense, and obituary
news. This comprehensive update will strengthen your general awareness and
help you stay ahead in your preparation.
🧭 International News
🇧🇷 PM Narendra Modi Honored with Brazil’s Highest
Civilian Award
In a
significant diplomatic development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was
conferred the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross,
Brazil's highest civilian honor, by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- This marks PM Modi's 26th international award since
2014.
- The award celebrates Modi’s contributions to strengthening
Indo-Brazil relations, particularly through BRICS and G20
platforms.
- The award ceremony was part of Modi’s official state visit,
reflecting India’s growing diplomatic stature.
- It also reaffirms Brazil’s acknowledgment of India’s global
leadership under Modi.
🇧🇬 Bulgaria to Join Eurozone in 2026
The European
Union has officially approved Bulgaria’s entry into the
Eurozone, making it the 21st nation to adopt the euro,
effective January 1, 2026.
- Bulgaria will replace its national currency ‘Lev’ at a fixed
rate of 1.95583 per euro.
- PM Rossen Jeliazkov termed it a “historic
milestone,” achieved despite years of political instability.
- EU President Ursula von der Leyen and ECB
Chief Christine Lagarde praised the move for promoting regional
economic stability.
- However, some public protests emerged over
inflation fears, showcasing mixed public sentiments.
⚡ NTPC Simhadri Celebrates 28th Raising Day
The NTPC
Simhadri thermal power station in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh,
celebrated its 28th Raising Day on 8th July 2025.
- Executive Director Sameer Sharma highlighted
it as NTPC’s first coastal power plant, established in 1997.
- The plant achieved 100% ash utilization, underlining
eco-friendly practices.
- Celebrations included prize distributions for competitions held
during Swachhata Pakhwada, World Environment Day,
and Yoga Day.
- The plant reiterated its commitment to sustainable energy and community
development.
🏛️ National & State News
📸 Himachal Pradesh Introduces Aadhaar Face
Authentication for PDS
In a
national first, Himachal Pradesh has launched an Aadhaar-based
Face Authentication System for ration distribution under
the Public Distribution System (PDS).
- The new FaceAuth system uses smartphone
cameras for instant facial verification, eliminating the need for
OTPs or fingerprints.
- Spearheaded by the Department of Digital Technologies and
Governance (DDTG), the system was developed under Gokul
Butail’s leadership.
- This innovation enhances efficiency and transparency in
welfare delivery, setting a model for other states.
🐟 Kasaragod Wins Kerala Fisheries Excellence Award
2025
Kasaragod District in
Kerala won the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025 for
exemplary work under the Popular Fish Farming Project.
- Local farmer Ravi P.P. won second prize in
the Backwater Fish Seed Production category.
- Sea Pearl Aquafarm bagged
third prize in Innovative Fish Farming.
- District Collector K. Inbasekar credited
the success to Deputy Director K.A. Labib for strategic
implementation.
- The award recognizes Kasaragod’s contribution to boosting
aquaculture and local economy.
🏥 Punjab Launches Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana
The Punjab
Government launched the Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana,
offering free cashless healthcare up to ₹10 lakh per
family annually.
- Covers 65 lakh families across Punjab,
including farmers, employees, and underprivileged sections.
- Beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat will get an additional
₹5 lakh top-up, totaling ₹10 lakh coverage.
- Over 2000 medical procedures, including surgeries,
cancer, and heart treatments, will be covered.
- Digital health cards will
be issued, and implementation begins on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2,
2025.
👩💼 Bihar Approves 35% Women’s Reservation for
Domicile Holders
The Bihar
Government, under CM Nitish Kumar, approved 35% job
reservation for women domiciled in Bihar in all state
government jobs.
- This reservation applies exclusively to native women,
excluding those from other states.
- The move is part of a domicile-based reservation policy,
implemented via the General Administration Department.
- In addition, the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission was
also approved, comprising members below 45 years.
💼 Business & Economy
News
🍏 Apple Names Sabih Khan as Chief Operating Officer
Apple Inc. appointed Sabih
Khan as its new COO, following Jeff Williams'
retirement later this year.
- Khan, an Apple veteran since 1995, recently served as Senior
VP of Operations.
- He holds dual degrees from Tufts University and a
master’s from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
- His responsibilities will include managing the supply chain, manufacturing,
and corporate sustainability.
- The announcement comes amid calls from former President
Donald Trump to shift iPhone production to the U.S. from
China.
🤝 India Sets $20 Billion Trade Target with Brazil
During his
Brazil visit, PM Modi announced plans to raise India-Brazil
bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030.
- Focus areas include expanding the Mercosur trade pact for
improved product access.
- Brazil agreed to adopt India’s UPI system for digital payments, marking a huge fintech milestone.
- India also pitched pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs in
Brazil.
- Three MoUs were signed on biofuels, renewable energy,
and intelligence cooperation.
🚀 Science & Technology
🛰️ ISRO Successfully Tests Gaganyaan Propulsion
System
On July
3, 2025, ISRO completed two successful hot tests of
the Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) for its Gaganyaan
Mission.
- Tests occurred at Mahendragiri Propulsion Complex,
Tamil Nadu.
- The system includes 5 Liquid Apogee Motors (440N)
and 16 RCS thrusters (100N).
- The 100-second test validated the integrated firing under
spaceflight conditions.
- This success marks a crucial step in India’s first human
spaceflight mission planned for 2026.
🌾 UP Agritech Innovation Hub Inaugurated
Union
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the UP
Agritech Innovation Hub at SVPUAT, Meerut.
- Hub is equipped with IoT tools, smart
irrigation, and AI analytics.
- Developed as part of Centre of Excellence on AI in
Agriculture, in collaboration with IIT Ropar.
- ₹75 lakh grant announced for joint research and academic
partnerships.
- Featured 20 agritech startups and farmers
showcasing digital farming solutions.
🧠 HCLSoftware Launches Domino 14.5 with Sovereign AI
HCLSoftware unveiled Domino
14.5, featuring Domino IQ, a sovereign AI platform for secure,
local AI deployments.
- Tailored for government and regulated entities, the
platform keeps data within national boundaries.
- Part of HCLTech’s larger push toward enterprise AI adoption while
preserving data sovereignty.
- The launch builds on a collaboration with OpenAI,
aiming to balance innovation and security in digital
transformation.
🛡️ Defense News
⚔️ India Tests ERASR Anti-Submarine Rocket
Successfully
The DRDO,
in collaboration with the Indian Navy, successfully completed user
trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) system.
- The tests were conducted from INS Kavaratti between June
23–July 7, 2025.
- A total of 17 rockets were fired under combat-simulated
scenarios.
- Key features include a twin-motor setup, electronic
time fuze, and high precision strike capability.
- The system is a major boost to India’s underwater combat
capabilities and supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat
initiative.
🕯️ Obituaries
🧓 Charupara Ravi (77), RJD State Vice-President,
Passes Away
Charupara Ravi, a veteran socialist leader
and RJD State Vice-President, passed away at 77 in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Active in politics since age 18, Ravi was known for his simplicity
and accessibility.
- Contested Kerala Assembly Elections multiple times
(1980, 1996, 2011).
- He was instrumental in building the RJD's base in Kerala and
led multiple protest campaigns.
🏏 Bismillah Jan Shinwari (41), Afghan Cricket Umpire
Dies
Renowned
Afghan cricket umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari died at the age
of 41.
- Member of ICC International Panel, he officiated 25
ODIs and 21 T20Is.
- Debuted in 2017 in a match between Afghanistan and Ireland in
Sharjah.
- Remembered for his impartiality, calmness, and mentorship to
aspiring umpires.
🐘 Vatsala (100), Asia’s Oldest Elephant, Dies in MP
Vatsala, Asia’s oldest elephant, passed
away on 8th July 2025 at Panna Tiger Reserve,
Madhya Pradesh.
- Believed to be over 100 years old, Vatsala was
originally from Kerala.
- Known as a matriarchal figure, she raised generations
of calves in the reserve.
- In her final days, she was blind and immobile but received special
care and a custom diet.
- Her long life is credited to exceptional care by forest
staff.
✅ Conclusion
This comprehensive
Current Affairs roundup for 9th July 2025 gives you a complete
overview of the day’s most significant developments. Whether you're a student,
civil services aspirant, or simply a curious reader, staying updated on these
topics ensures you’re informed and exam-ready. Keep revising these headlines
daily to sharpen your General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
🔗 Source Links
- ISRO Official Website
- Press Information Bureau
- DRDO Updates
- Apple Newsroom
- HCL Software Updates
- Indian Government Schemes
- Kerala Fisheries Department
- NDTV
- The Hindu
- BBC World News
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