Daily current affairs for the 25th July

Top Current Affairs of the day for 25th July

 

1. On July 25, 2025, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu completed three years in office. She flagged off major upgrades at Rashtrapati Bhavan and its estate. On her works a 50‑point accessibility retrofit for Divyangjan, official websites in 22 Indian languages, new visitor facilities, and a second E-Upahaar charity auction. She also led the “Ageing with Dignity” initiative for senior welfare and inaugurated a comprehensive cancer care centre in Delhi. Her tenure reflects inclusive governance, digital outreach, and citizen‑centric reforms.
2. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that for the first time, a team of over two thousand scientists visited more than seven thousand 900 villages under the Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Mr Chouhan stated that the scientists collected detailed information on the agro-climatic conditions of each village.
3.  On July 24, 2025, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed Parliament that central government employees can use up to 30 days of earned leave each year for personal reasons, including caring for elderly parents. The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, allow this provision. These rules also provide 20 days of Half-Pay Leave, 8 days of Casual Leave, and 2 Restricted Holidays every year. There is no separate leave for elder care. Employees must use existing leave options for such needs.
4. The Government will organize the fourth World Food India from September 25 to 28, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is hosting the event to promote India’s food sector. Over 90 countries and 2,000+ exhibitors will take part. The event will feature exhibitions, CEO roundtables, business meetings, and seminars on sustainability, innovation, trade, and nutrition. Aspirants should note this event showcases key government schemes and India’s global food goals.
5. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has directed Internet Service Providers to block 25 websites like ULLU, ALTT, Desiflix, and MoodX for streaming obscene and indecent content. The action follows Section 69A of the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021. The government aims to regulate online content and protect public decency. Aspirants should note this as a key example of India’s digital governance and legal enforcement on OTT platforms.
6. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh have initiated the process to form a three-member inquiry committee for the removal motion against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. MPs submitted notices under Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution, citing alleged misconduct. The committee will include a Supreme Court judge, a High Court Chief Justice, and a jurist, and must report within three months. This is a key example of Mahaviyog Prastav or judicial impeachment process in India.
7. The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,000 crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure Atulva Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the Indian Army. This procurement is under the Buy (Indian–IDDM) category, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The indigenously developed radars will boost the Army’s air defence capabilities. Aspirants should note this as a key step toward defence self-reliance and strategic military modernization in India.

 

1. DRDO successfully test‑fired its ULPGM‑V3 drone‑launched precision‑guided missile at Kurnool’s National Open Area Range in Andhra Pradesh. The 12.5‑kg fire‑and‑forget missile can strike up to 4 km by day and 2.5 km by night. It uses a compact dual‑thrust solid motor, supports a two‑way datalink, and offers multiple modular warheads for static or moving targets. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the indigenous technology. Aspirants should note this as a key example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in advanced military systems.
2.  Key Notes:-
3. Name: ULPGM‑V3, drone‑launched precision missile.
4. Weight & range: 12.5 kg, 4 km (day), 2.5 km (night)
5. Features: Fire‑and‑forget, dual‑thrust propulsion, two‑way datalink, modular warheads
6. Significance: Ups India’s drone strike capabilities, aligns with indigenous defence push under Make in India / Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

 

1. Prime Minister Modi and President Muizzu signed four MoUs and three cooperation agreements in fisheries, tourism, health, digital infrastructure, and maritime security. India extended ₹4,850 crore ($565 m) credit and offered debt relief. Modi stressed that peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean are shared goals and announced joint work on maritime security under the Colombo Security Conclave. This visit marks a strategic reset under India’s Neighbourhood‑First and SAGAR policies.
2. FTA signed on 24 July 2025; 99% of Indian exports to the UK become duty‑free; UK average tariffs fall from 15% to 3% . Sectoral scope: Engineering goods, textiles, gems & jewellery, footwear, marine products, auto components, pharma and services gain preferential access . Economic impact: Projected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 bn annually by 2040; generate over 130,000 jobs in regions like Coimbatore and boost MSMEs, startups and professional services in India . Candidates should connect this with India’s trade diplomacy, export promotion policies, FTA strategies, and sectoral opportunities under government schemes like Make in India and Vocal for Local.
3. Veda Krishnamurthy, who represented India in both the ODI and T20I format, took to social media to announce her retirement.