July 2025 Current Affairs
Health & Social Development
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Historic Drop in Maternal Mortality: India has achieved a landmark 86% reduction in maternal deaths. This success, alongside major gains in child survival rates, is attributed to expanded immunization programs and focused healthcare reforms.
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Immunization Excellence: Through Mission Indradhanush and the digital U-WIN platform, India has nearly eliminated "zero-dose" children, strengthening its national vaccine coverage and maintaining its polio-free status.
Economy & Finance
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Record Global Remittances: India received a staggering $135.46 billion from the diaspora in FY 2024–25. This 14% year-on-year growth has been instrumental in offsetting nearly half of the nation's merchandise trade deficit.
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National Turmeric Board: Headquartered in Telangana, the newly inaugurated board aims to skyrocket exports and support farmers by focusing on research, development, and high-value turmeric products.
Environment & Green Energy
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Artificial Rain to Combat Pollution: To address severe air quality issues, Delhi is set to implement cloud seeding technology. By using silver iodide and dry ice, the initiative aims to trigger rainfall and wash away pollutants.
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Carbon Trading Launch: India has initiated its Carbon Credit Scheme, introducing new Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission rules for over 400 industrial units to incentivize eco-friendly manufacturing.
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Waste-to-Energy Expansion: The MNRE has streamlined approvals and introduced new subsidies to encourage the conversion of municipal waste and biogas into clean energy sources.
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Strategic Hydropower: The approval of the Sawalkot Hydro Project on the Chenab River marks a dual victory for India, boosting clean energy capacity while asserting strategic water rights.
Governance & Sports
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Legal System Overhaul: India has officially transitioned from colonial-era laws to a modern legal framework—BNS, BNSS, and BSA. These reforms introduce e-FIRs and technology-driven processes to ensure faster, fairer trials.
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2036 Olympic Ambitions: India has formally accelerated its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, launching specialized support for elite athletes and implementing governance reforms to meet international hosting standards.
