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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

08 Jul 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

BRICS Leaders Condemn Pahalgam Attack

  • In a declaration adopted at the 17th edition of the BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil the BRICS leaders condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms and called for combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing, and the provision of safe havens.
  • While the declaration did not take any names, the cross-border terror reference is seen to be aimed at Pakistan.
  • The BRICS declaration also called for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council's memberships so that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America, including BRICS countries.
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ENVIRONMENT

Typhoon Danas Lashes Southern Taiwan with Record Winds

  • Typhoon Danas lashed southern Taiwan with record winds and strong rain, killing two people and injuring more than 330 in a rare hit to the island's densely populated west coast, where businesses and schools were shut.
  • Taiwan is regularly struck by typhoons but they generally land along the mountainous and sparsely populated east coast facing the Pacific.
  • Typhoon Danas, was listed by Taiwan's weather authority at the second-strongest level.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Adani Power Completes Acquisition of 600 MW Vidarbha Power

  • Adani Power, India's leading private thermal power producer, successfully completed the acquisition and resolution plan implementation of Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd. (VIPL) for an aggregate consideration of Rs 4,000 crore.
  • VIPL is a 2x300 MW domestic coal-fired power plant located in Butibori, Nagpur district, Maharashtra. VIPL was undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Government Awards Seven-star Ratings to Three Mines for Green Practices

  • The Ministry of Mines awarded seven-star ratings for the first time to three mines – Ultratech Cement's Naokari limestone mine, Tata Steel's Noamundi iron ore mine, and Sandur Manganese and Iron Ore Ltd.'s Kammatharu mine.
  • In total, 98 mines were recognised at the felicitation ceremony held at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur for their performance in 2023-24. Three mines received seven-star ratings, while 95 were awarded five-star ratings.

Trinidad & Tobago Joins UPI Network for Indian Travellers

  • Trinidad and Tobago became the eighth country in the world, and the first in the Caribbean, to offer UPI (Unified Payments Interface) services for Indian travellers. This move allows Indian visitors to make payments directly in rupees using their mobile UPI apps.
  • UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is a fast and secure digital payment system developed in India. It allows people to send or receive money using just a mobile phone and internet connection. Now, with UPI available in other countries, Indian tourists don't need cash or forex cards to shop or dine abroad.
  • With Trinidad and Tobago joining, UPI is now live in eight countries, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, France, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Trinidad and Tobago.
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SPORTS

ICC Appoints Sanjog Gupta as Chief Executive Officer

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He replaced Geoff Allardice, who stepped down earlier this year (2025). Gupta's experience in sports broadcasting and leadership in the media industry is seen as a major boost for the future of world cricket.
  • Twelve candidates were shortlisted, and after several rounds of review, Gupta was unanimously chosen. The final decision was approved by ICC Chairman Jay Shah and the ICC Board.

Neeraj Chopra Reigns Supreme at NC Classic 2025 with a Throw of 86.18m

  • Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, the poster boy of Indian athletics, won the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a World Athletics gold-level event, with a best throw of 86.18m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
  • Kenya's Julius Yego finished second with a season-best throw of 84.51m, while Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage came third with a throw of 84.34m.

Raksha Khadse Inaugurates ABC Pro Basketball League Season 4 in Pune

  • Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse inaugurated Season 4 of the ABC Pro Basketball League at the Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium in Kharadi, Pune. The event celebrated the growing momentum of grassroots basketball in India and highlighted the government's commitment to nurturing young sporting talent under the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' and the goals of 'Khelo Bharat Niti 2025'.
  • Organisers revealed that over 5,000 young players from across Maharashtra took part in the selection trials. Following a rigorous auction process, 310 players were chosen to represent 19 teams across boys' and girls' Under-14 and Under-17 categories. All matches will be held indoors at a state-of-the-art facility to ensure a high standard of play and development.
  • The tournament concludes on July 12, 2025.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Bihar Social Media Influencer Manish Kashyap Joins Jan Suraaj

  • Bihar-based social media influencer Manish Kashyap officially joined Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj, a development that came a week after his resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
  • Kashyap was accompanied by a large group of his supporters for the event. This comes months ahead of the assembly election in Bihar.

Bihar Approves 35 per cent Job Quota for Women

  • The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government approved 35 per cent reservation in all state government jobs for women who are permanent residents of the state.
  • The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, which also cleared 43 other key proposals.
  • The cabinet also approved the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission, aimed at empowering the state's youth and expanding their access to employment and skill development.
  • The commission will serve as an advisory body to the state government on all matters related to youth development. It will coordinate with various departments to enhance access to education, skill training, and employment opportunities.
  • The commission will include one chairperson, two vice-chairpersons, and seven members.
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DEFENCE

Indian Navy to Decommission INS Sindhughosh

  • The Indian Navy is set to decommission INS Sindhughosh, the first of ten Kilo-class submarines acquired from the erstwhile Soviet Union and later the Russian Federation, nearly four decades after its commissioning in 1986. This move marks a significant milestone in the Navy's ongoing modernisation efforts, as it phases out aging platforms to make way for advanced, indigenously developed submarines. INS Sindhughosh will be the third Kilo-class submarine to be retired, following INS Sindhurakshak in 2017 after a tragic accident and INS Sindhudhvaj in 2022 at the end of its service life.
  • Commissioned on April 30, 1986, INS Sindhughosh was the lead vessel of the Sindhughosh-class submarines, a variant of the Russian Project 877EKM Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines. These submarines have been a cornerstone of India's underwater warfare capabilities, known for their stealth, endurance, and ability to operate in diverse maritime environments.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Nigeria Football Legend Peter Rufai Passes Away

  • Peter Rufai, the former Nigeria national football team goalkeeper, passed away at the age of 61. He was known for his role in Nigeria's 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory and played in two FIFA World Cups. His death has led to tributes from across the football world.
  • Peter Rufai, also known as Dodo Mayana, was one of the best goalkeepers in Nigeria's football history. He played a major role in the Super Eagles' 1994 AFCON victory and helped the team reach the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup in both 1994 and 1998. Born in Lagos, he had a successful international career with 65 caps from 1983 to 1998.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Veteran Archaeologist Vedachalam Wins Tamil Wikki Suran Award

  • V. Vedachalam, a well-known archaeologist and Tamil epigraphist, was awarded the Tamil Wikki Suran Award. The award was presented to him in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in recognition of his long and passionate work in history and archaeology.
  • Vedachalam started his career after completing an MA in Tamil Literature and a PG diploma in archaeology and epigraphy. His first big project was at Karur, the capital of the ancient Chera Kingdom, where he helped discover part of the old fort wall. This moment sparked his life-long love for studying the past.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Abilympics for Disabled Concludes in Mumbai, 26 win medals

  • At the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, the West Zone Regional Abilympics 2025 came to a close. Over two days, 67 participants with disabilities from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Goa competed in over 15 vocational skill categories -- from ICT to craft, hospitality, and services.
  • The Abilympics, also known as the 'Work Skill Olympics for People with Disabilities,' is a national effort led by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI) and Sarthak Educational Trust.
  • The event was a test of skill. And it delivered. From engineering design to cake decoration, candidates proved that talent needs no sympathy -- only a platform.
  • Ten Gold, nine Silver, and seven Bronze medals were awarded. Many of these winners will now head to the National Abilympics in Gurugram this November (2025) -- one step closer to the global stage in Finland, 2027.

Canva Partners with NCERT to Offer Free Digital Certification for Teachers

  • In a move to equip Indian teachers with digital tools and creative teaching skills, Canva signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
  • The partnership introduces three free self-paced teacher training and certification programmes, aimed at boosting visual learning, AI fluency, and design thinking in classrooms across the country.
  • The training will be hosted on DIKSHA, the Ministry of Education's national platform for school education, and will be available in multiple Indian languages.
  • The initiative is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and is expected to benefit lakhs of teachers by fostering creativity and modern classroom practices.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

V.S. Ravi Launches Book on Shakespeare in Hyderabad

  • Retired IPS officer V.S. Ravi launched his new book 'Confessions of a Shakespeare Addict' at a warm and intellectual gathering in Hyderabad. The event brought together former officials, scholars, and literature lovers to celebrate his deep connection with William Shakespeare. The book reflects Ravi's lifelong love for Shakespeare's plays and poems.
  • Ravi's new book is a collection of thoughts, memories, and reflections on Shakespeare's timeless works. The author shared how his interest began during his younger days and grew into a lifelong passion. He recalled visiting Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, and performing verses from Hamlet in unexpected places—even impressing Nobel Laureate C.F. Powell during a car ride.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Haryana to Build Asia's Biggest Jungle Safari

  • The Haryana government announced that it will build Asia's largest jungle safari in the Aravalli Hills. The project will cover around 10,000 acres of forest land. The main goal is to protect animals and nature, while also boosting tourism and creating new jobs for people. This is an important step for both environmental conservation and eco-tourism in India.
  • The safari will use modern technology and will be built in a green, eco-friendly way.
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