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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

18 Jul 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

South Asia Achieves Highest-Ever Child Immunisation Coverage in 2024

  • South Asia achieved its highest-ever immunization coverage for children, with notable progress in India and Nepal, according to new data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF for 2024, in July 2025.
  • India reduced its number of zero-dose children — those who have not received a single vaccine — by 43%, from 1.6 million in 2023 to 0.9 million in 2024. Nepal achieved a 52% reduction, from 23,000 to 11,000, according to a statement by WHO.
  • Pakistan also recorded its highest-ever DTP3 (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) coverage at 87%. However, Afghanistan continued to struggle, with the lowest coverage in the region and a one percentage point decline since last year.
  • The progress marks a milestone in the region's efforts to protect every child from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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ENVIRONMENT

Gujarat's Banni Grasslands Ready to Host Cheetahs

  • The Banni Grasslands in Gujarat, the largest such expanse in the Indian subcontinent and one of the 10 sites selected for cheetah rehabilitation in the country, is now fully prepared to host the big cats, as per officials.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

EximPe Gets RBI Approval for Cross-Border Payment Aggregator License

  • EximPe received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Cross Border (PA-CB). This move is expected to bolster cross-border digital transactions and e-commerce trade, particularly in the India-Asia corridor. As cross-border payments become more integral to global trade and digital services, such regulatory approvals mark a shift toward enhanced infrastructure and compliance in the digital economy.

Zepto's Founders Top In Hurun India U30 List 2025

  • The Hurun India U30 List 2025, released in collaboration with Avendus Wealth, marks a defining moment in India's entrepreneurial journey. Featuring 79 dynamic entrepreneurs aged 30 or below, the list celebrates a generation of self-starters who have built ventures with significant valuations, job creation, and global impact.
  • Launched as part of the broader "Uth Series" by Hurun and Avendus, this is the first edition focused exclusively on under-30 founders. Entrepreneurs featured must have founded or co-led ventures with a valuation of over $25 million (first-generation) or $50 million (next-generation leaders).
  • Top-Ranked Founders - Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra (Zepto)
  • Youngest Entrepreneur - Kaivalya Vohra (22)
  • Top Women Founders - Devika Gholap, Ananyashree Birla and Romita Mazumdar

Reliance Retail Acquires Kelvinator

  • Reliance Retail acquired refrigerator, washing machine manufacturer Kelvinator to broaden its range of offerings in the fast-growing durables market.
  • By bringing Kelvinator into Reliance's fold, Reliance aims to combine its massive retail network with Kelvinator's legacy of innovation and trusted performance.
  • Kelvinator, which originated in the early 20th century and became a household name in India in the 1970s and '80s with the tagline "The Coolest One," retains a nostalgic charm with Indian consumers.
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SPORTS

Chennai Open Returns after 3 Years - Highest ranking tennis event in India

  • The Government in the Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu and the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) announced the return of the Chennai Open International Women's Tennis Championships - a WTA 250 event, and the highest-ranking tennis event in India. Making the announcement, Indian tennis legend and TNTA President Vijay Amritraj said that the high-profile sporting event will be held in the state, coinciding with the Centenary year of the TNTA. The event is will be held at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Chennai between October 27 and November 2, 2025.

World Championship of Legends 2025 Season

  • The second edition of the World Championship of Legends began with a high-octane clash between England Champions and Pakistan Champions at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
  • The tournament features six teams, England, Pakistan, West Indies, South Africa, Australia and India, and is being held from July 18 to August 2 across four venues in the United Kingdom.
  • The league stage of the competition comprises 15 matches, with each team playing the other once. Following the completion of the league stage, the top four teams will advance to the semi-finals. The final is scheduled for August 2.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Ahmedabad Declared Cleanest City in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25

  • President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Ahmedabad for being the top city among those with a population of 10 lakh or above during the awards ceremony in New Delhi. This year, the awards included a separate category of recognition for cities that had been in the top three of their categories in the previous three years.
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DEFENCE

India Successfully Tests Prithvi-II, Agni-I Ballistic Missiles

  • India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from an integrated test range off the Odisha coast, demonstrating its strategic deterrence capability.
  • As per reports, the test-firing of the missiles, conducted by the elite Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational and technical parameters.
  • The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 km and it is capable of carrying a payload of up to 500 kg. It can carry both conventional as well as nuclear warheads.
  • The Agni-I missile has a range of 700-900 km, and it can carry a payload of 1,000 kg.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Nelson Mandela International Day

  • Nelson Mandela International Day, observed annually on July 18, commemorates the birth of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black President and a global icon of peace, justice, and reconciliation. Recognised by the United Nations in 2009, the day promotes the values Mandela stood for—freedom, dignity, equality, and human rights.
  • The idea of Nelson Mandela Day was first introduced by the Nelson Mandela Foundation in 2009 and was later officially adopted by the UN General Assembly.
  • The theme for Nelson Mandela International Day 2025 is 'It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity'.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Droupadi Murmu Confers the Prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards

  • Indore once again retained its title as India's cleanest city for the eighth consecutive year. Surat secured the second position, while Navi Mumbai ranked third in the central government's annual cleanliness survey. The ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards was conferred by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The President highlighted that cleanliness is one of the most important aspects of the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and urged countrymen to move forward in making the country clean, healthy and developed. She emphasised that cleanliness has been a core element of the country's cultural and spiritual consciousness since ancient times.

Deepika Sehrawat Wins Prestigious Poligras Magic Skill Award

  • In a historic achievement for Indian sports, Deepika Sehrawat won the Poligras Magic Skill Award for her extraordinary solo goal against the Netherlands during the 2024–25 FIH Hockey Pro League. This recognition reflects both her individual brilliance and India's growing impact in international women's hockey.
  • The Poligras Magic Skill Award is a fan-voted international recognition given by the FIH to the most creative and skilful play in the Pro League season. Deepika's victory is notable as it marks the first time an Indian—male or female—has won this award, highlighting the rise of Indian women in global hockey.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Khattar Launches Rs. 1,000 Crore ADEETIE Scheme for MSMEs

  • Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar launched Assistance for Deployment of Energy Efficient Technologies in Industrial Establishments (ADEETIE), a national scheme aiming to promote industrial energy efficiency, at an event in Panipat.
  • The scheme is backed by the Ministry of Power and implemented through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with a budget of Rs. 1,000 crore.
  • Under this, 5% interest subvention will be provided for Micro and Small Enterprises and 3% for Medium Enterprises, making it more accessible and affordable for MSMEs to adopt energy efficient projects. The technologies proposed under the scheme can lead to 30-50% energy savings in MSMEs, which will improve the power-to-product ratio and promote the creation of green energy corridors.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Lucknow University VC Alok Kumar Rai Appointed Director of IIM Calcutta

  • Lucknow University Vice-Chancellor Professor Alok Kumar Rai was appointed as the new director of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C), one of India's premier management institutions.
  • His appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Education following the approval of President Droupadi Murmu, who acts as the Visitor of IIM-C.
  • The appointment has been made under Section 16 (2) of the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017, which was amended in 2023 to allow more flexible appointments for the leadership of India's IIMs.

IIT Madras Launches India's Lightest Active wheelchair

  • The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) announced the launch of YD One - India's lightest active wheelchair and the country's first indigenously developed precision-built mono-tube rigid-frame wheelchair, designed to match the world's best.
  • Built to international standards, YD One is fully customised for each user's body, posture, and daily mobility needs. Weighing just 9 kilograms, its ultra-lightweight, precision-engineered design delivers maximum strength and energy efficiency while making it effortless to lift, handle, and stow in cars, autos, or public transport.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Lalit Bhasin Re-elected as SILF President

  • Lalit Bhasin was re-elected as President of the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF). JSA founder Jyoti Sagar was elected as Associate President.
  • New Senior Vice-Presidents, Vice-Presidents, General Secretary, Treasurer and Joint General Secretaries were also elected.
  • SILF Elections are held every three years.
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