Current Affairs are very important for all government job exams like SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway, Police, Teaching, Defence, and State PSCs. In almost every exam, 5 to 15 questions are asked from recent news — covering national, international, economic, sports, and science updates.
We are preparing this daily current affairs list to help your preparation in a simple and easy way. Reading daily updates will help you stay ahead and score more in the General Awareness or GK section. Make this a part of your daily routine for best results!
Top 5 Headlines – Current Affairs 16th July 2025
- UP schools closed from 16–23 July due to Kanwar Yatra.
- India achieves 50% clean energy target – 5 years early.
- Retail inflation falls to 6-year low – RBI may cut rates.
- India–China leaders meet during SCO Summit.
- Flash floods hit New York & New Jersey – emergency declared.
Category Wise Current Affairs 16th July 2025
| Category | News Summary |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ National News | 1. UP schools and colleges closed from 16–23 July for Kanwar Yatra. 2. Sikkim launched India’s first Digital Nomad Village in Yakten, Pakyong. 3. Kerala proposed 1054 km of roads under National Highway Vision 2047. 4. Machilipatnam Greenfield Port project is now 48% complete. |
| 🌍 International News | 1. EAM Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping during SCO Summit 2025. 2. Flash floods hit New York and New Jersey; emergency declared due to torrential rains. 3. Donald Trump warned of 100% tariffs on Russian oil imports if Ukraine ceasefire not reached in 50 days. |
| 💹 Economy & Business | 1. India’s GDP growth projected at 6.5% for FY 2025–26 (EAC-PM). 2. Retail inflation fell to a 6-year low, opening room for RBI rate cuts. 3. AU Small Finance Bank partnered with LIC to expand rural insurance reach. 4. Cisco to increase investment in India’s digital infrastructure. 5. New financial rules from July: Aadhaar OTP for Tatkal, ATM fees updated, GST filing changes. |
| ⚖️ Polity & Law | 1. Supreme Court warned that regionalism is as dangerous as communalism in elections. 2. Nationwide civil defence drill ‘Operation Abhyaas’ was held across 244 districts in May 2025. |
| 🔬 Science & Environment | 1. India achieved 50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity, meeting the 2030 target 5 years early. 2. New butterfly species Sahyadri Spotted Flitter discovered in Western Ghats. 3. LIGO-Virgo detected the most massive black hole merger ever. 4. IMD issued rain alerts for Kerala & thunderstorms in Nagpur till July 21.5. Experts say climate change may force FIFA to shift future World Cup schedules. |
| 🏆 Sports News | 1. India’s women’s football team qualified for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. 2. India beat England 3–2 in the Women’s T20 cricket series. 3. Footballer Luka Modrić joined AC Milan. 4. Australia bowled out West Indies for their lowest Test score in 70 years. |
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