Daily Current Affairs 7th July 2025

Welcome to the daily current affairs 7th July 2025. This article includes important national, international, economic, science, and environment-related news that is relevant for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PSCs. The language is kept simple, and the topics are explained briefly for easy understanding.

Current Affairs 7th July Highlights

India ranked among world’s most equal countries
Aadhaar Face Authentication in Himachal
Suriname elects first woman President
National Biobank launched
PM Modi attends 17th BRICS Summit
Deepika Padukone honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame
India wins 11 medals in World Boxing Cup
Important developments in missile tech, biodiversity, wildlife, and health

National News

India Ranks 4th Most Equal Country (World Bank Report) India has been named the fourth most equal country by the World Bank in 2025, with a Gini Index of 25.5. Extreme poverty dropped from 16.2% (2011) to 2.3% (2023), moving 171 million people out of poverty. Government schemes like Jan Dhan, Ayushman Bharat, DBT, and Stand-Up India played a big role in this success.

Himachal Introduces Face ID for Ration Distribution Himachal Pradesh became the first Indian state to use Aadhaar-based face authentication for the Public Distribution System. This method uses a smartphone to verify users via facial recognition, replacing fingerprints and OTPs. It aims to improve transparency and access.

International News

Suriname Elects First Woman President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons has been elected as Suriname’s first woman President. She will take office on July 16. Her focus will be economic recovery and improving tax systems, with hopes for stability as offshore oil production is set to begin in 2028.

Mauna Loa Climate Observatory Faces Shutdown The famous Mauna Loa station in Hawaii, known for tracking CO₂ levels through the Keeling Curve, may shut down after 65 years due to funding shortages. This station has been crucial in understanding global warming.

Elon Musk Launches Political Party in the US Elon Musk announced a new political party, “America Party,” to challenge the two-party system in the US. It is not yet registered, and its leadership structure is unclear.

Science & Technology News

India Launches National Biobank On July 6, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the National Biobank at CSIR-IGIB. It will collect genetic, clinical, and lifestyle data from 10,000 Indians under the Phenome India project. It will help track diseases and enable better treatment options.

AIR LORA Missile for IAF The Indian Air Force is exploring AIR LORA, a supersonic, air-launched missile developed by Israel. With a range of 400 km and high accuracy, it can strike critical enemy targets. It works independently after launch and has strong anti-jamming capabilities.

India 4th Largest Biofuel Consumer In 2024, India overtook China to become the 4th largest biofuel user globally. India consumed 77 kbbloe/d, a 40% jump. However, production still trails behind China.

Environment & Biodiversity News

New Fish Species Discovered – Pethia Dibrugarhensis Scientists have found a new species of fish in the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Named ‘Pethia dibrugarhensis,’ it belongs to the Cyprinidae family and has unique features like an incomplete lateral line and no barbels.

Satkosia Tiger Reserve in News Odisha government’s decision to build a bridge near Satkosia Tiger Reserve has raised concerns. The reserve is home to tigers, elephants, and the endangered gharial. It lies between the Deccan Peninsula and Eastern Ghats.

Wildlife Institute of India Suggests Reforms The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has suggested better scientific and community-driven methods to protect wildlife sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. WII is based in Dehradun and works under the Ministry of Environment.

Banking & Economy News

Indian Bank and PNB Waive Minimum Balance Charges Indian Bank and Punjab National Bank have removed charges for not maintaining a minimum balance in savings accounts. Indian Bank also lowered its one-year lending rate to 9%. This helps promote banking access, especially for the poor.

Rs 2,000 Notes Worth Rs 6,099 Crore Still in Use The RBI has said that Rs 2,000 currency notes worth Rs 6,099 crore are still in circulation even after they were withdrawn in 2023. People can still deposit or send these notes via RBI or post offices.

Appointments

Amitabh Kant becomes Non-Executive Director of IndiGo Airlines.
Sahil Kini appointed CEO of RBI Innovation Hub.
Sukanya Sonowal from IIT Guwahati selected as Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador.
Sanjog Gupta becomes new CEO of ICC.
Aditya Mangla appointed CEO of Zomato’s food delivery division.

Awards & Honours

Deepika Padukone to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, becoming the first Indian actress to get this honour.
PM Narendra Modi awarded “Key to the City of Buenos Aires” during Argentina visit.

Government Schemes

Poverty-Free Village Scheme in Rajasthan Rajasthan launched the “Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Poverty-Free Village Scheme” on July 4 to help BPL families. It offers up to Rs 1 lakh in job support, Rs 15,000 for women in SHGs, and Rs 21,000 for families moving out of poverty.

Summits & Conferences

PM Modi at BRICS Summit in Brazil Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio. The BRICS nations adopted the Rio Declaration and welcomed Indonesia. Key discussions included terrorism, global reform, climate, and AI governance.

Sports News

India Wins Historic Test at Edgbaston: Beat England by 336 runs. Akash Deep took 10 wickets.
India Wins 11 Medals in World Boxing Cup: 3 Golds by Sakshi, Jaismine, and Nupur.
Lando Norris Wins British Grand Prix: First Silverstone win for McLaren since 2008.
Mexico Wins 10th Gold Cup Title: Beat USA 2-1 in Houston.
India to Bid for 2029/2031 World Athletics Championships: AFI to start formal bidding soon.