Current Affairs (July 1 to July 7, 2025)—National, International, Economic, Scientific & More
Stay updated with the top current affairs from July 1 to July 7, 2025. This post covers major developments in national and international news, the economy, science and technology, the environment, and global politics. Each section is structured with What, Where, When, Who, Why/Aim, and Key Points for easy understanding and exam preparation.
🇮🇳 India – National Affairs
1. SBI Marks 70th Anniversary
- What: SBI celebrated 70 years of establishment.
- Where: India (Headquartered in Mumbai)
- When: July 1, 2025
- Who: State Bank of India & Finance Ministry
- Why/Aim: To mark the evolution from the Bank of Bengal to SBI and its role in financial inclusion.
Key Points:
- Founded under the SBI Act of 1955
- Serves over 48 crore customers across India
- Major focus on rural credit and financial inclusion
2. Railways Fare Update & Financial Reforms
- What: Fare hike and financial rule changes
- Where: Pan India
- When: Effective from July 1, 2025
- Who: Indian Railways & Finance Ministry
- Why: To streamline revenues and services
Key Points:
- Non-AC fare up by ₹0.01/km, AC fare by ₹0.02/km
- New PAN applications now require Aadhaar
- A new Tatkal OTP-based ticket booking system introduced
3. IMD 15-Day Rainfall Alert
- What: Heavy rain and landslide warnings
- Where: Delhi, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Mumbai, NE states
- When: Alerts valid from July 5–9
- Who: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Why: Precautionary weather warning to prevent disaster
Key Points:
- Rainfall likely above 106% of LPA
- Fisherman advisories and flood alerts issued
- Schools closed in multiple districts due to heavy rain
4. Amarnath Yatra Security & Maritime NBFC Launch
- What: Security drills and a new financial entity launched
- Where: Jammu–Srinagar NH & Indian Maritime Sector
- When: July 1, 2025
- Who: Indian Army, Finance Ministry
- Why: Ensure yatra security & boost maritime logistics financing
Key Points:
- NBFC: Shipping and Maritime Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL)
- Focus on port modernization, ship leasing
- Military exercise conducted to prevent attacks on pilgrims
International Affairs
1. Thailand Political Crisis
- What: PM suspended for corruption allegations
- Where: Thailand
- When: July 1, 2025
- Who: Thai Constitutional Court, Paetongtarn Shinawatra
- Why: Accused of dishonesty in a leaked phone call
Key Points:
- Caretaker government suggested by opposition
- Parliament in turmoil; elections possible
2. Israeli Airstrike in Gaza
- What: Civilian deaths in a targeted café strike
- Where: Gaza Strip
- When: July 1, 2025
- Who: Israeli Defense Forces
- Why: Retaliatory operation; controversial impact
Key Points:
- Nearly 100 people killed, including children
- Humanitarian crisis intensifies
- Global protests erupt in response
3. BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro
- What: India pushes UNSC reform and anti-terror consensus
- Where: Brazil
- When: July 4–5, 2025
- Who: PM Modi and BRICS members
- Why: Expand Global South influence
Key Points:
- India condemns Pahalgam attack
- Indonesia welcomed into BRICS
4. Texas Flood Disaster
- What: Deadly flash floods across central Texas
- Where: USA – Hill Country Region
- When: July 4–7, 2025
- Who: Local authorities, emergency responders
- Why: Continuous rainfall and water mismanagement
Key Points:
- 100+ dead, many missing
- Worst flood in 30 years
- Search and rescue operations ongoing
Economic & Business Affairs
1. U.S. Tariff Deadline Looms
- What: Trump threatens 10% tariff on BRICS-trade nations
- Where: USA & affected trade partners
- When: July 9 deadline; August 1 implementation
- Who: Donald Trump
- Why: Push BRICS countries to reduce import dependency
Key Points:
- Global markets in turmoil
- EU and South Korea threaten WTO complaint
2. OPEC+ Production Increase
- What: Increase of 548k barrels/day announced
- Where: Global oil markets
- When: Effective August 2025
- Who: OPEC+ nations
- Why: Stabilize oil prices amid rising demand
Key Points:
- Oil prices projected to fall short-term
- India to benefit from reduced import bills
Science & Environmental News
1. MethaneSAT Lost in Orbit
- What: NASA confirms power failure in methane-tracking satellite
- Where: Low Earth orbit
- When: July 2, 2025
- Who: NASA, Environmental Scientists
- Why: To track global methane emissions
Key Points:
- The mission is now declared unrecoverable
- Huge loss for climate change monitoring
2. Vanilla Faces Extinction Risk
- What: Study warns of climate-driven pollination mismatch
- Where: Madagascar & tropics
- When: Published July 3, 2025
- Who: Frontiers in Plant Science
- Why: Wild vanilla and pollinators will not overlap by 2050
Key Points:
- Global vanilla production under threat
- May affect perfumes, ice cream, cosmetics
Cultural & Sports News
1. 7/7 Bombing Remembrance
- What: 20th anniversary of 2005 London bombings
- Where: London & Ypres
- When: July 7, 2025
- Who: King Charles, Prince William
- Why: Honor 52 victims of terrorist attack
Key Points:
- Memorial at Hyde Park and Menin Gate
- Wreaths, speeches, and silence observed
2. Jurassic World Rebirth Breaks Records
- What: New movie crosses ₹1,200 crore globally
- Where: Global theaters, including India
- When: Released July 5, 2025
- Who: Universal Pictures
- Why: Entertainment and franchise revival
Key Points:
- Biggest global opening in 2025
- India contributes ₹134 crore in first 5 days
Final Thoughts
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