Current Affairs: 📖 Exam Related Current Affairs with Static GK: 31 July 2025

 Current Affairs:

📖 Exam Related Current Affairs with Static GK: 31 July 2025

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1) Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) has achieved the distinction of having the third-highest tiger density in India, following Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka and Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, and now holds the third spot globally in tiger density rankings.

▪️Assam 

CM - Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma

➨Dibru Saikhowa National Park

➨ Akashiganga Waterfalls 

➨ Kakochang Waterfall 

➨ Chapanala Waterfalls

➨Kaziranga National Park

➨Nameri National Park

➨Manas National Park 

2) The Jammu Division has installed its first Direct Unlocking System at Dinanagar Railway Station, marking a crucial advancement in railway safety by minimizing human error and supporting broader track and coach modernization initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir.

3) Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative coin in tribute to Rajendra Chola I during the Aadi Thiruvathirai celebrations held at Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu, honoring the Chola emperor's maritime legacy and cultural contributions.

▪️ Tamil Nadu:

➨ Governor – R.N.Ravi

➨ Chief Minister – M. K. Stalin

➨ Famous Temples – Meenakshi Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple

➨ Wildlife Sanctuaries – Mudumalai, Gulf of Mannar, Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

4) World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is an annual event globally observed on July 30th.

➨The theme of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2025 is “Human trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation,” emphasizing the need to dismantle organized criminal networks and protect victims through global cooperation and justice-driven approaches.

5) Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh has been selected to host India’s first full-fledged Hindi-medium MBBS college, with the academic session set to begin in 2027–28, offering medical education, including clinical training and examinations, entirely in Hindi.

6) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted consecutive test flights of the Pralay missile from the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha.

▪️Odisha CM - Mohan Charan Majhi

➨Governor - Hari Babu Kambhampati

➨ Similipal Tiger Reserve

➨ Satkosia Tiger Reserve

➨ Bhitarkanika Mangroves 

➨ Nalabana Bird Sanctuary

➨ Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary

➨ Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary, Puri

➨ Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary

7) Reaffirming India’s commitment to Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding and strengthening indigenous maritime capabilities, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched the ICGS ATAL (Yard 1275) Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) during a ceremony held at Vasco-da-Gama, Goa.

8) In a significant move to enhance digital accessibility, the Union Minister launched the Sanchar Saathi mobile application in Hindi and 21 regional languages, expanding its usability across India’s diverse linguistic landscape.

9)  India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 1.5% growth in June 2025, primarily driven by a robust 3.9% expansion in the manufacturing sector, reflecting steady industrial momentum.

10) Eminent economist Meghnad Desai, who was a Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics (LSE) and a member of the UK House of Lords, has passed away at the age of 85.

➨ He was also honored with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to the field of economics.

11) Global Tiger Day 2025 was observed on July 29, highlighting the urgent need for tiger conservation and the protection of their natural habitats to ensure the survival of this iconic species.

12) World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on 28 July to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, a major cause of liver disease and liver cancer.

➨ The 2025 theme, "Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down," emphasizes the need for urgent action to eliminate financial, social, and systemic barriers, including stigma, to advance the global fight against hepatitis and prevent liver cancer.

13) The inaugural session of the symposium was held at the Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, under the theme "Timeless Texts and Universal Teachings: Inscription of the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register," celebrating the global recognition of India’s cultural and literary heritage.

14) Eminent economist and distinguished member of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords, Lord Meghnad Desai, passed away in the UK at the age of 85, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in economics, academia, and public service.

15) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025–26 to 6.4%, up from its earlier projection of 6.2% in April 2025, citing strong domestic demand and resilient economic fundamentals.

16) The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sanjay Singhal as the new Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He will succeed Amrit Mohan Prasad, who is set to retire on 31 August 2025.

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