Important Current Affairs For All Upcoming Exams

 Important Current Affairs For All Upcoming Exams

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1) Uttar Pradesh has expanded its flagship One District One Product (ODOP) scheme by including 12 additional region-specific products, bringing the total number of recognized products to 74.
Uttar Pradesh :-
➨Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Dudhwa National Park
➨National Chambal Sanctuary
➨Govind Vallabh Pant Sagar Lake
➨Kashi Vishwanath Temple
➨Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary

2) The Bharat Bodh Kendra was inaugurated by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
➨ This centre aims to promote India's rich cultural and civilizational legacy by providing access to curated books and resources on subjects such as art, philosophy, spirituality, and history.

3) L R Srihari from Tamil Nadu has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming India's 86th Chess Grandmaster.
➨He secured his third Grandmaster norm at the Asian Individual Men's Chess Championship 2025, held in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.

4) Bhutan has become the first country globally to officially integrate cryptocurrency payments into its national tourism sector.

5) National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) Director Balaji Ramakrishnan announced that India's first manned deep ocean mission 'Samudrayaan' into a 6,000-metre depth using the manned submersible vehicle 'Matsya' is expected to be launched by the end of 2026.

6) India has topped the global charts in both manufacturing and services activity, according to the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data in report released by J.P. Morgan.
➨The report data highlighted that for April 2025, India's manufacturing PMI stood at 58.2, while its services PMI came in at 58.7.

7) HCLTech has joined the European Commission’s AI Pact, reinforcing its commitment to ethical and responsible AI development.

8) The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) organised the ‘Inclusive India Summit’ in New Delhi to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

9) Senior diplomat Anurag Bhushan, from the 1995 batch of the Indian Foreign Service, has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Sweden.

10) Kozhikode city of Kerala has been honoured with another global recognition in the form of a membership in the World Health Organisation’s Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC).
Kerala :-
➠Cherai Beach
➠Idukki Dam on Periyar River
➠Pamba River
➠Kumarakom National Park
➠Anamudi Shola National Park
➠Eravikulam National Park
➠Silent Valley National Park

11) Maharashtra maintained its dominance in the Khelo India Youth Games by finishing at the top of the medals tally at the 7th Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar.
➨ Maharashtra won 158 medals—58 gold,47 silver, and 53 bronze. Haryana was at the second place while Rajasthan was third.

12) India's GST collections for FY2024-25 reached ₹16.75 lakh crore, a 9.98% increase, reflecting strong economic activity and improved compliance. Maharashtra led with ₹3.60 lakh crore, followed by Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu.

13) The ‘Bhargavastra’ counter-swarm drone system has been successfully test-fired and is designed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL).
➨ It is a cost-effective solution for detecting and neutralising multiple drones simultaneously, which is vital in modern asymmetric warfare scenarios.

14) President Droupadi Murmu today conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya.
➨ Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and the renowned Urdu poet and lyricist Gulzar have been selected for this prestigious award for 2023.

15) Adani group has deployed India's first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics in Chhattisgarh, which can carry 40 tonnes of cargo over a 200-kilometre range.
Chhattisgarh :-
CM - Vishnu Deo
Governor - Ramen Deka
Bhorumdeo Temple
Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Indravati Tiger Reserve

16) World Drowning Prevention Day is observed annually on 25 July to raise awareness about drowning as a preventable public health concern.
➨ Recognized by the United Nations, the day emphasizes the importance of saving lives, particularly in low- and middle-income nations. Each year, approximately 2.36 lakh people lose their lives to drowning, with children, teenagers, and economically disadvantaged groups being the most vulnerable.

Current Affairs: Important Current Affairs For All Upcoming Exams #English 1) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched an AI anchor Ankita to share cabinet updates in Assamese, boosting citizen engagement and showcasing the state’s push for tech-driven, accessible governance. 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 ₹3,706 crore semiconductor plant, a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn, is being set up in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, under the India Semiconductor Mission. ➨ This is a strategic location near the upcoming Jewar Airport and within the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area. 3) The Indian Army conducted the Teesta Prahar exercise at the Teesta field firing range in West Bengal. ➨ Various units of the Army, including infantry, mechanised infantry, artillery, armed corps, para special forces, army aviation engineering, and signals, participated in the exercise. West Bengal :- ➠CM - Mamata Banerjee ➠GOVERNOR - C.V. Ananda Bose ➠Folk Dances - Lathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Chhau, Santhali Dance ➠Kalighat Temple ➨Buxa National Park ➨Gorumara National Park ➨Jaldapara National Park ➨Neora Valley National Park ➨Singalila National Park ➨Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary ➨Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary 4) Harvansh Chawla, a distinguished lawyer and international trade expert, has taken on the role of Chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI). ➨His appointment is expected to enhance economic cooperation, investment, and trade among the BRICS and BRICS Plus countries. 5) Union Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated two new state-of-the-art semiconductor design facilities of Renesas Electronics India Private Limited, located in Noida and Bengaluru. ➨Renesas, a semiconductor firm based in Japan, is also setting up a design center with facilities in Noida, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. 6) The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has established a new regional office in Srinagar's Transport Bhawan to boost inland water transport in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir :- ➨L. Governor of J&K - Manoj Sinha ➨Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary ➨Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary ➨Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary ➨Dachigam National Park ➨Salim Ali National Park 7) Google has launched a new accelerator programme, 'AI First', aimed at supporting early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) startups in India. ➨ Backed by the MeitY Startup Hub, the initiative focuses on advancing innovation in agentic and multimodal AI technologies. 8) Defence Materials Stores and Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), the Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO, has developed the technology for desalination plant in Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships, based on their operational requirement to address the serious challenge of stability when exposed to chloride ions in saline water. Defence Research and Development Organisation( DRDO) :- ➠ Founded - 1958 ➠ HeadQuarter - New Delhi ➠ Chairman - Dr. Samir V. Kamat 9) The Government of India has taken a step to support ethanol production by allocating 2.8 million tonnes of rice at subsidized rates. ➨ This initiative not only helps in utilising the excess stock of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) but also aligns with the country's broader energy goals. 10) Mariangela Hungria, a renowned microbiologist from Brazil, has been honoured with the 2025 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking work in agricultural microbiology. 11) The Odisha government has launched a statewide crackdown to identify and deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, terming the move “firm and non-negotiable.” ➨ Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced that the Special Task Force (STF) will lead the drive across all districts. 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 12) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched two online portals and a mobile application of the state Home Department. ➨CM Patel launched the statewide Cyber Crime Refund Portal, “Tera Tujhko Arpan”, to expedite cyber crime refunds to citizens. ➨ Beside, an application called “Unfreeze” has been introduced for people whose bank accounts had been frozen after they were used without their knowledge for a financial transaction in cybercrime cases. Gujarat:- ➨CM - Bhupendra Patel ➨Governor - Acharya Devvrat ➨Nageshwar Temple ➨Somnath Temple ➠ Marine( Gulf of Kachchh) WLS ➠Nal Sarovar Bird Santuary ➠ Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant ➠ Narayan Sarovar wildlife sanctuary ➠ Sardar Sarovar Hydro Electric Power Plant ➠Porbandar Lake wildlife sanctuary

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