Stay informed with today’s important national and international news highlights. Perfect for students, competitive exam aspirants, and educators.
🔹 1. India Celebrates
International Tiger Day 2025
On International Tiger Day, India reaffirms its
commitment to conservation. The PM launched a new "Project Stripes
2.0" to protect tiger habitats.
🔹 2. ISRO Successfully
Tests Gaganyaan Crew Escape System
ISRO conducted a successful pad abort test for the
Gaganyaan mission, marking a major step in India’s first human spaceflight
program.
🔹 3. CBSE Introduces
Climate Education Module in Schools
CBSE will now teach a special climate change module
from class 6 to 10, focusing on environment protection and green habits.
🔹 4. Government Launches
‘e-MedCard’ for Digital Health Records
The central government introduced ‘e-MedCard’, a
digital card that will store citizens' health records and medical history under
Ayushman Bharat.
🔹 5. India Ranks 3rd in
Global Renewable Energy Index
India has been ranked 3rd globally in renewable
energy progress, with major contributions from solar and wind energy
projects.
🔹 6. World Bank Approves
$500 Million Loan for Indian Railways
The World Bank sanctioned a $500 million loan
to modernize infrastructure, enhance safety, and speed up train operations in
India.
🔹 7. SEBI Proposes New
Investor Protection Rules
SEBI proposed new regulations to protect retail investors,
improve transparency, and prevent fraud in the Indian stock markets.
🔹 8. UNESCO Adds India’s
‘Living Root Bridges’ to Heritage List
India’s Meghalaya living root bridges have been added
to UNESCO’s World Heritage tentative list for their eco-cultural
significance.
🔹 9. NTA Issues Notice
for CUET 2025 Phase 2
The National Testing Agency released official
instructions and exam dates for CUET Phase 2, to be held from 10
August.
🔹 10. India and UAE Begin
Joint Naval Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti 2025’
India and the UAE started Samudra Shakti, a joint
naval drill to boost maritime security and bilateral naval cooperation in the
Indian Ocean.