• International Rankings & Reports

  • UNCTAD World Investment Report 2024: India ranked 15th in attracting Foreign Direct Investment.
  • Orbiting Now (Satellites in Space): India is ranked 6th among the top 10 countries with the most satellites in space.
  • World Bank Gini Index 2022 (Equality): India is ranked 4th globally in terms of equality.
  • CARE Edge Report (Rare Earth Element Reserves): India is ranked 3rd globally, after China and Brazil.
  • PARAKH National Achievement Survey 2024: Punjab topped the survey across Class 3, Class 6, and Class 9.

• Science & Technology

  • H2A Rocket (Japan): Launched climate change monitoring satellite GOSAT-GW.
  • Blackout Bomb: Developed by Russia, designed without explosives.
  • Feitian-2 Hypersonic Missile: Tested by China.
  • AI-based SMOS System: Launched by Andhra Pradesh to manage mosquito threats.
  • AI-based System 'BiomU': Developed by Microsoft for decoding protein dynamics and drug discovery.
  • DRDO & Indian Air Force: Successfully tested indigenous Astra missile in Odisha.

• International Relations & Diplomacy

  • At-Sea Observer Mission: Launched by QUAD to enhance maritime cooperation.
  • ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue: First-ever dialogue held in Chennai.
  • Pakistan: Appointed President of the United Nations Security Council for July 2025.
  • PM Modi's Five-Nation Tour (July 2024):
    • Visited Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Argentina, and Namibia.
    • Received the highest civilian awards from Ghana (Officer of the Order of the Star), Trinidad and Tobago (Order of the Republic), Brazil (Grand Collar of the Southern Cross), and Namibia.
    • Attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil.
  • INS Sindhukesari: Commissioned by the Indian Navy in Russia.
  • First Country to Recognize Taliban Government: Russia.
  • 23rd Regional Meeting of OPCW for Asian States: Held in Delhi.
  • Undersea Surveillance Research Project: India partnered with Australia.
  • New Development Bank: Colombia and Uzbekistan are new official members.
  • Starlink: Commenced services in Sri Lanka.
  • First Caribbean Country to Allow UPI: Trinidad and Tobago.
  • 18th BRICS Summit (2026): India to host.
  • 7th Regional Committee Meeting of ISA (Asia and Pacific): Held in Sri Lanka.

• National Initiatives & Policies

  • GOI Status App: Launched by the National Sample Survey Office.
  • "Safaai Apnao, Beemari Bhagao" Campaign: Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
  • Hedging Index: Launched by Maharashtra for cotton, turmeric, and maize farmers.
  • Operation Deep Manifest: Launched by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence against goods of Pakistani origin.
  • EPLI Incentive Scheme: Central Cabinet approved ₹99,446 crore budget for employment-linked incentives.
  • New National Sports Policy 2025: Will replace the 2001 policy.
  • First UPI-powered Bank Branch: Slice FinTech opened in Bengaluru.
  • Raj Bhavan Annadaan Yojana: Launched in Goa; Governor to donate book royalties for welfare.
  • Jan Suraksha Santushti Abhiyan: Launched in Gujarat.
  • Operation Madamax: Narcotics Control Bureau launched against narcotics.
  • Strategic Oil Reserves: Central government to establish three new reserves in Odisha, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
  • Integrated Flood Forecasting System (SEAFlood): Developed by CDAC, Pune.
  • First QR-based Digital House Address System: Launched in Indore.
  • National Conference of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs): Inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker in Manesar, Haryana; Lucknow, Pune, and Indore were top-performing municipal corporations.
  • Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojana: Launched in Bihar.
  • 27th Eastern Regional Council Meeting: Held in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  • E-Kuber Platform: Related to the Reserve Bank of India.
  • First State to Join Cruise Bharat Mission: Goa.
  • Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana: Launched in Madhya Pradesh to make villages self-reliant like Vrindavan.
  • India's First Transgender Clinic 'Sab Rang': Opened in Hyderabad with Tata Trust support.
  • Aadhaar-based Face Authentication for Ration Distribution: First state to implement is Himachal Pradesh.
  • Durand Cup: President Murmu inaugurated the 134th edition.
  • Kariyajpalli Island: Located in Tamil Nadu.
  • Ja Mata Coastal Guard Exercise: Joint exercise between India and Japan.
  • WHO 3 by 35 Initiative: Aims to reduce consumption of certain unhealthy items.
  • NITI Aayog NEISDG Index Report 2023-24: Hnahthial district in Mizoram topped the report.
  • BIMSTEC Countries Cancer Care Training Program: Started in Mumbai.
  • Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana: Launched in Punjab to provide ₹1 lakh annual health service.
  • Operation Kaal Nemi: Launched in Uttarakhand against fake saints.
  • Gajmitra Yojana: Launched in Assam to reduce human-elephant conflict.
  • Public Ganeshotsav: Declared a state festival by Maharashtra.
  • Charan Paduka Yojana: Launched in Chhattisgarh for tendu leaf collectors.

• Economy & Business

  • GST: Celebrated its 8th anniversary on July 1st (101st Constitutional Amendment).
  • SAIL: To open its first international representative office in UAE.
  • State Bank of India (SBI): Launched Global Trade Finance Center in Kolkata and Hyderabad to promote import-export services.
  • Mashreq Bank: First UAE bank to get entry into GIFT City.
  • Anant Technologies: Granted permission to launch India's first private space-based internet service.
  • Microsoft: Suspended operations in Pakistan after 25 years.
  • NVIDIA: First company in the world to reach a market value of $4 trillion.

• Sports

  • Ayush Shetty: First Indian player to win the Open Super 300 title in the USA.
  • FIFA Football for Schools Program: Launched in West Bengal.
  • World Super Kabaddi League: Inaugural edition held in Dubai.
  • Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: Inaugural edition held in Bengaluru, won by Neeraj Chopra.
  • D. Gukesh: Won the Rapid title at the Grand Chess Tour 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia.
  • First Khelo India Water Sports: To be held in Dal Lake, Srinagar.
  • World Police and Fire Games 2025 (USA): Uttar Pradesh received the most medals.
  • 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championship (2025): To be hosted by Indonesia.
  • Indian Premier League (IPL): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is the most valuable team.

• Environment & Biodiversity

  • Black-headed Caterpillar Infestation: Caused a significant drop in coconut production in Karnataka.
  • WHO Malaria-Free Certified: Suriname is the first Amazon region country to be certified.
  • Mount Sinamodek: Volcanic eruption occurred in Japan.
  • Garcinia Kusum: New tree species discovered in Assam.
  • Vatsala: Asia's oldest elephant passed away in Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh.

• Awards & Honors

  • Jain Saint Vidyanand: Honored as 'Dharma Chakravarti'.
  • Deepika Padukone: First Indian actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Chintamani Ravindra Award: Awarded to Sharan Kumar Limbale.
  • Pen Pinter Award: Awarded to Leila Aboulela.
  • Time 100 Creators List 2025: Prajakta Koli is the only Indian included.
  • MCC Museum at Lord's: Unveiled a portrait of Sachin Tendulkar.

• Health & Social Initiatives

  • Bharat Initiative: Launched by the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, for age-related studies in Indians.
  • World's First Drug for Newborns (Cotem): Related to malaria.
  • Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Peers Scheme: Launched by ADB.

• Other Notable Events

  • Hool Diwas: Celebrated on June 30.
  • Thailand Constitutional Court: Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office.
  • RBI: Appointed Keshavan Ramachandran as new Executive Director.
  • ICC: Appointed Sanjog Gupta as Chief Executive Officer.
  • First Woman Fighter Pilot in Navy: Astha Poonia.
  • Jennifer Simons: Elected first female President of Suriname.
  • "Confession of the Shakespeare Addict": Launched by B.S. Ravi in Hyderabad.
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Rainforests of Atsinanana (Madagascar), Abu Mena (Egypt), and Ghadames (Libya) removed from danger list.
  • World Biofuel Day: Celebrated on July 7.
  • New Fish Species: Panthya Dibrugenssis discovered in the Brahmaputra River.