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Highlights of July 2nd Week Current Affairs
- The 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil adopted declarations on climate finance, responsible AI governance, and health equity, reinforcing Global South cooperation and multilateral reforms.
- India’s Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Units 3 and 4 became operational with 700 MWe PHWRs, marking a milestone in indigenous nuclear reactor technology development.
- The New Development Bank admitted Colombia and Uzbekistan as new borrowing members, expanding financial cooperation for sustainable development across emerging economies beyond the BRICS countries.
- India ranked as the world’s fourth most income-equal country, with its Gini Index improving to 25.5, and extreme poverty reduced sharply to 2.3 percent.
- The National Biobank launched at CSIR-IGIB to collect genomic and health data, enabling precision medicine and AI-driven diagnostics for chronic and rare diseases.
- India reaffirmed support for UN Security Council reforms and endorsed larger roles for India and Brazil, calling for Global South representation in multilateral institutions.
- BRICS condemned terrorism, including the Pahalgam attack, emphasized nuclear-weapon-free zones, and supported India’s bid to host COP33 of the UN climate convention.
- The Prime Minister’s visit to Latin America boosted ties with Argentina, Trinidad & Tobago, and Brazil, targeting diversified energy and mineral supply chains.
- Himachal Pradesh became the first Indian state to use Aadhaar-based face authentication for ration distribution, enhancing inclusive and contactless public services delivery.
- FaceAuth, launched by UIDAI, offers an alternative Aadhaar verification method, helping elderly people and manual workers with worn fingerprints access essential services easily.
- Kaladan Project, operational by 2027, will link eastern India to the North-East through Myanmar via sea, river, and road, reducing transport cost drastically.
- The Kaladan route bypasses the congested Siliguri Corridor, boosting Act East Policy and fostering trade, security, and economic growth in the North-East.
- Hnahthial district in Mizoram topped NITI Aayog’s District SDG Index 2023–24, with all Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura districts earning ‘Front Runner’ status.
- SDG localisation emphasizes village-level monitoring, subnational alignment, and local resource mobilisation to reduce inter-district gaps and promote inclusive development.
- The 2017 amendment to the Enemy Property Act bars inheritance or sale, vesting all enemy properties permanently with the Custodian under MHA.
- NITI Aayog’s proposed Battery Passport will assign each EV battery a digital ID with lifecycle data, aiding recycling, exports, and consumer transparency.
- EU’s 2023 battery regulations require carbon footprint and recyclability data; India’s Battery Passport aims to align with these standards for global trade.
- Red Sea tensions have risen as Houthi rebels attack vessels, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint crucial for global oil and cargo shipping.
- CDSCO advised safe disposal of narcotics like Fentanyl and Diazepam to prevent accidental harm, reinforcing its role in national drug safety regulation.
- Jal Jeevan Mission’s deadline has been extended to 2028 due to funding issues; it targets tap water access for every rural household in India.
- Delhi High Court upheld a phone tapping order citing crime prevention, while Madras High Court quashed a similar order, stressing privacy and procedural safeguards.
- The 2024 Telecommunications Rules mandate detailed procedures and reviews for lawful interception, reinforcing earlier Supreme Court guidelines in the PUCL case.
- Only Home Secretaries can authorize phone tapping orders, valid for two months and subject to oversight to prevent misuse.
- India holds 8% of global REE reserves but contributes less than 1% to global REE output due to processing and regulatory challenges.
- India’s REEs are found in coastal monazite sands, mostly containing LREEs; HREEs are not abundantly available or extractable.
- Extraction of REEs is complex due to radioactivity, high costs, and incomplete value chains, especially in refining and manufacturing stages.
- The 2025 Amendment to Waste Rules introduces Extended Producer Responsibility for non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, and zinc, effective from April 2026.
- Under EPR, industries must recycle a minimum of 10% scrap by 2026–27, reaching 75% by 2032–33, promoting circular economy practices.
- India and Brazil signed six key agreements during the Indian PM’s visit, focusing on digital, energy, agricultural, and security cooperation.
- Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat app enables anonymous, decentralized messaging using Bluetooth mesh networks, requiring no internet or registration, but has latency limitations.
- FATF’s report revealed terrorist groups continue using cash, hawala, and virtual platforms like social media and Bitcoin to finance global operations, including lone wolf attacks.
- Free Trade Zones, state-sponsored terrorism, and porous borders, especially in Africa and South Asia, significantly increase global terrorist financing risks.
- India’s Mines Ministry launched the Aspirational DMF Programme to align DMF funds with NITI Aayog’s aspirational district and block initiatives for development impact.
- New petroleum rules mandate GHG emission reporting, enable carbon capture projects, and introduce investor protection with legal stability clauses and grievance redressal authority.
- IN-SPACe authorized Starlink for 5 years, enabling private satellite internet in India, supporting remote connectivity and liberalization of India’s space communication sector.
- Namibia becomes the first African nation to adopt India’s UPI system, enhancing digital payment connectivity and expanding India’s Digital Public Infrastructure globally.
- India’s Admiralty Act 2017 allows High Courts to arrest ships for maritime claims, including environmental damage, seafarer wages, and pollution-related compensation.
- The ERASR system, successfully tested by India, boosts naval anti-submarine warfare with twin-rocket motors and electronic time-fuze for precision strikes.
- INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, enhances submarine rescue and deep-sea salvage operations with advanced robotic and saturation diving tech.
- UPI globalisation includes partnerships with Bhutan, Singapore, and now Namibia, supported by NIPL and India’s G20 initiatives to expand digital payment standards worldwide.
- NITI Aayog’s roadmap urges States to allocate 0.5% of GSDP for science and technology, strengthen industry linkages, and boost scientific manpower capacity.
- The Vice President stressed preserving India’s traditional knowledge systems like Ayurveda and Yoga to counter colonial narratives and enhance global cultural influence.
- The EU Commission President proposed a Europe-Asia trade framework as the WTO faces dispute settlement paralysis, inequitable rules, and rising regional trade blocs.
- The WHO-UNICEF WASH Tracker reveals only 17% of countries have funding to meet clean water, sanitation, and hygiene targets in healthcare facilities by 2030.
- NEP 2020’s Panch Sankalpa includes Next-Gen, Multidisciplinary, Innovative, Holistic, and Bharatiya education to prepare India’s youth for Industry 4.0 and beyond.
- Governor’s Rule was imposed in Mizoram’s Chakma Autonomous District Council under the Sixth Schedule due to prolonged political instability and governance failures.
- Telangana approved 42% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayats and Municipal elections, complying with the Supreme Court-mandated empirical data requirement.
- India’s Defence Ministry selected an Indian firm to set up S-400 Sudarshan Chakra maintenance facilities, enhancing long-range air defence self-reliance capacity.
- The Centre released ₹1,000 crore SDRF aid to Assam, Manipur, and Uttarakhand for immediate flood and landslide relief, excluding permanent restoration work.
- India’s Jal Jeevan Mission achieved over 80% rural tap water coverage, significantly improving WASH outcomes and reducing disease burden across rural households.
- Maratha Military Landscapes have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, increasing India’s total sites to 44 and ranking it 6th globally.
- The forts reflect Maratha military genius, adaptive architecture, and cultural heritage across varied terrains in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
- The inclusion was facilitated by the Archaeological Survey of India and evaluated by ICOMOS and IUCN under UNESCO’s criteria.
- India launched its first incentive scheme for e-trucks under PM E-DRIVE to reduce freight emissions and support electric mobility growth.
- E-truck buyers under categories N2 and N3 can receive a subsidy of up to ₹9.6 lakh as an upfront discount.
- PM E-DRIVE offers broader support than FAME-II by including e-trucks, e-ambulances, and large-scale charging infrastructure upgrades.
- Uttarakhand approved a Geo-Thermal Energy Policy to explore and develop clean geothermal energy through advanced technologies and global partnerships.
- Switzerland ratified the India-EFTA TEPA, projecting $100 billion investment and creating 1 million jobs in the next 15 years.
- The Centre extended the Ravi and Beas Tribunal’s tenure under the ISRWD Act to resolve long-pending inter-state water disputes.
- India successfully tested the Astra BVRAAM missile with an indigenous RF seeker, enhancing air-to-air combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force.
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