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Rs. 6520 Cr Approved for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana

On 31st July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a total outlay of Rs. 6,520 crore for the ongoing Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) during the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021–22 to 2025–26), including an additional allocation of Rs. 1,920 crore to support new and existing projects.

Cabinet Approves Railway Multitracking Projects

On 31st July 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved four key railway multitracking projects worth Rs. 11,169 crore. These projects aim to enhance freight and passenger capacity across six states and are scheduled for completion by 2028–29.

Union Cabinet Approves ‘Grant in Aid’ Scheme for NCDC

On 31st July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a Central Sector Scheme, titled “Grant in Aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)”, with a total outlay of Rs. 2,000 crore for four years (2025–26 to 2028–29).

Digital Payments Index Hits Record High in March

On 29th July 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that its Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) surged to an all-time high of 493.22 in March 2025, signalling the deepening of India's digital payments revolution across both urban and rural sectors.

Successful Launch of NISAR Satellite

On 30th July 2025, India launched the $1.5 billion NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite — a first-of-its-kind radar imaging mission developed jointly by ISRO and NASA to monitor climate change and natural disasters.

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Goods

On 30th July, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods imported from India effective August 1, and an additional penalty for India's continued defence and energy ties with Russia, potentially straining bilateral relations.

Kaziranga Records 3rd-Highest Tiger Density in India

On 29th July 2025, officials released the 2024 summary report, titled ‘Status of Tigers in the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve’, presenting findings from a Phase IV tiger monitoring exercise conducted across the Eastern Assam, Nagaon, and Biswanath Wildlife Divisions.

India-UAE MoU on Maritime Security and Safety Cooperation

On 30th July 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the UAE National Guard Command signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to enhance maritime security and safety cooperation.

India & UAE Strengthen Defence Ties at 13th JDCC Meeting

On 30th July 2025, India and the United Arab Emirates reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation during the 13th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting held in New Delhi.

RBI’s Digital Payments Index Rises to 493.22

On 28th July 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that its Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) surged to 493.22 in March 2025, up from 465.33 in September 2024 — indicating a robust expansion of digital transactions across the country.

Successful Test of ‘Pralay’ Quasi-Ballistic Missile System

On 29th July 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted user evaluation trials of the indigenous ‘Pralay’ missile system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, in collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces.

Sanchar Saathi App Now Available in 22 Languages

On 29th July 2025, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Sanchar Saathi mobile app in Hindi and 21 regional languages, expanding its accessibility across India.

Shailesh Jejurikar Named New P&G CEO

On 30th July 2025, Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced that Indian-origin executive Shailesh Jejurikar will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.

Lord Meghnad Desai Passes Away

On 29th July 2025, Lord Meghnad Desai, eminent economist, author, and UK House of Lords member, passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind an influential legacy in global academia, public life, and India-UK relations.

NMC Issues Guidelines for Live Surgery Broadcasts

On 26 July 2025, The National Medical Commission (NMC) released detailed guidelines to regulate the conduct and broadcast of live surgeries, prioritising patient safety and ethical medical education while discouraging commercial interests.

Rare Orchid Chamaegastrodia reiekensis Discovered in Mizoram

In July 2025, scientists from Mizoram University and Manipur University discovered a new and rare orchid species — Chamaegastrodia reiekensis — from Reiek forest in Mizoram, Northeast India.

New Frog Species Discovered in Meghalaya

In July 2025, researchers discovered two new species of small, direct-developing frogs in Meghalaya, naming them after elements of Khasi culture to highlight the region’s rich biodiversity and indigenous heritage.

U.S. and EU Strike Framework Trade Deal

On 27th July 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalized a trade agreement imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods—avoiding a larger trade conflict and marking a major milestone in transatlantic trade relations.

CERT-In Issues New Cybersecurity Audit Guidelines

In July 2025, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released its Comprehensive Cyber Security Audit Policy Guidelines, aiming to revolutionize the way cybersecurity audits are conducted across India’s public and private sectors.

India, Singapore Begin Joint Military Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’

On 27th July 2025, the 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’ commenced in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and is scheduled to continue until 4th August.