Daily Current Affairs and GK | 27 and 28 July 2025

Topic: Interanational News

1. France will formally recognize Palestine as a state at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

• President Emmanuel Macron said this decision reflects France’s long-standing commitment to a fair and lasting peace in the Middle East.

• He emphasized that ending the conflict in Gaza and protecting innocent civilians is an urgent priority.
• Macron called for an immediate ceasefire. He also demanded the release of all hostages.
• Additionally, he urged for significant humanitarian aid to support the people of Gaza.
• Macron highlighted the need to disarm Hamas.
• He stressed the importance of securing and rebuilding Gaza.
• Currently, over 140 of the 193 UN member states officially recognize Palestine as a state.
• Palestine, officially the State of Palestine,encompasses the Israeli-occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
• Ramallah serves as the administrative capital of the State of Palestine.
• Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital city.

Topic: Sports

2. Anahat Singh won the first World Junior squash medal for India in 15 years.

• Anahat Singh won a historic bronze medal at the World Junior Squash Championships in the under-19 category.
• She ended India’s 15-year-long wait for an individual medal at this global event.
• The 17-year-old lost in the semi-final to Egypt’s Nadien Elhammamy with scores of 11-6, 14-12, 12-10.
• In the quarterfinal, she defeated Egypt’s Malika Elkaraksy 3-0 to assure herself of the bronze medal.
• She was the only Indian among the eight semi-finalists and is currently ranked 54th in the world.
• Anahat is the reigning U19 Asian girls' champion and a multi-time PSA Challenger title holder.
• She has already won senior Asian titles in both women’s and mixed doubles.
• The last Indian to win a medal at this event was Dipika Pallikal in 2010.
• India has sent a 12-member squad to the championships, which will continue with team events until August 1.
• Squash will make its first appearance at the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles.

Topic: National News

3. Amit Shah called for the use of a national database to deal with internal threats.

• Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the 8th National Security Strategies Conference held in New Delhi.

• He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong resolve and citizens' support had sent a global message of zero tolerance towards terrorism.
• Mr. Shah stated that India’s growing global presence would bring newer national security challenges.
• The next 5–10 years were described as crucial for both national development and security.
• It was urged by the Home Minister that databases like NATGRID, NIDAAN, iMoT, and the CBI’s fugitive list be incorporated into officer training programs.
• Each state police force and central agency was directed to aim for excellence in handling security issues.
• During his address, Mr. Shah advocated the need for a top-down and bottom-up approach in taking action against big drug cartels, besides focusing on the extradition of narco-criminals.

Topic: State News/Jammu and Kashmir

4. Jammu got its first direct unlocking system at Dinanagar station.

• A direct unlocking system was installed at Dinanagar railway station in J&K’s Jammu division under Northern Railways.
• DRM Vivek Kumar stated that the system was implemented on 26 July 2025.
• The system aims to enhance safety and streamline train operations in the region.
• The direct unlocking system ensures safe passage of trains, reducing the risk of accidents.
• This system also streamlines the movement of trains and improves the efficiency of rail operations.
• The unlocking system will directly manage the railway signalling and points machinery.
• Human error is also expected to be reduced as the control process is automated.
• This system will not only improve safety and efficiency but will also provide a better travel experience to the passengers.

Topic: Sports

5. Shubman Gill broke the record by scoring four centuries as a debut captain.

• On 27 July, Indian captain Shubman Gill scored a century on Day 5 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford.
• He became the first batter in history to hit four hundreds in a debut Test series as captain.
• The achievement surpassed the records of Warwick Armstrong, Don Bradman, Greg Chappell, Virat Kohli, and Steven Smith, who had three each.
• Gill now holds the record for most centuries by a captain in a Test series against England.
• He joined Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar in the elite group with four hundreds in a single series.
• Most hundreds for India in a Test series:

Topic: Space and IT

6. Iran launched the Nahid-2 satellite with Russia amid strengthening space ties.

• On 25 July, Iran’s Nahid-2 communications satellite was launched aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome.
• It was part of a multi-payload mission that included Russia's Unisphere-M3 and M4 satellites as well as 18 other satellites from various countries.
• Nahid-2 is designed to remain in orbit for five years and is equipped with an indigenous propulsion system.
• Typically, satellites have a lifetime of five years at low altitudes (LEO) and 10 years at higher altitudes (GEO).
• It is capable of adjusting its altitude up to 50 kilometers, which is crucial for maintaining its orbital position and operational stability.
• Nahid-2 is equipped with solar panels to meet its power requirements.
• The satellite was developed by Iran’s Space Research Institute for telecom missions.
• Previously, Soyuz has launched other Iranian satellites, including Khayyam, Pars-1, Kosar, and Hodhod.

Topic: Defence

7. The 14th edition of the India-Singapore military exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra 2025’ has started in Jodhpur on 27 July 2025.

• The joint drill will continue until the 4th of next month.
• It is being held as a tabletop simulation and a computer-based wargame.
• The aim is to refine and test tactics for mechanised warfare.
• The exercise will end with a military equipment display by the Indian Army.
• It is intended to boost joint training and operational coordination under a United Nations framework.
• The exercise also strengthens defence cooperation between India and Singapore.
• Singapore is participating with its 42 Armoured Regiment from the 4th Armoured Brigade.
• The Indian Army is represented by its Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
• Bold Kurukshetra 2025 helps both armies improve tactical understanding and strategic coordination.

Topic: Space and IT

8. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed that the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar mission is scheduled for launch from Sriharikota on July 30.

• He said that the NISAR satellite launch will greatly strengthen ISRO’s international partnerships.
• NISAR will provide important data to India and the United States.
• It will also assist other countries, especially in disaster management, agriculture, and climate monitoring.
• Dr. Singh described the project as a milestone in cooperation between two democratic nations.
• The mission supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of India as a ‘Vishwa Bandhu’.
• This means India aims to be a global partner for the well-being of all humanity.
• NASA has supplied the L-Band radar system for the mission.
• It also provided a high-speed communication system, GPS receivers, and a 12-meter deployable antenna.
• ISRO contributed the S-Band radar and the satellite platform.
• It also arranged the GSLV-F16 launch vehicle and managed all launch services.
• The satellite weighs 2,392 kilograms. It will be placed in a sun-synchronous orbit.
• NISAR will capture images of the Earth's land and ice surfaces every 12 days.

Topic: Personality in News

9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been recognized as the world’s most popular democratic leader.

• He received a 75% approval rating in a recent global survey.

• The survey was conducted by U.S.-based data analytics firm Morning Consult.
• It measured public opinion between July 4 and July 10, 2025.
• Modi stands far ahead of other democratic leaders in the rankings.
• South Korean President Lee Jae-myung placed second with a 59% approval rating.
• Argentine President Javier Milei ranked third with 57% approval.
• The survey uses a rolling seven-day average. It reflects the views of adults in each participating country.
• This poll is part of Morning Consult’s Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker.
• PM Modi’s high rating follows his third straight election victory in May 2024.
• His continued popularity reflects strong domestic support. It also signals growing global recognition.
• U.S. President Donald Trump is ranked eighth with 44% approval.
• PM Modi has now completed 4,079 days in office.
• With this, he surpasses Indira Gandhi’s record for the longest uninterrupted term as Prime Minister after Nehru.
• Modi is now India’s second-longest serving Prime Minister in a continuous term.
• Only Jawaharlal Nehru has served a longer unbroken tenure.

Topic: State News/ Tamil Nadu

10. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth over ₹4,800 crore in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.

• They cover sectors like airports, highways, ports, railways, and clean energy infrastructure.
• A new terminal at Thoothukudi Airport was inaugurated, built at a cost of ₹450 crore.
• It can now handle 20 lakh passengers per year, up from 3 lakh earlier.
• Two major highway projects were launched.
• The Sethiyathope–Cholapuram stretch of NH-36, 50 kilometers long, was developed at over ₹2,350 crore.
• The 5.16-kilometer NH-138 Thoothukudi Port Road was expanded to six lanes at a cost of ₹200 crore.
• The North Cargo Berth–III at V.O. Chidambaranar Port was inaugurated. This project cost ₹285 crore.
• Three railway projects were dedicated.
• These include electrification and doubling of tracks near Madurai, Nagercoil, and Tirunelveli.
• A ₹550 crore transmission project linked to Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant had its foundation stone laid.
• The 400 kV transmission system will evacuate 2000 MW of power and strengthen the grid.
• Tamil Nadu has received over ₹3 lakh crore in central funds in the past decade.