Daily Current Affairs and GK | 3 July 2025

Topic: Important Days

1. National Doctors' Day: 1 July

• In India, Doctors’ Day is observed every year on July 1.
• It recognizes the dedication and service of medical professionals and healthcare workers.
• This date marks the birth and death anniversaries of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
• He was a key figure in advancing the country’s healthcare system.
• Dr. Roy played an important role in shaping India’s medical infrastructure.
• The first National Doctors’ Day was celebrated on July 1, 1991.
• The theme for 2025 is “Behind the Mask: Caring for Caregivers.”
• The word ‘doctor’ comes from the Latin word docere. Docere means “to teach.”
• Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy also served as the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
• Dr. Roy was honoured with Bharat Ratna in 1961.

Topic: Important Days

2. Chartered Accountants Day 2025: 1 July

• Chartered Accountants Day is celebrated every year on 1 July to mark the foundation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
• It is celebrated to applaud the contribution of Chartered Accountants in society.
• This year, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is celebrating its 77th foundation day.
• Shri Hardeep Singh Puri was the Chief Guest at the Foundation Day of the ICAI at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• The occasion celebrated a decade of change marked by unprecedented economic growth and social progress under the Government of India.
• ICAI was formed on 1 July 1949 after the passing of the Chartered Accounts Act of 1949.

Topic: Awards and Prizes

3. PM Modi conferred Ghana’s highest civilian honor during a historic state visit.

• On 2 July, Ghana’s highest civilian award, Officer of the Order of the Star, was conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi by President John Dramani Mahama in Accra.
• The award was presented in recognition of Modi’s distinguished global leadership and efforts to strengthen India’s international partnerships.
• The honor was accepted by Prime Minister Modi on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians and dedicated to the aspirations of India’s youth and cultural legacy.
• Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude towards Ghana’s people and government for the esteemed recognition.
• The Prime Minister emphasized that the award strengthens the friendship between the two nations and brings renewed responsibility to deepen ties.
• Earlier, the PM announced that India will set up a skill development center to train youth and support Ghana's 'Feed Ghana' program as part of a comprehensive plan to strengthen ties between the two countries.
• India pledged to double ITEC and ICCR scholarships, promote digital transactions through Bharat UPI, and expand cooperation in education, health, defense, and agriculture.
• Affordable medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras and collaboration in vaccine production were also discussed as part of health sector cooperation.
• This marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in over three decades, reflecting India’s increasing engagement with Africa and the Global South.

Topic: Miscellaneous

4. Six-year-old Teghbir became the youngest person in the world to climb Mount Elbrus.

• Teghbir Singh from Punjab set a world record by becoming the youngest person ever to summit Mount Elbrus, the tallest peak in Russia and Europe.

• The 18,510-foot climb was completed by the six-year-old along with his father, Mr. Sukhinderdeep Singh, between June 20 and June 28.
• A certificate recognizing Teghbir's feat was issued by the Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, and Sports Tourism Federation of Russia’s Kabardino-Balkarian Republic.
• Teghbir achieved this milestone at the age of 6 years, 9 months, and 4 days, breaking the previous record set at age 7.
• In August 2024, Teghbir had become the youngest Asian to scale Mount Kilimanjaro, earning a place in the Asia and India Book of Records.
• Prior to this, in April 2024, he successfully trekked to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal.

(Source: News on AIR)

Topic: Sports

5. Smriti Mandhana created double records in women's international cricket.

• Indian opener Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats of international cricket.
• The milestone was achieved during the first T20I against England in Nottingham, where she scored a 112-run knock off just 62 balls.
• Mandhana’s innings included 15 boundaries and 3 sixes, striking at a rate of 180.65, setting a high benchmark in women’s T20I performances.
• Only five cricketers globally have achieved all-format centuries in women’s cricket, placing Mandhana among elite company.
• Alongside her milestone century, a 77-run stand was formed with Shafali Verma, followed by a 94-run partnership with Harleen Deol.
• Furthermore, Mandhana and Verma also became the highest partnership pair in women's T20Is, scoring 2724 runs together, breaking the record of Healy and Mooney.
• Most partnership runs in Women’s T20Is (any wicket)

Topic: Government Schemes and Initiatives

6. The RECLAIM, a community engagement and development framework, is set to be launched by the Ministry of Coal.

• On 4th July, 2025, the Union Minister of Coal and Mines Sh. G. Kishan Reddy will launch the framework.
• Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal has developed this comprehensive community development framework in collaboration with the Heartfulness Institute.
• In particular, it is designed for communities affected by mine closure.
• Mine closure has significant impacts on both landscapes and local livelihoods.
• This framework is therefore an important step towards ensuring a just and sustainable transition for communities that have evolved alongside mining operations over decades.
• This framework, called RECLAIM, serves as a clear guide for inclusive community engagement and development during the mine closure and post-closure phases.
• The framework provides a practical, step-by-step approach to institutionalising community participation in this process of change.
• The framework is supported by actionable tools, templates, and field-tested methodologies tailored to the Indian context.
• It has a special emphasis on gender inclusiveness, representation of vulnerable groups, and is tailored to Panchayati Raj Institutions to ensure that the entire process of change is equitable and locally relevant.
• The aim is to promote ecological restoration and secure socio-economic stability in mining-dependent areas.

(Source: PIB)

Topic: Summits/ Conferences/ Meetings

7. The Quad strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025.

• The attack killed 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national.
• Quad members called for immediate action to hold the perpetrators, planners, and financiers accountable.
• They urged all UN Member States to cooperate in line with international law and UN Security Council resolutions.
• The leaders reaffirmed their firm opposition to terrorism in all forms. This included a clear condemnation of cross-border terrorism.
• The Quad announced the launch of the Critical Minerals Initiative.
• This initiative aims to improve economic security and create resilient supply chains across the Indo-Pacific.
• They also revealed plans for the Quad Ports of the Future Partnership in Mumbai.
• A field training exercise under the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network is planned for this year.
• This exercise will enhance shared airlift capability and collective logistics strength.
• The Quad emphasized its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
• They also pledged joint efforts to tackle cybercrime and online scams.
• The joint statement was issued by Dr. S. Jaishankar of India, Marco Rubio of the US, Penny Wong of Australia, and Takeshi Iwaya of Japan.
• Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in Washington, DC on 1 July 2025. This was the 10th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
• Quad includes Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.

(Source: News on AIR)

Topic: Banking/Finance

8. India’s scheduled commercial banks have improved their financial stability.

• Gross NPAs dropped to 2.3%, and net NPAs fell to 0.5%.
• These are the lowest levels seen in several decades.
• Between March 2024 and March 2025, gross NPAs declined from 2.8% to 2.3%.
• This reflects stronger asset quality across the banking system.
• Public-sector banks showed a sharp improvement in asset quality.
• Their gross NPA ratio fell from 3.7% to 2.8% during the same period.
• Private-sector banks kept their gross NPA ratio steady at 2.8%.
• The RBI’s Financial Stability Report highlighted strong capital buffers and healthy earnings.
• These factors support the overall resilience of the banking sector.
• Stress tests indicated that banks would remain well-capitalized even in adverse conditions.
• Urban cooperative banks have improved their capital positions.
• Non-banking financial companies continue to maintain capital levels above the regulatory minimum.
• The insurance sector’s solvency ratio remains above the required threshold.
• This applies to both life and non-life insurance segments.

Topic: Sports

9. Divyanshi Bhowmick created history for India in table tennis.

• She won the U-15 Girls’ Singles title at the 29th Asian Youth Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
• She defeated China’s Zhu Qihi with a 4-2 scoreline in the final.
• This victory secured her a place in the World Youth Championships.
• In the semifinals, she overcame China’s Liu Ziling in a tight seven-game match.
• The 14-year-old became  the first Indian in 36 years to win the U15 girls’ singles continental title.
• Subramanian Bhuvaneswari was the last Indian to win the girls’ title in this age group.
• Subramanian Bhuvaneswari  achieved this at the 1989 edition of the tournament. The event was hosted in New Delhi.
• India finished the championship with a total of four medals.
• These included one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
• Top seeds Ankur Bhattacharyya and P.B. Abhinand faced an early exit in U-19 Boys’ Doubles.
• They lost to an unseeded Malaysian pair in a surprising upset.
• The Indian duo had a 2-1 lead before losing the match.
• Their defeat resulted in a missed opportunity for a medal.

(Source: News on AIR)

Topic: Government Schemes and Initiatives

10. Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, launched C-FLOOD, a unified flood forecasting system.

• C-FLOOD is a web-based platform that provides flood forecasts up to two days in advance.
• It offers detailed flood maps and water level predictions at the village level.
• The system was jointly developed by C-DAC Pune and the Central Water Commission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• The launch ceremony took place at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi.
• C-FLOOD combines flood modeling data from national and regional agencies into one decision-support platform.
• Currently, it covers the Mahanadi, Godavari, and Tapi river basins.
• Plans are underway to include more river basins in the future.
• The platform uses advanced two-dimensional hydrodynamic modeling techniques.
• Simulations run on high-performance computing infrastructure at C-DAC Pune.
• Flood data for the Godavari and Tapi basins are developed by the National Remote Sensing Centre under the National Hydrology Project.
• The Central Water Commission was instructed to work closely with C-DAC, NRSC, and other stakeholders.
• This collaboration aims to ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of the C-FLOOD system.

(Source: News on AIR)