Daily Current Affairs and GK | 6 and 7 July 2025

Topic: Important Days

1. World Zoonoses Day: 6 July

• World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on 6 July to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases.
• This day commemorates the successful administration of the first vaccine against a zoonotic disease.
• French biologist Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against Rabies virus on 6 July 1885.
• Zoonoses are the infectious diseases that spread from animals to humans through direct contact with infected animals. These can be caused by bacteria, virus or parasites.
• The most common zoonoses diseases are Plague, Rabies, Tuberculosis, Scabies, Roundworms, etc.

Topic: Personality in News

2. Equestrian Statue of Peshwa Bajirao unveiled at NDA by Union Home Minister

• On 4 July, the equestrian statue of the legendary Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I has been unveiled at the National Defence Academy (NDA) campus in Pune by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
• The statue has been installed at NDA, the premier training institute for future officers of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
• The Home Minister stressed that Bajirao's leadership and military strategy are relevant even today.
• The NDA cadets have been encouraged to draw inspiration from Bajirao’s dedication, bravery, and service to the nation.
• Bajirao Peshwa is remembered for leading 41 victorious campaigns within a span of just 20 years.
• The statue is intended to serve as a symbol of patriotism, discipline, and sacrifice for future military leaders.
• Peshwa Bajirao I was the 7th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire.
• He was one of the most celebrated generals of the Maratha Empire, serving as the Peshwa to Chhatrapati Shahu from 1720 to 1740.
• Known for his military genius and swift cavalry tactics, he expanded the Maratha influence across central and northern India.
• Bajirao never lost a battle in his career, earning a reputation as one of India’s greatest military commanders.

Topic: Summits/Conferences/Meetings

3. The defense minister inaugurated Controllers’ Conference 2025.

• On July 7, the Controllers’ Conference 2025 inaugurated by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi.
• The three-day event, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), will be held from July 7 to 9.
• The conference aims to bring together India’s defense and financial leadership to shape the future of defense financial governance.
• The theme for this year is “Transforming Financial Advice, Payment, Audit, and Accounting through Defense Finance and Economics.”
• The Defense Ministry said that the new mission statement and motto of the department— ‘Alert, Agile, Adaptive'—will 'also be unveiled during the event.
• Eight key business sessions, known as Manan Satras, will address major areas such as audit reform, pricing innovation, and capacity building.
• Managing the Rs 26.8 lakh crore defense budget—which includes Rs 1.7 lakh crore for pensions—the DAD plays a key role in disbursement, procurement pricing, audit, and strategic advice.
• Digital initiatives such as SAMPURNA, SPARSH, e-Raksha Awaas, and AI-driven procurement systems have been implemented to improve transparency.
• The Controllers’ Conference is expected to yield actionable outcomes as part of the Ministry of Defence’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Reform.
• These outcomes are aimed at building a smarter, more agile defense financial architecture that supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and enhances India’s long-term national security.

Topic: Reports and Indices

4. India ranked 4th among the World’s Most Equal Societies by the World Bank.

• India has been ranked as the fourth most equal society globally by the World Bank, based on its Gini Index score.
• A Gini Index score of 25.5 has been recorded for India, placing it just behind the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Belarus.
• The Gini index is a simple but powerful way to understand how evenly income, wealth, or consumption is distributed among households or individuals in a country.
• India is placed in the “moderately low” inequality category, which ranges from a score of 25 to 30.
• India is only a few points away from the “low inequality” group, where top performers score below 25.5.
• This includes countries like the Slovak Republic with 24.1 points, Slovenia with 24.3 points, and Belarus with 24.4 points.
• India’s score surpasses that of 167 other countries for which the World Bank has released data.
• India’s score is significantly lower than China’s 35.7 and the United States’ 41.8.
• A consistent drop from 28.8 in 2011 to 25.5 in 2022 reflects India’s progress toward social equity.

(Source: News on AIR)

Topic: Summits/Conferences/Meetings

5. The 7th International Conference of the Innovative Physician Forum inaugurated by Om Birla.

• On 5 July, the 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physician Forum—IPF MEDICON 2025—was inaugurated in New Delhi by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
• It was organized by the Innovative Physicians Forum from 5 to 6 July.
• The theme of the conference was “The Future of Internal Medicine: Education, Research & Practice in the Changing World.”
• The event is being attended by medical professionals and researchers from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, and the UK.
• In his inaugural address, Mr. Birla emphasized advancements in medical education and global health collaboration.
• The conference was focused on the evolution and future of internal medicine.
• It will also give a new dimension to international partnership in the fields of medicine, education, and research.
• He urged institutions, scientists, and policymakers to work collaboratively to drive breakthroughs that can benefit not just India, but the global community as well.

Topic: Important Days

6. International Day of Cooperatives 2025: 5 July

• Every year on the first Saturday in July, the International Day of Cooperatives is observed.
• This year, the day was celebrated on 5 July around the world. The day is commonly known as Coops Day.
• The United Nations has declared the year 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives.
• The theme of the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives 2025 is “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World.”
• The day raises awareness about how cooperatives work together for social, cultural, and economic growth.
• Since 1923, cooperatives around the world have celebrated this day, which was formally proclaimed by the UNGA on the ICA's centennial in 1995.
• On December 16, 1992, the UNGA passed a resolution to declare the first Saturday of July 1995 the International Day of Cooperatives.
• There are 3 million cooperatives worldwide, with the 300 largest cooperatives generating a turnover of US$2,409.41 billion.

Topic: Summits/ Conferences/ Meetings

7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

• The summit was held on July 6–7, 2025.
• Leaders held wide-ranging discussions on global governance reform, the Global South, peace and security, multilateralism, development, and Artificial Intelligence.
• PM Modi delivered remarks at the opening session on “Reform of Global Governance and Peace and Security.”
• Later, he spoke at a session on “Strengthening Multilateral, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence.”
• He pointed out that current global institutions were created in a different era.
• These institutions are not equipped to handle today’s challenges.
• He welcomed the strong wording on UN reform included in the Summit Declaration.
• He mentioned the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack as an attack on all of humanity.
• He insisted that there should be zero tolerance for terrorism.
• In the second session, he highlighted the importance of BRICS in a changing global order.
• PM Modi offered four proposals to strengthen BRICS cooperation.
• First, the BRICS New Development Bank should follow a demand-driven model and ensure project sustainability.
• Second, he suggested creating a joint Science and Research repository for the Global South.
• Third, he called for efforts to secure and strengthen critical mineral supply chains.
• Fourth, he urged BRICS to promote responsible AI governance.
• The summit concluded with the adoption of the ‘Rio de Janeiro Declaration’ by all member states.
• PM Modi met with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• He also met the President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, on the sidelines of the Summit.

Topic: International News

8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the ‘Key to the City of Buenos Aires.’

• The award was presented by Jorge Macri, the Head of the City Government.
• The award acknowledged PM Modi’s contribution to enhancing India-Argentina relations.
• During his visit, he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Buenos Aires.
• He also honoured Rabindranath Tagore at his statue in the city.
• PM Modi mentioned that Tagore had visited Argentina in 1924.
• This was the first independent bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years.
• Argentina has large reserves of shale gas, oil, and lithium.
• These resources are crucial for India’s clean energy transition and industrial growth.
• India sees Argentina as a reliable and strategic partner in these areas.

Topic: Defence

9. Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia made history by becoming the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Navy.

• She received the prestigious ‘Wings of Gold’ after completing the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course.
• The graduation ceremony took place at INS Dega in Visakhapatnam.
• Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull also graduated and received the honour alongside her.
• Rear Admiral Janak Bevli presided over the ceremony.
• He serves as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air).
• He awarded the ‘Wings of Gold’ to both officers.
• Her entry into the Fighter Stream marks a significant step for women in combat roles.
• The Defence Ministry said it reflects the Navy’s commitment to gender inclusion.
• Women are playing increasingly important roles in the Indian military.
• Operation Sindoor highlighted this growing presence.
• Officers like Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh were praised for their leadership.

Topic: Indian Economy

10. India has set a goal to increase its economy from $4 trillion to $32 trillion by 2047.

• Union Minister Piyush Goyal shared this vision at the IIT Madras ‘Sangam 2025’ Global Innovation and Alumni Summit in Bengaluru.
• He mentioned that India is currently the fifth-largest economy globally.
• The country is expected to become the third-largest economy by 2028.
• Goyal emphasized that India is growing rapidly on the world stage.
• He attributed this growth to the government’s forward-thinking policies.
• India is focusing on leading-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
• In the previous budget, the government allocated ₹10,000 crore to support the deep tech sector.
• An additional ₹10,000 crore has now been approved to further boost innovation and technology development.
• The Union Cabinet recently sanctioned ₹1 lakh crore for the Department of Science and Technology.
• This funding will be provided as a zero-interest loan spread over 50 years.