Read Daily Current Affairs of 21 July 2025

These 21 July 2025 current affairs are crucial for SSC exams, especially for General Awareness sections. Stay tuned for daily updates to ace your preparation.

20 July 2025 SSC Current Affairs Digest

Aspiring SSC candidates must stay updated with daily news to ace the General Awareness section. Here’s your concise yet comprehensive roundup of important national and international events, government policies, and scientific breakthroughs as of 21 July 2025 current affairs.

National Headlines

1. PM Modi Launches ‘Bharat Net Phase-III’ for Rural 5G Connectivity
2. • The government inaugurated Bharat Net Phase-III, aiming to provide high-speed 5G internet to 1.5 lakh gram panchayats by 2026.
2. India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Starts Trial Runs in Rajasthan
3. • Indian Railways began testing the ‘Hydroflex’ train on the Jaipur-Delhi route, a joint venture with Germany to reduce carbon emissions.
3. Cabinet Approves New ‘National Logistics Policy 2025’
4. • The policy focuses on cutting logistics costs from 14% to 8% of GDP by improving rail, road, and port connectivity.

International Updates

4. India Joins Artemis Accords for Moon Exploration
5. • India officially signed the NASA-led Artemis Accords, becoming the 18th country to collaborate on future lunar missions.
5. Global AI Summit 2025 Held in Tokyo; India Proposes Ethical AI Framework
6. • India presented a 5-point plan for ethical AI at the summit, emphasizing transparency and bias prevention in artificial intelligence.

Science & Technology

6. ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Mission Detects Solar Storms Ahead of Prediction
7. • India’s first solar observatory, Aditya-L1, successfully forecasted a geomagnetic storm, aiding global satellite safety measures.
7. CSIR Develops India’s First mRNA Vaccine for Dengue
8. • The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced successful animal trials of an mRNA dengue vaccine, human trials to begin in 2026.

Economy & Business

8. India’s Direct Tax Collection Rises by 18% in Q1 2025-26
9. • The Finance Ministry reported ₹5.2 lakh crore in direct tax receipts, driven by GST reforms and anti-evasion measures.
9. RBI Permits UPI Payments for International Travel
10. • Indians can now use UPI for forex transactions in 30 countries, including the UAE, Singapore, and France.

Sports News

10. Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold at World Weightlifting Championships
11. • Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu secured India’s first gold in the 89kg category at the championships in Peru.
11. BCCI Announces IPL 2026 Mega Auction with 2 New Teams
12. • The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Ahmedabad and Kanpur as new franchises for IPL 2026.

Schemes & Appointments

12. ‘PM-Janman Yojana’ Expanded to Cover 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
13. • The scheme now provides ₹15,000/year for housing, healthcare, and education to PVTGs.
13. Ex-DRDO Chief G. Satheesh Reddy Appointed as NITI Aayog Member
14. • The renowned scientist will lead India’s self-reliance in defense technology initiatives.

Static GK for SSC (Quick Recap)

• First Indian Woman in Space: Kalpana Chawla (1997, as part of NASA)
• Longest National Highway in India: NH44 (Kashmir to Kanyakumari)
• 2025 World Environment Day Theme: Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience

Why This Matters for SSC Exams?

• GK Weightage: 25-30% in Tier-1 and Tier-2.
• Trend: Recent government schemes (e.g., Bharat Net, Logistics Policy) and science missions (Aditya-L1) are frequent exam topics.