Current Affairs - July 04, 2025 (For Competitive Exams)

This compilation provides key current affairs from July 4, 2025, relevant for competitive examinations in India.

National News

  • Exploration Module on SWCS Portal Launched: The Ministry of Coal launched the Exploration Module on the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) web portal through CMPDIL. This digitizes and streamlines coal exploration approvals, allowing online submission and tracking, and reducing processing time.
  • RECLAIM Framework Launched: The Ministry of Coal also launched the RECLAIM framework for India's mine closure strategy.
  • Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Judges for 9 High Courts: The Supreme Court Collegium recommended judges for nine High Courts.
  • National Institute of Women and Child Development Renamed: The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) was renamed Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development (SFNIWCD), with a new regional center in Ranchi.
  • National Conference of Urban Local Body Chairpersons: The first national conference of ULB Chairpersons from all States and Union Territories was inaugurated in Gurugram to strengthen urban governance.
  • India's Quantum Mission and Cybersecurity: The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is forming a task force to aid banks in using quantum technologies for cybersecurity, financial modeling, and data analysis.
  • New Deep-Sea Eel Species Discovered: A new deep-sea eel species, Facciolella smithi, was discovered by Indian scientists in the Arabian Sea.
  • Maharashtra Transport Strike Continues: An indefinite strike by Maharashtra transport operators continued in protest of the e-challan system.

Economic and Financial News

  • Indian Markets Close Higher: Indian stock markets closed higher, with the Sensex up and the Nifty above 25,450.
  • Currency in Circulation Rises: The RBI reported that currency in circulation rose 7% year-on-year to Rs 38.21 lakh crore.
  • Investment Confidence in India Grows: India recorded a 12.6% year-on-year growth in business investment confidence in Q3 2025.
  • Crude Oil Prices Fall: Crude oil futures traded lower.

International Relations and Events

  • PM Modi Awarded Trinidad and Tobago's Highest Honour: During his visit, PM Modi was conferred The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. He also gifted holy water and a Ram Mandir replica to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
  • PM Modi Visits Argentina: PM Modi also visited Argentina as part of his five-nation tour.
  • India's EAM Discusses Regional and Global Issues in China: The External Affairs Minister visited China and held discussions with the Chinese Foreign Minister.

Important Days (July 4, 2025)

  • Independence Day (USA): Commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.