Current Affairs: July 19, 2025 – Key Developments for Competitive Exams

Stay informed with the latest national and international news on July 19, 2025, crucial for your upcoming competitive examinations.

National Developments

  • Infrastructure and Development:
    • Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways several highway projects in Uttar Pradesh, focusing on enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time in the region.
    • The government of sanctioned ₹95 crore for construction works related to the Yamuna Water Agreement, aiming to address water resource management.
    • Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a , reinforcing the focus on renewable energy in India.
  • Defence and Security:
    • India successfully test-fired the , surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, from Chandipur, Odisha. The tests validated all operational and technical parameters, reinforcing India's strategic capabilities.
    • The Indian Navy participated in , a bilateral naval drill with Singapore, emphasizing maritime cooperation and interoperability in the region.
  • Economic and Trade:
    • The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is set to be implemented from October 1, 2025, .
    • State-owned Central Bank of India reported a in the first quarter of the current financial year.
    • Union Bank of India logged a during the first quarter of the current financial year.
  • Social and Others:
    • Vijayawada was ranked the in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, highlighting efforts in sanitation and waste management.
    • for sustained cleanliness and waste management practices.
    • The emphasized urban cyber preparedness and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) sustainability in a National Conference on Cyber Security.

International News

  • The between India and Pakistan was cancelled after Indian players boycotted the game due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
  • The revealed the critical degradation challenges faced by Africa's wetlands, highlighting urbanization and industrial growth as primary causes.

These key updates provide a comprehensive overview of the significant events on July 19, 2025, important for competitive exam aspirants.