Current Affairs: July 24, 2025 – Key Updates for Competitive Exams

Stay informed with the latest national, international, and sports developments on July 24, 2025. These curated current affairs are essential for competitive exams like SSC CHSL and other government recruitment examinations.

National Highlights

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the UK on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) to sign a "free trade" agreement (FTA) with the UK today (July 24, 2025).
  • India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals starting July 24, 2025, after a five-year hiatus.
  • The Rajya Sabha is slated to hold a 16-hour debate next week on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, following disruptions by the Opposition.
  • Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has commenced vacating his official residence after his unexpected resignation, citing health reasons. The Election Commission is preparing for the Vice Presidential elections.
  • The Centre has announced stepping up measures to improve the health and well-being of women.
  • A new National Cooperative Policy is expected to be unveiled soon by Amit Shah.
  • Ground testing of the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle for the Gaganyaan Mission has been completed, according to the Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
  • India successfully conducted a trial of the Akash Prime air defense system in the high-altitude region of Ladakh, intercepting two high-speed aerial unmanned targets.
  • The Supreme Court has provided relief to SpiceJet in a legal case involving a ₹1,300 crore claim by Kalanithi Maran.
  • Birlasoft announced the resignation of CFO Kamini Shah and the appointment of Chandrasekar Thyagarajan as the new CFO.
  • The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) is hosting the finale of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program (VBYCP) today, July 24, 2025.
  • FICCI is organizing the Urban Challenge Summit and Urban Innovation Awards 2025 in New Delhi.
  • UTI Asset Management Company has declared a final and special dividend of ₹48 with a record date of July 24, 2025.

International Developments

  • The UN's top court has declared a clean and sustainable environment a human right.
  • The UK is considering imposing stricter competition rules on Apple and Google.
  • Alphabet's Google and OpenAI achieved gold medals at a global mathematics competition with their AI models, signifying a breakthrough in AI math capabilities.
  • Microsoft has issued an alert regarding "active attacks" on server software used by government agencies and businesses and recommended security updates.

Sports Round-up

  • The Indian Women's cricket team won the third ODI against England by 13 runs, securing the series 2-1.
  • Indian fencer Bhavani Devi is preparing to participate in the World Fencing Championship, commencing on July 26.
  • England's Women's football team reached the Euro 2025 final after defeating Italy in extra time.
  • Young Grandmaster Gukesh D finished 18th in a rare online chess event.
  • India's Anahat Singh, Aradhya Porwal, Anika Dubey, Navya Sundararajan, and Rudra Singh advanced to the Women's singles Round of 64 in the World Junior Squash Championships.
  • In Badminton, P.V. Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced at the China Open Super 1000.

This comprehensive overview of July 24, 2025, current affairs provides crucial information for your competitive exam preparations.