Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis
News – PM Modi conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian award.
- Award – ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’
- Conferred by – Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
- Date – on July 9, 2025.
- This is the 27th international honour bestowed upon Prime Minister Modi by a foreign government since he assumed office in May 2014.
- About Namibia:
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- Geographical Location – Western edge of Southern Africa
- Capital – Windhoek
- President (2025) – Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
- Currency – Namibian Dollar (NAD)
- Official Language – English.
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Malaria Drug
News-World’s first-ever malaria drug for new borns approved.
- Drug Name – Coartem.
- Manufacturer – Novartis.
- Approval By – Swiss Authorities.
- Purpose – First-ever malaria treatment suitable specifically for babies and very young children.
- Significance – Majority of malaria deaths occur in children under 5 years.
- Production and distribution of the drug will begin soon in Africa.
- Africa records the highest number of malaria-related deaths, making this rollout crucial.
Agritech Innovation Hub
News-Union Minister Pradhan Inaugurates Agritech Innovation Hub in Meerut.
- Event – Inauguration of Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub.
- Date – July 9, 2025.
- Venue – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut.
- Inaugurated By –
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- Shri Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister for Education).
- Shri Jayant Chaudhary (Minister of State for Education and Skill Development).
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- Also Launched – Agritech Startup and Technology Showcase.
- Objective – To revolutionize agriculture through digital innovation and sustainable, region-specific solutions.
Sabih Khan
News- Indian-Origin Sabih Khan Appointed as Apple’s Next Chief Operating Officer (COO).
- Appointed As – Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Apple Inc.
- Announcement Date – July 8, 2025.
- Replaces – Jeff Williams.
- Previous Role – Senior Vice President of Operations at Apple.
- Experience – Nearly 30 years in managing global supply chains.
- Educational Background – Engineering and Economics.
Trinidad & Tobago Joins UPI
News- Trinidad & Tobago Joins UPI Network for Indian Travelers.
- Date of Launch – July 7, 2025.
- Country – Trinidad and Tobago.
- Global Rank – 8th country worldwide to enable UPI.
- Regional First – First Caribbean country to accept India’s UPI payments.
- Benefit – Indian travelers can now pay in rupees using UPI apps, no need for currency exchange.
- Announced During – PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago.
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025
News Neeraj Chopra wins inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025.
- Event – Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 (World Athletics Gold-level).
- Venue – Held in Bengaluru at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
- Date – on July 9, 2025.
- Winner – Neeraj Chopra.
- Winning Throw – 86.18 metres.
- Other Top Performers:
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- 2nd: Julius Yego (Kenya) – 84.51m
- 3rd: Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka) – 84.34m
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- This was Neeraj’s third title in a row after winning the Paris Diamond league and the Ostrava golden spike last month.
- About Neeraj Copra Classic:
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- Neeraj Copra Classic 2025 – Is the first ever international javelin competition in India.
- Official recognized as a Category A Gold Event by World Athletics.
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Bulgaria to Join Eurozone
News- Bulgaria to Join Eurozone as 21st Member from January 1, 2026
- Decision Announced On – July 8, 2025.
- Approved By – European Union (EU) finance ministers.
- Change Effective From – January 1, 2026.
- Current Currency – Lev.
- New Currency – Euro (€).
- About European Union:
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- Established – 1993, by the Maastricht Treaty.
- Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium.
- Total Members (2025) – 27 countries.
- Currency – Euro (used by 20 of the 27 member states, called the Eurozone).
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MCQs
Q1. What is the name of the highest civilian award conferred on PM Modi by Namibia?
A. Order of the Desert Eagle
B. Welwitschia Honor of Africa
C. Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis
D. Namibian Star of Unity
Q2. What is the name of the world’s first-ever malaria drug approved for newborns?
A. Malarix
B. Coartem
C. Novapil
D. Malacure
Q3. Where was the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub inaugurated on July 9, 2025?
A. Lucknow University
B. Indian Agricultural Research Institute
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut
D. Banaras Hindu University
Q4. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Apple?
A. Sundar Pichai
B. Satya Nadella
C. Sabih Khan
D. Jeff Williams
Q5. What is the global rank of Trinidad and Tobago in enabling UPI services?
A. 5th
B. 7th
C. 8th
D. 10th
Q6. Where was the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 held?
A. New Delhi
B. Pune
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad
Q7. What will Bulgaria become in the Eurozone after adopting the Euro?
A. 20th member
B. 19th member
C. 22nd member
D. 21st member