BRICS Summit
News- PM Modi Attends 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil.
- Event – 17th BRICS Summit.
- Date – 6–7 July 2025.
- Venue – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Theme – “Inclusive and Sustainable Global South.”
- India’s Representation – Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated.
- Agenda Highlights:
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- Global reforms.
- Peace and security.
- Multilateral cooperation.
- Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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- About BRICS:
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- BRICS – Forum of emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.
- Term “BRIC” – Coined in 2001 by economist Jim O’Neill.
- South Africa – Joined in 2010.
- Formed – In 2009; 1st summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
- Expansion – Became BRICS+ in 2024–25
- New members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia joined the original five.
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Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication for PDS
News- Himachal Pradesh Becomes First State to Use Face ID for Ration.
- State initiative – Himachal Pradesh.
- Launch Date – July 2025.
- Initiative – First state in India to launch Aadhaar-based face authentication (FaceAuth) for Public Distribution System (PDS).
- Technology Used – FaceAuth system using smartphone camera linked with Aadhaar.
- Old Methods Replaced – Fingerprint and OTP-based authentication.
- Developed by – Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDTG), Himachal Pradesh.
- About Aadhaar
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- A 12-digit unique identification number issued by UIDAI.
- Full Form of UIDAI – Unique Identification Authority of India.
- Launched – In 2009.
- Issued By – UIDAI, under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
- Purpose – To provide a digital identity to residents of India.
- Enrolment – Free and voluntary for Indian residents.
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Key to the City of Buenos Aires
News- PM Modi Honored With ‘Key to the City of Buenos Aires.’
- Presented By – Jorge Macri, Chief of City Government of Buenos Aires.
- Type of Gesture – Ceremonial symbol of trust and friendship.
- Statement by MEA – Honour reflects PM Modi’s role in strengthening India–Argentina ties.
- Historic Visit – First visit by an Indian PM to Argentina in 57 years.
- About Argentina:
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- Country – Argentina
- Continent – South America
- Capital – Buenos Aires
- President (2025) – Javier Milei
- Currency – Argentine Peso (ARS)
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India’s Fastest Man
News- India’s Fastest Man, Animesh Kujur, Breaks National 100m Record.
- Animesh Kujur – 22-year-old, Chhattisgarh born.
- Animesh Kujur set a national record in 100 m – 10.18 seconds
- Make Record at – Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting 2025 athletics.
- Kujur now holds both the 100m and 200m national records.
- He had clocked 20.32 seconds in the men’s 200m final of the Asian athletics championships in South Korea in May 2025.
World Boxing Cup
News- India Wins 11 Medals at World Boxing Cup 2025.
- Event – World Boxing Cup 2025.
- Held in – Astana, Kazakhstan.
- India’s Gold Medalists – Sakshi, Jaismine, and Nupur.
- Total Medals Won by India – 11
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- 3 Gold
- 5 Silver
- 3 Bronze
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Aastha Poonia
News-Sub Lt Aastha Poonia Becomes First Woman Navy Fighter Pilot Trainee.
- Selected for training in the fighter stream on 03 July 2025.
- She received the prestigious- Wing of Gold from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli.
- She may eventually fly the MIG-29 or the naval version of the Rafale fighter jet off India’s aircraft carriers.
MCQs
Q1. Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held in July 2025?
A) New Delhi, India
B) Beijing, China
C) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
D) Moscow, Russia
Q2. Which state became the first in India to launch Aadhaar-based face authentication (FaceAuth) for PDS?
A) Kerala
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Q3. Who presented the ‘Key to the City of Buenos Aires’ to PM Narendra Modi?
A) Alberto Fernández
B) Javier Milei
C) Jorge Macri
D) Mauricio Macri
Q4. What time did Animesh Kujur clock to set the new 100 m national record?
A) 10.25 seconds
B) 10.10 seconds
C) 10.18 seconds
D) 10.30 seconds
Q5. Where was the World Boxing Cup 2025 held?
A) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
B) New Delhi, India
C) Astana, Kazakhstan
D) Dubai, UAE
Q6. What prestigious honour did Aastha Poonia receive at her commissioning?
A) Veer Chakra
B) Sword of Honour
C) Wing of Gold
D) Golden Wings Medal