🇮🇳 India
- PM Modi continues 5‑nation global tour
Prime Minister Modi’s historic eight-day trip (July 2–9) extended to Trinidad & Tobago on July 3, where he addressed Parliament and received the Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago—one of the key highlights of his diplomatic outreach indiatimes.com+15thetargetclasses.com+15pendulumedu.com+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+4schooldekho.org+4timesofindia.indiatimes.com+4indiatimes.com. - New RAW chief takes charge
IPS officer Parag Jain, known for his leadership in Operation Sindoor, formally assumed office as Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) on 1 July 2025 en.wikipedia.org+1thetargetclasses.com+1. - Monsoon below‑normal in parts of India
The India Meteorological Department forecasts above‑normal overall monsoon in July, but warns of potential deficits in the Northeast, East, South, and parts of Northwest—raising concerns for agriculture in these regions news.com.au+5testbook.com+5timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5. - Major financial reforms take effect
From July 1, PAN-Aadhaar linkage is compulsory for new applications, Income Tax Returns deadline extended to 15 September, Aadhaar‑OTP verification required for Tatkal railway bookings (starting 15 July), and new banking charges rolled out by ICICI, Axis, SBI, and HDFC thetargetclasses.com+15testbook.com+15currentaffairs.adda247.com+15. - India’s civil-defence drill reviewed
In May, the nationwide mock drill Operation Abhyaas engaged 244 districts to test emergency preparedness, including air-raid sirens, blackouts, and evacuations across major cities en.wikipedia.org.
🌐 World
- U.S.–India trade deal nears fruition
President Trump stated the U.S. is “very close” to a tariff-reduction agreement with India ahead of the July 9 deadline, even as tensions with Japan escalate over possible 35% tariffs currentaffairs.adda247.com+6reuters.com+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6. - Climate summit gains warning
Ahead of COP30 in Brazil (November), COP30 CEO Ana Toni warned global climate efforts have lagged: fewer than 30 nations have submitted updated Paris Agreement plans, and 1.5 °C warming has already been breached schooldekho.org+7theguardian.com+7time.com+7.
🎮 India Esports
- Free Fire MAX India Cup registration opens
Garena has opened registrations for the first large-scale Free Fire MAX India Cup since 2021. The ₹1 crore tournament runs from July 7–13 and invites players aged 16+, including minors with parental consent en.wikipedia.org+8testbook.com+8indiatimes.com+8indiatimes.com.
🧭 Summary
India secures key diplomatic gains and deepens internal security under new leadership, while pressing reforms in finance and digital governance unfold. Globally, significant strides in trade negotiations with the U.S. and urgent climate monitoring take centre stage. The revived Free Fire MAX esports tournament is set to energize India’s gaming arena.
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