“IMPORTANT DAYS”

World Brain Health Day 2025

Observed annually on July 22, World Brain Health Day serves as a global reminder of the need to protect and enhance brain health across all stages of life. Organized by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), this day draws attention to neurological well-being, the importance of early interventions, and the adoption of brain-friendly lifestyle choices. As neurological disorders like dementia, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease are rising globally, this observance aims to empower individuals and communities to make brain health a personal and public health priority. The 2025 theme is “Brain Health for All Ages”,

“SPORTS”

FIDE World Cup 2025 to Be Hosted in India

India will host the FIDE World Cup 2025, one of the most prestigious events in international chess, from October 30 to November 27, 2025. This edition brings together 206 top players in a knockout format and will serve as a crucial qualification pathway to the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament.

“DEFENCE”

Indian Navy Joins 32nd SIMBEX Exercise in Singapore

The Indian Navy will participate in the 32nd edition of SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise), formerly known as Exercise Lion King, later this month in Singapore, strengthening maritime ties with the Republic of Singapore Navy. The Indian Navy’s recent complex HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) and SAR (Search and Rescue) operations in the Arabian Sea have been internationally appreciated, highlighting India’s growing leadership in maritime response.

“AWARD”

State Bank of India Named World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025 by Global Finance

State Bank of India has been awarded the title of “World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025” by Global Finance magazine, based on extensive global research, expert analysis, and insights from financial professionals worldwide. The award will be presented to SBI Chairman C.S. Setty at the World’s Best Bank event in Washington, D.C., on October 18, 2025, during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings.

“SCIENCE”

ISRO’s GSLV-F16 to Launch Joint ISRO-NASA Satellite NISAR

India is set to launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite—the first collaborative Earth observation mission between ISRO and NASA on July 30, 2025, using the GSLV-F16 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota. The satellite will be placed in a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude of 743 km with an inclination of 98.4°, enabling consistent observation of Earth’s surface in all weather and lighting conditions.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Sanjay Kaul (IAS) Appointed as MD & Group CEO of GIFT City

Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sanjay Kaul has officially assumed charge as the Managing Director and Group CEO of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s premier International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). His appointment marks a significant leadership transition for GIFT City, a flagship project in India’s financial infrastructure strategy. With over two decades of experience across various sectors including public policy, infrastructure, technology, and finance, Kaul’s leadership is expected to accelerate GIFT City’s vision of becoming a global financial hub.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Maharashtra Approves Renaming of Islampur to Ishwarpur

The Maharashtra government has approved the renaming of Islampur town in Sangli district to Ishwarpur, with Cabinet approval already secured and the proposal sent to the Union government for final clearance. The demand to rename Islampur dates back to 1986 and was revived by the Hindutva outfit Shiv Pratisthan, led by Sambhaji Bhide, which had warned of continued agitation until the demand was fulfilled.