“IMPORTANT DAYS”

Global Tiger Day 2025

Global Tiger Day, also known as International Tiger Day, is observed every year on July 29 to raise global awareness about the urgent need for tiger conservation. The day emphasizes the protection of tiger habitats, reducing human-wildlife conflicts, and curbing poaching, while promoting collective action to safeguard the species. In 2025, the day falls on Tuesday, July 29.

World Hepatitis Day 2025

Every year, World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28th July to raise global awareness about the silent yet deadly liver disease, hepatitis. The day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered the Hepatitis B virus and developed the first vaccine against it. Despite being preventable and treatable, millions across the world remain affected — often unknowingly — making early detection, vaccination, and awareness crucial. In 2025, the campaign theme is “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”

“AWARDS”

Panaji Declared Cleanest City in Swachh Survekshan 2024–25

Panaji, the capital of Goa, has been awarded the cleanest city in India in the population category of 20,000 to 50,000 under Swachh Survekshan 2024–25, presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant and Panaji Mayor Rohit Monserrate credited the award to the sanitation workers, women leaders, councillors, and citizens, acknowledging their key role in transforming Panaji’s waste management system.

“SPORTS”

Divya Deshmukh Creates History: Wins FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025

India’s rising chess star Divya Deshmukh scripted history on July 28, 2025, by defeating veteran Koneru Humpy in the tiebreaks to win the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup held in Batumi, Georgia. At just 19 years old, Divya not only clinched one of the most prestigious titles in women’s chess but also became India’s fourth female Grandmaster (GM). The final of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup was a clash between experience and youthful brilliance.

World University Games 2025: India Secures 20th Spot with 12-Medal Haul

India put up a spirited performance at the FISU World University Games 2025, held in Germany, finishing in the 20th position with a total of 12 medals. The medal tally included two gold, five silver, and five bronze medals, showcasing India’s growing presence on the global stage of university-level sports.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Tamil Nadu to Set Up India’s First Hornbill Conservation Centre at Anamalai Tiger Reserve

India’s First Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation will be set up at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district, marking a major initiative by the Tamil Nadu government under the Endangered Species Conservation Corpus Fund, with a sanctioned amount of ₹1 crore. The Centre aims to protect hornbills, known as “farmers of the forest”, which are vital for forest regeneration but face threats from deforestation, habitat loss, and climate change.

Girl from Mangalore Creates World Record with 170-Hour Bharatanatyam Performance

In a historic achievement blending faith, culture, and endurance, Remona Evette Pereira, a 20-year-old Catholic student from Mangalore, has entered the Golden Book of World Records by performing Bharatanatyam, the ancient Indian classical dance form, continuously for 170 hours. Her extraordinary feat, accomplished between July 21 and July 28, 2025, has set a new benchmark in the world of performing arts.

India’s First Hindi-Medium MBBS College to Open

In a landmark step towards promoting regional language education in medical studies, Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh is set to become home to India’s first Hindi-medium MBBS college. The institution, expected to commence in the 2027–28 academic session, will offer medical education, examinations, and clinical training entirely in Hindi, making it a historic move in the country’s medical education system.