Daily Current Affairs for Punjab Government Exams 2025 Ace Your Exams With Ease!

Summary

In this session, Balwinder Sir covers a wide range of current affairs and key topics, including India's achievements in sports, diplomacy, and economic growth. He highlights the country's successes in boxing, the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification, and trade relations with South Africa. Additionally, Sir discusses various government schemes like the Rural Prosperity and Resilience Program and PM Dhanya Krishi Yojana aimed at empowering rural women and farmers. The session also includes discussions on international relations, constitutional articles, and notable achievements of Indian personalities.

Takeaways

• 😀 The first-ever boxing summit in July will be discussed, with an emphasis on India's success in the 2022 World Boxing Cup held in Astana, where an Indian boxer won a gold medal.
• 😀 India qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 after 22 years, marking a significant milestone in Indian women's football.
• 😀 In July 2022, Indian PM Modi visited South Africa to strengthen ties and increase trade between the two nations.
• 😀 India's maritime strategy is encapsulated in the term 'Ocean,' which stands for 'Security and Growth for All in the Region.' This vision is intended to enhance security and development across the Indian Ocean region.
• 😀 South Africa is India's top trading partner in Africa as of July 2025, with bilateral trade reaching high levels, particularly in sectors like copper.
• 😀 By 2047, copper demand is projected to increase fourfold in India due to energy infrastructure requirements, with Rajasthan holding over 60% of the nation's copper reserves.
• 😀 The term 'Mahasagar' in Rajasthan refers to the 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement of Security and Growth Across Regions,' further expanding India's maritime vision to the Indo-Pacific.
• 😀 India's bilateral trade with Africa is valued at approximately $100 billion, and trade with South Africa is expected to grow further.
• 😀 The Rural Prosperity and Resilience Program, announced in February 2025, aims to empower rural women, youth, and landless farmers to promote rural development.
• 😀 On July 20, International Chest Day is celebrated, while Article 140 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to grant additional powers to the Supreme Court to improve its functioning.

Q & A

Which Indian boxer won a gold medal at the 2022 World Boxing Cup in Astana?

The Indian boxer who won a gold medal at the 2022 World Boxing Cup in Astana is not explicitly mentioned, but the competition was a major milestone in Indian boxing.

How many years after did India qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026?

India qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 after a gap of 22 years.

Which country did PM Modi visit in July 2022 to strengthen ties and boost trade?

PM Modi visited South Africa in July 2022 to strengthen ties and boost trade between India and Africa.

What is the meaning of 'the ocean' in India's maritime strategy?

'The ocean' in India's maritime strategy stands for 'Security and Growth for All in the Region.' It emphasizes security and growth for all nations within the region.

Which African country is India’s top trading partner as of July 2025?

South Africa is India's top trading partner in Africa as of July 2025.

By how much is the demand for copper expected to increase by 2047?

The demand for copper is expected to increase fourfold by 2047.

Which Indian state holds over 60% of the country’s copper reserves?

Rajasthan holds over 60% of India's copper reserves.

What does 'Mahasagar Stands for Oceans' mean in the context of Rajasthan?

The term 'Mahasagar Stands for Oceans' in Rajasthan refers to 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement of Security and Growth Across Regions.' It extends India’s maritime vision into a broader Indo-Pacific framework.

What is the goal of the Rural Prosperity and Resilience Program announced in February 2025?

The Rural Prosperity and Resilience Program aims to empower rural women, youth, and landless farmers, particularly in villages with low agricultural productivity.

What scheme is being launched on the 1st of February 2025 to boost agricultural productivity?

The PM Dhanya Krishi Yojana, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in low-yielding districts, is being launched on the 1st of February 2025.

Which Indian city reached over 1 crore stock market investors by July 2025?

Gujarat became the third Indian state to surpass 1 crore stock market investors by July 2025.

Which two countries will join the BRICS New Development Bank by July 2025?

Colombia and Uzbekistan are set to join the BRICS New Development Bank by July 2025.