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

Summary

This session, led by Balwinder Sir, covers various current affairs topics. Key discussions include Cyclone Danas affecting Taiwan and the Philippines, face recognition technology in India's PDS system, and notable awards conferred to PM Modi. The session also touches on interstellar objects, self-reliance missions, and recent legal updates like Article 141. Other topics covered include sports achievements, international visits, and economic schemes aimed at rural prosperity. The session ends with a call for engagement and revision of discussed concepts, setting the stage for future learning.

Takeaways

• 😀 Cyclone Danas affected Taiwan and the Philippines, with Taiwan being the key country impacted.
• 😀 Cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are named differently based on their location, such as hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, typhoons in the Pacific, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean.
• 😀 Tokara Island in Japan is notable for its recent economic attention. Japan consists of five main islands: Okinawa, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa.
• 😀 PM Modi received the key to the city of Buenos Aires from Argentina, an honorary recognition.
• 😀 PM Modi has been awarded several prestigious honors, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Macarius of Cyprus and the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.
• 😀 The discovery of the third interstellar object by scientists was mentioned, emphasizing its origin outside the solar system.
• 😀 Himachal Pradesh became the first Indian state to introduce face recognition technology in the Public Distribution System (PDS), helping improve access to essential resources.
• 😀 The Pandit Deen Dayal Poverty Free Cow Scheme has been launched in Rajasthan to alleviate poverty in villages.
• 😀 Sanyog Gupta has been appointed as the first Indian CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking a significant achievement.
• 😀 The 16th Asian Shooting Championship will be held in Kazakhstan, organized by the Asian Shooting Confederation, founded in 1967.
• 😀 The Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses was launched in 2025, aiming to ensure India meets its domestic pulse production needs through a six-year program.
• 😀 The 17th BRICS Summit in 2025 will be held in Brazil, as India continues to play a key role in international affairs.
• 😀 Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated on July 26th, with a focus on India's military achievements and remembering the Kargil conflict.
• 😀 The 2025 World Boxing Cup saw an Indian boxer winning a gold medal, and India qualified for the Women's Asia Cup after 22 years.
• 😀 In July 2025, PM Modi visited South Africa for the full forum on security and growth for all in the region, highlighting India's increasing international presence.

Q & A

Which countries were affected by Cyclone Danas?

Cyclone Danas affected Taiwan and the Philippines.

How are cyclones named differently in various regions?

Cyclones are called hurricanes in the Atlantic and East Pacific Oceans, typhoons in the West Pacific Ocean, cyclones in the Indian Ocean, and cyclones in Australia.

What is the significance of Tokara Island in Japan?

Tokara Island, part of Japan, has been in the news due to various economic developments. Japan is made up of five main islands: Okinawa, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa.

Which prestigious award was given to PM Modi in Buenos Aires?

PM Modi was conferred with the key to the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

What is an interstellar object, and how is it different from other space objects?

An interstellar object refers to any object that originates from outside our solar system. It differs from regular space objects as it comes from an external solar system or cosmic region.

Which Indian state became the first to use face recognition technology in the Public Distribution System (PDS)?

Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to use face recognition technology in the PDS.

What is the purpose of the Pandit Deen Dayal Poverty Free Cow Scheme, and where was it launched?

The Pandit Deen Dayal Poverty Free Cow Scheme aims to alleviate poverty in rural areas by focusing on cows and dairy farming. It was launched in Rajasthan.

Who is the first Indian CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?

Sanyog Gupta became the first Indian CEO of the ICC.

Where will the 16th Asian Shooting Championship be held, and who is organizing it?

The 16th Asian Shooting Championship will be held in Kazakhstan, and it is organized by the Asian Shooting Confederation.

What is the focus of the 'Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses' launched in 2025?

The 'Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses' aims to enhance the production and procurement of pulses within India, ensuring the country meets its demand without relying on imports.