| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| National News | |
| Space Mission | Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successfully returned from the Axiom-4 space mission on July 15, 2025. He spent 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), completing 288 orbits around Earth. Conducted experiments on microalgae, Myogenesis, space farming (methi and moong seeds), and Indian strain of Tardigrades. The mission included crew members from the USA, Poland, and Hungary. |
| Tech Initiative | Google offers free Gemini AI Pro for Indian students for one year. Features include 2TB cloud storage, Gemini Live, Deep Research tools, and NotebookLM. Eligibility verified via institutional email or student ID. Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro model, it supports academic and research work. |
| Education | IIM Kozhikode launched 'Gyanodaya' Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Publishing as part of Vision 2047. It aims to reform management education, integrate Indian traditional knowledge, and publish academic content through the 'Pandulipi' platform. |
| State News | |
| Bihar Policy | Bihar government announced free electricity up to 125 units monthly for domestic consumers, effective August 1, 2025. Expected to benefit 16.7 million households. The policy promotes renewable energy and funds solar panel installations for poor families under the Kutir Jyoti scheme. |
| Important Days | |
| AI Day | India observed AI Appreciation Day on July 16. The day celebrates AI's role in healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance. Highlights include the KBCS project (1986), National AI Strategy (2018), Skill India AI Portal, and AI Youth Bootcamps. Focuses on ethical and responsible AI use. |
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