Latest General Knowledge Updates

• Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month Award for July. The 25-year-old has previously won the award three times. South Africa's Wiaan Mulder and England's Ben Stokes are also contenders.
• The central government has appointed S. Radha Chauhan as the Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, which aims to standardize and harmonize the Indian civil service ecosystem.
• Moldova became the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance. Ambassador Ana Taban handed over the instrument of ratification in New Delhi. The alliance was launched by India and France in 2015.
• Delhi Assembly has become the first in the country to run entirely on solar power. A 500-kilowatt rooftop solar project has been initiated at the Assembly building.
• Punjab became the first Indian state to include sign language interpreters and special educators in its judicial system. This will also apply to JJ Act and POCSO cases.
• A potential reserve of nickel, copper, and platinum has been discovered in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh. The exploration was conducted by Deccan Gold Mining Ltd., following initial surveys by the Geological Survey of India.
• RBI's July survey shows increased consumer confidence in both rural and urban areas. Improvements were seen in both the Current Situation Index and the Future Expectations Index, with FEI rising for the sixth consecutive time.
• India and Russia signed agreements during the 11th Working Group Meeting to enhance cooperation in aluminium, fertilizers, railways, aerospace, mining, and technology. The meeting was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
• Parliament passed the Maritime Transport Bill, 2025, which will replace the outdated 1925 law. It modernizes India's maritime trade regulations.
• In April–June 2025, the U.S. accounted for 31.04% of Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in Indian equities, while Singapore accounted for 28.11%.