Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of Jul 08th to 14th Jul 2025. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2025 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• World Rural Development Day, celebrated annually on July 6, recognizes the vital role of rural communities in achieving sustainable development.
• Global Forgiveness Day is observed every year on July 7 to promote the power of forgiveness as a means for personal and social healing.
• World Bioproduct Day was observed globallyon July 7, 2025, to raise awareness about sustainable bioproducts derived from renewable sources like plants, algae, and organic waste.
• On July 11th, World Population Day 2025is celebrated and observed all over the world as an awareness program.
• World Horse Day was observed for the first time on July 11, 2025, following a formal declaration by the United Nations General Assembly
• International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

• Rajasthan government launched the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Poverty-Free Village Scheme, aiming to eliminate poverty in 5,000 villages.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modiattended the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 6–7 July 2025
• Union Minister Jitendra Singhinaugurated India’s first National Biobank at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), New Delhi.
• In a major digital governance initiative, Himachal Pradesh has become the first Indian state to implement Aadhaar-linked face recognition (FaceAuth)for ration delivery under the Public Distribution System (PDS).
• India has been rankedas the fourth most income-equal country globally in the World Bank’s 2025 report, with a Gini Index score of 25.5.
• India has overtaken Chinato become the world’s fourth-largest biofuel consumer in 2024, according to the Statistical Review of World Energy 2025.
• The second editionof the North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index Report (2023–24) was released by NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDoNER) and with UNDP support
• The Haryana governmentannounced its plan to develop a 10,000-acre jungle safari in the Aravalli Hills, aiming to conserve wildlife, promote eco-tourism, and create employment for local communities.
• NTPC Simhadri, India’s first coastal-based thermal power plant, celebrated its 28th Raising Dayon July 8, 2025, at its Parawada, Anakapalli campus, Andhra Pradesh
• Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, alongside Minister of State Shri Jayant Chaudhary, inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Huband the Agritech Startup & Technology Showcase at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut, to foster region-specific, sustainable agricultural solutions
• During his official visit to Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modiset an ambitious target to raise India–Brazil bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030, up from the current $12.2 billion
• The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Cabinet, approved a 35% horizontal reservation in state government jobs exclusively for women domiciled in Biharand sanctioned the creation of the Bihar Youth Commission to drive local youth empowerment, education, and employment initiatives
• Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhaninaugurated the 11th India Maize Summit in New Delhi, organized by FICCI and ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research.
• The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB)has introduced the ‘Kalaa Setu – Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat’ Challenge via its WaveX Startup Accelerator.
• The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS)—an AI-driven framework employing drones, sensors, and IoT to monitor mosquito populations and enable targeted interventions against diseases like dengue and malaria.
• The Andhra Pradesh government launched the Digi-Lakshmi scheme to enable urban poor women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to run digital service kiosks.
• The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)has discontinued the old pink ticket system and introduced the Saheli Smart Card, providing free bus travel exclusively to Delhi-based women and transgender persons who present valid address proof and Aadhaar.
• The Government of Indiamarked the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, by releasing a special postage stamp during a cultural ceremony organized by the Ministry of Culture at Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi.
• The Central Governmenthas announced the establishment of a new Akashvani Kendra (radio station) in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, aimed at enhancing regional radio services and ensuring timely dissemination of information
• The historic Carnac Bridge in Mumbaihas been rebuilt and renamed as Sindoor Bridge, in a move to honour Operation Sindoor, India’s military mission against terrorist camps. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the bridge, marking both a symbolic and infrastructural transformation
• The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF)India, has introduced TALASH (Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills and Self-Esteem Hub)—India’s first national programme dedicated to supporting tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools
• At the India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced a 4,000% increase in India’s solar power capacity, underlining the country’s major strides toward clean energy leadership and self-reliance
• The Maharashtra government has officially recognised Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav (Public Ganesh Festival) as a state festival, ensuring government support and funding for its widespread celebration across the state.
• The Assam government approved the ‘Gajah Mitra’ initiative on July 11, 2025, aiming to protect both local communities and elephant populations by creating safe habitats and employing non-violent deterrents in conflict-prone areas.
• The Ministry of Culture has announced that India will organise its inaugural Global Conference on Manuscript Heritage from September 11–13, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with the aim of preserving and sharing the country’s vast repository of ancient manuscripts.
• Uttarakhand will celebrate the Harela festival on July 16, 2025, with a massive plantation drive, aiming to plant over 5 lakh saplings across the state.
• Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, inaugurated the first-ever Trade Facilitation Conference 2025in New Delhi, under the theme “Scientific Excellence for Seamless Trade.”
• Under the Quality Management System (QMS)standards of IS/ISO 9001:2015, Arthunkal Police Station in Alappuzha, Kerala, has been officially certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)—the first such recognition for any police station in India.
• The Union Cabinet approveda ₹1 lakh crore Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme under the Union Budget 2024–25, designed to create over 3.5 crore new jobs—with special emphasis on the manufacturing sector—while ensuring social security and formalisation of employment.
• The Indian Governmenthas introduced the country’s first electric truck (e-truck) subsidy scheme under the PM E-DRIVE programme, offering financial assistance of up to ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new Golden Visa that offers long-term residency without investment in property or BRICS.
• At the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (July 6–7, 2025), leaders welcomed Indonesia as a full member of BRICS.
• The Women Empowerment Vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI WE) has launched WE WISE – Women in Innovation, Science and Entrepreneurship to promote women’s leadership in technology, especially in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• European Union (EU) finance ministers gave final approval for Bulgaria to adopt the euro as its official currency from January 1, 2026, making it the 21st country in the eurozone.
• Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to boost cooperation in defence, trade, energy, and infrastructure during talks on July 9, 2025 in Islamabad.
• Eutelsat Group, operator of the OneWeb satellite internet constellation, is set to receive an additional investment of €90 million (₹903 crore)from the U.K. government.
• The International Solar Alliance (ISA)will host the Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and the Pacific Region from July 15–17, 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND BUSINESS NEWS

• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)has barred United States (US)-based proprietary trading firm Jane Street and its affiliates from participating in Indian securities markets.
• Colombiaand Uzbekistan have officially joined the New Development Bank (NDB), expanding the membership of the multilateral lender known as the BRICS Bank.
• Three Public Sector Units (PSUs)hold a combined 23% stake in the National Stock Exchange (NSE), valued at over ₹1.3 lakh crore based on a share price of ₹2,325.
• The Department of Postswill enable all Indian post offices to accept digital payments via UPI at their counters by August 2025.
• The Finance Ministry has extended the deadline to choose between Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and National Pension System (NPS) to September 30, 2025, from the earlier deadline of June 30, 2025.
• Gujarat has become the third state in India to record over 1 crore registered stock market investors, according to the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
• The Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world’s largest climate fund, approved $200 million for a new Asian Development Bank (ADB)-led programme to boost large-scale public and private investment in emerging clean energy sectors in India.
• Agri-fintech start-up Dvara E-Registry has launched a Micro Loan Against Property (Micro LAP) product to provide secured, asset-backed credit to small and marginal farmers and other participants in India’s agricultural value chain.
• Trinidad and Tobago became the 8th country and the first in the Caribbean to adopt Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for Indian travelers through a local partnership.
• HDFC Life, in collaboration with Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, has launched the ‘HDFC Life InsUReka’ innovation challenge for startups across India.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the operating hours for the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017–18 Series X, scheduled for June 4, 2025, fixed at ₹9,630 per unit.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)released its June 2025 Financial Stability Report (FSR), presenting a robust picture of India’s economic and financial resilience amidst global uncertainty
• Sahil Kini, a veteran fintech entrepreneur and former Setu co-founder, has been named the new Chief Executive Officerof the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) in Bengaluru, succeeding Rajesh Bansal, who completed his four-year term earlier in 2025
• Computer Age Management Services (CAMS)has launched a new CAMSPay Payment Gateway, designed to meet the changing needs of India’s digital payments ecosystem.
• ReserveOne, a leading cryptocurrency investment firm, will become a publicly tradedcompany on the Nasdaq after merging with M3-Brigade, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), in a deal valued at over $1 billion
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)on July 9, 2025, proposed allowing credit rating agencies to rate financial instruments regulated by other financial sector regulators.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has issued draft Directions 2025 to regulate novation in Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivative contracts under Section 45W of the RBI Act, 1934.
• Nvidiabecame the first company to cross a $4 trillion market valuation milestone, a historic achievement in the tech and AI sectors.
• SBI Mutual Fund (SBI MF)is the largest fund house in India and is entering the Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) space under the ‘Magnum’ brand.
• Asia Index, a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE, announced the launch of a new index called the BSE Insurance Index.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) for violating provisions of the RBI (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)released draft norms on July 11, 2025 for the Closure of Shipping Bills in the Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has allowed voluntary pledging of gold and silver jewellery as collateral for agriculture and small business loans.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has amended Basel III Capital Regulations to expand credit rating options for Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, and Regional Rural Banks).
• PhonePe retained its top position on the UPI leaderboard, processing over 8.54 billion transactions and holding a 46.46% market share, as per National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has updated and consolidated its Citizen’s Charter, merging services for regulated institutions and the public into a single list of 204 services.
• ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), India’s second-largest mutual fund manager by assets, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP)with SEBI to raise funds via an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
• Jumbotail, a B2B ecommerce platform, has raised $120 million (around ₹1,028 crore)in its Series D funding round.
• Fintech firm Slice has launched India’s first UPI-powered physical bank branch in Koramangala, Bengaluru.
• The coupon rateof Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) [FRSB 2020 (T)] is reset every six months, based on 35 basis points above the National Savings Certificate (NSC) rate.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has published a list of legal Digital Lending Apps (DLAs) on its official website.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the ‘Key to the City of Buenos Aires’, marking a symbolic gesture of trust and friendship during his official two-day visit to Argentina—the first by an Indian PM in 57 years.
• In a landmark moment for Indian cinema, Deepika Padukone has been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making her the first Indian actress to be honoured with this prestigious international recognition.
• Veteran archaeologist and epigraphist V. Vedachalam was presented with the Tamil Wikki Suran Award in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, marking 51 years of service in the field of Tamil archaeology and history.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Brazil’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, in recognition of his significant role in strengthening India-Brazil relations and enhancing India’s global influence
• Kasaragod has been honored with the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025 for its exemplary implementation of the Popular Fish Farming Project, recognizing the district’s leadership in sustainable aquaculture and community engagement
• During his one-day state visit to Namibia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the country’s top civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, underscoring the deepening India–Namibia strategic partnership.
• Marathi writer and critic Sarankumar Limbale has been selected to receive the Chintha Raveendran Award 2025, recognising his impactful contributions to Dalit literature, social thought, and human rights.
• Telangana has been awarded the prestigious IESA Industry Excellence Award 2025 in the State Leadership – Battery Manufacturing
• Varsha Deshpande, a noted women’s rights activist from Satara, Maharashtra, was honoured with the 2025 United Nations Population Award in the individual category for her relentless efforts to prevent sex-selective abortions and promote gender equality.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Suriname’s Parliament elected Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as the country’s first female President.
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 7, 2025.
• BMW Group India has announced that Hardeep Singh Brar will assume the role of President and CEO from September 1, 2025, replacing Vikram Pawah, who will lead BMW’s operations in Australia and New Zealand
• Apple Inc. announced that Sabih Khan, its long-serving Senior Vice President of Operations, will succeed Jeff Williams as Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing the company’s manufacturing, supply chain, and sustainability efforts
• The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)has reappointed Abhijit Kishore as Chairperson and Rahul Vatts as Vice Chairperson for the 2025-26 term.
• Sabih Khan, an Indian American techie, has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO)of Apple Inc., succeeding Jeff Williams later in July 2025.
• Federal Bank has promoted its Group President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Venkatraman Venkateswaran, to the position of Executive Director.
• Digital Connexion, a provider of scalable data centre, colocation, and interconnection solutions, appointed CR Srinivasan as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)has appointed Priya Nair as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective August 1, 2025.
• Linda Yaccarino, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter), has stepped down from her role in a surprise move.
• The Finance Ministry (FinMin)is seeking to take control of the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), currently managed by the Health Ministry, to improve transparency in health insurance claims and reduce consumer grievances.
• Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, has been appointed to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)has approved the extension of Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan’s tenure till August 22, 2026.
• Sukanya Sonowal, from Lakhimpur district, Assam, has been selected as a Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)under the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has entered into an MoU with Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS) in New Delhi to roll out ‘Project Inclusion’—a capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening inclusive education across India.

• During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Namibia, India and Namibia signed pivotal agreements in business and health, made significant strides in international cooperation, and saw Namibia become the first country to officially adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface.
• The National Education Society for Tribal Students(NESTS), in collaboration with UNICEF India, Tata Motors, and the Ex-Navodayan Foundation, has unveiled a suite of initiatives to benefit over 3 lakh tribal students enrolled in Eklavya Model Residential Schools
• In a key step to boost handball’s popularity nationwide, Prasar Bharati signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Handball Association of India (HAI).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

• The Union Finance Ministry is planning to dilute at least half of the required stake in New India Assurance Company and General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) during FY26 to comply with SEBI’s Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS)

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

• The 8th edition of the Indo-French Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’ concluded after two weeks of intensive training and cooperation.
• France-based Safran Aerospace announced plans to set up a new entity, Safran Aircraft Engine Services India, in Hyderabad.
• Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship Itsukushima, commanded by Captain Naoki Mizoguchi, arrived at Chennai Port on July 07, 2025, as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training.
• Tata Power-DDL, in collaboration with Japan-based Nissin Electric Co Ltd, has commissioned India’s first micro substation with Power Voltage Transformer (PVT) to provide low-cost and reliable power supply.
• India has successfully conducteduser trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s underwater warfare capabilities.
• The Indian Navy has signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru to implement the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project, enhancing maritime and coastal security through a unified data-driven framework.
• ‘Nistar’is the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) to the Indian Navy on 08 July 2025 at Visakhapatnam.
• The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a flight-test of the indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’.
• The Indian Army launched Operation Shiva to secure the ongoing Amarnath Yatra with 8,500 troops and a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) grid.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• India has established its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC), recognised globally by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)on 3rd July 2025.
• The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education, organized a National Conference in New Delhi to discuss curricular and assessment equivalence across school boards and strategies to improve learning outcomes.
• A dispute arose between Republican President Donald Trump and his major campaign financier Elon Musk after Musk announced the formation of a new political party called the America Party.
• Ananth Technologies, a private Indian company, has become the first in India to receive authorization from Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to launch broadband-from-space services by 2028.
• The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru launched BHARAT — Biomarkers of Healthy Aging, Resilience, Adversity, and Transitions — under its Longevity India Program.
• Suriname became the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on June 30, 2025.
• HCLSoftware has launched Domino 14.5, introducing Domino IQ, a sovereign AI solution engineered to ensure data sovereignty and privacy for government and regulated-sector workloads, safeguarding sensitive information from foreign access or influence.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) achieved a critical milestone, by successfully conducting two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
• IN-SPACe(Indian National Space Authorisation and Promotion Centre) has granted a licence to Starlink Satellite Communications Private. Limited. (SSCPL), a company run by Elon Musk, to provide space-based internet services in India.
• Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, received authorization from IN-SPACe(Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to operate its broadband satellite constellation over India.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• India delivered its best-ever performance at the World Boxing Cup 2025 held in Astana, Kazakhstan, securing a total of 11 medals, including 3 golds by Sakshi, Jaismine, and Nupur
• In a dramatic, rain-affected race at Silverstone, Lando Norris delivered a dream result for himself and McLaren, winning the British Grand Prix and closing the championship gap to teammate Oscar Piastri
• India made history at Edgbaston by defeating England by 336 runs, marking their first Test match win at the venue and recording their largest away Test victory.
• India has officially announced its intention to bid for hosting rights of the World Athletics Championships in 2029 or 2031.
• Paralympic champion Harvinder Singh secured the individual recurve men’s open gold at the Asian Para-Archery Championships in Beijing, defeating Thailand’s Hanreuchai Netsiri 7–1 in the final
• World number one Magnus Carlsen won the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz 2025 in Zagreb, securing victory with one round to spare
• Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra won the first-ever Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, delivering a season-defining performance in the World Athletics Gold-level series.
• Former member of the ICC International Panel of Umpires, Bismillah Jan Shinwari, died at the age of 41, following a brief illness
• The Indian men’s football team has slipped to 133rd place in the latest FIFA world rankings, released on July 10, 2025, marking its lowest position in nine years
• National Rifle Association of India(NRAI), with International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) approval, will bring two major events to India: the Shooting World Cup in 2027 and the World Junior Championship in 2028, reinforcing the nation’s growing stature in global shooting sports.
• A portrait of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled at the MCC Museum at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London — a significant honour at the historic “Home of Cricket.”
• Poland’s Iga Swiatek won her first Wimbledon title, defeating Amanda Anisimova (USA) with a rare 6-0, 6-0 scoreline
• Chennai-based chess player Harikrishnan A. Ra.has officially become India’s 87th Grandmaster (GM) after securing his final GM norm at the La Plagne International Chess Festival in France
• In the final of the Europe Qualifiers, the Netherlands clinched a crucial victory, while Italy leveraged a superior net run rate to book their place in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup—marking Italy’s debut in the tournament.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHOR

• Retired IPS officer V.S. Ravi unveiled his new book “Confessions of a Shakespeare Addict” at a literary gathering in Hyderabad.
• Retired Army officer S.N. Ahmed launched his book ‘Das Paise ka Postcard’ in Hyderabad, with the release officiated by actor and theatre director Vinay Varma.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARIES

• Gordon Rorke, former Australian fast bowler, passed away at the age of 87.
• Professor C.M. Naim, a Barabanki-born scholar and a leading authority on Urdu and South Asian languages, has passed away.