Current Affairs (17th July, 2025)

India 1. Indian Army to get three Apache helicopters Three advanced AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. will arrive at Hindon AFS near the Pakistan border on July 21, 2025, bolstering offensive and reconnaissance capabilities. 2. Delhi hit by hoax bomb threats Between July 14–16, nine schools and a college in Delhi received bomb threat emails, forcing evacuations and tightened security as police and cybercrime teams launch investigations. 3. AICC to host OBC conference Congress is convening a national-level “OBC Justice and Participation Conference” on July 25 in Delhi, focusing on caste-based census, equitable representation, economic disparity, inflation, and unemployment. 4. Retail inflation lowest in years India’s June CPI dropped to a six-year low; homeowners expect the RBI to ease rates and dollar‑rupee forward premiums are falling amid divergent U.S. and Indian inflation outlooks. 5. Green Hydrogen Summit kicks off Andhra Pradesh will host the Green Hydrogen Summit from July 18–19, featuring policymakers and industry leaders to discuss innovation, commercialization, and policy under India’s national hydrogen mission. 6. UPSC-focused current affairs updates Indian Express highlights key topics of national interest—from SO₂ emissions to GLP‑1 drugs and cross-border cyberfrauds—to aid civil service aspirants. International 7. China‑India tension over Dalai Lama succession China reiterates its claim that the recognition of the Dalai Lama is its “domestic affair,” straining ties ahead of FM Jaishankar’s visit; India maintains the decision lies solely with the Dalai Lama. 8. Trump’s looming tariff storm rattles global markets The Guardian Weekly warns that former U.S. President Trump’s proposed tariffs—up to 30%—have unsettled markets, drawing comparisons to “weather of our time” by Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim. 9. Gaza and Lebanon remain flashpoints Ongoing tensions include Israeli soldier fatalities in Gaza and unchecked violence in Lebanon, signaling growing security concerns in the region. 10. Global floods and disasters Flash floods in southern New Mexico, a fireworks factory explosion in Tamil Nadu, and a deadly ferry capsizing off Bali highlight the severity of this season’s natural disasters. Aviation Safety Debate Cockpit video recorders under scrutiny Following the crash of Air India Flight 171 with 260 total fatalities, there’s renewed debate on mandating cockpit cameras to supplement audio for better accident investigation—privacy concerns remain. FYI & Contextual Trends Heat wave update: The April–July heatwave across India and Pakistan has claimed 455 lives and peaked at 48 °C in Rajasthan. BRICS Summit concluded: The 17th BRICS summit in Rio (July 6–7) focused on an “Inclusive and Sustainable Global South”; notably, Xi Jinping did not attend. Delhi election aftermath: BJP gained control in February elections, appointing Rekha Gupta as CM after winning 48 of 70 seats; AAP lost 40 seats. Free Backlinks LeasedAdSpace - AirlineAirport
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