22nd July 2025

1. World Brain Health Day 2025: Theme, History, Significance
2. Former Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan Passes Away at 101
3. Deepak Bagla Appointed as Mission Director of Atal Innovation Mission
4. FIDE World Cup 2025 to Be Hosted in India
5. India’s Core Sector Growth Rises to 1.7% in June 2025
6. ISRO’s GSLV-F16 to Launch Joint ISRO-NASA Satellite NISAR
7. Puducherry Launches One-Time Regularisation Scheme for Unauthorised Constructions
8. NeVA Initiative Marks Beginning of Paperless Lawmaking in Delhi
9. Tamil Nadu to Establish Hornbill Conservation Centre at Anamalai Tiger Reserve
10. SBI’s Raise The Amount Of ₹25,000 Crore Via QIP
11. Gita Gopinath Resigns as IMF Deputy Chief
12. PM Modi’s Visit to the UK and Maldives
13. ICMR to Commercialise Indigenous Malaria Vaccine
14. India Taps Global Satellite Firms to Boost Military Surveillance
15. Arjun & Ishaan Dominate MRF F2000 as MRF 2025 Kicks Off at Kari Motor Speedway
16. England Awarded Hosting Rights for Next Three WTC Finals (2027, 2029, 2031)
17. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi, UP
18. India’s millet standards praised at 88th Session of CCEXEC68 in Rome, Italy
19. WHO Validated Senegal for Eliminating Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
20. ADB granted Rs.975 cr loan for building infrastructure in 9 industrial areas in Tripura
21. RBI Grants Scheduled Bank Status to NSDL Payments Bank
22. RBI Imposed Monetary Penalty on Gujarat-based Mandvi Nagrik Sahakari Bank and 3 Other Cooperative Banks
23. Laraware Launches India’s First Fully AI-Driven Fintech Platform ‘Nxtbanking’
24. NCLT Approves Merger of Adani Cementation with Ambuja Cements
25. RBI Permits Curran Sea to Acquire 9.99% Stake in IDFC First Bank
26. GRSE Launches Last of Eight ASW Ship ‘Ajay’ for Indian Navy
27. ICC Formed an 8-member Working Committee to Explore Two-tier Test System; CL-T20 to Re-launch in 2026
28. First-Ever Mango Festival held in Nagaland to Boost Agriculture
29. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches Milk Subsidy Scheme

National News

1. PM Modi to Visit UK and Maldives for Strategic Talks, Trade Deal Launch

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tour the United Kingdom and Maldives from July 23 to 26, 2025, including unveiling the India-UK bilateral trade pact.
• Why:
  • The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations, discuss strategic partnerships, and focus on trade, security, technology, and regional cooperation.
• Tell me more:
  • Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer covering India-UK relations and global issues. He is scheduled to meet King Charles III during the UK visit.
  • The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, described as ambitious and significant, was announced on May 6, 2025.
  • In Maldives, Modi will be Guest of Honour at the 60th Independence anniversary on July 26, invited by President Mohamed Muizzu.

Source: TH

State News

1. Puducherry Launches Scheme to Regularise Unauthorized Buildings

• What:
  • Puducherry government has notified a one-time scheme to regularise unauthorized buildings and those deviating from approved plans by paying specified fees.
• Why:
  • The scheme aims to bring unauthorized constructions under regulation, ensuring safety norms and raising funds for infrastructure development.
• Tell me more:
  • Owners must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹5,000 for residential and ₹10,000 for other buildings.
  • A scrutiny fee of ₹20 per sq. meter for residential and ₹50 per sq. meter for other structures is required.
  • Regularisation charges are ₹500 per sq. meter for residential, ₹750 for mixed/special buildings, and ₹1,000 for multi-storey buildings.
  • The Planning Authority will check safety provisions like road width, electric line clearance, fire escapes, parking, waste disposal, and facilities for persons with disabilities before approving.
  • Government buildings are exempt from fees; all collected charges will be deposited into a corpus fund for infrastructure development.

Source: TH

2. Delhi Assembly Signs MoU to Implement National e-Vidhan Application in March 2025

• What:
  • Delhi Legislative Assembly signed a MoU with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), a digital platform for legislative functions.
• Why:
  • The MoU aims to digitise assembly proceedings to enable efficient, accessible, and paperless legislative work benefiting both MLAs and citizens.
• Tell me more:
  • NeVA unifies legislative activities like submitting notices, ministerial replies, business discussions, committee reports, and access to a digital library.
  • Delhi is the 28th legislature to adopt the NeVA platform.
  • The Assembly will become paperless with full implementation planned within 100 days.
  • A three-day training program from July 21-23 will prepare legislators for the NeVA system before the Monsoon Session.
  • Training is conducted by experts from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to ensure smooth adoption.

Source: TH NOA

3. Hornbill Conservation Centre Approved at Anamalai Tiger Reserve

• What:
  • Tamil Nadu government approved a centre of excellence for hornbill conservation at Anamalai Tiger Reserve with Rs 1 crore funding.
• Why:
  • The centre aims to protect and conserve four hornbill species by conducting research, habitat restoration, and community engagement.
• Tell me more:
  • The Western Ghats region hosts Great Hornbill, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, and Indian Grey Hornbill.
  • The centre will monitor hornbill populations using distance sampling and GPS telemetry to track movements.
  • It will study foraging and nesting ecology and map food and nest trees to guide conservation efforts.
  • A nursery for native plants and artificial nest boxes will be set up to support habitat restoration and breeding.

Source: IE

4. Union Minister Leads Fit India Cycling Event in Varanasi

• What:
  • Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the Fit India ‘Sundays On Cycle’ event in Varanasi to promote fitness and drug-free youth.
• Why:
  • The event aims to encourage healthy and drug-free youth who are essential for the country’s development.
• Tell me more:
  • The event was flagged off at MP Theater Ground, Banaras Hindu University, with thousands of students and youth taking part.
  • The event followed the inauguration of the ‘Youth Spiritual Summit’ on the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ by Mandaviya in Varanasi.

Source: ETV

5. ADB Sanctions ₹975 Crore Loan for Tripura Industrial Infrastructure

• What:
  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of ₹975.26 crore to develop infrastructure in nine industrial areas across Tripura.
• Why:
  • To build world-class infrastructure that supports industrial development in various zones of Tripura, aiding economic growth.
• Tell me more:
  • The project includes constructing industrial sheds, power substations, underground electric lines, fire service stations, and 34 roads.
  • The industrial zones involved include Bodhjungnagar, R K Nagar, Dukli, and AN Nagar among the nine selected areas.
  • Two new industrial areas have been allocated — 127 acres at Santirbazar in South Tripura and 28 acres at Fatikroy in Unakoti district, and infrastructure work has started there.
  • The Tripura Industrial Development Corporation (TIDC) has recovered 28 acres of land from 24 inactive industrial units to allow new entrepreneurs to set up industries.

Source: ADB

6. First-Ever Mango Festival held in Nagaland to Boost Agriculture

• What:
  • The Longmatra area in Kiphire district celebrated its first-ever Mango Festival on July 19 to showcase the region’s mango production and economic potential.
• Why:
  • The festival aimed to promote local mango produce, support farmers and entrepreneurs, and highlight the potential for economic growth through sustainable mango farming.
• Tell me more:
  • The festival was supported by the district administration, Department of Horticulture, and local leaders and public.
  • EAC Longmatra emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship and value-added products for building the Longmatra Mango brand and tourism.
  • The Deputy Commissioner encouraged cluster farming of organic mangoes in 13 villages to make Longmatra a hub for organic mangoes in Nagaland.

Source: NT

7. Assam Government Launches Milk Subsidy Scheme for Farmers

• What:
  • Assam government launched a scheme to provide Rs 5 per litre milk subsidy to dairy farmers delivering milk to cooperative societies.
• Why:
  • The scheme aims to encourage dairy farmers to increase milk production, boost their income, and bring a dairy revolution in rural areas.
• Tell me more:
  • The subsidy scheme was announced during the ‘bhoomi pujan’ programme to double the processing capacity of the West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd plant in Guwahati.
  • The subsidy applies to milk given for processing at cooperative societies, enhancing farmer support.

Source: NOA

International News

1. 88th Codex Executive Committee Meet in Rome

• What:
  • India’s leadership in developing group standards for whole millet grains was appreciated at the 88th Executive Committee Session of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88) in Rome in July 2025.
• Why:
  • This recognition reflects India’s role in chairing the work on millet grain standards and its commitment to advancing food safety and quality.
• Tell me more:
  • India chairs the work on millet grain standards with Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal as co-chairs, with terms finalized at Codex Committee on Cereals, Pulses and Legumes (CCCPL11) in April 2025.
  • India is also chairing the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) since its start in 2014.
  • The Executive Committee reviewed India’s work on new fresh dates standards recommended by the 23rd Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV23).
  • India’s efforts in finalizing these standards were endorsed for approval at the 48th Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48) scheduled for November 2025.
  • India will co-chair new work to develop standards for fresh turmeric and fresh broccoli.

Source: PIB FAO

2. Senegal Recognized by WHO for Eliminating Trachoma Disease

• What:
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated Senegal for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
• Why:
  • This validation marks Senegal’s success in controlling trachoma and contributes to global progress against neglected tropical diseases.
• Tell me more:
  • Senegal is the ninth country in WHO’s African Region to eliminate trachoma.
  • The country conducted national surveys since 2000 and completed full disease mapping by 2017.
  • Senegal implemented the WHO-recommended SAFE strategy, reaching 2.8 million people in 24 districts.
  • Trachoma is the second neglected tropical disease eliminated in Senegal after dracunculiasis was eliminated in 2004.

Source: WHO

Banking and Economy

1. India’s Infrastructure Sector Hits Three-Month Growth High

• What:
  • The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released the data that India’s core infrastructure sector grew 1.7% in June 2025, up from 1.2% in May.
• Why:
  • The growth reflects a recovery in infrastructure output after slower growth in previous months.
• Tell me more:
  • Output of coal, crude oil, natural gas, fertilizer, and electricity declined in June.
  • Refinery products grew by 3.4%, steel by 9.3%, and cement by 9.2% in June.
  • The infrastructure sectors’ growth for April-June 2025 was 1.3%, lower than 6.2% for the same period last year.
  • Coal production dropped 6.8%, crude oil by 1.2%, natural gas by 2.8%, fertilizer by 1.2%, and electricity generation by 2.8% in June.

Source: ET

2. SBI Raises ₹25,000 Crore via Qualified Institutional Placement

• What:
  • SBI raised ₹25,000 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) by issuing over 30 crore equity shares at ₹817 each.
• Why:
  • The capital raised will strengthen SBI’s CET-1 capital buffer and support credit growth across retail, MSME, and corporate sectors.
• Tell me more:
  • The QIP was oversubscribed 4.5 times, with foreign investors contributing 64.3% of total demand.
  • Long-term investors received 88% of allocations, including 24% going to foreign long-term investors.
  • Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) increased its stake in SBI from 9.21% to 9.49% by acquiring over 6 crore shares through the QIP.
  • Prominent investors included HDFC Life, Quant Mutual Fund, and Societe General.
  • SBI’s CET-1 capital ratio will improve to 11.5% from 10.81% as of March 31.

Source: LM

3. NSDL Payments Bank to Launch Unique 3-in-1 Capital Market Account

• What:
  • NSDL Payments Bank, now a scheduled bank, plans to offer a unique 3-in-1 account integrating bank, demat, and trading accounts through collaborations with non-bank-backed broking firms.
• Why:
  • To provide non-bank-backed brokers a seamless solution for quick 3-in-1 accounts, enhancing investor convenience and market accessibility.
• Tell me more:
  • This service will allow broking firms like Groww, Zerodha, Angel One, and others to offer integrated accounts with NSDL Payments Bank as the banking partner.
  • Most broking firms already work with NSDL as depository participants, facilitating smooth account linkages.
  • The 3-in-1 account aims to unify banking and investment services unlike any other payments bank.
  • Plans include implementing ASBA-like fund blocking for secondary market transactions to reduce settlement risks and improve liquidity.
  • Non-bank-backed brokers currently face challenges with separate banking links and KYC, which NSDL Payments Bank plans to simplify.

Source: MoC

4. RBI Imposes Fines on Four Cooperative Banks for Regulatory Violations

• What:
  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on four cooperative banks in Maharashtra and Gujarat for violating regulatory guidelines.
• Why:
  • To enforce compliance with RBI regulations and ensure proper banking practices related to loans, KYC norms, cybersecurity, and advance management.
• Tell me more:
  • Laxmi Vishnu Sahakari Bank Ltd. in Maharashtra was fined Rs 20,000 for violating rules on loans and advances to directors and their related parties.
  • Thane District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. was penalized Rs 2.10 lakh for lapses in Know Your Customer (KYC) norms, indicating weak customer due diligence.
  • Sarvodaya Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd. in Gujarat was fined Rs 3 lakh for not following RBI’s cybersecurity framework and rules on turnaround time and compensation for failed transactions.
  • Mandvi Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., also in Gujarat, faced a Rs 2 lakh penalty for non-compliance with RBI’s directives on management of advances by urban cooperative banks.

Source: RBI IC

5. Laraware Launches India’s First AI-Powered Fintech Platform

• What:
  • Laraware Pvt Ltd, led by Anvesh Tiwari, has launched “Nxtbanking,” India’s first fully AI-powered fintech software platform.
• Why:
  • To revolutionise digital financial services in India by providing scalable, compliant, and innovative fintech infrastructure for banks, NBFCs, aggregators, and startups.
• Tell me more:
  • Nxtbanking is an AI-native fintech stack offering 50+ pre-integrated APIs for financial services like AEPS, BBPS, Aadhaar Pay, DMT, and more.
  • It features an 8-layer AI compliance engine with real-time verification (Aadhaar, PAN, GSTIN, bank accounts), AI-based document parsing, facial and liveness detection, geo-tagging, fraud scoring, and anomaly detection.
  • The platform reduces launch time for fintech solutions from months to hours and supports role-based access control with audit trails and auto-escalation.
  • It offers features like white-labeled retailer portals, custom analytics dashboards, developer SDKs, scalable infrastructure with zero downtime, and bank-grade encryption.
  • Designed with a developer-first approach, it accelerates the building of reliable and flexible fintech products.

Source: ET

6. NCLT Approves Merger of Adani Cementation with Ambuja Cements

• What:
  • The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of Adani Cementation with Ambuja Cements to consolidate Adani Group’s cement business.
• Why:
  • To enhance shareholder value, improve manufacturing capacity, reduce overhead costs, and streamline compliance by combining resources of both companies.
• Tell me more:
  • The merger uses a share swap where Adani Enterprises will receive 8.7 million Ambuja Cements shares. The effective date of the merger is April 1, 2024.
  • Ambuja Cements must follow all regulations from SEBI and stock exchanges including BSE, NSE, and Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
  • Adani Cementation holds limestone mine leases with around 275 million tonnes of resources in Gujarat and plans a manufacturing unit in Maharashtra.
  • Ambuja Cements has a capacity of over 100 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and aims to reach 140 MTPA by 2028 through expansions and acquisitions.

Source: ET

7. RBI Approves Warburg Pincus Affiliate’s 9.99% Stake in IDFC First Bank

• What:
  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Currant Sea Investments B.V., an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, to acquire up to 9.99% stake in IDFC First Bank.
• Why:
  • To facilitate the capital infusion and strategic investment by Warburg Pincus and its affiliates in IDFC First Bank.
• Tell me more:
  • Currant Sea Investments received prior approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in June 2025 for this acquisition.
  • Earlier, IDFC First Bank shareholders rejected the appointment of a non-retiring board member from Currant Sea due to insufficient votes.
  • Warburg Pincus and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) jointly committed Rs 7,500 crore through compulsorily convertible preference shares.
  • IDFC First Bank will issue 81.26 crore shares to Currant Sea and 43.71 crore shares to ADIA-backed Platinum Invictus at Rs 60 per share.

Source: MoC

Defence News

1. India Expands Real-Time Satellite Surveillance with Global Partnerships

• What:
  • The Indian government has initiated talks with global commercial satellite imagery providers to enhance real-time battlefield surveillance capabilities.
• Why:
  • This move follows insights from Operation Sindoor in May, where China reportedly shared live satellite inputs with Pakistan, underlining the need to strengthen India’s surveillance.
• Tell me more:
  • Providers like Maxar Technologies, known for high-resolution 30-cm imagery, are part of these talks.
  • India’s own satellites like Cartosat and RISAT have aided military strategy but face limitations in resolution and frequent area scanning.
  • Cartosat-3 offers around 50-cm resolution and operates alone, restricting its revisit frequency over specific locations.
  • To boost surveillance, India is fast-tracking the Space Based Surveillance-III (SBS-III) programme to deploy 52 advanced satellites by 2029.
  • The government allocated $3.2 billion last year for this decade-long SBS-III project, jointly managed by ISRO, private firms, and the Defence Space Agency.

Source: IE

2. India Launches Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warship ‘Ajay’

• What:
  • The eighth and last Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) warship named ‘Ajay’ was launched by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata for the Indian Navy.
• Why:
  • To strengthen India’s naval capabilities with indigenous, advanced warships aligned with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives and secure maritime interests.
• Tell me more:
  • ‘Ajay’ was launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, who was the chief guest at the event.
  • GRSE currently has 16 warships under construction and aims to deliver 100 warships to the Indian Navy within a decade.
  • The ship has over 80% indigenous content and was completed in less than nine months after the previous vessel ‘Abhay’.
  • The primary role of ASW SWCs like ‘Ajay’ is to keep coastal waters free of enemy submarines and perform low-intensity maritime operations including mine laying.
  • GRSE is noted as India’s premier defense shipyard having built more than 110 warships.

Source: ET

Science and Technology

1. ISRO to Launch NISAR Earth Observation Satellite with NASA

• What:
  • ISRO will launch the NISAR Earth Observation satellite, developed jointly with NASA, on July 30 from Sriharikota using the GSLV F16 rocket.
• Why:
  • The satellite aims to provide high-resolution, all-weather, day and night data by scanning the entire Earth every 12 days for advanced observation.
• Tell me more:
  • NISAR will be placed in a 743 km Sun Synchronous orbit.
  • It is the first satellite to use dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar with NASA’s L band and ISRO’s S band radars.
  • NASA’s large 12-metre unfurlable mesh reflector antenna is integrated into ISRO’s modified satellite.
  • The L band radar can penetrate thick forests and dense vegetation, while the S band offers clear surface details.
  • It uses SweepSAR technology to detect subtle Earth surface changes and monitor sea ice, vegetation, storms, soil moisture, surface water, and disaster risks.

Source: NOA

2. India Launches Novel Malaria Vaccine Candidate AdFalciVax

• What:
  • ICMR is developing a new malaria vaccine, AdFalciVax, targeting two critical stages of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite.
• Why:
  • The vaccine aims to provide broader protection by preventing infection and reducing malaria transmission in communities.
• Tell me more:
  • AdFalciVax is a recombinant multistage vaccine produced using the safe bacterium Lactococcus lactis.
  • It targets both the pre-erythrocytic and sexual stages of the malaria parasite.
  • ICMR plans to license the technology under non-exclusive agreements for further development and commercialization.
  • The vaccine is still in early development and not yet approved for clinical use.

Source: DD

Important Days

1. World Brain Day 2025 – July 22

• Theme: Brain Health for All Ages

Source: TOI

Sports

1. India to Host Chess World Cup 2025

• India will host the Chess World Cup 2025, scheduled from October 30 to November 27.
• The event will determine three players for direct qualification to the 2026 Candidates Tournament, which decides the challenger for the World Chess Championship.

Source: NOA

2. Teenagers Shine at MRF MMSC-FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship

• What:
  • The first round of the 2025 MRF MMSC-FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship concluded with teenagers winning in premier categories MRF F2000 and F1600.
• Tell me more:
  • Two 16-year-olds, Ishaan Madesh (Bengaluru) and Arjun Chheda (Pune), won races in the MRF Formula 2000 class, with Chheda winning twice.
  • In MRF Formula 1600, Arjun Nair (20) and Nigel Abraham Thomas (19), both from Bengaluru, won one race each.
  • 15-year-old Bhuvan Bonu won the Formula LGB 1300 race and dominated both Open and Junior classes.
  • Mumbai’s Biren Pithawalla won Race-3 in Indian Touring Cars, denying Arjun Balu a triple win due to mechanical issues.
  • Bengaluru’s Rithwik Thomas won all three races in Indian Junior Touring Cars, while Sri Lankan Kesara Godage won two of three races in Super Stock class.

Source: UNI

3. England to Host Next Three WTC Finals

• What:
  • England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been given the hosting rights for the next three World Test Championship (WTC) Finals, confirmed at the ICC Annual Conference 2025.
• Why:
  • The ECB was selected due to its successful experience in hosting the 2021, 2023, and 2025 WTC Finals.
• Tell me more:
  • The first three WTC Finals were held at different venues in England, with Lord’s hosting the 2025 final.
  • South Africa won the 2025 WTC Final against Australia by five wickets at Lord’s.
  • The ECB will host the 2027, 2029, and 2031 finals.
  • The decision was announced during the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore.
  • ICC also made announcements regarding the Afghanistan women’s cricket initiative, USA Cricket’s status, and addition of two new Members.

Source: ICC

4. ICC AGM to Discuss Two-Tier Test System and T20 Expansion

• What:
  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold its four-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Singapore to discuss topics including the two-tier Test system, T20 World Cup expansion, and new member ratifications.
• Why:
  • To address future changes in cricket formats, governance, and membership in line with the evolving global cricket landscape.
• Tell me more:
  • The new World Test Championship cycle (2025-27) is ongoing, and discussions on a two-tier Test format will focus on funding and promotion/relegation clauses, with possible implementation after 2027.
  • Expansion of the T20 World Cup from 20 to potentially 24 teams is being considered, influenced by cricket’s return to the 2028 Olympics and new nation participation like Italy.
  • ICC chairman Jay Shah and newly appointed CEO Sanjog Gupta will lead the AGM, which will also include updates on last year’s T20 World Cup inquiry related to cost blow-outs and the departure of former CEO Geoff Allardice.
  • Zambia is likely to rejoin ICC as an Associate member after suspension due to governance issues, and East Timor may become a new ICC member for the first time.

Source: ET

Appointments

1. Deepak Bagla Appointed Director of Atal Innovation Mission

• Deepak Bagla has officially taken charge as the new Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog.
• Deepak Bagla previously served as Managing Director and CEO of Invest India.

Source: ET

2. Gita Gopinath to Step Down as IMF Deputy Managing Director

• What:
  • Indian-origin economist Gita Gopinath will resign as First Deputy Managing Director of IMF at August end and return to Harvard University as a professor.
• Why:
  • She intends to continue her academic research in international finance and macroeconomics after a valuable tenure at IMF.
• Tell me more:
  • Gopinath was appointed IMF’s first woman Chief Economist in October 2018.
  • During the COVID-19 crisis, she co-authored IMF’s influential “Pandemic Paper”.
  • In December 2021, she became IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director.
  • She served on the World Bank-IMF High-Level Advisory Group for sustainable recovery.
  • Born on December 8, 1971, in Kolkata into a Malayali family from Kerala.

Source: NDTV

Miscellaneous

1. Passing Away of Former Kerala CM V.S. Achuthanandan

• Former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan, a founding member of CPI(M), died at the age of 101 in Thiruvananthapuram after being on life support following a cardiac arrest.

Source: IE

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