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DAILY DOSE 16^thJULY – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

WPI Inflation (June 2025):
- Declined to -0.13%due to lower food, fuel, and metal prices.
- Food inflation: -0.26%, Fuel & Power: -2.65%, Primary Articles: -3.38%, Manufactured Products: 1.97%.
- WPI differs from CPI; WPI tracks wholesale price movements.
Direct Tax Growth (10 Years):
- Collections grew 274%, refunds increased 474%(₹83,008 cr → ₹4.76 lakh cr).
- Refund time reduced from 93 to 17 daysdue to digitization and faceless assessments.

Axiom-4 Mission:
- Shubhanshu Shuklabecame 1st Indian to reach ISS, 2nd in space after Rakesh Sharma.
- Returned on 15 July 2025; mission name: Akash Ganga(ISRO + NASA + Axiom Space).
- Conducted 7 space science experiments.
AI Appreciation Day (16 July):
- Celebrated India’s AI growth; theme includes healthcare, agriculture, governance.
- Government initiatives: AI for All, Skill India AI Portal, AI Youth Bootcamp.
- Key companies: TCS, Infosys, Wipro; Global partners: Google, Microsoft, IBM.

World Youth Skills Day (15 July):
- Theme: “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills”.
- Marks the 10th anniversaryof Skill India Mission.
- Over 6 crore trainedunder PMKVY in 38 sectors.
- Job-readiness improved: 34% (2014) → 51% (2024).
Skill India Mission (2015–2025):
- 45% trainees women; large participation from SC/ST/OBC communities.

Youth Spiritual Summit (Varanasi, 18–20 July):
- Theme: “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”.
- 500+ youth from 100 spiritual organizations.
- Will conclude with the Kashi Declaration.
- Aligns with Fit Indiaand anti-drug movement.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle – 31st Edition:
- Led by Sports Minister Dr. Mandaviya in Gandhinagar.
- Held in 7000+ locations; 3000+ cycling clubs involved.
- Motto: “Fitness Ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz”.

75th PM Divyasha Kendra – Badaun (U.P.):
- Free assistive devices under ADIP Scheme& Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana.
- Total PMDKs: 75; Beneficiaries: 4 lakh+, Devices worth ₹179.15 lakh distributed.
Sigandur Bridge (Karnataka):
- India’s 2nd longest cable-stayed bridge(2.44 km).
- Connects Sagara–Marakutika across Sharavathi backwaters.
- Cost: ₹470+ crore; named after Goddess Chowdeshwari.
Digital Nomad Village – Yakten, Sikkim:
- India’s first digital nomad villageunder Nomad Sikkim
- Equipped with dual internet, Wi-Fi, power backup, and water supply.

UN Population Award 2025:
- Winner: Varsha Deshpandefor gender justice and reproductive rights.
- Founded: Dalit Mahila Vikas Mandal (1990); worked under PCPNDT Act.

New Governors Appointed:
- Haryana: Ashim Kumar Ghosh
- Goa: Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
- Ladakh LG: Kavinder Gupta
- Under Article 155 & 156, appointed by President.
Sonali Mishra – First Woman DG of RPF:
- Batch: 1993 IPS; Tenure: Till Oct 2026.
- Former BSF woman contingent commander; decorated officer.

Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon 2025:
- Defeated Carlos Alcaraz; 1st Italian man to win Wimbledon in 148 years.
- 4th Grand Slam; now World No.1 (ATP).
India at U-20 World Wrestling Championship (Bishkek):
- Finished Runners-up, 8 freestyle medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 5 bronze).
- Total medals across all styles: 21(10 gold, 3 silver, 8 bronze).
- Gold Winners: Ankush (57kg), Amit (79kg).

Kamaraj Birth Anniversary (15 July):
- Reforms: Mid-day meal, free education, social justice.
- Posthumous Bharat Ratna (1976); Tamil Nadu observes Education Development Day.
Death of Fauja Singh (114 years):
- World’s oldest marathoner, known as ‘Turbaned Tornado’.
- Started running at age 89; ran London, Toronto, NY marathons.