Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 4 July 2025, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.

Daily Current Affairs – 4 July 2025

Bengaluru City University to be Renamed After Former PM Manmohan Singh

In a bold step to celebrate the memory of former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Karnataka Cabinet approved a proposal to name Bengaluru City University after him. The proposal is being positioned as a recognition of Dr Singh’s contributions to India’s economic liberalisation and Bengaluru’s infrastructure development.

On 02 July 2025, the Karnataka Cabinet approved a resolution to rename Bengaluru City University after former PM Manmohan Singh, to highlight his long lasting impact on Bengaluru’s infrastructure through a number of projects during his time in office.

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s major contributions to Bengaluru

Urban infrastructure

• He laid the foundation stone of the Bangalore-Electronic City Elevated Highway, on 24 June 2006.

• He oversaw the six-laning of NH4 (Bengaluru-Nelamangala stretch), including a 4-km-long elevated corridor.

Bengaluru Metro

• He laid the foundation stone for the Bengaluru Metro (cost estimate ₹6,000 crore) on 24 June 2006.

• On 20 November 2011, he flagged off Namma Metro’s first stretch, from Baiyappanahalli to MG Road.

Aviation

• He inaugurated Kempegowda International Airport on 24 May 2008 — now the third busiest in India as on FY 2023–24, it handled 37 million passengers.

Education & academia

• He taught at the Dr BR Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) in 2017.

• He spoke to students of IIM Bangalore in the 1990s.

North Campus Development – Phase 2:

• The Karnataka Cabinet has approved ₹123.50 crore for Phase-2 development of Bangalore City University’s North Campus at Amaravati, Chikkaballapur district.

• Phase-1, valued at ₹91 crore, already has been completed as administration and residential buildings.

• The Karnataka Housing Board will carry out this phase using university and internal revenue department funds.

Indore Launches India’s First QR-Based Digital House Address System

This important step under India’s Smart Cities Mission involved the launch of the Digital House Address Project by the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC), which uses QR codes and GPS to replace current address systems.  Once established, the Pilot project can now change the way urban administration is practiced in cities, beginning with improved service delivery for urban citizens, and opportunities to standardise India’s irregular address system.

The Digital House Address Project was recently launched with an active pilot in Ward 82 of Sudama Nagar, and the next steps in rolling the project out further across the city.  To the best of our knowledge, it is the first QR code based address plates installed in India, readily integrated with the Digipin initiative, the pilot is shaping up to be an example of a scalable digital infrastructure for cities across India.

In parallel, New Delhi’s NDMC is also preparing to launch their own version of the project, which represents a growing trend towards digitising address formats across the country.

Important features of the Digital House Address Project

• The QR-coded plates are granting to every household in urban Indore, carved out of metal with a unique QR code for every house.

• The QR codes are reference a geographic co-ordinate, which links the QR codes to the unique property every QR code will identify.

• The address is a reference to the central government’s postal index number initiative, Digital Postal Index Number (Digipin).

• Citizens will be able to pay taxes, raise complaints, and access utility service providers, all with a simple mobile scan.

• This is consistent with India’s current Smart Cities and Digital India initiatives.

Aim and Objectives

• Simplify address identification
• Enhance service delivery
• Improve emergency response
• Digitise civic interaction
• Create data-driven governance

History, Static Facts

• Pilot launched in Ward 82 of Sudama Nagar, Indore.

• The first project of its type in India.

• Connected with the national Digipin database.

• QR-based plate as digital address ID.

• Sanctioned by Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Department.

Advantages and Significance

• Efficiency of Services: allows by fast and accurate service delivery of municipal services.

• Emergency Support: ambulance/police/hard services will be able to reach an address without confusion to location.

• Digital Governance: allows for propriety mapping and real-time grievance redressal.

• Urban Planning: allows for the city to have relevant and accurate data for developmental decisions.

• E-commerce: will allow for easier delivery in cities with no addresses.

Pakistan Assumes Presidency of UN Security Council for July 2025

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Pakistan officially assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July. This enables Pakistan to steer the agenda and discussions of the Council on major global issues related to peace and security.

Key highlights:

• Strong Global Support: Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UNSC in January 2025 after receiving 182 out of 193 votes, demonstrating strong international confidence in its leadership.

• Role as President of it: Pakistan, as president for a month, will chair meetings, set the agenda, and facilitate negotiations on pressing international issues.

• Purposeful Leadership: The Pakistan Foreign office stated that Pakistan’s presidency will be carried out with “purpose, humility, and conviction” and is guided by the UN Charter and international law.

High-Level Events / Issues:

As part of its presidency, Pakistan will host 3 high-level meetings, as follows:

1. July 22 – Meeting titled: “Promoting Peace and Security Through Multilateralism and Peaceful Solutions.”

2. July 23 – Open Debate on Palestine, emphasizing the need for solutions to establish lasting peace in the region.

3. July 24 – UN-OIC Cooperation, emphasizing strengthened cooperation between the UN and the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation.

The meetings will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, while Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad will preside over Security Council meetings.

Pakistan’s Contributions to the UN:

• This is Pakistan’s 8th time as a member of the Security Council since 1952

• Pakistan has a longstanding history of engagement with UN peacekeeping, contributing thousands of troops over the years to support international peace.

• Pakistan promotes dialogue, diplomacy, and multilateralism and wants to be characterized as an active partner in international peacebuilding.

Additional Points:

• Pakistan will work to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and responsiveness during its presidency.

• It will advocate for collective action to address conflicts and humanitarian crises around the world.

• This leadership occurs when potentially the greatest geopolitical tensions are facing the world today and the need for cooperative action.

Russia Becomes First Country to Officially Recognise Taliban Government

In a landmark diplomatic move, Russia has recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan for the first time since the latter seized power in August 2021. In an important shift in international relations, Russia’s recognition may affect how other countries will deal with Afghanistan in the future.

Official Recognition Announced by the Russian Government

On July 3, 2025, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that it has taken the Taliban off its list of organisations prohibited for entry, paving the way for full recognition of diplomatic relations. To formalise the process, Russia accepted the credentials of Afghanistan’s new ambassador, Gul Hassan Hassan, appointed by the Taliban-led government in Kabul.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the official recognition would strengthen cooperation between Afghanistan and Russia on a bilateral basis. It added that it had taken the decision to formally accept Taliban diplomats after reviewing the realities in Afghanistan and deciding it was in the practical interests of Russia to engage with the new regime.

Taliban Welcomes the Recognition

In response, Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry, under the control of the Taliban, welcomed the announcement and deemed it a historic step. Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban Foreign Minister, called Russia’s acceptance of their government “a good example for other countries to follow.”

The Taliban expressed hope that countries will now see the Russian example and begin to have official relations with Afghanistan that would lead to recognition of their government.

Background: Taliban’s Comes Back to Power

Taliban regained power in August 2021 when U.S. and NATO withdrew troops from Afghanistan. The Taliban has controlled the country since, but without recognition from the vast majority of international community over concerns relating to human rights, women’s education and political inclusion.

Thereafter the Taliban regime had been governing de facto, but with little connection to international institutions and foreign governments without recognition.

Why Russia’s Position Matters

For Russia to officially recognize the Taliban regime, holds significant political weight. It is a permanent member of the UN Security Council and play a huge role in matters of security and diplomacy in Central and South Asia.

In officially recognizing the Taliban regime, Russia will be the first significant power to basically legitimise the opportunity for full diplomatic relations with Afghanistan under the Taliban. This eventually could be the tipping point for other neighbouring states such as China, Iran, and Pakistan that have engaged with the Taliban but have not taken the step to legitimacy.

Jio Becomes World’s Largest Fixed Wireless Access Provider

Reliance Jio, the largest telecom company in India, is set to take the title of the world’s largest Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) provider from US-based T-Mobile. This move marks Jio’s aggressive expansion into the broadband market, enabled by the 5G network infrastructure it invested and built, and inexpensive Jio AirFiber products that connect millions of households and small businesses throughout India.

According to reports, Jio officially surpassed 20 million FWA subscribers by mid-2025, T-Mobile had 19.8 million. This is a significant turn in the global broadband market because it is another indication that India is rising in the global market as a digital player, and Jio continues to innovate by providing high-speed internet to unserved locations and ways of life with its affordable and relatively high-speed 5G based fixed wireless broadband solutions.

Key Highlights

Jio’s FWA Journey

• Jio launched the Jio AirFiber product in September 2023.
• Jio AirFiber is plug-and-play broadband product based off of 5G.
• Entry-level plans start at ₹599/month for Jio AirFiber subscription.
• Less than 2 years to get over 20 million FWA subscribers

Comparison with T-Mobile

• T-Mobile, the US-based telecom giant, is the previous leader in global FWA activities before Jio.
• Jio surpassed T-Mobile’s subscribers of 19.8 million by mid-2025.
• Jio’s Broad Network Reach
• Jio currently has its 5G network covering 98% of India’s population.
• Jio has extended its coverage into rural and tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Impact and Significance of the Development

Through Jio Airfiber, users now have access to high-speed internet for,

• Education
• E-commerce
• Healthcare (telemedicine)
• online jobs/businesses
• FWA will spur digital inclusion across underserved groups and covid-19 endangered places of living.
• Jio will be the model for affordable broadband service delivery for developing countries in emerging economies.

 Global Attention

Jio’s Global FWA Model is being assessed and learned about from top international telecom companies that are considering how Jio deployed Fixed Wireless Access in unserved and emergent markets.

Swami Vivekananda Death Anniversary 2025

Every year on the day of Punyatithi (death anniversary) of  Swami Vivekananda, an eminent Indian saint philosopher and spiritual teacher also regarded the Father of Modern Indian Nationalism, we celebrate the impact that he had in taking Hinduism and Indian values to the entire globe and the ways in which he continues to inspire youth and society today.

About Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda was born Narendranath Datta on 12th January 1863 in Calcutta (which is now known as Kolkata.) After he became a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa, his life completely shifted and he received spiritual direction that helped him become the revered spiritual leader that he is today. On the recommendation by Maharaja Ajit Singh of Khetri, in 1893 he officially took the name Vivekananda. He passed away on 4th July 1902 in Belur Math, which is the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission, in West Bengal.

His message to the world

The message that Swami Vivekananda spread was about unity, peace, service and human values. He believed in the idea that “every living being is divine,” and that serving mankind is serving God. He spread the teachings of the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and took inspiration from Buddha and Jesus Christ.

Contribution to education and society

Swami Vivekananda believed strongly in education as a means to build a nation, and he believed that every child should have an education that builds character in children, with a view of making confident, kind, and self-reliant citizens. He tented that spirituality and service must of both.

Four Paths to Liberation

He gave four ways to reach moksha (freedom from worldly pain):

• Raja Yoga – path of meditation
• Karma Yoga – path of selfless action
• Jnana Yoga  – path of knowledge
• Bhakti Yoga – path of devotion