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Daily Current Affairs – 5 July 2025

Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Office After 25 Years

Microsoft, the technology company, has closed its Pakistan office after 25 years. Microsoft closed their Pakistan office on July 3, 2025, as part of their worldwide plan reducing workforce worldwide, and focusing more on cloud-based services. This new development is troubling for expert observers who feel this shows the incredibly worrying dynamics of the business environment in Pakistan.

Global Strategy and cuts

Microsoft have said that they are closing their limited operations in Pakistan because at the very least, this is part of a global plan that will change the way Microsoft operates. Microsoft is moving to a cloud-based model and will now depend upon local partners and regional offices to maintain and develop its business regionally – particularly in Ireland. Microsoft also recently laid off about 9,100 people – about 4% of its global employees.

Microsoft Business in Pakistan

Microsoft was never running a full business in Pakistan – they were only operating desires liaison offices that intended to work with government, education, and enterprise clients, etc. In fact, almost all of what Microsoft had worked on in Pakistan had already been moved to local or awarded to local partners – all of Microsoft’s software licenses and deals were then also held out of country altogether.

PM Modi Receives Trinidad and Tobago’s Highest Civilian Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the highest civilian honor in the country, on July 4, 2025. The award was announced during his two-day visit to the Caribbean country, where it was presented as a sign of acknowledgement of his international leadership and strong bond with the Indian diaspora. This verdict demonstrates significant strengthening of ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago.

A Historic First Visit

PM Modi visited Trinidad and Tobago as Prime Minister for the first time on July 3 and 4, and it is the first visit to Trinidad and Tobago by an Indian Prime Minister since 1999. This visit is part of Mr. Modi’s five-nation visit, though it marks the culmination of the historical ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago.

Reason for the Honour

The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was bestowed upon Mr. Modi for several reasons, including his international leadership; his work supporting the Indian diaspora abroad; and efforts to help the Indian community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The award was announced by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who stated that this visit marks an historic moment and a contemporary connection between both countries.

Response of PM Modi

In thanking the award, PM Modi stated he was humbled to receive the award, and accepted it on behalf of: ‘the other 140 crore Indians.’ As part of the visit, PM Modi also presented a vessel of holy water from the Mahakumbh and replica of the Ram Mandir to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, symbolizing both cultural and spiritual unity.

Visit to Ghana Beforehand

Before arriving in Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Modi visited Ghana, where he received another top honour – the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said this honour was given for his strong leadership and contribution to global cooperation.

World Champion Gukesh Wins Rapid Chess Title in Zagreb

The current world chess champion D Gukesh has won the rapid title at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz 2025 tournament in Zagreb, Croatia on 4th July, 2025. He was able to score 14 points out of 18 total and now leads the Grand Chess Tour event. With his performance, he is leading top players like Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen.

A Brilliant Performance By Gukesh

The world chess champion D Gukesh exhibited great form over the rapid section of the tournament that last for three days. He played particularly well on day two winning 5 games in succession. On the final day of play, he had two draws against Anish Giri (Netherlands) and Ivan Saric (Croatia) before ending the day with a win against Wesley So from the USA. This final win helped him wrap up the competition and finish first with the 14 points.

Key Players and Final Standings

Jan-Krzysztof Duda, who was able to beat Gukesh in the first round, finished second, with 11 points. Magnus Carlsen, the world number one player from Norway finished third with 10 points. He started off well beating Fabiano Caruana, but was unable to seal stronger finish due a draw Nodirbek Abdusattorov.

R Praggnanandhaa also performed admirably for India, beating Ivan Saric in round 7, before drawing with Wesley So and Duda in the final two rounds. He completed the tournament with 9 points, finishing alongside Caruana. Other players who had strong tournament finishes included Firouzja, Giri, and So, all with 8 points.

Puri to Become Odisha’s Sixth Municipal Corporation

On July 5, 2025, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed that Puri, a renowned pilgrimage and tourist site in Odisha, will also become a municipal corporation. This decision comes in advance of the Bahuda Yatra, and it will allow Puri to better handle the basic facilities a town like Puri requires due to its large visitor numbers annually.

Puri will be the Sixth Municipal Corporation

Puri is the sixth municipal corporation in Odisha, joining Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Rourkela. The Chief Minister indicated that this will enable improved roads, cleanliness, water supply, drainage, and other civic amenities. The areas surrounding Puri city will fall under the new corporation, including 7–8 nearby gram panchayats from Puri Sadar and Brahmagiri Blocks.

Rationale for Upgrading

According to CM Mohan Charan Majhi, the decision was based on the increasing population within the metropolitan area, and the large number of devotees and tourists to Puri throughout the year. He noted that planning in the current municipality is not able to cover the needs of the city with respect to population growth, especially during large festivals like the Rath Yatra and Bahuda Yatra when lakhs of people visit the town. The upgradation process will begin on Saturday July 6, 2025.

Puri gets new development projects

As part of the development of Puri, Odisha CM announced plans for a Shree Jagannath Museum, Library, and Research Centre along with the redevelopment plans. The museum will include artworks and sculptures depicting the history, rituals, and culture of Lord Jagannath. The library will hold all published works on Jagannath and Odia traditions. The research centre will support study on Jagannath and Odia traditions, culture, and history. A 300-seat auditorium will be constructed to show light and sound shows depicting stories of Lord Jagannath.

The government’s plan for the future of Puri in 2036

The Odisha government is planning to transform Puri into a premier spiritual and tourism city by 2036. The CM explained that clean, green, and modern Puri will work to create a better Odisha. This announcement was made as part of the Rath Yatra announcement, as part of the government’s improvement plans for the infrastructure and amenities of Puri for residents and tourists.

SBI Contributes $44 Billion to World Economy

A recent SBI Research report reveals that India provided $297 billion to the world economy in FY25, accounting for 6.7% of global GDP growth. In this report, SBI allocated $44 billion, or 1.1% of the growth globally. The data showcases SBI’s significant role in contributing to India’s economic growth, and the world’s growth too.

A Bigger Role for India in the Global Economy

According to the report, the global economy increased $4,118 billion in the financial year FY25. India provided about $297 billion or 6.7% of total growth. This is indicative of India’s increasing role in global economic growth as it provided almost 7% of the global increase.

SBI’s Contribution

Throughout the financial year FY25, SBI added $44 billion to the world economy with its large asset portfolio. This indicates that the SBI contributed 1.1% of total GDP growth globally. The report also indicated that SBI contributed somewhat to 16% of India’s total GDP growth, suggesting that SBI’s role is significant.

Growth in Financial Services

The report mentions SBI also contributed to 8.7% of Gross Value Added (GVA) in financial services in India. SBI’s GVA for FY25 was ₹1,38,533 crore, compared to ₹1,32,157 crore in FY24, suggesting a 5% growth in value added in just one year.

Final Verdict

The report shows that India’s economy is growing stronger and has become one of the top contributors to global GDP growth. The performance of SBI, India’s largest public sector bank, reflects how well Indian institutions are supporting this growth.

New Garcinia Tree Species Discovered In Assam’s Baksa District

The forests of Assam have produced yet another species of tree belonging to the Garcinia family. Judged by them to be a new species of Garcinia, and called Garcinia kusumae, it was first recognized while surveying the Baksa district. Because Kusum Devi, the mother of botanist Jatindra Sarma, has been a great inspiration and support in the educational journey of Sarma, he opted to name the species after her in recognition. This would be the fourth species of plant named after a family member, the record for an Indian botanist.

Discovery and Naming

The species was discovered in Bamunbari, Baksa district, Assam. The specimen was collected following herbarium protocols for collecting plants by pressing and drying it, however the species was special enough for Sarma to warrant a more detailed study. *Garcinia kusumae* is dioecious and evergreen, and can grow up to 18 metres, it flowers from February to April, and fruits ripen in between May and June. The species has been called *Garcinia kusumae* to honour Kusum Devi and pay respect to her personal and scientific knowledge in dealing with plant taxonomy.

Botanical Features

The tree has distinctive morphological features. There may be up to 15 staminate flowers per fascicle, and it contains fewer stamens per flower than the related species, except it does share a feature with Garcinia assamica. The berries have blackish resinous exudations. It bears some resemblance to Garcinia assamica, Garcinia cowa, and Garcinia succifolia, yet the features of Garcinai kusumae distinguish it as a unique species. The species is endemic to the tropical rainforests of ecoregions of northeastern India.

Cultural and Medicinal Value

The fruit of *Garcinia kusumae* has regional relevance. Its sun-dried pulp is used to make a sherbet with salt and sugar. When prepared as a drink, it works as a preventative for heat stroke and quenches thirst on hot days. It is also cooked in  curries as an ingredient for fish. Traditionally, it is used for preparing a remedy for diabetes, and dysentery. The arils of the seed can be eaten raw, accompanied by salt, chillies, and mustard oil,  thereby having  a sour and sweet taste.

Genus Garcinia

*Garcinia* is the largest genus in the family Clusiaceae, and consists of 414 species of shrubs and trees. The genus has a pan-tropical range, and centres of diversity appear to be in Africa, Australasia, and Southeast Asia. The diversity of these species appears to be mainly in the lowland tropical rainforest environment and is known for floral diversity. Many of these species appear to have pharmacological significance. India has 33 species and seven varieties, and Assam has 12 species and three varieties, which is significant.

Final Verdict

This new species contributes to Assam’s account of flora, and is indicative of the value of the location’s biodiversity and the need to continue surveying the botanical diversity of the state. Naming the species after a family member is representative of the personal and professional dedication that came into the work of scientific discovery. Furthermore, the discovery of this new species can lead to additional research into the ecosystem functions of the genus’ medicinal properties.