Brief Summary
This YouTube video by SSC Adda247 covers current affairs relevant to SSC, Railway, and Police exams. It highlights World Hepatitis Day, recent awards, military exercises, and other important events. The video also addresses concerns about the SSC exam process and announces a protest planned for July 31st to advocate for changes. Additionally, a GS book is promoted as a resource for exam preparation.
- World Hepatitis Day celebrated on July 28th in honor of Dr. Baruch Blumberg.
- Riley Powell won the World Six Red Snooker Championship, defeating Pankaj Advani.
- Deki Rajavel received the PEN Translation Prize for translating a book into English.
- Uma Kalal appointed as the first woman Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
- Dr. V Narayanan awarded the GP Birla Memorial Award for his contributions to ISRO and science.
- Bold Kurukshetra 2025 military exercise held between India and Singapore.
- India resumed tourist visas for Chinese citizens after 5 years.
- NASA launched the Tracers mission to study Earth's magnetic protection against space storms.
- France announced to recognize Palestine in September 2025.
- A GS book is promoted as a resource for exam preparation.
Thought of the Day and SSC Concerns
The video starts with a motivational thought: "Don't worry about failure. You only have to be right once." It then transitions to addressing issues with the SSC (Staff Selection Commission) exams. The speaker mentions a plan involving teachers and the Ministry of Education to address problems within the SSC. The speaker highlights issues such as exam center errors and the need for a unified movement to bring back TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) as the exam conducting authority. A protest is planned for July 31st, with teachers like Abhinay Sir, Neetu Ma'am, and Rakesh Yadav Sir participating.
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28th in honor of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the Hepatitis B virus and developed a vaccine for it. The World Health Organization declared this day to recognize his contributions.
World Six Red Snooker Championship
The World Six Red Snooker Championship was held in Manama, Bahrain. Riley Powell won the title, defeating Pankaj Advani, who is known as the "Prince of Pune." This would have been Advani's 29th title if he had won.
PEN Translation Prize
Deki Rajavel was awarded the PEN Translation Prize for translating Geetanjali Shri's book "Elephants once used to live here" into English. Geetanjali Shri also won the International Booker Prize in 2022 for "Tome of Sand." The speaker emphasizes that current affairs questions in exams can often be from the previous year.
First Woman Vice Chancellor of IGNOU
Uma Kalal has been appointed as the first woman Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). IGNOU, established in 1985, is one of the largest open universities in India and the world. Uma Kalal joined the university in 2003 as a library worker. The speaker also explains the concept of "additional charge" in government positions.
GP Birla Memorial Award
Dr. V Narayanan, the current chairman of ISRO, has been awarded the 34th GP Birla Memorial Award for 2024. The award, given by the Birla Foundation, recognizes his contributions to ISRO missions like Gaganyaan and Mangalyaan. Previously known as the Lifetime Achievement Award, it is given in the field of science and space technology.
Bold Kurukshetra 2025 Military Exercise
The joint military exercise "Bold Kurukshetra 2025" is conducted between India and Singapore. It was first organized in 2005 and has been held annually since then. This year, it was organized in Jodhpur, India. India also organizes an event called "Symbux" with Singapore.
FISU University Games 2025
Parneet Kaur and Kushal Dalal won the first gold medal for India at the FISU University Games 2025 held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. India had never won a gold medal in any of the university games held before this.
India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Coach
India's first hydrogen-powered train coach was successfully tested at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. The train has a 1200 horsepower engine. India aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, and this initiative is a step in that direction.
CRPF Foundation Day
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its 87th Foundation Day on July 27th. It was established in 1939 as the Crown Representative Police during British rule and was later given its modern form in December 1949. The headquarters is in New Delhi.
New Governors and Kargil Vijay Diwas
Ashok Gajapati Raju has been appointed as the 22nd Governor of Goa. He previously served as the High Minister and Civil Aviation Minister of India. Kavinder Gupta has become the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating India's victory in the Kargil War in 1999, was celebrated on July 26th.
Resumption of Tourist Visas for Chinese Citizens
India has resumed tourist visas for Chinese citizens after 5 years. The visas were stopped due to tensions, including the Doklam dispute and issues near Bomdila Pass. The Henley Passport Index recently ranked India 77th. The speaker notes that the visa cancellations were primarily due to Covid-19.
NASA's Tracers Mission
NASA has launched a mission called Tracers to study Earth's magnetic protection against space storms. The mission aims to understand how Earth defends itself from space weather.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Tenure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving Prime Minister of India, surpassing Indira Gandhi's tenure of 477 days. As of the recording, Modi has been in power for 4078 days. He first became the CM of Gujarat in 2001 and has served as a constitutional head for 24 years.
France to Recognize Palestine
France announced that it would recognize Palestine in September 2025. In 1988, around 140 countries had already recognized Palestine. Emmanuel Macron stated that France is giving recognition to address the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Huck Hogan's Passing
Huck Hogan recently passed away at the age of 71, likely due to cardiac arrest. He was a wrestler and actor who also sang pop music.
Ocean Financing Summit and IRDAI Chairman
The Ocean Financing Summit was organized in New Delhi to promote the blue economy. Ajay Seth has become the new chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
United Nations Global Compact Network India President
Vaishali Nigam Sinha has been elected as the President of the United Nations Global Compact Network India.
Kisan Samriddhi Yojana and Sea Slug Discovery
The Maharashtra State Government has introduced the Kisan Samriddhi Yojana, investing ₹25,000 crores over the next 5 years to empower farmers. A new species of sea slug has been discovered in Indonesia.
Maldives' Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Maldives for its 60th Independence Day, where he was the chief guest. The current President of Maldives is Mohammad Muizzo.
Call to Action for SSC Protest and GS Book Promotion
The speaker urges viewers to support the protest on July 31st to address issues with the SSC exams and the changes in TCS. He also promotes a GS book, available for ₹99 with the coupon code Y182, as a resource for exam preparation. The book covers key topics and includes MCQs in both Hindi and English.
