Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 10 July 2025

Detailed explanation: Adani Power has successfully acquired Vidarbha Industries Power Limited (VIPL) for a total consideration of ₹4,000 crores. VIPL operates a 600 MW coal-based power plant in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The acquisition was completed through the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). With this addition, Adani Power’s total operating capacity has expanded to 18,150 MW, strengthening its position in India’s power sector.

Detailed explanation: ‘Global Energy Independence Day’ is celebrated every year on July 10. The day is dedicated to promoting awareness about alternative and renewable forms of energy, such as solar, wind, and geothermal power. It emphasizes the importance of reducing our global dependence on fossil fuels. The day was founded in 2006 by Michael D. Antonovich and coincides with the birthday of the renowned inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla.

Detailed explanation: According to the ‘Statistical Review of World Energy 2025’, India has overtaken China to become the world’s fourth-largest consumer of biofuels for the second consecutive year in 2024. India’s biofuel consumption grew by nearly 32% annually between 2014 and 2024. This significant growth reflects the country’s increasing focus on clean energy sources to meet its rising energy demands and reduce carbon emissions. The top three consumers are the US, Brazil, and Indonesia.

Detailed explanation: The Bihar government has approved a proposal to restrict its 35% reservation for women in state government jobs to only domicile candidates. This means that women from outside Bihar will no longer be eligible for this quota and must compete in the general category. This move implements a domicile policy for the women’s quota, aiming to ensure that reservation benefits are exclusively for the permanent residents of Bihar.

Detailed explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with ‘The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross’, the highest civilian honor of Brazil. This award recognizes his efforts to deepen the relationship between India and Brazil and build strong cooperation on international forums like BRICS and G20. The honor highlights the growing strategic and diplomatic partnership between the two nations in areas such as trade, climate action, and technology.

Detailed explanation: Tamil Nadu has become the first state in India to implement a model that predicts the probability of death among adult Tuberculosis (TB) patients at the time of diagnosis. Developed by ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology, the model uses five clinical variables to triage patients. This initiative, part of the state’s TN-KET program, helps healthcare workers prioritize severely ill patients for immediate hospital admission, aiming to reduce TB mortality rates.

Detailed explanation: The first indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV), ‘Nistar’, has been delivered to the Indian Navy by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam. This specialized ship is equipped for deep-sea diving and rescue operations up to a depth of 300 meters. The induction of ‘Nistar’, with nearly 75% indigenous content, marks a significant milestone for India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative in defence manufacturing, placing India among a select group of nations with this capability.

Detailed explanation: Vatsala, a female elephant believed to be over 100 years old and considered Asia’s oldest, passed away at the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. She was a beloved matriarch of the reserve’s elephant camp and had lost her eyesight due to old age. Vatsala played an important role in the reserve, acting as a caregiver to calves and assisting in the births of new members of the herd. Her long life was a testament to the care provided by the reserve’s staff.

Detailed explanation: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host the Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and the Pacific Region in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from July 15-17, 2025. This meeting aims to foster strategic dialogue and knowledge exchange to accelerate solar energy deployment across the region. It will bring together government officials, technical experts, and private sector leaders to strengthen the Asia-Pacific region’s leadership in the global solar transition.

Detailed explanation: Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, has launched a specialized training program in cancer care for BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries. This initiative aims at capacity building and skill enhancement. Participants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal will receive training in modules like Radiation Oncology and Radiology. The program seeks to improve cancer care and foster collaboration and research among member nations.

Detailed explanation: Major General Humaid Mohammad Abdullah Alremeithi, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, was on an official visit to India from July 7-9, 2025. The visit was aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and bilateral ties between the two nations. His visit included high-level discussions in New Delhi and laying a wreath at the National War Memorial. This marks a key milestone in India-UAE naval relations and their shared interests in the Indian Ocean Region.

Detailed explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government is set to launch a pioneering AI-based mosquito control program called the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS). This system will use AI-powered sensors, drones, and heat maps to detect mosquito species, density, and weather conditions. The program aims to enable data-driven, targeted fumigation to effectively control vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue, moving away from traditional, less effective methods.

Detailed explanation: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) submitted its annual report for the year 2023-24 to President Droupadi Murmu. As mandated by Article 338 of the Constitution, the commission is required to present an annual report to the President on the status of constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes. The report includes observations and recommendations for their welfare and for strengthening protective mechanisms.

Detailed explanation: Based on recent trends and extrapolations from TRAI data, the total number of internet subscribers in India is estimated to be approximately 969 million by March 2025. This figure includes both wireless and wireline subscribers. The continuous growth is driven by the expansion of mobile broadband services, particularly 5G, and increasing digital adoption across urban and rural areas. This highlights India’s position as one of the largest and fastest-growing internet markets globally.

Detailed explanation: The Ministry of Education is organizing a two-day conference for the Vice Chancellors of Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat, on July 10-11, 2025. The event marks five years of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The conference will serve as a platform for academic leaders to review institutional progress, discuss challenges, and collectively chart the path for the next phase of NEP implementation to contribute to the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.