Current Affairs 06 July 2025

India’s first transgender clinic reopens in Hyderabad.

India’s first transgender clinic has been reopened in Hyderabad with aid from Tata Trusts.
Launched in 2021, Mitr Clinic is also the first in India to be entirely staffed and managed by members of the trans community.
As India’s first transgender-led clinic it ensures healthcare that is dignified, accessible, and community-driven.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the 3 by 35 Initiative, calling on countries globally to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks.
The initiative urges a minimum 50% real price increase on the three targeted products by 2035, achieved through higher excise or health taxes.

The Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, launched the high capacity SAKSHAM-3000.
It is a state-of-the-art data centre switch-cum-router designed for next-generation digital infrastructure.
It is developed by Development of Telematics (C-DOT).
It is a high-capacity, compact 25.6 Tbps switch-router designed for modern data centers.

Pakistan will hold the presidency for the month of July.
The UN Security Council has 15 members, and each takes turns as president for a month.
Pakistan said it will lead with purpose, humility, and commitment.
The focus will be on peace, dialogue, and international cooperation.
Key topics include global peace, the Palestine issue, and matters related to the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation).
This role allows Pakistan to guide important discussions on world peace and security.

NITI Aayog launches Chemical Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains.
This report offers an extensive analysis of India’s chemical sector, highlighting both opportunities and challenges, and outlining a pathway for positioning India as a key player in global chemical markets.
India is the sixth-largest chemicals producer globally and third in Asia.