Current Affairs 08 July 2025

Mizoram's Hnahthial district tops NITI Aayog's ranking for development.

• Mizoram’s Hnahthial district has topped NITI Aayog’s North Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023–24.
• Hnahthial scored 81.43, making it the highest-scoring district in the region.
• Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district was the lowest scoring with 58.71.
• The SDG Index assesses efforts in social, economic, and environmental development.

Govt ties up with Sri Aurobindo Society to boost inclusive education.

• The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) signed an MoU with the Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS).
• The partnership will be implemented through SAS's Rupantar Programme under the newly launched Project Inclusion.
• The aim is to strengthen the inclusive education ecosystem in India.

India first Asian team to breach "fortress" Edgbaston.

• India beat England by 336 runs (biggest away Test win by runs) in a historic Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
• It was India’s first-ever Test win at Edgbaston in 9 attempts since 1967.
• Shubman Gill, aged 25 years and 301 days, became the youngest Indian captain to win an away Test, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar.
• Gill scored 430 runs in the match and was named Man of the Match.

Govt ties up with Sri Aurobindo Society to boost inclusive education.

• The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) signed an MoU with the Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS).
• The partnership will be implemented through SAS's Rupantar Programme under the newly launched Project Inclusion.
• The aim is to strengthen the inclusive education ecosystem in India.

Portal to register for HIMCARE cards now open quarterly: Himachal govt.

• HIMCARE is a government health insurance scheme in Himachal Pradesh.
• Registration for HIMCARE will now be open on a quarterly basis – in March, June, September, and December.
• Medical college principals and medical superintendents have been empowered to allow the making of HIMCARE cards.
• The government emphasized the importance of HIMCARE cards, especially for the poor and needy families.