Today Current Affairs & G.K 28/07/2025
1, When is International Judicial Wellbeing Day observed every year?
Answer : 25 July
The International Day for Judicial Well‑Being is observed every year on 25 July, in recognition of the adoption of the Nauru Declaration on Judicial Well‑Being on 25 July 2024
Here’s a quick timeline with exact dates to avoid confusion:
• 25 July 2024: The Nauru Declaration—identified the importance of judicial well‑being as foundational to judicial independence, integrity, and quality of justice—was formally adopted during a UN‑supported judicial conference in Nauru.
• 4 March 2025: The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/79/266, officially proclaiming 25 July each year as the International Day for Judicial Well‑Being.
• 25 July 2025: The first official observance took place with events worldwide, including those organized by the IBA, national judicial councils, and bar associations.
So from now on, every 25 July, the global legal community recognizes and promotes the mental, emotional, and physical health of judges and judicial officers as fundamental to a fair and effective justice system.
2, According to the SBI report, which state has the highest number of active GST taxpayers?
Answer : Uttar Pradesh
According to the SBI Research report, the state with the highest number of active GST taxpayers is Uttar Pradesh, which alone contributes approximately 13.2% of India’s total active GST taxpayer base.
In fact, SBI highlighted that just five states—Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra (12.1%), Gujarat (8.4%), Tamil Nadu (7.7%), and Karnataka (6.9%)—together account for nearly 50% of all active GST registrations in the country.
3, Who has become the second oldest woman to win a WTA singles match?
Answer : Venus Williams
The second‑oldest woman ever to win a WTA Tour–level singles match is Venus Williams, who at 45 years old defeated Peyton Stearns 6‑3, 6‑4 in the first round of the Washington DC Open (Citi Open) in July 2025.
4, Where was the 7th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Solar Alliance held?
Answer : Colombo
The 7th Asia-Pacific Regional Committee Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 15 to 17 July 2025.
This high-level meeting brought together government officials, policymakers, technical experts, and private-sector representatives to accelerate solar cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region under the theme: “Advancing Solar Cooperation Across a Region of Diversity and Opportunity.” Major topics included investment-ready solar solutions, regional interconnections, emerging technologies such as green hydrogen and energy storage, and capacity building via STAR Centres and the Global Capability Centre.
5, Where will the new base of the Indian Navy be established?
Answer : Lakshadweep
The new naval base of the Indian Navy has been established on Minicoy Island, in the Lakshadweep archipelago, and is operated under the name INS Jatayu.
• Name: INS Jatayu
• Location: Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep (southernmost atoll, close to the Maldives)
• Commissioned: 6 March 2024 by the Indian Navy
• Significance: It is India’s second naval base in Lakshadweep (after INS Dweeprakshak on Kavaratti), strategically placed to enhance maritime surveillance, anti-piracy, and anti-narcotics operations in the Western Arabian Sea, and to extend India’s operational reach near key maritime channels toward the Maldives.
6, The One-Time Regularisation Scheme 2025 has been launched in which Union Territory?
Answer : Puducherry
The One‑Time Regularisation Scheme 2025 has been launched in the Union Territory of Puducherry, aiming to legalize unauthorized constructions and building plan deviations across the territory. The scheme covers structures built or modified between May 1, 1987 and July 16, 2025, offering a structured digital application process through the Online Building Permission System (OBPS).