Current Affairs 20th July, 2025

Current Affairs 20th July, 2025: Fit India cycling event kicks off at BHU, led by Union ministers to promote health and youth awareness.

Last updated on July 19th, 2025 01:43 pm

National News

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Launched

36 central government schemes merged into one.
Aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for six years.
Targets 1.7 crore farmers.
Focuses on 100 underperforming districts.
Emphasizes post-harvest infrastructure and irrigation efficiency.
Promotes organic farming and crop diversification.
Strengthens credit access for farmers.
Shifts from subsidy-driven aid to a value-chain support model.
Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and doubling farmer incomes.

PM Modi Inaugurates Infrastructure Projects in Bihar

Projects worth ₹7,200 crore launched in Motihari.
Aims to accelerate Bihar’s transformation.
Part of the broader Viksit Bharat Mission.
Focus on urban renewal, connectivity, and housing development.
Three lakh pucca houses delivered in Motihari.
Aligns Bihar with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Aims for equitable urban development.
Expected to create local employment.
Improve urban living standards and infrastructure resilience.
Strengthens Bihar’s role in India’s development.

NSCSTI 2.0 Framework Launched

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the framework.
Aims to upgrade civil services training in India.
Developed by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).
Standardizes and elevates training quality across CSTIs.
Evaluation metrics reduced from 59 to 43.
Incorporates hybrid learning and AI tools.
Aligns with Karmayogi Competency Model (KCM).
Adaptable to Central, State, and Urban Local Body institutes.
Encourages public-private synergy.
Aims to build a future-ready, citizen-centric civil service.

State News

BMRCL Appoints New MD

Dr. J Ravishankar appointed as new MD of BMRCL.
Replaces Maheshwar Rao.
Change comes amid public outcry over fare hikes.
Yellow Line launch in Bengaluru’s metro network pending.
BMRCL oversees 77 km of operational metro lines.
Phase 2 includes Yellow, Pink, and Blue Lines.
Phase 3 approved in August 2024.
Entire network to expand to 220.2 km by 2029.
Expected to streamline operations.
Strengthen last-mile connectivity.

Banking News

Historical Evolution of Indian Banks

India’s banking sector transformed by nationalization and mergers.
Government began nationalizing banks from late 1960s.
First nationalization phase in 1969 covered 14 banks.
Second nationalization phase in 1980 covered 6 banks.
RBI nationalized in 1949, becoming central bank.
Imperial Bank of India became SBI in 1955.
7 SBI associate banks brought under state ownership in 1960.
Nationalization aimed to make banking accessible to public.
Also aimed to direct credit to neglected sectors like agriculture.
Led to rapid expansion of banking in rural areas.

Appointments

Dr. J Ravishankar Appointed BMRCL MD

Dr. J Ravishankar is a 2001-batch IAS officer.
Holds a degree in Dental Surgery.
Previously served as Secretary in Agriculture and Housing.
Also served as Excise Commissioner.
Was Special Commissioner at BBMP.
Served as Commissioner of Karnataka Housing Board.
Brings diverse administrative experience to the role.

Economy News

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Economic Impact

Annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for six years.
Aims to impact 1.7 crore farmers.
Shifts to a value-chain support model.
Promotes climate-resilient farming.
Supports national goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Aims for doubling farmer incomes.

Bihar Infrastructure Projects Economic Impact

₹7,200 crore investment across various sectors.
Expected to create local employment.
Improve urban living standards.
Enhance infrastructure resilience.
Supports regional equity and growth.

Important Days

Nationalization of Banks Anniversary

July 19, 1969, marks the date of the first wave of bank nationalization in India.
14 major private banks were nationalized on this date.
This move aimed to align banking with socialist and developmental goals.
Significance of the day for financial inclusion and public confidence in banks.

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National News

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Launched

36 central government schemes merged into one.

Aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for six years.

Targets 1.7 crore farmers.

Focuses on 100 underperforming districts.

Emphasizes post-harvest infrastructure and irrigation efficiency.

Promotes organic farming and crop diversification.

Strengthens credit access for farmers.

Shifts from subsidy-driven aid to a value-chain support model.

Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and doubling farmer incomes.

PM Modi Inaugurates Infrastructure Projects in Bihar

Projects worth ₹7,200 crore launched in Motihari.

Aims to accelerate Bihar’s transformation.

Part of the broader Viksit Bharat Mission.

Focus on urban renewal, connectivity, and housing development.

Three lakh pucca houses delivered in Motihari.

Aligns Bihar with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Aims for equitable urban development.

Expected to create local employment.

Improve urban living standards and infrastructure resilience.

Strengthens Bihar’s role in India’s development.

NSCSTI 2.0 Framework Launched

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the framework.

Aims to upgrade civil services training in India.

Developed by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).

Standardizes and elevates training quality across CSTIs.

Evaluation metrics reduced from 59 to 43.

Incorporates hybrid learning and AI tools.

Aligns with Karmayogi Competency Model (KCM).

Adaptable to Central, State, and Urban Local Body institutes.

Encourages public-private synergy.

Aims to build a future-ready, citizen-centric civil service.

State News

BMRCL Appoints New MD

Dr. J Ravishankar appointed as new MD of BMRCL.

Replaces Maheshwar Rao.

Change comes amid public outcry over fare hikes.

Yellow Line launch in Bengaluru’s metro network pending.

BMRCL oversees 77 km of operational metro lines.

Phase 2 includes Yellow, Pink, and Blue Lines.

Phase 3 approved in August 2024.

Entire network to expand to 220.2 km by 2029.

Expected to streamline operations.

Strengthen last-mile connectivity.

Banking News

Historical Evolution of Indian Banks

India’s banking sector transformed by nationalization and mergers.

Government began nationalizing banks from late 1960s.

First nationalization phase in 1969 covered 14 banks.

Second nationalization phase in 1980 covered 6 banks.

RBI nationalized in 1949, becoming central bank.

Imperial Bank of India became SBI in 1955.

7 SBI associate banks brought under state ownership in 1960.

Nationalization aimed to make banking accessible to public.

Also aimed to direct credit to neglected sectors like agriculture.

Led to rapid expansion of banking in rural areas.

Appointments

Dr. J Ravishankar Appointed BMRCL MD

Dr. J Ravishankar is a 2001-batch IAS officer.

Holds a degree in Dental Surgery.

Previously served as Secretary in Agriculture and Housing.

Also served as Excise Commissioner.

Was Special Commissioner at BBMP.

Served as Commissioner of Karnataka Housing Board.

Brings diverse administrative experience to the role.

Economy News

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Economic Impact

Annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for six years.

Aims to impact 1.7 crore farmers.

Shifts to a value-chain support model.

Promotes climate-resilient farming.

Supports national goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Aims for doubling farmer incomes.

Bihar Infrastructure Projects Economic Impact

₹7,200 crore investment across various sectors.

Expected to create local employment.

Improve urban living standards.

Enhance infrastructure resilience.