7th JULY CURRENT AFFAIRS

1India Ranks 125th in world's Most Powerful Passport Index 2026

In the year 2025, India was at 124th position in this ranking.

This ranking includes 10 countries, mostly European and developed Asian nations

The top 10 in this ranking include Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark (joint), Ireland, UK, Norway and Singapore.

This index releases rankings based on visa-free travel as well as investment opportunities and living standards.

This index is prepared based on the strength of the passport and the visa-free access available to its holders.

Indian citizens need visas to travel to 88 places including the USA, UK, Germany, France, China, Andorra, and UAE.

The Global Passport Index is prepared taking into account factors like Global Mobility (freedom to travel globally), investment potential, and living standards.

This index is prepared based on the strength of the passport and the visa-free access available to its holders.

2Madhya Pradesh Reconstitutes Waqf Board with Two Hindu Members

The Government of Madhya Pradesh reconstituted the State Waqf Board by including two Hindu members in the board. According to the state government, the objective is to enhance transparency and improve the administration of Waqf properties.

WAQF

A Waqf is a permanent charitable endowment created under Islamic law for religious, educational, or social welfare purposes.

Examples include:

Mosques

Graveyards

Schools

Hospitals

Charitable properties

What is the Waqf Board?

The Waqf Board is a statutory body responsible for:

Managing Waqf properties

Protecting Waqf assets

Ensuring proper utilization of income

Preventing encroachments

3PM Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna

The Bintang Republik Indonesiais a indonesia's highest order,awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits to the republic and the people.

It was officially instituted in 1959.

This award is given to individuals who have rendered

exceptional service to the unity, continuity and prosperity of the Republic of Indonesia.

4Pollution Control Vessel SAMUDRA PRATAP

5The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted the first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), SAMUDRA PRATAP (Yard 1267) on 23 Dec 2025 under the 02 PCV project of Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).

6With over 60% indigenous content, the induction of this ship reinforces the vision of Government’sAatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

7‘Samudra Pratap’ is the first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard. It is the largest ship in the ICG fleet, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard’s operational reach and capability

8The PC Vessel is the first Indian Coast Guard ship to be equipped with Dynamic Positioning capability.

5The Indian men's Volleyball Team Scripted History by Winning its First-Ever Bronze Medal at the AVC Men's Cup

Indonesia triumphed as winners of the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Cup, Korea finished runners-up and claimed their first silver

Head Coach: Led by Serbian master tactician Dragan Mihailovic, who deployed a fearless, fast-paced offensive system.

Team Captain: Universals player Jerome Vinith Charles, who delivered a sensational 24-point performance in the crucial bronze-medal match.