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Global Passport Index 2026 ranking released
- Global Passport Index 2026 ranking was released on 5 July. India is at number 125 in this ranking.
- In the year 2025, India was at number 124 in this ranking.
- The 10 countries in this ranking include mostly European and developed Asian countries.
- The top 10 in this ranking include Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark (United), Ireland, UK, Norway and Singapore.
- This index releases rankings on the basis of visa-free travel as well as investment opportunities, living standards.
- This index is prepared on the basis of the strength of the passport and the visa-free access provided to its holders.
- Indian citizens require a visa to visit 88 places including the US, UK, Germany, France, China, Andorra and UAE.
- The Global Passport Index is calculated keeping in mind things like global mobility (freedom to move globally), investment potential and living standards.
- This index is prepared on the basis of the strength of the passport and the visa-free access provided to its holders.
The Global Passport Index ranking is released by Global Citizen Solutions (GCS).
2. Padma Vibhushan Dr. Teejan Bai passes away
- On July 4, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Teejan Bai, who made Chhattisgarh’s folk art and Pandwani singing recognized across the world, passed away. She was 70 years old.
- Teejan Bai was known for her strong voice and impressive acting.
- Teejan’s unique style gave Pandwani a new identity not only in the country but also abroad.
- Teejan is among those who brought alive the stories of Mahabharata on stage.
- Awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1995.
- Teejan was awarded the Padma Shri in 1987 for his extraordinary contribution to Indian folk art.
- Teigen was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2003 and the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian honour, in 2019.
SPORTS
3. Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest Indian cricketer to debut
- On July 4, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer to debut for India.
- Vaibhav is playing his first international match against England in 15 years and 99 days.
- Vaibhav has broken the records of female cricketers Shefali Verma and Sachin Tendulkar.
- Shefali played her first match at the age of 15 years 239 days and Sachin played her first match at the age of 16 years 205 days.
- The second match of the T-20 series between India and England is going on at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.
- In December 2024, Vaibhav made his List-A cricket debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and became the youngest Indian List-A debutant.
- Vaibhav played an important role in India winning the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026.
- Became the Player of the Tournament of ICC U-19 World Cup 2026.
International 4. INS Sudarshini participates in America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations
- On July 5, Indian Navy’s sailing port INS Sudarshini participated in the 250th Independence Day celebrations of America.
- INS Sudarshini took part in the grand ‘Parade of Sail’ held at New York on the Hudson River.
- Reached New York after covering a distance of 13,000 nautical miles under the ‘Lokayan 2026’ campaign.
- America is celebrating its 250th Independence Day.
- On this occasion, ‘United States International Naval Review 250’ and ‘Sail250’ were organized in New York.
- The Indian Embassy in America shared it on social media.
- INS Sudarshini entered the port of New York and New Jersey on July 4.
- INS Sudarshini stands for maritime diplomacy, international cooperation and India-US defense relations.
- Ships from many countries of the world took part in this parade.
INS Sudarshini
- INS Sudarshini is a sailing port of the Indian Navy.
- INS Sudarshini is to provide training to naval cadets in maritime navigation, leadership, and cultural sailing.
- INS Sudarshini was commissioned at Goa Shipyard Limited in 2012.
- INS Sudarshini was designed by renowned UK naval architect Colin Mudie.
- It is a ‘sister ship’ of INS Tarangini, commissioned in 1997.
INS Sudarshini’s home port is Kochi.
Inauguration
5. PM Modi inaugurates Gujarat Semiconductor Plant
- On July 4, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s third semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat.
- Along with the inauguration, production also started at its OSAT plant.
- The facility is a joint venture between CG Power, Japan’s Renesas Electronics and Stars Microelectronics.
- This power plant is a joint venture between CG Power Plant and Industrial Solutions, Renesas Electronics Japan and Stars Microelectronics, Thailand.
- Its cost is approximately Rs 7,600 crore.
- Packaging, assembly and testing of semiconductor chips will be done in this plant.
- According to PM Modi, 20 crore chips will be made in the plant every year.
- A target has been set to make 500 crore chips every year from the plant.
Modi inspected CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility.
today’s history
- In 1885, the famous French scientist Louis Pasteur successfully tested the anti-rabies vaccine for the first time.
- In 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji became the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament as ‘Grand Old Man of India’.
- In 1944, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose addressed Mahatma Gandhi as ‘Father of the Nation’ for the first time during a radio broadcast from Singapore.
- In 1964, the south-east African country Malawi gained independence from Britain.
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