7 July- Current Affairs in English

Jaipur included in UNESCO World Heritage list.
Now in the cash transaction of more then 50,000 RS. people can use AADHAR instead of PAN.
Bhushan Power & Steel did 3800 crore rupees fraud with PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK.
Rohit Sharma make the record of the highest number of centuries in maiden Cricket World Cup by hitting 5 centuries.
Indian pacer Jasprit bumrah became the second fastest bowler to take 100 wickets in ODI's. He achieved this feat in 57th inning.

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Merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways: A Detailed Overview

The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) was incorporated in July 1990 as a special purpose vehicle to build India’s long-awaited west-coast rail link. At that time, the Government of India “departed from its policy of controlling railway projects” and made Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala equity partners in the new corporation. Under the leadership of former Railway Minister George Fernandes and engineer E. Sreedharan, KRCL raced to construct the 741 km line through the challenging Western Ghats. The first train ran between Udupi and Mangalore in March 1993, and by January 1998 the full coastal route (Roha in Maharashtra to Mangaluru in Karnataka) was operational. The scenic line – known for its tunnels and bridges – quickly became a vital corridor linking Mumbai with Goa, Karnataka and Kerala, dramatically cutting travel times and spurring local development. The Konkan Railway route winds through lush hills and valleys of India’s western coast. KRCL was created as ...

Panama Canal vs. Suez Canal: A Comparative Analysis

The Panama Canal (Central America) and the Suez Canal (Egypt) are two of the world’s most important man-made waterways, each drastically shortening global sea routes. The Panama Canal (opened 15 Aug 1914) connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans across the Isthmus of Panama. The Suez Canal (opened Nov 1869) links the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea across Egypt. By cutting thousands of nautical miles from major shipping lanes, both canals serve as “vital gateways of commerce” for eastern and western trade. For example, the Panama Canal shaves roughly 13,000 km off the sea journey between New York and San Francisco, while the Suez Canal provides the fastest route between Europe and Asia. Historical Background and Construction Timeline Suez Canal: The idea dates to antiquity, but modern construction began under French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps . After a concession in 1854, digging started in 1859 and took ten years. The canal was completed August 18, 1869, and fo...

A regional war with global stakes

The Middle East has entered one of its most dangerous phases in decades, with open war now raging between the United States–Israel on one side and Iran on the other.� Joint US–Israeli airstrikes on 28 February 2026 that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have turned a long-running shadow war into a direct, multi-front conflict that is shaking the global energy system, financial markets, and the strategic environment of countries like India.� What follows unpacks the roots of this war, its impact on Gulf states and the Strait of Hormuz, implications for India and its neighbours, effects on the world economy, and possible pathways to both short-term de‑escalation and long‑term solutions. Roots of the current war The present crisis is the outcome of three overlapping storylines: the US–Iran confrontation, Israel’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear and missile programme, and the post–October 7 reshaping of West Asian geopolitics.� The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel ...

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