July 2025 brought the Vice President's mid-term resignation, the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's rolls, the India–UK trade deal, the Maratha forts on the World Heritage List, the BRICS summit in Rio and the NISAR launch. Major items are grouped below by GS paper.

In this compilation: 27 major items, grouped by GS theme · 10-question quiz at the end.

Timeline: key events of July 2025

Places in news, July 2025

Polity & Governance

1. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns

• He resigned on 21 July, citing health, under Article 67(a).
• It was the first day of the Monsoon Session.
• Article 68 requires the vacancy to be filled through an election without undue delay.

Why it matters for UPSC: Office of the Vice President.

Syllabus: GS2 – Union executive

2. Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's electoral rolls

• The ECI ordered fresh verification of every voter before the Bihar polls.
• Critics said many poor and migrant voters could be left out.
• The Supreme Court allowed it and asked that Aadhaar be accepted.

Why it matters for UPSC: Article 326 and inclusive rolls.

Syllabus: GS2 – Elections

3. Impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma

• MPs moved to remove him after cash was found at his home.
• Removal needs a special majority in both Houses (Article 124(4)).
• A three-member inquiry committee was later set up under the Judges (Inquiry) Act.

Why it matters for UPSC: Judicial accountability.

Syllabus: GS2 – Judiciary