Daily Current Affairs 11th June 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

Centre Caps MGNREGS Spending at 60% for First Half of FY 2025–26

• In a significant shift, the Centre has capped MGNREGS expenditure at 60% for the first half of FY 2025–26, bringing the scheme under the MEP/QEP framework for the first time.
• This move comes amid pending liabilities of ₹21,000 crore, and may affect the scheme’s employment generation capacity.
• With an annual allocation of ₹86,000 crore and an ambitious labour target of 198.86 crore persondays, the decision marks a major policy shift in how the demand-driven MGNREGS is financially managed.
• While it aims at fiscal control, concerns remain about potential job shortfalls in rural areas.

By 2030, Mumbai, Delhi & 6 Other Cities to See Twofold Rise in Heatwaves

• A new climate study warns that India’s urban centres are on track to face twice as many heatwave days by 2030, especially in Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai.
• Released during a key climate symposium in New Delhi, the study links these projections to climate change, urban heat islands, and land-use changes.
• It highlights a 43% surge in extreme rainfall intensity, affecting nearly 80% of Indian districts.
• Experts urge the formation of Climate Risk Observatories (CROs), risk financing tools, and district-level climate champions to combat the worsening climate crisis.
• Technologies like GIS mapping and Earth Observation are suggested to guide policy and resilience planning.

State News

Calcutta High Court Allows 15-Year-Old to Adopt Stepfather’s Surname

• The Calcutta High Court has permitted a 15-year-old boy to adopt his stepfather’s surname, upholding the rights of custodial parents and recognizing modern family dynamics.
• Though the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) opposed the change, the court ruled that surname falls within the scope of Section 454 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, which allows for name alterations.
• However, the court denied the plea to change the biological father’s name due to the lack of a legal adoption order. Justice Kaushik Chanda emphasized that statutory time limits can be interpreted flexibly when justified by circumstances.

Punjab Sees 20% Rise in Cotton Cultivation Amid Crop Diversification Push

• Punjab has recorded a 20% surge in cotton cultivation in 2025, expanding to 2.98 lakh acres across the state. This increase aligns with the government’s crop diversification agenda aimed at reducing reliance on water-guzzling paddy.
• The state is offering a 33% subsidy on cotton seeds, and over 49,000 farmers have registered under the initiative.
• With Fazilka, Mansa, Bathinda, and Sri Muktsar Sahib leading in cultivation, Punjab’s focus on sustainable agriculture and digital farmer outreach is showing tangible results.

Bihar CM Inaugurates 2 MW Canal-Side Solar Plant in Patna

• On June 10, 2025, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Bikram Lock Canal Solar Project, a 2 MW green energy plant built at no cost to the state.
• Developed under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan, the project utilizes canal-side land to produce clean energy at ₹3.10 per unit for 25 years.
• It not only boosts renewable energy generation, but also reduces carbon emissions, ensures affordable rural electrification, and strengthens sustainable development in the state.

Maharashtra Introduces Geo-Tagged Unique ID for All Infra Projects

• The Government of Maharashtra has rolled out a new digital initiative assigning a geo-tagged 13-digit unique ID to all infrastructure projects in the state.
• Launched through the Infra ID portal, the system will enhance transparency, facilitate inter-departmental coordination, and prevent project duplication.
• Beginning with Wardha district and key development departments, the full rollout will start October 1, 2025, with registration of projects from the last five years to be completed by March 2026.
• This move leverages the MRSAC platform for real-time tracking and ensures each public asset has a traceable digital identity.

Bengaluru Becomes India’s ‘Leopard Capital’, Surpassing Mumbai

• Bengaluru has been officially recognized as the ‘Leopard Capital’ of India, with an estimated 80–85 wild leopards found across Bannerghatta National Park and surrounding zones, surpassing Mumbai’s 54.
• A year-long camera trap survey by Holématthi Nature Foundation, led by Dr. Sanjay Gubbi, also recorded 34 mammal species, many listed as Endangered or Schedule I under Indian law.
• The study recommends expanding conservation reserves, safeguarding wildlife corridors, and minimizing human-wildlife conflict. This highlights Bengaluru’s unique position as an urban wildlife haven and calls for proactive ecological stewardship.

International News

Sri Lanka Celebrates Poson Poya: Honoring 2000 Years of Buddhism

• Sri Lanka is celebrating the revered Poson Poya festival, marking over 2,000 years since the arrival of Buddhism with Arahat Mahinda’s first sermon to King Devanampiyatissa.
• Devotees have gathered at Mihintale and Anuradhapura, where the festivities are marked with lanterns, almsgiving, and cultural programs.
• President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized national unity and moral revival, while the Indian High Commission joined the occasion with an exhibition on Buddhist heritage. Free and special train services are also aiding pilgrim movement during the sacred week.

Russia to Build Eight Nuclear Reactors in Iran, Confirms Iranian Atomic Chief

• Iran has announced that Russia will construct eight nuclear power plants, including four in Bushehr, under a pre-existing agreement aimed at strengthening the civilian nuclear energy sector.
• The announcement was made by Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), who also revealed plans to triple the country’s nuclear energy capacity.
• This move bolsters Iran’s strategic energy cooperation with Russia and supports its long-term goal of energy self-reliance and carbon reduction through clean nuclear power.

Banking News

SEBI Opens Settlement Window for Stock Brokers in Algo Trading Violation Cases

• SEBI has launched a settlement scheme for stock brokers involved in algo trading violations, open from June 16 to September 16, 2025.
• Over 100 brokers, including top firms like Zerodha and 5Paisa, were found collaborating with unregulated algo platforms offering assured returns—a direct breach of SEBI norms.
• The scheme provides a way to resolve cases with a low settlement cost, while SEBI continues to strengthen regulations for algorithmic trading, emphasizing retail investor protection, empanelment of algo providers, and broker accountability.

Economy News

World Bank Retains India’s FY26 GDP Growth at 6.3%, Flags Global Slowdown

• The World Bank has retained India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast at 6.3%, making it the fastest-growing major economy globally.
• While 70% of economies saw downgrades due to trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and investment slowdown, India’s robust service sector, low inflation, and RBI’s monetary easing support its steady growth.
• The report also highlights India’s fiscal discipline and medium-term plans to reduce the public debt-to-GDP ratio to 50% by FY31.

Agreements News

CAQM, CSIR-CRRI & SPA Join Forces to Combat Road Dust Pollution in NCR

• In a landmark effort to fight road dust pollution, the CAQM signed a tripartite MoU with CSIR-CRRI and SPA-New Delhi on June 10, 2025, to implement a standard framework for urban road redevelopment across nine NCR cities.
• The collaboration introduces greening strategies, smart road designs, and Web-GIS-based monitoring systems, supported by a Project Monitoring Cell (PMC) at CAQM.
• The initiative integrates scientific planning, technological innovation, and institutional expertise to drive air quality improvement in one of India’s most polluted regions.

Appointments News

Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives

• Katrina Kaif, one of India’s leading actors, has been named the Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC).
• This appointment aligns with the launch of the Visit Maldives Summer Sale Campaign and comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit, suggesting renewed efforts to strengthen tourism and diplomatic ties. Kaif’s global brand appeal is expected to enhance the Maldives’ image as a luxury travel destination.
• This move also reflects a soft power strategy amid recovering relations between India and the Maldives.

Ranks & Reports News

Mumbai Ranks 6th Globally in Under-Construction Data Centre Capacity

• Mumbai ranks 6th globally and 1st in Asia-Pacific in terms of under-construction data centre capacity, with 335 MW in development as per Cushman & Wakefield’s 2025 report.
• This expansion will increase its operational capacity by 62%, driven by rising demand from hyperscalers, AI, and cloud computing.
• Mumbai’s strengths—such as 12 submarine cable stations, a robust digital backbone, and sustained interest from global operators—underscore its emergence as a data infrastructure powerhouse, despite land and power constraints.

Science & Technology News

Snap to Launch Consumer Smart Glasses in 2026 to Rival Meta

• Snap Inc. has announced the launch of its first consumer-ready smart glasses, called Specs, in 2026, marking its serious entry into the wearable augmented reality (AR) market.
• This move challenges Meta, whose Ray-Ban smart glasses are gaining popularity. Snap’s new product will be lightweight, AR-integrated, and supported by the Lens Studio platform in collaboration with Niantic Spatial.
• With over $3 billion invested and five previous developer-only versions, Snap aims to expand its ecosystem and reduce dependence on digital ads. The upcoming release signifies a new chapter in tech innovation, wearable computing, and AR consumer adoption.

Current Affairs Today | 11 June Current Affairs 2025 | Daily Current Affairs By Ashish Gautam