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Daily Current Affairs Digest | 11th April 2026
Daily Current Affairs Digest | 11th April 2026
🇮🇳 Jyotiba Phule Jayanti: Legacy of Social Reform
India commemorated the birth anniversary of Jyotiba Phule (1827–1890), a pioneering anti-caste reformer and champion of women’s education. Founder of the Satyashodhak Samaj, Phule worked towards social equality, education for marginalized communities, and eradication of caste discrimination. The day saw nationwide tributes emphasizing his enduring relevance in social justice discourse.
Telangana Declared Naxal-Free: Internal Security Milestone
Telangana has officially been declared Naxal-free following the surrender of 42 cadres linked to CPI (Maoist). The dismantling of the State Committee marks a significant blow to Left-Wing Extremism. Between 2024–2026, a total of 761 surrenders were recorded, alongside recovery of arms and removal of IEDs. This development weakens the broader Red Corridor and reflects the effectiveness of combined security and development strategies.
US–Iran Talks Signal De-escalation in West Asia
Diplomatic engagement between United States and Iran took place in Islamabad, focusing on nuclear issues, missile programs, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. Parallel negotiations in Lebanon indicate a wider regional push towards de-escalation, particularly amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.
Artemis II: Historic Return to Lunar Exploration
Artemis II crew safely returned after a record lunar flyby, marking humanity’s first crewed Moon mission in nearly 50 years. The mission captured unprecedented views of the Moon’s far side and a solar eclipse, demonstrating advancements in deep-space exploration and safe re-entry systems.
🇮🇳 ISRO Advances Gaganyaan Mission
Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted the IADT-02 test at Sriharikota, validating parachute-assisted crew module recovery systems. This is a critical step under the Gaganyaan Mission, which aims to send Indian astronauts into space by 2027.
ADB Raises India’s Growth Forecast
The Asian Development Bank (HQ: Manila) revised India’s GDP growth forecast upward to 6.9%. India remains the third-largest shareholder (6.3%) after Japan and the United States. Notably, regional members hold around 60% of voting power, ensuring significant influence in decision-making.
Exercise Brahmastra: Enhancing Military Readiness
The Indian Army conducted Exercise Brahmastra at Pokhran, showcasing advanced air-land integration. Deployment of Apache helicopters and indigenous systems like Prachand highlighted India’s evolving network-centric warfare capabilities and emphasis on modern combat readiness.
Pluto Debate Revived: Scientific Classification in Focus
Renewed discussions have emerged regarding Pluto’s planetary status following a student’s query and NASA’s response. The debate stems from the International Astronomical Union 2006 classification, which defined criteria such as “clearing the orbit,” leading to Pluto being reclassified as a dwarf planet.
