Latest current affairs of the Day for 11th May 2025
- The Government Schemes as The Jan Suraksha Schemes — PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), PM Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — have completed their 10th year . All of these providing social security benefits to millions of Indians which marking a decade of significant financial inclusion.
- Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated two new initiatives — UP AGREES and AI Pragya — in collaboration with the World Bank . These schemes are aimed at transforming agriculture and digitally empowering youth.
- Amid Indo-Pak tensions, ISRO chairman V Narayanan said 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of citizens of the country.
- The Ministry of Ayush launched its Weekly Yoga Podcast which is a new digital initiative produced by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) in New Delhi.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced comprehensive regulations for digital lending. These guidelines aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the digital lending ecosystem. The new rules require regulated entities to report their digital lending applications through the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) portal.
- The Government of India has recently expanded the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) to enhance financial support for early-stage companies. This initiative aims to facilitate access to debt funding and encourage innovation across various sectors. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced changes to the scheme which designed to encourage the start-ups and boost the national economy.
- The Indian Army on Sunday sent a clear message to Pakistan Director-General of Military Operations (DGMO) over the hotline on their violation of the understanding of ceasefire . its intent to respond to these fiercely and punitively if repeated, said Indian Army DGMO Lt Gen. Rajiv Ghai.
- Thousands Bid Tearful Farewell to Martyred Havildar Murali Naik in Andhra Pradesh. He was martyred in a cross-border firing by the Pakistani forces along the Line of Control on the night of 8th May.
- India and the European Union (EU) chief negotiators will begin the next round of talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) here from Monday, with an aim to conclude the first phase of the pact as early as possible. The two sides have agreed to conclude the agreement in two phases on account of the uncertain global trade environment.
- Recent studies reveal that Ladakh is home to the highest density of snow leopards in the world. Approximately 68 percent of India’s snow leopard population resides in this Union Territory.
- Bhutan launched the world’s first national-level cryptocurrency tourism payment system in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank.
India’s Nirupama Devi finished 4th in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, China. - The 24-year-old Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships medallist managed 115 kg in clean and jerk, adding to her 91 kg snatch for a total of 206kg in the non-Olympic category.
- Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe bagged bronze medals as India finished their campaign with seven medals at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, China.