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Highlights of Current Affairs 11 July 2026
- Kerala became the first state to create a Department of Senior Citizens’ Welfare, a Senior Citizens’ Commission, and an Elderly Budget. India’s 60+ population is expected to reach nearly 230 million by 2036, making ageing a key policy priority.
- India and Australia strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through agreements on defence, maritime security, energy, civil nuclear cooperation, critical technologies, education, and trade during the 3rd Annual Summit.
- According to the World Intangible Investment Report 2026, India recorded the fastest growth in intangible investments among the world’s 15 largest economies, reflecting rapid progress in innovation, software, digital infrastructure, and R&D.
- India and Indonesia signed an agreement to jointly develop Sabang Port near the Strait of Malacca. The project will boost maritime connectivity, regional security, and India’s strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific.
- India signed its first-ever export agreement for the indigenous Astra Mk-1 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile with Indonesia, marking a major milestone in India’s defence exports and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- Uttarakhand became India’s sixth fully literate state after achieving over 98% literacy under the ULLAS initiative, which promotes adult education, lifelong learning, and functional literacy across the country.
- The Global Status Report on Cancer 2026 revealed that cancer remains the world’s second-leading cause of death. India has witnessed a sharp rise in cancer cases, highlighting the need for stronger prevention, screening, and affordable treatment.
- CSIR-CIMFR deployed India’s first Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) in Dhanbad and Singrauli. The mobile algae-based system absorbs carbon dioxide, releases oxygen, and helps improve air quality in polluted urban areas.
- Super Typhoon Bavi became the third Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026 in the western North Pacific. It highlighted the extreme intensity of tropical storms and the importance of disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions.
- The Global Passport Index 2026 ranked Sweden first, while India slipped to 125th position. Indian passport holders currently enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 26 destinations worldwide.
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