Daily Current Affairs – 11-10-2025
National News
Govt. to Introduce AI in School Curriculum from Class 3
The Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the school curriculum for all students from Class 3 onwards, starting from the academic year 2026-27, according to officials.
“We need to move swiftly so that both students and teachers can align properly with this technology over the next two to three years. The challenge will be reaching over one crore teachers across the country and equipping them with AI-related education. The CBSE is developing a framework to integrate AI across all grades,” said Sanjay Kumar, School Education Secretary.
He added, “A pilot project is already in progress, helping teachers use AI tools to prepare lesson plans. Our goal is to prepare both the learners and the teachers for the digital economy.”
Hydropower Project on Chenab Gets Clearance
The Sawalkote hydroelectric project, located on the Chenab River in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, has received a new environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment's apex committee.
The project, planned as a run-of-the-river initiative to generate electricity from the Chenab's flow, is the first major hydropower project on the Indus rivers to be granted environmental clearance after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in April 2023.
This approval comes after multiple stages of clearance, including the initial environmental clearance granted in 2017. Following the suspension of the treaty, the approval process for this project gained momentum.
The project’s estimated cost has risen from ₹22,000 crore to ₹31,380 crore. It will have a capacity of 1,856 MW and is expected to generate about 8,000 million units of electricity annually.
This development is seen as strategically significant, as it contributes to harnessing the full potential of the eastern Indus rivers while addressing water-sharing issues with Pakistan.
Army Chiefs of 33 Nations to Meet in Delhi on Peace Operations
India will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave next week in New Delhi, positioning itself at the center of global peacekeeping discussions. The event, which will take place from October 14 to 16 at the Manekshaw Centre, will see the participation of Army chiefs from over 33 countries, primarily from the Global South and Europe. The aim is to enhance collective approaches to peace operations.
According to senior Army officials, confirmations have been received from all 33 participating countries, with many delegates representing countries from the Global South, including India’s immediate neighbors such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. Notably, Pakistan and China have not been invited.
Highlighting India’s evolving role in UN peacekeeping, a senior official said, "India’s role has transitioned from a passive observer to an active stabilizer in conflict zones worldwide." They further added that given the changing geopolitics, the UN's collective efforts to maintain peace will continue to face challenges.
The conclave is described as a unique platform for UN Troop Contributing Countries to foster dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding.
It was also noted that India currently has around 5,500 men and women deployed across nine countries as part of UN peacekeeping missions. The event aims to be a forum for sharing best practices and building a collaborative approach for future peace operations.
Free Wi-Fi Facility Across Supreme Court Complex: Chief Justice Announces
hief Justice P. R. Gavai announced on Friday that free Wi-Fi service will now be available across the entire Supreme Court complex.
He stated: "While free public Wi-Fi services were initially provided only in the courtrooms, this service is now being extended to the entire Supreme Court complex so that everyone, including lawyers, petitioners, and visitors, can benefit from it."
This initiative will promote easy and secure communication within the Supreme Court, he added.
Mobile Internet Service Ban Lifted in Leh
The mobile internet service ban, which had been in effect for over two weeks in Leh district of the Union Territory of Ladakh following violent protests, was lifted on Thursday night.
The protests, led by Sonam Wangchuk, who was on a continuous fast demanding statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, turned violent on September 24. The clash between the protesters and security forces resulted in the death of four individuals and the injury of 90, including 40 police personnel.
Sonam Wangchuk was arrested for inciting violence, after which a curfew was imposed in major parts of the Union Territory, including Leh town. Mobile internet services were suspended as part of these measures.
The curfew was partially relaxed on September 27 and fully lifted by September 30, but the mobile internet ban remained in place.
However, after the situation in Leh returned to normal, the ban on mobile internet services was lifted on Thursday night.
Feroz Ahmed Khan, the District Collector of Leh, announced on Friday that the mobile internet ban had been lifted, and at the same time, the spreading of fake news on social media would be prohibited under Section 163 of the 'Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)' Act for two months.
He emphasized that social media group administrators must immediately remove any fake news found in their groups and that only the group administrator should be allowed to post. Severe legal actions will be taken against those violating this prohibition.
International News
Sea Phase of KONKAN 25 Ends with High Operational Tempo
The sea phase of the bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN 25, conducted between the Indian Navy and the U.K.'s Royal Navy, concluded on Wednesday, following a series of high-intensity naval operations aimed at improving interoperability, operational readiness, and maritime cooperation between the participating forces.
During the sea phase, the navies carried out a wide range of complex maritime drills, including tactical air warfare, air defense, surface and anti-submarine operations, and underway replenishment, as reported by the Indian Navy.
The sea phase concluded with a ceremonial steampast, where the participating units exchanged traditional naval courtesies.
Tamil Nadu News
Scheme to Plant and Maintain 1.50 Lakh Palm Tree Seeds in Chennai
Mayor R. Priya inaugurated a scheme on Friday to plant and maintain 1.50 lakh palm tree seeds in Chennai Corporation, aimed at enhancing the green cover and protecting the coastal environment.
Over the past 4 years, approximately 4.26 lakh traditional saplings have been planted in the Chennai Corporation. The initiative to plant 1.50 lakh palm tree seeds is being implemented to protect the coastal areas from sea erosion and other environmental challenges. Measures are being taken to monitor and maintain these trees through a new application.
In the event held at Palavakkam beach, Perungudi Zone, Mayor R. Priya participated by planting palm tree seeds and launching the scheme. She also unveiled an awareness mascot.
Following this, it was announced that 85,000 palm seeds would be planted at 45 locations along the Chennai coast, and 65,000 palm tree seeds would be planted across 41 water bodies.
’Vidiyal Payana Thittam’ Extended to Differently Abled Persons Residing in Hill Areas
The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission for differently-abled persons to travel free of charge on buses operating under the 'Vidiyal Payana Thittam' (Dawn Travel Scheme) in hill areas.
The 'Vidiyal Payana Thittam' is a statewide initiative, and the Chief Minister had announced on August 15 during the Independence Day speech that this free travel scheme would also be extended to differently-abled persons in hill areas.
Previously, the Welfare Commission for the Differently Abled had requested the expansion of this scheme on June 6.
After considering the request, the Tamil Nadu government has authorized the free travel of differently-abled persons with disabilities of 40% or more, along with one accompanying person, on regular fare buses in hill areas with limited bus services (35 to 40 km).
An estimated ₹88.65 lakh has been allocated for the scheme. Transport officials also mentioned that there is potential for the scheme's expansion in the future.
Global Startup Conference Concludes: 23 Agreements Signed
The two-day Global Startup Conference held in Coimbatore concluded on Friday, with a total of 23 agreements being signed.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the conference on Thursday at the CODISSIA complex in Coimbatore on behalf of the Startup and Innovation Movement.
On the second day, in the seminar session, Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Thiru Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, highlighted the importance of integrating Artificial Intelligence and innovative technologies in government functions to improve governance.
Training workshops aimed at creating an Artificial Intelligence culture were conducted, with 272 employees from 55 departments participating. The curriculum from grade 6 onwards is being revised to suit the age of Artificial Intelligence.
Over 370 welfare schemes from the Tamil Nadu government have integrated beneficiary data, identifying 2.30 crore families as beneficiaries of an average of 23 schemes.
During the concluding ceremony, K. Jayaranjan, Deputy Chairman of the State Planning Commission, presented sanction orders amounting to ₹7.50 lakh for 22 early-stage industrial development centers and ₹5 lakh for 15 centers.
A total of 23 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, with 609 participants from 45 countries, including over 250 investors. Approximately ₹130 crore in investments have been confirmed, with more investment opportunities expected.