Daily Current Affairs – 10-11-2025
Tamil Nadu News
Surge in Migratory Bird Arrivals at Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary Delights Nature Enthusiasts
The Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary near Thirumanur in Ariyalur district is witnessing a notable increase in the arrival of migratory birds, drawing joy and excitement among bird watchers and environmentalists. Located about 18 km from Ariyalur town, the 454-hectare wetland sanctuary attracts thousands of migratory birds each year from Central Asia, Tibet, Ladakh, Northern Russia, and Siberia, mainly between October and March.
This year, the sanctuary has recorded a sharp rise in the number of visiting species. During the day, the birds can be seen in nearby harvested paddy fields feeding on leftover grains, while in the evening, they return to the sanctuary, turning it into a vibrant haven of wings and colors. Over 100 species of waterfowl and 37 species of land birds have been documented during the current migratory season.
Among the water and wetland birds currently seen are pelicans, white ibis, glossy ibis, grey herons, moorhens, terns, spoonbills, painted storks, darters (snakebirds), gulls, little egrets, grebes, cormorants, and coots, while resident land birds such as lapwings, eagles, sparrows, drongos, orioles, woodpeckers, mynas, pigeons, crows, and peacocks are also frequently spotted.
The Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, located in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, was officially designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on 24 May 2023.
What is a Ramsar Site?
A Ramsar Site is a wetland designated as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, an intergovernmental treaty adopted in 1971 at Ramsar, Iran. The convention aims to conserve wetlands, ensure their wise and sustainable use, and protect biodiversity, especially habitats for migratory waterbirds.
Wetlands recognized as Ramsar Sites receive global attention and protection, ensuring scientific monitoring, improved management, and conservation funding. These sites play a vital role in flood control, groundwater recharge, water purification, and supporting livelihoods for local communities.
Tamil Nadu to Launch Mobile Cancer Screening Units for Women Across 38 Districts
TamilNadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian announced that the state government will soon introduce mobile medical units in all 38 districts to provide cancer screening services exclusively for women. The initiative aims to ensure early detection and prevention of cancer among women, reinforcing the state’s commitment to comprehensive women’s healthcare.
The announcement was made during a welfare program held at Anna Adarsh College for Women, West Saidapet, Chennai, where the minister distributed ₹25,000 government savings bonds to 259 girl children and cheques up to ₹50,000 to 118 young women under the Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme. He also launched an awareness campaign and handbook to combat child marriage and promote girl child education.
Speaking to reporters, the minister highlighted that Tamil Nadu continues to implement special schemes to curb female infanticide, prevent child marriages, and uplift the girl child through education and financial support. The annual income limit for eligibility under the girl child scheme has been raised from ₹72,000 to ₹1.2 lakh.
Further, the government plans to provide free cervical cancer vaccination to girls under 14 years of age at a total cost of ₹36 crore, as part of its mission to ensure 100% cancer protection for women across the state.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin to Launch ‘Anbucholai Scheme’ for Senior Citizens in Trichy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to inaugurate the ‘Anbucholai Scheme’, an initiative aimed at promoting the welfare and mental well-being of senior citizens, during his visit to Trichy on Monday. According to an official press release, the scheme is designed to provide a positive and engaging environment for the elderly, helping them stay active, healthy, and socially connected.
Under this initiative, 25 Anbucholai Senior Citizen Recreation Centers will be established across the state at a total cost of ₹10 crore. Each center will serve as a community hub offering facilities such as recreation activities, yoga sessions, libraries, and skill development programs.
Two centers each will come up in 10 major corporations including Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Salem, Tiruppur, Erode, Thoothukudi, Vellore, Thanjavur, and Dindigul; one each in Hosur and Krishnagiri; and three centers in Chennai (Tondiarpet, Sholinganallur, and Virugambakkam). Every center will have space and amenities to support at least 50 senior citizens.
Sports News
Novak Djokovic Withdraws from ATP Finals
Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic has announced his withdrawal from the ATP Finals due to recurring back pain, just a day after winning the Davis Cup title by defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the final. The intense three-hour match is reported to have aggravated his injury, making it impossible for him to compete in the prestigious year-end event.
This marks the second consecutive year that Djokovic has been forced to miss the ATP Finals due to injury. Following his withdrawal, world No. 9 Lorenzo Musetti has been named as his replacement in the tournament lineup.
Elena Rybakina Wins Maiden WTA Finals Title
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina created history by winning her first-ever WTA Finals title, defeating world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6 (7/0). With this victory, Rybakina became the first Kazakh player to win a title in either the singles or doubles category at the prestigious year-ending WTA Finals.
This was Rybakina’s third appearance in the tournament, and she remained undefeated throughout the event, from the group stage to the final. She received a record-breaking prize money of ₹46.40 crore, the highest-ever payout in women’s tennis history. The victory also marked Rybakina’s sixth win over Sabalenka in their 14 head-to-head meetings.
In the doubles category, the Russian-Belgian duo Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens claimed the title for the second time, defeating Gabriela Dabrowski (Zimbabwe) and Erin Routliffe (New Zealand) 7-6 (7/4), 6-1. The WTA Finals, considered the season-ending championship in women’s tennis, features only the top eight players in the world rankings each year.
Meghalaya’s Akash Choudhary Smashes Record with 8 Consecutive Sixes and Fastest Fifty in First-Class Cricket
Meghalaya cricketer Akash Choudhary has etched his name in history by becoming the first-ever player in first-class cricket to hit eight consecutive sixes during a match against Arunachal Pradesh. His extraordinary innings also saw him reach a half-century in just 11 balls, setting a new record for the fastest fifty in first-class cricket history.
The previous record belonged to England’s Wayne White, who had scored a 50 in 12 balls back in 2012. With this feat, Akash also joined an elite list of players to have hit six sixes in an over, becoming only the third cricketer to achieve the milestone. Before him, Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indies, 1968) and Ravi Shastri (India, 1984-85) had achieved this rare accomplishment.
Anish Bhanwala Wins Silver for India at World Shooting Championship in Egypt
India’s Anish Bhanwala showcased an impressive performance at the World Shooting Championship in Egypt, clinching the silver medal in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol event. He scored 28 points in the final, finishing behind France’s Clément Bessaguet, who took gold with 31 points, while Ukraine’s Klemens Horoshenets secured bronze with 25 points.
Among other Indian shooters, Adarsh Singh finished 22nd with 575 points, and Sameer ranked 35th with 571 points, both exiting after the qualification round. In the 10m air rifle mixed team event, India faced disappointment as both pairs were eliminated in the qualifiers — Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta finished 8th (632.3 points), while Shreya Agrawal and Rudrankksh Patil ended 21st (628.8 points).
By the end of Day 4, India stood 4th in the overall medal tally with a total of five medals — 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze. China, South Korea, and Germany currently occupy the top three positions on the leaderboard.
National News
Indian Judiciary Explores Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence for Legal Research and Analysis
The Indian judiciary has initiated steps to explore the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in judicial processes, particularly for research, data analysis, and improving case efficiency, according to Justice Surya Kant, who is set to become the next Chief Justice of India.
Speaking at the closing session of the International Association of Commercial Courts Conference held in New Delhi, Justice Surya Kant emphasized that technology should serve as a tool to enhance justice, not replace human compassion and reasoning, which remain the core of the legal system.
India and Angola Forge Deeper Strategic Partnership Across Multiple Sectors
India and Angola have taken a major step towards strengthening their bilateral relationship by signing several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering sectors such as digital technology, water resource management, trade, agriculture, health, marine development, and defense cooperation.
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a four-day official visit to Angola — the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the African nation. President Murmu will also be the Guest of Honour at Angola’s 50th Independence Day celebrations on November 11 and is scheduled to address the Angolan Parliament on November 10.
At the Presidential Palace in Luanda, she was received with a 21-gun salute and ceremonial guard of honour. Later, she held detailed discussions with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, leading to the signing of multiple key agreements.
In a joint statement, President Murmu emphasized that the India–Angola partnership is rooted in friendship, mutual trust, respect, and a shared goal of economic prosperity. She noted Angola’s strategic role in India’s energy security and welcomed Angola’s decision to join the International Millet Mission (IMM) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).
Both countries agreed to deepen cooperation under the India–Africa Forum Summit framework, enhance trade and investment, and strengthen ties in technology, agriculture, healthcare, maritime resources, and defense collaboration.
International News
PM Modi’s Two-Day Visit to Bhutan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to Bhutan on November 11 and 12, aimed at reinforcing India’s time-tested friendship with the Himalayan kingdom. During his visit, he will jointly inaugurate Bhutan’s largest hydroelectric power project—a 1,020 MW plant constructed with India’s assistance, marking a milestone in bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister Modi will hold high-level discussions with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to explore new avenues of partnership in development, connectivity, and cultural exchange. He will also attend the 70th birthday celebrations of former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the father of the current monarch.
As part of his visit, the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Tashichho Dzong monastery in Thimphu, where sacred relics of Lord Buddha sent from India have been enshrined. He will also participate in a global peace prayer ceremony organized by the Bhutanese government, symbolizing the shared spiritual and cultural heritage between the two nations.
The visit underscores the unique India–Bhutan relationship, rooted in mutual trust, goodwill, and respect, and follows India’s recent announcement of a ₹4,000-crore railway link project between the two countries. Appreciating Bhutan’s warm reception of Buddha’s relics, PM Modi remarked that they carry an eternal message of peace, compassion, and harmony, strengthening the spiritual bond that unites the two nations.
PM Modi’s Two-Day Visit to Bhutan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to Bhutan on November 11 and 12, aimed at reinforcing India’s time-tested friendship with the Himalayan kingdom. During his visit, he will jointly inaugurate Bhutan’s largest hydroelectric power project—a 1,020 MW plant constructed with India’s assistance, marking a milestone in bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister Modi will hold high-level discussions with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to explore new avenues of partnership in development, connectivity, and cultural exchange. He will also attend the 70th birthday celebrations of former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the father of the current monarch.
As part of his visit, the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Tashichho Dzong monastery in Thimphu, where sacred relics of Lord Buddha sent from India have been enshrined. He will also participate in a global peace prayer ceremony organized by the Bhutanese government, symbolizing the shared spiritual and cultural heritage between the two nations.
The visit underscores the unique India–Bhutan relationship, rooted in mutual trust, goodwill, and respect, and follows India’s recent announcement of a ₹4,000-crore railway link project between the two countries. Appreciating Bhutan’s warm reception of Buddha’s relics, PM Modi remarked that they carry an eternal message of peace, compassion, and harmony, strengthening the spiritual bond that unites the two nations.
PM Modi’s Two-Day Visit to Bhutan
PrimeMinister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to Bhutan on November 11 and 12, aimed at reinforcing India’s time-tested friendship with the Himalayan kingdom. During his visit, he will jointly inaugurate Bhutan’s largest hydroelectric power project—a 1,020 MW plant constructed with India’s assistance, marking a milestone in bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister Modi will hold high-level discussions with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to explore new avenues of partnership in development, connectivity, and cultural exchange. He will also attend the 70th birthday celebrations of former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the father of the current monarch.
As part of his visit, the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Tashichho Dzong monastery in Thimphu, where sacred relics of Lord Buddha sent from India have been enshrined. He will also participate in a global peace prayer ceremony organized by the Bhutanese government, symbolizing the shared spiritual and cultural heritage between the two nations.
The visit underscores the unique India–Bhutan relationship, rooted in mutual trust, goodwill, and respect, and follows India’s recent announcement of a ₹4,000-crore railway link project between the two countries. Appreciating Bhutan’s warm reception of Buddha’s relics, PM Modi remarked that they carry an eternal message of peace, compassion, and harmony, strengthening the spiritual bond that unites the two nations.
India and Angola Forge Deeper Strategic Partnership Across Multiple Sectors
India and Angola have taken a major step towards strengthening their bilateral relationship by signing several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering sectors such as digital technology, water resource management, trade, agriculture, health, marine development, and defense cooperation.
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a four-day official visit to Angola — the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the African nation. President Murmu will also be the Guest of Honour at Angola’s 50th Independence Day celebrations on November 11 and is scheduled to address the Angolan Parliament on November 10.
At the Presidential Palace in Luanda, she was received with a 21-gun salute and ceremonial guard of honour. Later, she held detailed discussions with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, leading to the signing of multiple key agreements.
In a joint statement, President Murmu emphasized that the India–Angola partnership is rooted in friendship, mutual trust, respect, and a shared goal of economic prosperity. She noted Angola’s strategic role in India’s energy security and welcomed Angola’s decision to join the International Millet Mission (IMM) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).