Current Affairs — 11 June 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025
Cabinet approves Koderma–Barkakana and Ballari–Chikjajur rail doubling projects worth ₹6,405 crore
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two railway doubling projects worth ₹6,405 crore in Jharkhand, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Goa cabinet approves State Heritage Policy 2025
On 11 June 2025 in Goa, the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant approved the Goa State Heritage Policy 2025 for preserving over 200 heritage sites.
India hosts third ITU-T FG-AINN meeting on AI-native telecom networks in New Delhi
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, the third meeting of the ITU-T Focus Group FG-AINN on AI-native telecommunication networks was inaugurated, organised by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC).
Sri Lanka Army Commander Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo begins India visit; visits South Western Command, Jaipur
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, began an official visit to India from 11 to 14 June 2025 with a wreath-laying at the National War Memorial.
ILO–UNICEF report: 138 million children in child labour in 2024; 2025 elimination target missed
On 11 June 2025 in Geneva and New York, the ILO and UNICEF released 'Child Labour: Global estimates 2024, trends and the road forward', estimating nearly 138 million children in child labour in 2024.
Railways: Aadhaar authentication for online Tatkal from 1 July; OTP from 15 July; agents barred for first 30 minutes
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, Indian Railways announced that from 1 July 2025 only Aadhaar-authenticated users can book Tatkal tickets on the IRCTC website and app.
Piyush Goyal in Stockholm: 21st session of India–Sweden Joint Commission held
On 11 June 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal began a two-day visit (11–12 June) for the 21st session of the India–Sweden Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation.
Mandaviya delivers India's national statement at 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva
On 11 June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya delivered India's national statement at the plenary of the 113th International Labour Conference.
Lokpal of India adopts new motto: 'Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption'
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Full Bench of the Lokpal of India adopted a new motto, 'Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption', replacing the old one.
Uttarakhand cabinet approves Allied and Healthcare Council, PPP guest houses and floodplain construction rules
On 11 June 2025 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved six proposals, including a State Allied and Healthcare Council.
IREDA raises ₹2,005.90 crore through QIP
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, the IREDA Board approved allotment of shares after the company raised ₹2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).