Daily Current Affairs 11 July 2026: Top National & International News with Key Highlights

Current Affairs

1. Setting up of Delhi Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library at NDMC region of New Delhi on 11 July 2026. Its aim is to serve as a contemporary digital information hub, offering multimedia facilities, e-books, digital reading materials and improved research tools. It also aims to elevate online literacy, promote a reading culture and provide easy access to quality education resources for students and residents.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Inaugurated by : Amit Shah ( Home Minister )
• Date: 07/11/2026
• Location : New Delhi (NDMC)
• It has a digital library, multimedia tools, e-books and research resources.
• The goal is to encourage the culture of reading and learning with the help of technology.

2. Reusable rocket tested successfully (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

On July 11, 2026, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) conducted the first test flight of the Reusable Vehicle eXperiment (RV-X) from the Noshiro Testing Center. The rocket’s perfect vertical takeoff and landing was a huge step forward for reusable launch technology that could reduce costs for future space missions.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Organization: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA);
• Rocket Vehicle Reuse Experiment (RVX) NASA Missions
• Date of test: July 11, 2026
• Location: Japan, Noshiro Test Center
• Accomplishment: Vertical take off and landing, done.

3. Delhi Govt. MoU for Rain Water Harvesting in 75 schools.

Delhi Government signs tripartite MoU for rainwater harvesting systems in 75 CM Shri Schools The initiative aims at encouraging sustainable water management practices, creating environmental awareness among students, conserving water and recharging the ground water.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Project : Rain Water Harvesting System (75 CM Shree Schools) Schools Covered :
• OBJECTIVES: Water saving, Ground water recharging, Creating awareness on environment.

4. India, New Zealand look at trade pact worth ₹35,000 cr

India and New Zealand elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership and decided to take their annual bilateral trade to 35,000 crore. The two countries agreed on increased cooperation in agriculture, education, defence, technology, investment and trade.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Country: India, New Zealand Nature of Collaboration: Strategic Partnership
• Target for trade is Rs 35,000 crore.
• Key sectors Trade Investment Agriculture Education Defence Technology

5. NABARD Support for GI Registration of 28 Products

NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) has facilitated registration of 28 new GI goods from across the country. The project aims to protect traditional products, strengthen the regional identity and generate more economic opportunities for artists and farmers.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Organization NABARD – National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
• 28 New GI Products:
• Goal: To conserve tradition, boost rural economy
• Farmers Artisans Local Producers Recipients

6. Alcohol medicines to be taken up by Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to regulate drugs containing high proportion of ethyl alcohol. The new recommendations raise the bar for manufacture and distribution to protect patients and prevent the misuse of alcohol-based products.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Union Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945.
• Alcohol-based medicines take centre stage
• Goal: Decrease overuse, Improve patient safety

7. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission crosses 93.95 crore health accounts

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has made a giant leap in India’s digital healthcare journey as the ABHA Health Accounts crossed 93.95 crore. The Mission provides each individual with a unique health ID, to help them secure their digital health records.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Mission: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) (from:
• Rs 93.95 crore earned by Health Accounts
• ABHA Health ID Digital Identity
• Goal: Create a national digital health ecosystem

8. Indian Potash, Jain Irrigation sign MoU on drip irrigation

Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) have signed an MoU to promote drip irrigation in India . The partnership will focus on improving water use efficiencies, increasing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Organisations: Jain Irrigation Systems Indian Potash Ltd.
• Subject: sprinklers for irrigation
• Objectives: Water conservation, increasing agricultural productivity, sustainable agriculture

9. Launch of Centre of Excellence for Human-Wildlife Conflict

Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict inaugurated at WII-SACON Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu The centre will focus on research, conflict mitigation, wildlife conservation and policy support.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Institution: SACON, WII
• Location : Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore
• Focus: Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflicts
• Goals: Research, Conservation, Development of Policies

10. Indian Railways approves ₹ 381 crore Kavach projects

Indian Railways approved railway safety projects worth Rs 381 crore including deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 on 680 route km Kavach is India’s indigenously developed train protection system for preventing collision of trains and augmenting safety of operation.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Indian Railways Organization
• PROJECT COST Rs 381 Cr
• Technology Kavach 4.0 Route km covered 680
• Purpose: Enhance railway safety

11. Indian Air Force 3rd Most Powerful Air Force In World

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has ranked 3rd in the WDMMA Global Air Power Rankings 2026 demonstrating the strength of the nation in military aviation and continuous upgradation of its air combat fleet.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Organization: Indian Air Force (IAF)
• Agency WDMMA Ranking 3rd
• Significance: Great air-combat capability, upgrading

13. INS Mahendragiri for Indian Navy

INS Mahendragiri: Indian Navy commissions home built stealth frigate at Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam The ultramodern warship is expected to enhance India’s maritime security, naval defence prowess.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• India-UK CETA Agreement
• Objective: Increase bilateral trade
• Class: Stealth Frigate (Indigenous)
• Design life: 20years.
• Put into service: 11 July 2026
• Location : Naval Dockyard, Vishakhapatnam

13. Rules in India for import of UK vehicles

India has notified the modalities for continuation of customs duty concessions under the quota for import of passenger and commercial cars from the UK under India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The move is likely to help boost bilateral trade and promote balanced industrial growth.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• CETA deal with India-UK
• Application: Passenger and commercial vehicles.
• Advantage: Duty-Free Import
• Aim: to promote trade between the two countries.

14. Aero India 2027, Bengaluru,

The Government has announced that Aero India 2027, Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition will be held at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru in its 16th edition. The exhibition will highlight the strengths of India’s defence manufacturing, its aeronautical achievements and global defence linkages.

Key Points for Current Affairs

• Aero India 2027
• Venue : Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bangalore 16th Edition
• Innovation in aerospace Global collaboration Defensive technology
• Significance: Bolsters India’s defence and aerospace sector