11 July 2026 Current Affairs (With PDF)

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India's Ageing Population

Why in News?

Kerala has become the first Indian State to establish a Department of Senior Citizens’ Welfare, a Senior Citizens’ Commission, and an Elderly Budget, reflecting the growing importance of addressing India's rapidly ageing population.

What is Population Ageing?

• Population ageing refers to the increasing proportion of elderly persons (aged 60 years and above) in the total population over time.
• It is driven primarily by Declining fertility (birth) rates; and Rising life expectancy due to improvements in healthcare and living standards.

Demographic Transition in India

1. Rapid Growth of Elderly Population

• India's population aged 60 years and above is projected to increase from about 100 million (2011) to nearly 230 million by 2036.
• By 2036, approximately one in every seven Indians is expected to be a senior citizen, indicating a major shift in the country's demographic profile.

2. Kerala: India's Most Ageing State

• Kerala's elderly population is projected to increase from 16.5% (2021) to 22.8% (2036).
• During the same period, the working-age population is expected to fall below 60%, signalling the gradual end of the State's demographic dividend.

3. National Trend

• By 2036, more than half of India's States are projected to enter the category of ageing societies, requiring significant policy adaptation.

Challenges of Population Ageing

1. Declining Workforce

• A rising elderly population reduces the proportion of the working-age population, leading to Labour shortages; Lower productivity; Slower long-term economic growth.
• According to the IMF, population ageing could reduce India's annual GDP growth by nearly 70 basis points between 2025 and 2050.

2. Increasing Fiscal Pressure

• Governments will face higher expenditure on Pensions; Healthcare; Long-term care services; Social security and welfare programmes.

3. Rising Healthcare Demand

• Older populations have a greater incidence of chronic and age-related diseases.
• This increases the need for Geriatric healthcare services; Rehabilitation facilities; Long-term institutional and home-based care.

4. Social and Family Challenges

• Urbanisation and the gradual decline of the joint family system have weakened traditional support structures.
• Many elderly persons face Social isolation; Loneliness; Neglect; Financial insecurity.

5. Regional Variations

• Southern States such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu are ageing much faster than several northern States.
• These demographic differences create varying fiscal, healthcare, and social policy requirements across the country.

Government Initiatives for Senior Citizens

1. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)

• Provides an assured pension with guaranteed returns for senior citizens aged 60 years and above.
• Implemented through the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

2. Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

• Makes it a legal responsibility for children and legal heirs to provide maintenance to their parents and senior citizens.
• Provides for Maintenance Tribunals; Establishment of old-age homes; Protection of elderly welfare.

3. National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE)

• Strengthens geriatric healthcare by establishing Dedicated geriatric OPDs; Specialised hospital wards; Community-based healthcare services across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.

4. Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)

• Aims to promote the welfare and empowerment of senior citizens through Integrated care centres; Senior citizen helplines; Awareness programmes; Distribution of assistive devices.

5. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)

• Provides free assistive living devices and physical aids to economically disadvantaged senior citizens suffering from age-related disabilities.

Significance of Addressing Population Ageing

• Ensures sustainable economic growth despite demographic changes.
• Promotes healthy and active ageing through improved healthcare and social security.
• Strengthens financial and social protection for senior citizens.
• Enables governments to prepare for rising healthcare and pension demands.
• Supports inclusive development by ensuring dignity, independence, and quality of life for the elderly population.

India–Australia Relations

Context

Prime Minister of India participated in the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Key Outcomes of the Visit

• Defence & Security: Adopted the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC), replacing the 2009 Joint Declaration on Security, and established an Annual Defence Ministers’ Dialogue.
• Military Cooperation: India will deploy a military instructor to the Australian Defence College from 2028–29.
• Maritime Security: Launched the Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap (MSCR) to enhance information-sharing, capability development, and operational coordination.
• Energy: Issued a Joint Statement on Energy Security to strengthen cooperation amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
• Civil Nuclear Cooperation: Finalised the India–Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement, operationalising the 2014 pact to facilitate Australian uranium supplies for India's peaceful nuclear programme under IAEA safeguards.
• Critical Technologies: Launched the Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS), building on the 2020 cyber cooperation framework.
• Renewable Energy: Operationalised a Rooftop Solar Training Academy at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, to train 2,000 women and youth.

Other Major Announcements

• Establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Mining Equipment, Technology and Services at NSTI, Bhubaneswar.
• Flinders University received a Letter of Intent to establish a campus in India (Bengaluru).
• Victoria University received approval to establish a campus in Gurugram.
• Repatriation of Indian Antiquities:
• Nandi (11th–12th century granite sculpture, Tamil Nadu)
• Bhadrakali with Trident (11th century bronze sculpture)
• Six-headed Skanda (Kartikeya) (12th century basalt sculpture)
• Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) access agreement between CSIR and IP Australia.

Key MoUs Signed

• CSIR – University of Melbourne for collaborative scientific research.
• Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) – Griffith Film School for cooperation in film education.
• Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership to advance trilateral cooperation in emerging technologies.

India–Australia Relations

1. Strategic Partnership:

• Upgraded from Strategic Partnership (2009) to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2020).

2. Institutional Mechanisms:

• Include 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Joint Trade and Commerce Ministerial Commission, Energy Dialogue, Annual Summit, etc.

3. Civil Nuclear Cooperation:

• Australia enacted the Civil Nuclear Transfer to India Act, 2016, enabling uranium exports for peaceful purposes.

4. Economic Relations:

• India–Australia ECTA signed in 2022.
• Negotiations continue for the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
• Bilateral trade reached USD 24.1 billion (2024–25).
• India's exports increased from USD 4 billion (2020–21) to USD 8.5 billion (2024–25).
• India is Australia's fifth-largest trading partner and fourth-largest destination for refined petroleum exports.

5. Multilateral Cooperation:

• Cooperation through the Quad, Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), and other regional platforms.

6. Major Military Exercises:

• AUSINDEX, AUSTRAHIND, MALABAR, among others.

World Intangible Investment Report 2026

Context

The World Intangible Investment Report 2026 was jointly published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Luiss Business School.

What are Intangible Assets?

• Intangible assets are non-physical assets that create long-term economic value.
• They include Software and databases, Research & Development, Data, Brands and trademarks, Industrial design, Intellectual Property, Organisational capital

Key Global Findings

• Global investment in intangible assets surpassed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025.
• Intangible investment has been growing more than three times faster than investment in tangible assets.
• Software and databases account for the largest share of intangible investment, followed by Research & Development, Branding and advertising, Design, Organisational capital
• The United States remains the world's largest investor in intangible assets, accounting for nearly half of global intangible investment.

India-Specific Findings

• India recorded the fastest growth in intangible investment among the world's 15 largest economies.
• India's investment in intangible assets reached USD 78.2 billion in 2023, registering 7.9% annual growth, exceeding the growth rate of tangible investment.
• The report highlights India's transition towards a knowledge-driven economy, driven by increasing investments in Innovation and R&D, Digital technologies, Software and data infrastructure, Intellectual property and other knowledge-based sectors

Significance

• Rising intangible investment reflects the growing importance of the knowledge economy, where innovation, digital technologies, and intellectual property increasingly drive productivity, competitiveness, and long-term economic growth.
• For India, sustained investment in intangible assets can strengthen innovation capacity, digital transformation, startup ecosystems, and global competitiveness.

Sabang Port

Context

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Indonesia (July 2026), India and Indonesia signed an agreement for the joint development of Sabang Port.

About Sabang Port

• Sabang is a natural deep-water port located on Weh Island, in Aceh Province, at the northern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia.
• It overlooks the Strait of Malacca and lies only about 160 km from India’s Great Nicobar Island, giving it immense strategic significance.
• The port is expected to become a key hub for maritime connectivity, logistics, trade, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

Strategic Significance

• Countering China's Maritime Presence: Sabang forms an important component of India’s "Necklace of Diamonds" strategy, strengthening maritime partnerships across the Indian Ocean to balance China's "String of Pearls" network.
• Malacca Strait Surveillance: Together with India's Great Nicobar Project (≈ USD 9 billion), Sabang enables both countries to monitor and secure both flanks of the northern entrance to the Strait of Malacca.
• Trade Connectivity: It will support short-sea shipping networks connecting Southeast Asia with India's eastern ports such as Kolkata, Haldia, and Chennai, with the objective of achieving USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
• Indo-Pacific Cooperation: The project strengthens India–Indonesia maritime cooperation, enhances regional supply chains, and supports a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

About the Strait of Malacca

• The Strait of Malacca is a 900-km-long narrow waterway between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
• It is one of the world’s busiest maritime chokepoints, carrying:
• Around 25% of global seaborne trade, and
• Nearly 80% of China’s crude oil imports.
• Its strategic location makes it critical for global energy security, international trade, and maritime geopolitics.

Astra Mk-1 Missile

Context

India and Indonesia signed an agreement for the export of the Astra Mk-1, marking the first-ever export of India's indigenous Astra missile family.

About Astra Missile

• Astra is a family of indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAMs) designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• It is intended for deployment by both the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy.
• Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles are capable of engaging aerial targets at distances greater than 20 nautical miles (37 km).

Astra Variants

1. Astra Mk-1

• Range: 80–110 km
• Maximum Altitude: 20 km
• Speed: Up to Mach 4.5
• Platforms: Integrated with Su-30MKI & Planned integration with Tejas Mk-1A and Rafale fighter aircraft.

2. Astra Mk-2

• Range: Up to 200 km
• Powered by a dual-pulse solid rocket motor, which conserves energy during flight.
• Reignites in the terminal phase, improving manoeuvrability and making interception more difficult.

3. Astra Mk-3 (Gandiva)

• Currently under development.
• Expected to have a range exceeding 350 km.
• Likely to be powered by a Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) engine, providing continuous thrust during mid-flight and significantly extending engagement range.

Significance

• Represents a major milestone in India's defence exports and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
• Enhances India's capability in long-range air combat through an indigenous missile ecosystem.
• Considered India's indigenous response to China's PL-15 long-range BVRAAM, which is operated by both China and Pakistan.
• Strengthens India's strategic defence partnerships while boosting its position as an emerging exporter of advanced defence systems.

Uttarakhand Declared “Fully Literate” State

Context

Uttarakhand became India’s sixth fully literate state under the ULLAS initiative after achieving a literacy rate of over 98%.

Key Highlights

• A State/Union Territory is declared fully literate when it achieves at least 95% literacy among persons aged 15 years and above.
• Ladakh (2024) became the first Union Territory to achieve full functional literacy.
• Mizoram (2025) became India’s first fully literate state under the revised benchmark.
• Other fully literate states include Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand

About ULLAS

• ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Education, implemented during 2022–2027.
• It aims to provide education to adults aged 15 years and above who missed formal schooling.
• The scheme is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• It is guided by the principles of Kartavya Bodh (Sense of Duty) and Jan Jan Saakshar Bharat (Every Citizen Literate)

Five Components of ULLAS

• Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN).
• Critical Life Skills, including financial, digital, legal, and health literacy.
• Basic Education (equivalent to Classes III, V, and VIII).
• Vocational Skills Development.
• Continuing Education for lifelong learning.

Significance

• Promotes lifelong learning and inclusive education by improving adult literacy.
• Supports the goals of NEP 2020 and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).
• Enhances employability, digital inclusion, financial literacy, and active citizen participation through functional literacy.

Global Status Report on Cancer 2026

Context

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) jointly released the Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, along with the first-ever global survey of people affected by cancer.

Key Findings

• Cancer is the second-leading cause of death globally, after cardiovascular diseases.
• In 2024, the world recorded:
• 20.6 million new cancer cases
• Nearly 10 million cancer-related deaths
• Over 26,000 deaths every day.
• Lung cancer remains both the most commonly diagnosed and the deadliest cancer worldwide, followed by Breast cancer and Colorectal cancer
• Nearly 40% of global cancer cases are attributable to modifiable risk factors, with tobacco use being the single largest contributor.
• Less than one-third of countries provide comprehensive cancer care under their Universal Health Coverage (UHC) packages.
• Asia accounted for 50.7% of global cancer cases, and 56.5% of global cancer deaths in 2024.

Cancer in India

• India recorded a 36% increase in annual cancer cases between 2012 and 2022, while cancer-related mortality increased by 30%.
• The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) projects around 1.5 million new cancer cases by 2025.
• Most common cancers among women: Breast cancer and Cervical cancer
• Most common cancers among men: Lung cancer and Oral cavity cancer

Significance

The report highlights the growing global burden of cancer and the urgent need to strengthen:

• Cancer prevention through lifestyle modification and tobacco control.
• Early screening and diagnosis.
• Universal access to affordable cancer treatment and palliative care.
• Public health systems to address rising cancer incidence, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like India.

India’s First Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT)

Context

CSIR–Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR) deployed India’s first mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) in Dhanbad (Jharkhand) and Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh).

What is SALT?

• Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) is a compact, mobile bio-purification system that uses microscopic algae suspended in water to improve urban air quality.
• Through photosynthesis, the algae absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) and release oxygen, operating continuously under natural or artificial light.
• It is designed to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions, particularly in congested urban and industrial areas.

Key Features

• Carbon Sequestration: Captures atmospheric CO₂ through algal photosynthesis while releasing oxygen.
• Air Purification: Traps dust and suspended particulate matter (including PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀) in the liquid medium as polluted air passes through the system.
• Energy-Efficient Design: Powered by a combination of solar energy and conventional electricity, ensuring continuous operation with minimal energy consumption.
• Low Maintenance: Requires limited upkeep due to its simple, self-sustaining algal system.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Equipped with integrated sensors displaying live data on Air Quality, CO₂ concentration, Temperature, Humidity, PM₂.₅, PM₁₀

Significance

• Provides a nature-based, portable solution for urban air pollution.
• Supports carbon sequestration and improves local air quality in pollution hotspots.
• Demonstrates the application of algae-based biotechnology for sustainable environmental management.
• Can complement conventional urban greening where space for planting trees is limited.

Super Typhoon Bavi

Context

Super Typhoon Bavi affected the U.S. territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, as well as Japan’s Ryukyu Islands and China, in the western North Pacific Ocean.

Key Facts

• Bavi became the third tropical cyclone in 2026 to attain Category 5 intensity on the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS).
• A Category 5 cyclone is the highest classification on the SSHWS, with maximum sustained winds of at least 157 mph (252 km/h), capable of causing catastrophic destruction.
• A Super Typhoon is a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained surface winds of at least 240 km/h (150 mph), equivalent to a strong Category 4 or Category 5 hurricane.

Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS)

• The SSHWS is a five-category scale (Category 1–5) that classifies tropical cyclones solely on the basis of their maximum sustained wind speed.
• It is used to estimate the potential severity of wind damage and associated impacts on life and property.
• The scale does not account for storm surge, rainfall, flooding, or tornadoes.

Typhoon vs Hurricane vs Cyclone

• Tropical cyclone is the generic scientific term for these intense low-pressure storms.
• The name varies according to the ocean basin:
• Hurricane: Atlantic Ocean and eastern/northeastern Pacific Ocean.
• Typhoon: Western North Pacific Ocean.
• Cyclone: Indian Ocean and South Pacific Ocean.

Global Passport Index 2026

Context

The sixth edition of the Global Passport Index 2026 was released by Global Citizen Solutions (GCS).

About the Global Passport Index

The index evaluates the passports of 197 countries using 14 indicators grouped under three weighted pillars:

• Enhanced Mobility (50%) – Measures visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel access.
• Investment (25%) – Assesses opportunities for wealth creation, business, and investment.
• Quality of Living (25%) – Evaluates factors such as human development, healthcare, education, and overall quality of life.

Key Findings

• Sweden secured the top position, followed by Switzerland and Finland.
• Nine of the world's top 10 strongest passports belong to European countries, highlighting Europe's continued dominance in global mobility and quality-of-life indicators.
• India ranked 125th, slipping one place from its 124th position in the previous edition.
• Indian passport holders currently enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 26 destinations.

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