Daily Current Affairs 11th August 2026
Daily Current Affairs 11th August 2026
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
1. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee Appointed Higher Education Secretary
The Union Government appointed 1993-batch IAS officer Deepti Gaur Mukerjee as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. She succeeds Vineet Joshi.
2. India Expands E-Visa Entry Points
India notified 11 additional international entry points for foreign nationals holding e-visas, taking the total designated entry points to 88. The new points include Bhopal and Tirupati airports and nine land ports.
3. VOC Port Becomes India’s First Scope-2 Emission-Free Major Port
The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Thoothukudi, became India’s first major port recognised as Scope-2 emission-free. It also received ISO 50001:2018 certification for its Energy Management System.
4. MSME Ministry and DPIIT Sign MoU
The Ministry of MSME and DPIIT signed an MoU aimed at increasing the commercialisation and global reach of India’s Geographical Indication (GI) products.
🏔️ Jammu & Kashmir Current Affairs
5. ₹10 Crore Approved for Rattan Garh Fort
The J&K Government approved ₹10 crore for the repair, renovation and restoration of Rattan Garh Fort in Bhaderwah, Doda. The project aims to conserve the historic structure and promote heritage tourism in the Chenab Valley.
Static GK: Rattan Garh Fort was built in 1733 by Raja Sampat Pal.
🚢 International & Science
6. NASA Invites ISRO for Moon Base Programme
NASA has invited ISRO to participate in its proposed Moon Base programme under the Artemis framework, indicating deeper India-US cooperation in space exploration.
🏆 Sports Current Affairs
7. India Wins 17 Medals in U-23 Commonwealth Fencing Championship
India won 17 medals on the opening day in Lagos, Nigeria, including 4 gold, 4 silver and 9 bronze medals. The championship is being held from 9–14 August 2026.
🌍 Important Geography
8. Betwa River in News
The Betwa River has witnessed a rapid rise in water levels following heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh. It is an important right-bank tributary of the Yamuna and flows through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
📌 One-Liners for Exams
New Higher Education Secretary: Deepti Gaur Mukerjee
First Scope-2 emission-free major port: V.O. Chidambaranar Port
VOC Port location: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Rattan Garh Fort: Bhaderwah, Doda, J&K
Rattan Garh Fort built by: Raja Sampat Pal
Rattan Garh Fort year: 1733
Betwa River tributary: Yamuna
U-23 Commonwealth Fencing venue: Lagos, Nigeria
India’s medals in opening day: 17
New e-visa entry points notified: 11
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