Daily Current Affairs: 11 May 2026

India

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India launches 'Mission Mausam' to boost weather forecasting
The Union Cabinet approved 'Mission Mausam' with an outlay of ₹2,000 crore to enhance weather and climate observations, modeling, and forecasting. The mission aims to improve prediction of extreme weather events and support sectors like agriculture, disaster management, and aviation.
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PM Modi inaugurates new Parliament annexe building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament annexe building in New Delhi, which will house additional offices for MPs and committee rooms. The building is part of the Central Vista redevelopment project and aims to decongest the main Parliament House.
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India and EU sign MoU on semiconductor cooperation
India and the European Union signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing. This is part of India's push to become a global hub for electronics manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports.

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G7 summit begins in Hiroshima, Japan
The 49th G7 summit started in Hiroshima, Japan, with leaders discussing global issues like Ukraine war, climate change, and economic security. India was invited as a guest country, and PM Modi attended the outreach sessions.
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WHO declares end of COVID-19 global health emergency
The World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), marking a symbolic end to the pandemic. However, it cautioned that the virus continues to pose a threat.
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Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar and Bangladesh
Cyclone Mocha, a very severe cyclonic storm, hit the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh, causing widespread damage and displacement. It was one of the strongest cyclones in the Bay of Bengal in recent years.

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India's retail inflation eases to 4.7% in April
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation fell to 4.7% in April 2026, down from 5.6% in March, mainly due to cooling food prices. This is within the RBI's comfort zone of 2-6%, reducing pressure for rate hikes.
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RBI announces new digital payments platform 'UPI 2.0'
The Reserve Bank of India launched UPI 2.0 with enhanced features like offline transactions, recurring payments for mutual funds, and higher transaction limits for certain categories. This aims to further boost digital payments in India.

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ISRO successfully tests reusable launch vehicle prototype
ISRO conducted a successful landing experiment of its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) prototype at the Chitradurga test facility. This is a key step towards developing a fully reusable launch vehicle to reduce space mission costs.

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India wins Thomas Cup for the first time
The Indian men's badminton team defeated Indonesia 3-0 in the final to win the Thomas Cup for the first time in history. This is a landmark achievement for Indian badminton, showcasing the rise of players like Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.

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Nobel laureate Amartya Sen awarded Bharat Ratna
The Government of India announced the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, for Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen for his contributions to welfare economics and social justice. The award recognizes his work on poverty and famine.

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