News of The Day – 11th April 2026

The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: History)

• Jyotirao Phule was a 19th-century social reformer.
• Worked for upliftment of lower castes and women.
• Founded Satyashodhak Samaj.
• Advocated education, social equality, and anti-caste reforms.

• About Removal of Judges
• Judges of higher judiciary can be removed via impeachment under Article 124(4) of the Indian Constitution
• Grounds: proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
• The process involves Parliament (special majority in both Houses).
• Resignation before impeachment avoids formal removal.
• Raises issues of judicial accountability vs independence.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• About NARIT AI
  • AI-based tool developed by Gujarat Police for NDPS Act cases.
• Helps analyse crime patterns, networks, and evidence.
• Improves investigation efficiency and conviction rates.
• Reflects growing use of AI in policing.
• Raises concerns about data privacy and ethical use of technology.

• Tensions involving Iran and statements by Donald Trump affecting diplomacy.
• Islamabad talks aimed at regional peace (likely Afghanistan/Pakistan context).
• Pre-negotiation rhetoric undermines trust-building.
• Reflects fragility of West Asian and South Asian geopolitics.
• Important for India’s strategic interests and regional stability.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Concerns over offshore trading of Indian Rupee (INR) in global markets (e.g., NDF markets).
• Lack of transparency affects exchange rate stability.
• India seeks mandatory reporting to domestic regulators.
• Aims to strengthen rupee internationalisation and monetary control.
• Linked to RBI’s efforts to deepen forex markets.

• “Womaniya” initiative under Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
• Promotes women entrepreneurs in public procurement.
• Enhances market access and financial inclusion.
• Supports MSMEs and women-led enterprises.
• Aligns with women empowerment and inclusive growth.

(GS-3: Economy)

• RBI classifies NBFCs into layers: Base, Middle, Upper, and Top Layer.
• NBFC-UL includes systemically important entities with higher risk.
• Subject to stricter regulatory norms (capital adequacy, governance).
• Ensures financial stability and reduces systemic risk.
• Examples include large NBFCs with significant asset size and interconnectedness.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Rising sea surface temperatures linked to possible El Niño.
• Leads to global weather disruptions (heatwaves, droughts, floods).
• Impacts monsoon patterns in India.
• Concern for agriculture, water security, and climate change.
• Reflects broader global warming trends.

(GS-3: Science & Tech)

• NITI Aayog report highlights barriers in the research ecosystem.
• Issues: regulatory hurdles, funding gaps, industry-academia disconnect.
• Recommends simplified approvals, tax incentives, stronger IP regime.
• Focus on private sector participation in R&D.
• Aligns with the goal of innovation-led growth.

• Artemis II is part of NASA’s Artemis programme to return humans to the Moon.
• First crewed mission around the Moon since Apollo missions.
• Tests deep-space human travel systems.
• Precursor to Artemis III (human lunar landing).
• Significance: global space race, lunar exploration, future Mars missions.

(GS-4: Ethics)

• “Quiet quitting” refers to employees doing only assigned tasks, avoiding extra responsibilities.
• Linked to burnout, poor work-life balance, lack of motivation.
• Reflects changing work culture post-pandemic.• Raises concerns about productivity and employee engagement.
• Highlights need for better HR practices, mental health support, and workplace ethics.