Current Affairs 11 June 2025

India's Population Hits 1.46 Billion as Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level: UN Report.

• In 2025, India’s population is estimated to reach 1.46 billion.
• This will make India the most populous country in the world.
• The population is expected to peak at 1.7 billion in the early 2060s.
• After that, it is projected to gradually decline.
• The data comes from a UNFPA report.

Maharashtra: India’s First Underwater Museum and Artificial Coral Reef.

• India’s first underwater museum and artificial coral reef will be developed around the decommissioned warship INS Guldar near Nivati Rocks at Vengurla in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra.
• The initiative, supported by the central government, aims to boost marine conservation and tourism, offering scuba diving and future submarine tours.

NHAI releases first-ever Asset Monetisation Strategy Document.

• National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released its first ever Asset Monetization Strategy for the Road Sector.
• NHAI monetizes assets through three modes: Toll-Operate-Transfer (ToT), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and securitisation models.
• Asset monetization, also commonly referred to as asset or capital recycling, is a widely used business practice globally.

Delhi: Ordinance to Curb Arbitrary Fee Hikes in Private Schools.

• The Delhi Government approved the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Ordinance, 2025, to regulate arbitrary fee hikes by private schools in the national capital.
• It will give major relief to lakhs of students studying in private schools and their parents in the city.

A new water harvesting model promises to help Rajasthan’s farmers.

• In Rajasthan’s Amber block, climate-resilient farm ponds in Kukas village aim to conserve 10 crore litres of monsoon run-off, ensuring sustainable irrigation for farmers.
• Climate-resilient farm ponds are water bodies designed to collect and store rainwater, enhancing water security and promoting climate-resilient agriculture.
• These are around 10-foot deep.