Current Affairs 11 September 2025

India Sees Increase in Literacy Rate to 80.9% in 2023–24.

• India’s literacy rate has increased from 74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023–24.
• The rise is mainly due to the ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
• The update was shared by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on International Literacy Day 2025.
• He emphasized that literacy should lead to empowerment, dignity, and self-reliance.
• The Minister also urged efforts to ensure literacy for every citizen.

India Reveals Ambitious $125 Billion High-Speed Highway Plan.

• India will invest ₹11 lakh crore ($125 billion) by 2033 to improve road infrastructure.
• The plan is to build 17,000 km of high-speed, access-controlled expressways.
• The goal is to lower logistics costs and improve transport across the country.
• The project is being led by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
• It aims to attract private investment using hybrid funding models.
• This move puts India on par with countries like China and the United States in infrastructure development.
• The focus is on better mobility, stronger economy, and more investor participation.

Himachal Pradesh Declared Fully Literate with 99.3% Rate.

• Himachal Pradesh achieved a literacy rate of 99.30%, surpassing the national benchmark of 95%.
• It is the fourth state after Tripura, Mizoram, and Goa to achieve full literacy.
• Ladakh is the first Union Territory to be declared fully literate.
• India’s literacy rate increased from 74% (2011) to 80.9% (2023–24).
• ULLAS Literacy Week 2025 was held from September 1–8.

India, Sri Lanka Ink MoU for Mannar Emergency Care Unit.

• India to fund Accident & Emergency Unit in Mannar with LKR 600M grant.
• MoU signed by Indian envoy Santosh Jha, Health Secy Anil Jasinghe.
• Two-storey unit with equipment to boost emergency care, reduce overcrowding.
• Part of India’s health support, incl. Suwa Seriya 1990 and hospital upgrades.

UP Govt Orders Probe Into Recognition of Courses, Admissions.

• UP to probe recognition and admissions in all universities, colleges, institutions.
• Divisional Commissioners to form SITs with admin, police, and education officers.
• Institutions must submit affidavits, recognition certificates, and course details.
• Illegal admissions/unapproved courses to face strict action, fee refunds with interest.