Daily Current Affairs — 11 July 2025
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
CIMMYT Seeks India's Support to Sustain Global Agricultural Innovation
Context The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is currently facing a severe funding crisis and is turning to India for financial support to sustain its global agricultural research efforts. Background USAID, which administered foreign aid on behalf of the U.S. government, contributed approximately $83 million to CIMMYT in 2024 — nearly 40% of its $211 million annual budget.
NITI Aayog Roadmap for Strengthening State Science & Technology Councils
In News NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive roadmap to empower State Science Technology (ST) Councils across India. Key Objectives Enhance State ST Ecosystems: Bridge the gap between scientific innovation and socio-economic development at the state level. Foster Collaboration: Improve coordination among ministries, state governments, academia, industry, and funding agencies.
SC To ECI: Consider Aadhaar, Voter ID & Ration Cards For Bihar Electoral Roll Revision
Context The Supreme Court (SC) told the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider Aadhaar card, voter ID card and ration card also as acceptable documents for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, while leaving the final decision to the ECI. About As per the ECI, those who don’t figure in the 2003 electoral rolls of Bihar (when the poll panel says it did its last Special Intensive Revision) have to submit any of 11 documents to prove date and / or place of birth. Furth
India’s Rise as a Global Power in Intellectual and Cultural Gravitas
Context Recently, the Vice-President of India, in a Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems, said that ‘India’s rise as a global power needs to be accompanied by the rise of its intellectual and cultural gravitas’. Way Ahead Strengthen Academic Autonomy: Implement safeguards for free inquiry and diverse thought in universities. Invest in Cultural Infrastructure: Support museums, translation projects, and global cultural festivals.