Daily Current Affairs — 11 November 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Altermagnetism
Context The discovery of altermagnetism has emerged as a new class of magnetic order. Altermagnetism It is rotating or mirror-flipping the crystal pattern matches sites in cancelling pairs, leaving no net magnetisation — thus bridging the gap between other two types. In altermagnets, the magnetic moments of neighbouring atoms point in opposite directions — one up, the next down — just like in antiferromagnets.
Recurring Rail Tragedies in India
Context India has witnessed a worrying recurrence of train accidents caused by technical failures human error in the recent. What are the Major Causes of Accidents? Staffing Shortages in Safety-Critical Roles: Out of the one million positions that are directly engaged in operations and maintenance, there are more than 1.5 lakh vacancies in safety/operational posts.
Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2025
In News The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. Key Highlights The amendment strengthens the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP) and streamlines functioning of corneal transplantation centres, while facilitating wider accessibility to eye donation and transplantation services across the country. The amendment removes the mandatory req
India and Vietnam: Strengthening Defence Ties
Context Recently, India and Vietnam convened the 15th Defence Policy Dialogue in Hanoi, reaffirming their commitment to deepening defence cooperation across traditional and emerging domains. About India–Viet Nam Relationship Evolution of Relations: India and Viet Nam share a long-standing bilateral relationship built on historical, cultural, and political foundations, rooted in the shared ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and President Ho Chi Minh. India established full diplomatic relations with Viet Na
River Bank Erosion
Context The Brahmaputra, Teesta, and Dharla rivers have become unpredictable, eroding land faster than ever before. About Riverbank Erosion Riverbank erosion is the wearing away of the banks of a river due to the continuous action of flowing water. It is a natural geomorphological process but can be accelerated by human activities or environmental changes.