November 11, 2026 - Current Affairs

AI is Reshaping China’s Universities

Context

Recently China has unveiled an ambitious 10-year plan to reform its universities.

Key Features of China's Higher Education Reform Plan

Differentiation of universities: More than 3,000 higher education institutions will be categorised into three groups based on their primary objectives:

Research-oriented institutions: Focus on scientific research, technological innovation and major breakthroughs in science and technology.

ECI Extends MCC Curbs to Retired Govt. Officials

In News

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that restrictions under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) applicable to serving government employees will also extend to retired government officials and other individuals engaged by State and Union Territory governments in various capacities.

Model Code of Conduct (MCC)

It is a set of guidelines published by the Election Commission of India (EC) for political parties and candidates to set standards of conduct during the election campaign and polling.

PLI Scheme for Medical Devices extended up to 2035–36

Context

The Centre has extended the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for domestic manufacturing of medical devices up to 2035-36.

About the Scheme

The PLI-MD scheme was launched in 2020-21.

It has led to domestic manufacturing of over 60 high end medical devices and components.

News In Brief 11-11-2026

Context

The sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha arrived at Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery and were enshrined for public viewing.

About

Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery is also known as Lower Gompa, located in Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh.

The exposition is being organised by: The Ministry of Culture, the National Museum, the Arunachal Pradesh government and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).