Census 2011 Data

• Start of Census:
  • First attempt: 1872 (Viceroy Mayo).
  • Decennial/Scientific basis: 1881 (Viceroy Ripon), decided to conduct census every 10 years.
• Census Commissioner:
  • Supreme officer: Census Commissioner.
  • First Commissioner of India: W.C. Plowden.
• 2011 Census:
  • 15th census in overall series.
  • 7th census since India's independence (from 1951).
  • 14th on decennial basis.
  • Commissioner: C. Chandramouli.
  • Motto: "Our Census, Our Future."
• Population Data (2011):
  • Total population: 121.09 crore (second globally after China; currently India is first).
  • Decennial growth (2001-2011): 17.7%.
  • Female population: 48.53%.
  • Male population: 51.47%.
• Key Historical Point:
  • 1921: "Year of Great Divide" (महाविभाजक वर्ष) – population decreased due to famine and epidemics, growth rate was minimum.
• Geographic Distribution (Area-wise):
  • Largest state: Rajasthan.
  • Smallest state: Goa.
  • Largest Union Territory (UT): Ladakh.
  • Smallest UT: Lakshadweep.
• Population Distribution (State-wise):
  • Maximum Population: Uttar Pradesh (16.51% of India's population), Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal.
  • Minimum Population: Sikkim (0.05%), Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa.
• Decennial Growth Rate (2001-2011):
  • Maximum Growth: Meghalaya (27.9%), Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Mizoram.
  • Minimum Growth (Negative Growth): Nagaland (-0.6% - only state with negative growth), Kerala, Goa, Andhra Pradesh.
• Population Density (Persons per sq. km):
  • India's average: 382.
  • Maximum Density: Bihar (1106); Overall highest: Delhi.
  • Minimum Density: Arunachal Pradesh (17).
• Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males):
  • India's average: 943.
  • Maximum Sex Ratio: Kerala (1084 - only state with more than 1000 females per 1000 males).
  • Minimum Sex Ratio: Haryana (879).
• Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years):
  • Maximum: Arunachal Pradesh (972).
  • Minimum: Haryana (834).
• Literacy Rate (7+ years):
  • India's average: 73%. Male: 80.09%, Female: 64.60%.
  • Maximum Literacy: Kerala (94%).
  • Minimum Literacy: Bihar (61.80%).
• Rural & Urban Population:
  • Maximum Rural Population (percentage of state population): Himachal Pradesh (90%).
  • Maximum Urban Population (percentage of state population): Goa (62.2%).
  • Maximum Urban Population (number of people): Maharashtra (5.08 crore).
• Scheduled Caste (SC) Population:
  • Maximum SC Population (number): Uttar Pradesh (approx. 5.25 crore).
  • Maximum SC Population (percentage of state population): Punjab (31.9%).
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population:
  • Maximum ST Population (number): Madhya Pradesh (approx. 1.5 crore).
  • Maximum ST Population (percentage of state population): Mizoram (94%).

Daily Current Affairs (as of Sep 27, 2025)

• Nuclear Energy:
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the world's first closed-fuel-cycle nuclear energy system by 2030, allowing 95% reuse of uranium and reducing waste.
  • Uranium: Symbol U, Atomic number 92. Ore: Pitchblende. Found in India at Jadugora mine (Jharkhand).
• Autonomous Transportation:
  • UAE launched the first Sovereign Mobility Cloud for autonomous transport, developed by Core42 and Microsoft in Dubai.
  • Dubai previously launched the world's first AI immigration system.
• Conservation:
  • India's first Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu, received IUCN recognition.
  • Dugongs, known as 'sea cows', are herbivorous mammals.
  • IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): Est. 1948, HQ in Gland, Switzerland, publishes Red Data Book.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI):
  • India nominated IIT Madras as a UN AI Centre for Excellence.
  • AI Summits: 1st in Bletchley (England), 2nd in Seoul (South Korea), 3rd in Paris (France).
  • India will host the AI Impact Summit 2026.
  • India's first AI-based command center for pilgrims established at Tirumala Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh).
• Environmental Accounting:
  • Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the "Environmental Accounts 2025 Report on Forests."
  • Forest cover increased by 2.4%, reaching 21.76% of India's total area (2010-11 to 2021-22).
  • Highest increase in forest cover: Kerala. Highest forest stock: Madhya Pradesh.
  • National Statistics Day: June 29 (celebrates P.C. Mahalanobis's birth).
• Innovation and Education:
  • Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog initiative) launched ATL Sarathi and Frontier Area Program to establish Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in schools.
  • 500 ATLs will be established in Jammu and Kashmir under the Frontier Area Program with Kashmir University support.
• Defense:
  • Mig-21 fighter jet retirement ceremony held at Chandigarh Airbase, attended by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
  • The last squadron to fly was 'Badal Three' (Panthers).
  • Mig (Mikoyan-Gurevich) 21 served in the 1971 war and Balakot airstrike; being replaced by LCA Tejas.
• Health Initiatives:
  • AYUSH Ministry launched "Prayas," an Integrated Neuro Rehabilitation Center, in Goa, at the All India Institute of Ayurveda.
  • World Ayurveda Day is celebrated on September 23.
• Sports:
  • R. Ashwin became the first Indian male cricketer to join Australia's Big Bash League, signing with Sydney Thunder.
  • 11th Asian Aquatic Championship will be held at Veer Savarkar Stadium, Ahmedabad.
• Social Welfare:
  • Kerala launched "NORCA Care," a health and accident insurance scheme for overseas Indian workers, providing ₹5 lakh health and ₹1 lakh accident insurance.
• Trade/Economy:
  • Indian government allowed export of 2G ethanol (produced from agricultural waste) with mandatory licenses.

Other Notable Current Affairs:

• International:
  • Pakistan appointed UN Security Council President for July 2025 (likely 2024).
  • Bulgaria became 21st member of Eurozone.
  • New Development Bank added Colombia and Uzbekistan as members.
  • ICC issued arrest warrants against leaders of Afghanistan (Taliban).
  • New Caledonia (France) agreed to form a new state within France.
• Awards:
  • PM Modi received "Officer of the Order of the Star" from Ghana, "Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago," and "Grand Collar of Southern Cross" from Brazil.
  • Pen Pinter Prize awarded to Leila Aboulela.
  • UN Population Award 2025 to Varsha Deshpande (Maharashtra).
• Defense & Space:
  • Indian Navy commissioned IAS Istim (ship) in Russia.
  • DRDO launched rail-based mobile launcher system with Agni Prime missile.
  • SpaceTech startup Agnikul started India's first 3D rocket printing facility in Chennai.
• Appointments:
  • Jennifer Simons became the first female president of Suriname.
  • Sukanya Sonewal appointed Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador.
  • Aastha Poonia: First female fighter pilot of the Indian Navy.
  • Anil Chauhan's tenure as Chief of Defence Staff extended.
• Events:
  • First Khelo India Water Sports held in Dal Lake, J&K.
  • BIMSTEC Cancer Care Training Program started in Mumbai (BIMSTEC HQ in Dhaka).
  • ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Italy qualified for the first time.
  • 11th Indian in ICC Hall of Fame: Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
  • World Maritime Day 2025: September 25.
  • 6th River Festival: Delhi.
  • Krushen Nicob volcano erupted after 600 years in Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia.
  • Wimbledon 2025 Women's Singles: Iga Swiatek (Poland); Men's Singles: Jannik Sinner (Italy).
  • 44th UNESCO Heritage Site in India: Maratha Military Landscape (12 forts).
• Miscellaneous:
  • Green Data Center foundation laid in Ghaziabad.
  • Operation Madam Max launched by Narcotics Control Bureau against drug trafficking.
  • Chief Minister Sehat Yojana (cashless healthcare) started in Punjab.
  • E-Kuber platform by Reserve Bank of India.
  • Operation Kaal Nabhi (against fake saints) started by Uttarakhand.
  • Oldest elephant, Vatsala, died in Panna Tiger Reserve (MP).
  • 87th Grandmaster: Harikrishnan. 88th: Divya Deshmukh. 89th: Rohit Krishna.
  • Ramp Program (to promote women-led MSMEs with World Bank support) started by Telangana.