Current Affairs — 13 October 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting concludes in New Delhi with Delhi Declaration
On 13 October 2026, the inaugural BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi adopted the Delhi Declaration on regional security cooperation.
Indian Navy to commission indigenous multi-purpose vessel Samarthak at Karwar on 16 October
On 13 October 2026, PIB said the Indian Navy will commission L&T-built Multi-Purpose Vessel Samarthak at Karwar on 16 October 2026 — first of four MPVs.
Ayush Ministry releases Standard Treatment Guidelines for skin disorders across four systems
On 13 October 2026, the Ministry of Ayush issued STGs for dermatological disorders in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with Yoga included, on the 11th Ayurveda Day.
NLMC's first end-to-end e-auction of RINL land raises Rs 366.33 crore on Day 1
On 13 October 2026, NLMC sold 150 RINL land plots in Visakhapatnam for Rs 366.33 crore in its first end-to-end e-auction, above Rs 312.48 crore reserve.
MoTA and Karmayogi Bharat sign MoU to train Adi Karmayogi Volunteers on iGOT
On 13 October 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Karmayogi Bharat signed an MoU in New Delhi for an iGOT microsite to train and certify Adi Karmayogi Volunteers.
21st MSDC in Mumbai launches shipbuilding credit-risk insurance; first meet under Ports Act 2025
On 13 October 2026, the 21st Maritime State Development Council in Mumbai — first after statutory recognition under the Indian Ports Act, 2025 — launched shipbuilding credit-risk insurance products and set ONOP reforms by March 2027.
EPFO urges PF Trusts to use Amnesty Scheme 2026 before 28 December deadline
On 13 October 2026, the Labour Ministry said EPFO is driving Amnesty Scheme 2026 so Income Tax-recognised PF Trusts can retrospectively regularise exempt status before 28 December 2026.
Delhi flags off 150 electric buses and inaugurates 13 CAAQMS amid Anand Vihar pollution review
On 13 October 2026, Union MoEFCC Bhupender Yadav and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reviewed Anand Vihar pollution measures, flagged off 150 EV buses and inaugurated 13 new CAAQMS.
Chouhan and Yadav co-chair inter-ministerial review of stubble management with key States
On 13 October 2026, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav co-chaired a stubble-management review at Krishi Bhawan with Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, UP and MP.
PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney discuss strengthening Strategic Partnership
On 13 October 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people ties.
NSDF, SAI and Indian Oil partner with Rs 40 crore to strengthen India's boxing ecosystem
On 13 October 2026, NSDF, SAI and Indian Oil signed a partnership under which Indian Oil will provide Rs 40 crore over two years for boxing development.
HAL, NCF and ASI sign MoA for Hampi, Taj Mahal and Bekal Fort heritage works
On 13 October 2026, HAL, the National Culture Fund and ASI signed an MoA for conservation at Hampi, Taj Mahal and Bekal Fort, with HAL support of Rs 23.60 crore.
President appoints Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Madras HC Additional Judges
On 13 October 2026, the President appointed judicial officers Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court.
ICAR Indore soybean varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270 show about 20 q/ha despite adverse weather
On 13 October 2026, PIB reported ICAR–NSRI Indore Harvest Day results: improved soybean varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270 indicated about 20 quintals per hectare versus a national average of 10–11 q/ha.
Eldhose Paul and Treesa Jolly win Kerala's 2025-26 G. V. Raja Sports Awards
On 13 October 2026, Kerala Sports Council named triple jumper Eldhose Paul and badminton player Treesa Jolly as 2025-26 G. V. Raja Sports Award winners (Rs 3 lakh each).