Daily Current Affairs – 13 October 2026 | ExamCare
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📌 Defence Item #1 of 10
Indian Navy Commissions Second Arihant-Class Nuclear Ballistic Submarine INS Arighat
India formally commissioned its second indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) INS Arighat into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. Powered by an 83 MW pressurized light-water nuclear reactor and armed with K-15 Sagarika submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), INS Arighat strengthens India's sea-based nuclear deterrence triad.
💡 KEY EXAM TAKEAWAYS & FACTS
Vessel: INS Arighat (Pennant Number S3), second Arihant-class SSBN.
Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) programme at the Ship Building Centre (SBC), Visakhapatnam.
Complements INS Arihant (commissioned in 2016) in securing continuous at-sea deterrence (CASD).
Armament: Vertical launch tubes for K-15 SLBMs (range 750 km) and future K-4 SLBMs (range 3,500 km).
📌 Sports Item #2 of 10
Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver Medal at Diamond League Javelin Finals in Brussels
Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra concluded another stellar season by finishing second with a throw of 87.86 metres at the prestigious Wanda Diamond League javelin final in Brussels, Belgium. Chopra finished just one centimetre behind champion Julian Weber of Germany.
💡 KEY EXAM TAKEAWAYS & FACTS
Athlete: Neeraj Chopra (Subedar in the Indian Army, Rajputana Rifles).
Event: Wanda Diamond League Finals (Men's Javelin Throw).
Honours: Olympic Gold (Tokyo 2020), Olympic Silver (Paris 2024), World Athletics Championship Gold (Budapest 2023), Diamond League Champion (2022).
National Record: 89.94 m set at the Stockholm Diamond League in 2022.
📌 Environment Item #3 of 10
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Notifies Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla as 56th Tiger Reserve
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) officially notified the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh as the 56th Tiger Reserve of India. Spanning over 2,829 sq km across Koriya, Manendragarh, and Surajpur districts, it provides a vital wildlife corridor connecting Bandhavgarh (MP) and Palamau (Jharkhand).
💡 KEY EXAM TAKEAWAYS & FACTS
Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 at Corbett National Park.
NTCA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
India hosts 3,682 tigers (over 75% of global tiger population) as per the 5th cycle All India Tiger Estimation.
State with maximum tigers: Madhya Pradesh (785 tigers - 'Tiger State of India'), followed by Karnataka (563).
📌 Awards Item #4 of 10
President Confers Bharat Ratna on Veteran Statesman L.K. Advani and Former PMs
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, on former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, socialist icon Karpoori Thakur (posthumous), former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh (posthumous), and agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (posthumous).
💡 KEY EXAM TAKEAWAYS & FACTS
Bharat Ratna was instituted on 2 January 1954 by first President Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
First recipients in 1954: C. Rajagopalachari, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and Sir C.V. Raman.
Non-Indians awarded: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1987) and Nelson Mandela (1990).
Decorations carry a Sanad (certificate signed by President) and a bronze Peepal leaf-shaped medallion; no monetary grant is attached.
📌 Appointments Item #5 of 10
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Assumes Command as 26th Chief of the Naval Staff
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi formally assumed command as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, succeeding Admiral R. Hari Kumar upon his superannuation. An alumnus of Sainik School Rewa and National Defence Academy Khadakwasla, Admiral Tripathi previously served as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
💡 KEY EXAM TAKEAWAYS & FACTS
Designation: 26th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS).
Headquarters: Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy), New Delhi.
Specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare; commanded INS Vinash, INS Kirch, and INS Trishul.
Key priority: Realizing the Indian Navy's vision of a 100% Atmanirbhar force by 2047.
📌 International Item #6 of 10
BRICS Summit Formally Welcomes New Full Members and Finalizes Kazan Declaration
The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia concluded with the formal adoption of the Kazan Declaration under the theme 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'. Leaders endorsed expanding bilateral local currency trade and introducing partner country status.
💡 KEY EXAM TAKEAWAYS & FACTS
BRICS founded in 2006 (BRIC); South Africa joined in 2010 to form BRICS.
New full members officially admitted in 2024: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS in 2014, headquartered in Shanghai, China (Current President: Dilma Rousseff).
Account for over 45% of the world's population and roughly 28% of global nominal GDP.
📌 Reports-indexes Item #7 of 10
India Ranks 39th in Global Innovation Index (GII) Published by WIPO
According to the Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), India climbed to the 39th position among 133 global economies. India continues to lead the Central and Southern Asia region and ranks 1st among lower-middle-income economies in innovation performance.
💡 KEY EXAM TAKEAWAYS & FACTS
Published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized UN agency based in Geneva.
Switzerland was ranked 1st globally for the 14th consecutive year, followed by Sweden and the United States.
India moved up dramatically from 81st position in 2015 to 39th position, reflecting vibrant startup growth and patent filings.
India ranks 1st globally in ICT services exports as a percentage of total trade.
📌 National Item #8 of 10
Government Expands 'APAAR' Student ID System Across All Higher Education Institutions
The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education has accelerated the nationwide rollout of the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), also dubbed 'One Nation, One Student ID'. APAAR is digitally linked to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and DigiLocker to ensure seamless academic mobility under NEP 2020.
Launched under the vision of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Directly integrates with the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) to store degrees, diplomas, and credits digitally.
Facilitates student credit transfer, scholarship verification, and entrance eligibility checks.
📌 Schemes Item #9 of 10
Lakhpati Didi Initiative Achieves Over 1 Crore Rural Women Beneficiaries
The Ministry of Rural Development announced that over 1 crore Self-Help Group (SHG) women under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) have achieved the 'Lakhpati Didi' status, earning a sustained annual income exceeding ₹1 lakh through diversified agri-ecological and enterprise activities.
Implemented under DAY-NRLM by Ministry of Rural Development.
Provides community investment support funds, micro-enterprise training, and market linkages via ONDC and GeM.
Integrates technical assistance through Krishi Sakhis, Pashu Sakhis, and Drone Didi programs.
📌 Banking-economy Item #10 of 10
RBI Expands UPI and RuPay Cross-Border Interlinkage Across Global Financial Hubs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Ltd (NIPL) announced expanded bilateral linkage of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with real-time fast payment systems across Singapore (PayNow), UAE (AANI), Mauritius (MauCAS), Nepal, and Sri Lanka, driving friction-free cross-border remittances.
💡 KEY EXAM TAKEAWAYS & FACTS
UPI developed by NPCI in 2016; overseen by Reserve Bank of India under PSS Act 2007.
Cross-border instant QR payment and remittances now active in Singapore, UAE, France, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Significantly lowers remittance costs from average 6-7% down to under 2%.
Aims to internationalize the Indian Rupee and establish bilateral local currency settlement systems (LCSS).
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Question 1 of 10Naval Defence & Nuclear Triad
What is the name of India's second indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) commissioned into the Indian Navy?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
INS Arighat is India's second indigenously built Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), significantly consolidating India's underwater nuclear triad capabilities.
🎯 Exam Relevance: UPSC Prelims, CDS, NDA, SSC CGL
Question 2 of 10Athletics & Track and Field
What is the official Indian national record throw in Men's Javelin Throw held by Neeraj Chopra?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
Neeraj Chopra's personal best and Indian national record is 89.94 metres, achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden in June 2022.
Question 3 of 10Wildlife Conservation & Project Tiger
Which state in India recorded the highest population of wild tigers as per the latest All India Tiger Estimation census?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers in India with 785 tigers, retaining its status as the 'Tiger State of India', followed by Karnataka with 563 tigers.
🎯 Exam Relevance: UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, State PSCs
Question 4 of 10Civilian Honours & Bharat Ratna
Who among the following was the pioneer of India's Green Revolution conferred with the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
Eminent geneticist and agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, widely hailed as the Father of India's Green Revolution, was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna.
🎯 Exam Relevance: SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims, Banking PO
Question 5 of 10Defence Appointments
Who was appointed as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi assumed office as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, succeeding Admiral R. Hari Kumar.
🎯 Exam Relevance: CDS, NDA, AFCAT, SSC CGL
Question 6 of 10International Organizations & Summits
Where is the permanent headquarters of the New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS nations located?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, has its permanent headquarters in Shanghai, China.
Which organization publishes the annual 'Global Innovation Index' (GII) ranking global economies?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
The Global Innovation Index (GII) is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in partnership with the Portulans Institute.
Question 8 of 10Government Initiatives & Education
What is the total number of digits in the unique 'APAAR' ID issued to students across India under NEP 2020?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
The APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) ID is a 12-digit unique identification number issued to every student across school and higher education in India.
🎯 Exam Relevance: UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, Banking
Question 9 of 10Rural Development & Women Empowerment
What is the revised national target for the number of women to be empowered as 'Lakhpati Didis' under DAY-NRLM?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
The Government of India raised the target of the Lakhpati Didi initiative from 2 crore to 3 crore rural women SHG members to earn at least ₹1 lakh annually.
🎯 Exam Relevance: SSC CGL, IBPS PO, UPSC Prelims
Question 10 of 10Banking & Financial Technology
Which entity is the specialized international arm of NPCI responsible for deploying UPI and RuPay payment infrastructure globally?
💡 Detailed Explanation & Analysis:
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) is the wholly-owned subsidiary of NPCI tasked with expanding India's domestic payment systems UPI and RuPay into international markets.
Daily current affairs compilation for 13 October 2026 featuring in-depth analysis of national, banking, defense, and science developments with 10 practice MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PSC exams.
📋 Consolidated High-Yield Facts for Quick Revision
1. Indian Navy Commissions Second Arihant-Class Nuclear Ballistic Submarine INS Arighat
Vessel: INS Arighat (Pennant Number S3), second Arihant-class SSBN.
Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) programme at the Ship Building Centre (SBC), Visakhapatnam.
Complements INS Arihant (commissioned in 2016) in securing continuous at-sea deterrence (CASD).
Armament: Vertical launch tubes for K-15 SLBMs (range 750 km) and future K-4 SLBMs (range 3,500 km).
2. Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver Medal at Diamond League Javelin Finals in Brussels
Athlete: Neeraj Chopra (Subedar in the Indian Army, Rajputana Rifles).
Event: Wanda Diamond League Finals (Men's Javelin Throw).
Honours: Olympic Gold (Tokyo 2020), Olympic Silver (Paris 2024), World Athletics Championship Gold (Budapest 2023), Diamond League Champion (2022).
National Record: 89.94 m set at the Stockholm Diamond League in 2022.
3. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Notifies Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla as 56th Tiger Reserve
Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 at Corbett National Park.
NTCA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
India hosts 3,682 tigers (over 75% of global tiger population) as per the 5th cycle All India Tiger Estimation.
State with maximum tigers: Madhya Pradesh (785 tigers - 'Tiger State of India'), followed by Karnataka (563).
4. President Confers Bharat Ratna on Veteran Statesman L.K. Advani and Former PMs
Bharat Ratna was instituted on 2 January 1954 by first President Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
First recipients in 1954: C. Rajagopalachari, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and Sir C.V. Raman.
Non-Indians awarded: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1987) and Nelson Mandela (1990).
Decorations carry a Sanad (certificate signed by President) and a bronze Peepal leaf-shaped medallion; no monetary grant is attached.
5. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Assumes Command as 26th Chief of the Naval Staff
Designation: 26th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS).
Headquarters: Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy), New Delhi.
Specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare; commanded INS Vinash, INS Kirch, and INS Trishul.
Key priority: Realizing the Indian Navy's vision of a 100% Atmanirbhar force by 2047.
6. BRICS Summit Formally Welcomes New Full Members and Finalizes Kazan Declaration
BRICS founded in 2006 (BRIC); South Africa joined in 2010 to form BRICS.
New full members officially admitted in 2024: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS in 2014, headquartered in Shanghai, China (Current President: Dilma Rousseff).
Account for over 45% of the world's population and roughly 28% of global nominal GDP.
7. India Ranks 39th in Global Innovation Index (GII) Published by WIPO
Published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized UN agency based in Geneva.
Switzerland was ranked 1st globally for the 14th consecutive year, followed by Sweden and the United States.
India moved up dramatically from 81st position in 2015 to 39th position, reflecting vibrant startup growth and patent filings.
India ranks 1st globally in ICT services exports as a percentage of total trade.
8. Government Expands 'APAAR' Student ID System Across All Higher Education Institutions
