Daily Current Affairs and GK Updates (13th November, 2026)

National News

India Records 38% Decline in TB Mortality Since 2015

• India recorded a 38% decline in TB mortality between 2015 and 2025, compared with the global reduction of 35%.

• The estimated TB mortality rate declined from 28 to 18 deaths per lakh population.

• India achieved a 94% treatment success rate for drug-susceptible TB patients.

• Progress has been supported by the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).

• Key measures include early screening, rapid diagnosis, AI-enabled detection and nutritional assistance.

• The TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan strengthened community-based screening to identify undiagnosed and asymptomatic cases.

KVS Launches Three Digital Initiatives to Modernise School Education

• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) launched three digital initiatives on 12 November 2026.

• Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the initiatives.

• Vidya Samiksha Kendra with Samiksha AI Bot enables real-time monitoring of attendance, academic performance and infrastructure.

• KVS-Samvaad Parent Connect App and Web Portal provide parents access to student records and online services.

• KVS Alumni Connect Portal connects former students for mentorship and career guidance.

• Developed by KVS’s IT Services Cell, the initiatives support NEP 2020 and Digital India objectives.

India Ranks 28th in Climate Change Performance Index 2027

• India secured 28th rank with 60.85 points in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2027.

• India dropped five places from its previous rank of 23rd.

• The index is published by Germanwatch and the NewClimate Institute.

• It assesses 64 countries and the European Union across emissions, renewable energy, energy use and climate policy.

• India received an overall Medium rating; renewable energy expansion was recognised, while coal dependence and rising emissions remained concerns.

• Denmark ranked fourth and was the highest-performing country; the first three positions were left vacant.

Three Maharashtra Beaches Receive Blue Flag Certification for 2026–27

• Three Maharashtra beaches received Blue Flag certification for the 2026–27 season.

• The beaches are Ladghar and Guhagar in Ratnagiri district and Shrivardhan in Raigad district.

• This is the first time beaches from Maharashtra have received the recognition.

• India’s total reached 22 Blue Flag beaches, comprising 13 renewed certifications and nine new entries.

• The international eco-label is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

• Beaches are assessed on 33 criteria under four categories: environmental education, water quality, environmental management and conservation, and safety and services. The season begins on 15 November 2026.

State News

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Extension Takes Network Beyond 100 km

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 7.5-km elevated section of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line on 13 November 2026.

• The operational network increased from 96.1 km to 103.6 km.

• The section connects Kalena Agrahara to SG Palya through six stations.

• Jayadeva Hospital station provides interchange connectivity with the Yellow Line.

• Commercial services will begin on 14 November 2026 at 6:00 AM, with an initial frequency of eight minutes.

• Bengaluru now has India’s second-largest operational Metro network after Delhi; the remaining 13.8-km underground section is expected in 2027.

Amaravati to Host South Asia’s First Quantum Computing Manufacturing Facility

• Andhra Pradesh plans to establish South Asia’s first quantum computing manufacturing facility in Amaravati.

• The facility will cover 250 acres, with inauguration scheduled for 3 February 2027.

• Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the project at the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam.

• It will be part of Amaravati Quantum Valley and develop quantum computers and equipment under the Made in Amaravati initiative.

• Andhra Pradesh secured investment commitments worth ₹5,84,355 crore through 73 MoUs and 15 Government Orders.

• The commitments have the potential to generate 1,07,693 jobs; these are proposed investments, not completed investments.

International News

Japan Places First Order for Indian-Made Railway Propulsion Systems

• Japan placed its first order for Indian-made electronic train propulsion systems.

• The systems include traction motors, converters and inverters that control train movement, acceleration and braking.

• Alstom’s Maneja facility in Vadodara has exported over 5,000 propulsion systems.

• Its Savli facility has supplied more than 3,800 bogies internationally.

• India has also exported railway equipment to several European countries and Australia.

• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has set a target to export complete Vande Bharat trainsets by 2029–30.

Global Microsoft Outage Disrupts Services Across 74 Countries

• A global Microsoft outage on 12 November 2026 disrupted services across 74 countries.

• Affected services included Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft 365 applications.

• Downdetector recorded nearly 1,30,000 reports of Outlook problems.

• Microsoft attributed the disruption to unexpected server failures and malfunctioning automated health checks.

• The company ruled out unusual user traffic and reported no indication of a cyberattack.

• Recovery measures included traffic redistribution, server restarts and configuration changes; restoration efforts were continuing on 13 November.

Business News

NVIDIA Announces Major Leadership Changes as Jensen Huang Resigns

• NVIDIA announced a leadership transition on 12 November 2026 after Jensen Huang resigned as President, CEO and Board member.

• Colette Kress, Executive Vice President and CFO, was appointed Interim CEO.

• Harvey C. Jones became NVIDIA’s first-ever Chair of the Board.

• The company will search for a permanent CEO, considering both internal and external candidates.

• Kress previously held finance positions at Cisco and Microsoft, while Jones served as CEO and Executive Chairman of Synopsys.

• NVIDIA stated that operations, customer commitments and product plans would continue uninterrupted; its FY2027 third-quarter results were scheduled for 17 November 2026.

Colette Kress Appointed NVIDIA’s Interim CEO After Jensen Huang

• Colette M. Kress was appointed Interim CEO of NVIDIA on 12 November 2026.

• She continues as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, roles she has held since September 2013.

• She holds a finance degree from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

• Before joining NVIDIA, she held senior finance positions at Texas Instruments, Microsoft and Cisco.

• She also served as CFO of Microsoft’s Server and Tools division.

• Her appointment provides leadership continuity while NVIDIA’s Board searches for a permanent CEO.

PM Modi to Attend ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits in Manila

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manila, Philippines, on 16–17 November 2026.

• He will attend the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit.

• The meetings will be hosted by the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

• The discussions will review India-ASEAN cooperation and address regional and global issues.

• 2026 is being observed as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.

• India-ASEAN bilateral trade reached USD 128.38 billion in 2025–26, accounting for 10.55% of India’s total global trade.

Economy News

India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 6.09% in October 2026

• India’s retail inflation increased to 6.09% in October 2026, compared with 5.54% in September.

• The figures were released through provisional Consumer Price Index (CPI) data by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

• Food inflation rose to 8.94%, from 7.74% in September.

• Rural inflation stood at 6.63%, higher than urban inflation at 5.41%.

• Onion recorded the highest item-wise inflation at 116.22%, followed by garlic at 60.74%.

• Puducherry reported the highest state/UT inflation at 7.96%, while Mizoram recorded the lowest at 2.85%; the next CPI release is scheduled for 14 December 2026.

Awards News

President Murmu Presents National Sports Awards 2025

• President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Sports Awards 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 13 November 2026.

• A total of 17 sportspersons received the Arjuna Award across 11 disciplines.

• Recipients included decathlete Tejaswin Shankar and chess players Divya Deshmukh and Vidit Gujrathi.

• Former footballer I. Arumainayagam received the Arjuna Award for Lifetime Achievement.

• Five coaches received the Dronacharya Award, while the Army Paralympic Node, Pune, received the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar.

• No recipient was selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2025.

IISc Honours Aerospace Scientist Maruthi R. Akella

• Aerospace scientist and control systems engineer Maruthi R. Akella was selected for the IISc Distinguished Alumnus Award 2026.

• He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.

• His research group contributed to the onboard guidance algorithm for Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 lunar lander, Odysseus.

• Odysseus achieved the first successful US lunar landing since 1972 and the first successful soft landing by a privately developed spacecraft.

• Akella completed his master’s degree at IISc in 1994 and earned his PhD from Texas A&M University in 1998.

• Minor planet 5376 was named Maruthiakella in his honour in 2024.

Defence News

INS Betwa to Receive Major Propulsion and Combat System Upgrade

• The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹498.58-crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited on 11 November 2026.

• The contract covers the refit and re-powering of INS Betwa (F39), a Brahmaputra-class guided-missile frigate.

• The vessel will be converted from steam-based to diesel-engine-based propulsion.

• The upgrade will also include the installation of a modernised weapon suite.

• The project aims to improve operational efficiency and combat capabilities.

• More than 50 MSMEs are expected to participate; INS Betwa was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, and commissioned on 7 July 2004.

Sanjay Seth Launches Revamped Gallantry Awards Portal

• Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth launched the revamped Gallantry Awards Portal in New Delhi on 12 November 2026.

• The portal was developed by the Ministry of Defence.

• It serves as a digital repository of gallantry award recipients, military operations and wars since Independence.

• Its features include sections on awardees, memorials, museums, Warpedia and an interactive tribute facility.

• It includes a dedicated section for Project Veer Gatha, launched jointly by the Ministries of Defence and Education in 2021.

• The fifth edition (2025–26) recorded participation of 1.92 crore students from approximately 1.90 lakh schools.

Science & Technology News

TDB Supports AI-Enabled ELINT Satellite Constellation with ₹64.05 Crore

• The Technology Development Board (TDB) signed an agreement with Bengaluru-based Astrome Technologies.

• TDB will provide ₹64.05 crore for an indigenous AI-enabled Electronic Intelligence (AI-ELINT) satellite constellation.

• The project has an estimated total cost of ₹128.11 crore.

• It envisages interconnected microsatellites weighing around 50 kg each in Low Earth Orbit.

• The satellites will use ELINT payloads, AI-based ground processing and inter-satellite communication links.

• Supported through optionally convertible debt under the RDI Fund, the project aims to advance technology readiness from TRL-4 to TRL-9 for national security applications.

ISRO Successfully Tests Modified PSLV Third Stage Motor

• ISRO successfully conducted a ground static test of the modified PSLV third stage (PS3) on 12 November 2026.

• The test took place at the Static Test Facility of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

• The modified solid-propellant stage incorporates improvements in nozzle design, mechanical interfaces and sealing systems.

• Changes also cover raw material standards and quality-control procedures.

• The modifications followed third-stage anomalies during the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission in May 2025 and PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission in January 2026.

• ISRO will analyse the test data before further validation of the modified configuration.

Sports News

Gunjan and Ambaker Meetei Win Historic Youth Olympics Boxing Golds

• Indian boxers Gunjan and L. Ambaker Meetei won gold medals at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

• They secured India’s first-ever boxing gold medals at the Youth Olympics.

• Ambaker Meetei defeated Ireland’s Jubani Kristian 3–2 in the men’s 50 kg final.

• Gunjan defeated Algeria’s Bensalah Bouthaina 5–0 in the women’s 48 kg final.

• Both victories gave India’s two-member boxing contingent a 100% medal record.

• The double gold took India’s overall Dakar Games tally to two gold, three silver and five bronze medals.

Harmanpreet Kaur Unveils Wax Statue at Jaipur Wax Museum

• Former Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur unveiled her life-sized wax statue on 13 November 2026.

• The statue is displayed at the Jaipur Wax Museum inside Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur.

• The honour recognises her leadership in guiding India to its maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title in November 2025.

• India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final on 2 November 2025 at Navi Mumbai.

• Harmanpreet stepped down as captain across all formats on 6 October 2026 but continues to play for India.

• She became full-time T20I captain in 2016 and led India to consecutive Asian Games gold medals in 2023 and 2026.