Current Affairs: 13 November 2026
These developments reflect India's growing role in space exploration, international cooperation, industrial development, climate action and public health, alongside important achievements in scientific research and corporate leadership. The topics are relevant for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PCS examinations.
- Environment and Biodiversity
- UPSC CSE
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- SSC GD
- Banking
- Railway
- UGC NET
- UPPSC
- BPSC
- UPSC Prelims
Rare Yellow Burbot Fish Discovered in New York: A One-in-a-Million Genetic Phenomenon
In the News Biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discovered an exceptionally rare yellow-orange Burbot fish ( Lota lota ) in Oswego Harbor, Lake Ontario, New York, USA. The discovery was made during
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India, Oman and UAE to Form Trilateral Technical Committee for Airspace Coordination
In the News India, Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to establish a Trilateral Technical Committee to address aviation-related operational challenges and improve regional airspace coordination. The anno
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Skyroot Aerospace and Brazil's Concert Technologies Sign MoU for Satellite Launch Vehicle
In the News India's Skyroot Aerospace and Brazil's Concert Technologies have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the joint development of a satellite launch vehicle capable of carrying at least
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India Ranks 28th in Climate Change Performance Index 2027
In the News India has ranked 28th in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2027 , dropping five positions from 23rd in the previous edition. The report was released during the 31st United Nations Climate Change Con
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IISc to Honour Maruthi R. Akella with Distinguished Alumnus Award 2026
In the News The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru , has announced that aerospace scientist Maruthi R. Akella will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award 2026 for his contributions to spacecraft guidance, con
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T. V. Narendran Appointed Tata International Chairman 2026
In the News T. V. Narendran , CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel, has been appointed Chairman of Tata International Limited , effective 12 November 2026 , succeeding Noel N. Tata. Following his retirement under the
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ISRO Successfully Tests PSLV Third Stage 2026
In the News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a ground static test of the upgraded third stage (PS3) of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on 12 November 2026 at the Satish Dhawa
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India TB Deaths Decline 38%: WHO Global TB Report 2026
In the News India has achieved a 38% reduction in tuberculosis (TB) mortality between 2015 and 2025 , surpassing the global decline of 35%, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 , released on 12 November 2
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NITI Aayog PLI Schemes Report 2026
In the News NITI Aayog released the “Impact Assessment of PLI Schemes” report on 12 November 2026 in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad). The report evaluates the performance o
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