Today Current Affairs 13 October 2026 – Compiled from official public sources (PIB, Akashvani, DD News). Important news and authentic facts for UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Defence, Banking and State competitive exams.
Appointments
President Murmu appoints Governors in six states
President on 12 October 2026 Droupadi Murmu has appointed Governors in six States.
- Om Prakash Mathur, who is the Governor of Sikkim, will now be the new Governor of Keralam.
- Braj Mohan Ram has been appointed as Governor of Odisha while […].
Awards and Honors
American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
On 12 October 2026, The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for developing macroeconomic models that help policymakers stabilise economies during booms and recessions.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said their work has strengthened the theoretical basis for fiscal and monetary policies and improved governments’ and […].
Economy
Retail inflation accelerates to 5.54% last month, breaching RBI’s target of 4%
India’s retail inflation accelerated to 5.54 per cent in September on an annual basis, remaining above the Reserve Bank of India’s target of four per cent for the fourth consecutive month this year.
According to data released by the […].
Government Schemes
Over 6 Lakh Rural Youth to be trained this year
In a significant step towards strengthening rural entrepreneurship and promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on 13 October 2026 exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Academy of RUDSETI (NAR) to establish uniform training standards, ensure quality administration and facilitate systematic capacity building across Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) in the country.
- A training target of 6.35 lakh rural youth is given to RSETIs for the current year, comprising women, SC/ST, PwD and other vulnerable groups which is more than the training target fixed for the previous year, 2025–26.
- A key focus of the partnership will be to improve candidate registration through Kaushal Panjee and Aadhaar-based face authentication through the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS), while enhancing the quality and relevance of training delivered through RSETIs.
Important Days
NHRC, India celebrates its 33rd Foundation Day in New Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India on 13 October 2026 organised a function and National Conference on the theme ‘Water as the Elixir of Life: Advancing Human Dignity through the Right to Water’ to celebrate its 33rd Foundation Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Former NHRC Members, Secretary General, Chairpersons and Members of State Human Rights Commissions and other Commissions, members of the judiciary, the diplomatic community, international organisations and civil society, Special Monitors and Special Rapporteurs, senior government officers, academia, human rights defenders, researchers and NHRC senior officers, among others, attended the function.
- Lauding the NHRC’s work over the years, Justice Kant said that people sometimes say that “the Commission can only recommend and cannot command, but I would offer an alternative perspective.
- Justice Ramasubramanian said that the poorest half of the world’s population is responsible for only 14% of global CO₂ emissions.
National
Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Mangrol
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol (P82), the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on October 12.
- Powered by three diesel engine-driven waterjet propulsion units, the ship offers high manoeuvrability and rapid response, essential for operations in shallow and confined waters, according to the Ministry of Defence.
- Designed for operations in coastal and shallow waters, INS Mangrol is equipped to undertake Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), underwater surveillance, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and mine warfare-related tasks.
- Its advanced sensors, sonar and weapon systems enhance its ability to detect, track and counter underwater threats in the challenging littoral environment.
Science and Technology
India’s Internet Subscriber Base Rises to 1,114.17 M by end of June 2026: TRAI
Internet density in India rose from 93.26 per cent at the end of March 2026 to 94.31 per cent at the end of June 2026.
- The report presents key parameters and growth trends in India’s telecom services, cable television, Direct-to-Home (DTH) and radio broadcasting sectors for the period from April 1 to June 30, 2026.
- According to the Ministry of Communications, the report has been compiled mainly on the basis of information furnished by service providers and provides an overview of the performance of these sectors.