Stay ahead in your Civil Services preparation with the UPSC current affairs for 13 February 2026 your one-stop resource for all exam-oriented news and analysis. This comprehensive edition brings UPSC current affairs daily coverage of National and International events, Economy, Environment, Governance, Science & Technology, and key Government Policies.
Designed specifically for UPSC CSE, APSC, and other State PSC exams, each topic is meticulously curated to match the Prelims and Mains syllabus, helping you build strong conceptual clarity and answer-writing skills.
Nature’s Fading Palette: Climate Change & Ecological Discoloration
Relevance: GS III (Environment & Ecology) | Source: Down To Earth / The Hindu 1. The Phenomenon: Why is Nature Losing Color? A growing body of scientific evidence shows that the vibrant colors of animals and ecosystems are fading or changing. This “Ecological…
Vande Mataram: The Anthem of History, The Question of Law
Relevance: GS Paper II (Polity & Constitution) & GS Paper I (Modern History) Source: The Hindu Context: The New Directive On January 28, 2026, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a directive mandating that all six stanzas of the National Song,…
India’s AI Strategy: The “Application Stack” Approach
Relevance: GS III (Science & Tech – AI & Indigenization) | Source: The Hindu / Economic Survey 2026 1. The Core Philosophy: Human Primacy The Economic Survey 2026 emphasizes “Human Primacy and Economic Purpose.” The Shift: Instead of competing solely on “Compute Power”…
Mega Defence Push: 114 New Rafales & P-8Is Approved
Relevance: GS III (Defence: Indigenisation & Security) | Source: The Hindu 1. The Context: A ₹3.6 Lakh Crore Boost The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, has granted the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth roughly ₹3.6…
SHANTI Act: Nuclear Power Goes Private
Relevance: GS III (Energy Security & Infrastructure) | Source: The Hindu 1. The Context: A Historic Shift The Parliament has passed the SHANTI Act (Small Harmonised Atomic Nuclear Technology Initiative Act), marking a major policy shift in India’s energy sector. Ending Monopoly: Unlike…
India-U.S. Trade Deal: The “Correction” on Pulses & Investment
Relevance: GS II (International Relations – Bilateral Agreements) | Source: The Hindu 1. The Context: A Diplomatic U-Turn The United States has quietly backtracked on specific claims made in its official “Factsheet” and Joint Statement regarding the recent India-U.S. interim trade agreement. The…
New CPI Series: Updating India’s Inflation Basket
Relevance: GS III (Indian Economy – Inflation & Indicators) | Source: MoSPI / The Hindu 1. The Context: A Modern Update The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has unveiled a new series of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to better reflect…
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