Publication date: 13 November 2026
Today’s current-affairs brief brings together the most exam-relevant developments reported or officially announced around 13 November 2026. The focus is on economy, banking, governance, urban policy, environment, defence, diplomacy and sports, with a short exam-oriented takeaway after every item.
10 Current-Affairs Updates for Aspirants
1. Retail inflation rises to 6.09% in October 2026
Provisional Consumer Price Index (CPI) data placed India’s retail inflation at 6.09% in October 2026, up from 5.54% in September. Food inflation rose to 8.94%. The headline rate moved above the Reserve Bank of India’s upper tolerance limit of 6% for the first time since October 2024.
Why it matters: India’s flexible inflation-targeting framework uses a 4% CPI target with a tolerance band of plus or minus 2 percentage points. Remember the difference between headline CPI and food inflation for banking, SSC and UPSC questions.
Source trail: MoSPI data reported by official and major national news outlets.
2. RBI announces liquidity and government-securities operations
The RBI listed a three-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility for 13 November. It also listed the final redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series III and an underwriting auction for the sale of a Government of India security worth ₹34,000 crore.
Why it matters: VRRR absorbs surplus liquidity from the banking system, while government-securities auctions help finance public borrowing. SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold and carry interest in addition to gold-linked value.
Source trail: RBI press-release page, updated 12 November 2026.
3. Prime Minister’s 13–14 November visit to Karnataka and Gujarat
The Prime Minister’s Office announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Karnataka and Gujarat on 13–14 November 2026. Such official visits generally combine inaugurations, foundation stones and public events linked to infrastructure and development programmes.
Why it matters: For exams, track the states visited, the purpose of the visit and the ministries or sectors connected with announced projects. PIB releases are the safest source for exact programme details.
Source trail: Prime Minister’s Office/PIB programme announcement.
4. Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26 presented
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 11 November. Greater Visakhapatnam led the 10-lakh-plus city category, Ujjain led the 3–10-lakh category, and Puri topped the coastal-town category.
Why it matters: Swachh Survekshan is conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Link it with the Swachh Bharat Mission, launched on 2 October 2014, and with urban sanitation, waste management and citizen participation.
5. 31st CII Partnership Summit opens in Visakhapatnam
The two-day 31st CII Partnership Summit opened in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 12 November under the theme “Navigating the New World Order.” Andhra Pradesh announced 303 memoranda of understanding involving proposed investments of about ₹9.89 lakh crore.
Why it matters: The item connects investment promotion, manufacturing, research and global economic partnerships. The Confederation of Indian Industry is headquartered in New Delhi.
6. Delhi records severe air-quality readings
According to CPCB-linked readings reported on 13 November, the AQI around AIIMS reached 418 and Rajokri Border recorded 402, both in the “Severe” category. Dwarka Expressway recorded 369, classified as “Very Poor.”
Why it matters: The AQI scale, particulate pollution, winter inversion and the roles of the CPCB and pollution-control authorities are recurring environment and governance themes in competitive examinations. AQI 401–500 is categorised as Severe.
7. IAF officer case invokes the Official Secrets Act
A Delhi court chargesheet, as reported on 13 November, alleged that an Indian Air Force Wing Commander shared sensitive operational information with a suspected Pakistani intelligence operative. The allegations include disclosure of war-plan material, deployment details and information about military assets. The case invokes provisions of the Official Secrets Act.
Why it matters: This is an allegation reported through a chargesheet, not a final court conviction. Exam readers should distinguish investigation, chargesheet, trial and conviction, while revising the role of the Official Secrets Act in protecting sensitive information.
8. Vice-President scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh
PIB announced that Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan would visit Andhra Pradesh on 13 November 2026. Official constitutional office visits are useful for revising the Vice-President’s position as ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Why it matters: Remember the constitutional link: the Vice-President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament, while the President is elected by an electoral college that includes elected MPs and elected MLAs.
9. India reaches the milestone of its 100th chess Grandmaster
Anuj Shrivatri became India’s 100th chess Grandmaster on 8 November 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s chess development. The achievement was noted by the Prime Minister and covered by sports media.
Why it matters: Sports milestones are common one-mark questions. Revise the distinction between the International Master and Grandmaster titles and remember that FIDE is the world governing body for chess.
10. RBI releases updated financial and monetary data
Recent RBI releases listed data on external commercial borrowings, foreign-currency convertible bonds and rupee-denominated bonds for September 2026. The central bank also published reserve-money and money-supply data for the fortnight ended 31 October.
Why it matters: ECB, FCCB, RDB, reserve money and broad money are important banking and economy terms. In exam questions, identify RBI as the institution responsible for monetary statistics and banking-system liquidity management.
Quick Revision
- October 2026 CPI inflation: 6.09%; food inflation: 8.94%.
- RBI liquidity tool mentioned today: VRRR.
- Swachh Survekshan nodal ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- 31st CII Partnership Summit venue: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Summit theme: Navigating the New World Order.
- AIIMS AQI reported on 13 November: 418.
- India’s 100th chess Grandmaster: Anuj Shrivatri.
- Vice-President’s constitutional role: ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
5 MCQs
What was India’s provisional CPI inflation in October 2026?
A. 4.00% B. 5.54% C. 6.09% D. 8.94%
Answer: C. 6.09%
Which instrument is used by the RBI to absorb surplus liquidity?
A. VRRR B. Ways and Means Advances C. Bank Rate only D. Cash Reserve Ratio certificate
Answer: A. VRRR
Swachh Survekshan is conducted by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs C. Ministry of Environment D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Where was the 31st CII Partnership Summit held?
A. Jaipur B. Visakhapatnam C. Kochi D. Lucknow
Answer: B. Visakhapatnam
Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
A. President B. Prime Minister C. Vice-President D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: C. Vice-President
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Editorial note: Facts are based on PIB, RBI, CPCB-linked reporting and established national news coverage available for 13 November 2026. Legal allegations are identified as allegations and should not be read as final findings.
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