Daily Current Affairs โ 13 May 2026
Daily Current Affairs ยท 13 May 2026
10 fully-analysed topics ยท 30 bilingual MCQs ยท 3 embedded videos ยท built for UPSC Prelims & Mains
๐ 10 Topics
๐ฏ 30 MCQs
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๐ฎ๐ณ Hindi + English
๐ฏ 30 MCQs
๐ฌ 3 Videos
๐ฎ๐ณ Hindi + English
Economy: 4 ยท Defence: 3 ยท Polity: 1
โถ Start Here โ UPSC-Standard Quiz
UPSC Current Affairs MCQ โ 13 May 2026
10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories ยท 10-sec timer per question
Score yourself as you go. Get a feel for how UPSC-level questions are framed around the day's news.
๐ฐ Today’s Top 5 Current Affairs
#01
Economy
Economy
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Appointed 3rd CDS
๐ฐ Why in News
The Government of India has appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani as the 3 rd Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) , succeeding General Anil Chauhan on 31 st May 2026.
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Quick Facts
- Chief of Defence Staff: The CDS is the highest-ranking military officer in the Indian Armed Forces
- The office was established following decades of recommendations from the Kargil Review Committee (1999) and the Shekatkar Committee (2016) to addressโฆ
- The position is not a constitutional office ; it was created through a Cabinet decision and sits 12 th in the Indian Order of Precedence .
- Administrative Leadership: The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) within the Ministry of Defence and functions as its Secretary .
- Dual Advisory Roles: The officer acts as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-service matters and the Military Advisorโฆ
- Permanent Chairman of COSC: Unlike the previous rotating system
- Fiscal and Strategic Oversight: The CDS is a member of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) and is responsible for implementing the Five-Yearโฆ
- Mandate for "Jointness": A primary responsibility is to foster jointness in operations
#02
Defence
Defence
New Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
๐ฐ Why in News
Recently, the central government appointed the former head of eastern command Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
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Quick Facts
- Background: Its creation was recommended in 2001 by a Group of Ministers (GoM) that was tasked with studying the Kargil Review Committee (1999) report
- In 2012, the Naresh Chandra Committee recommended the appointment of a Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as a midway to eliminateโฆ
- Finally, the post of CDS was created in 2019 on the recommendations of a committee of defence experts headed by Lt General DB Shekatkar
- Roles and Responsibilities: His core function will be to foster greater operational synergy between the three service branches of the Indian militaryโฆ
- The CDS will be the single-point military adviser to the Defence Minister on matters involving all three services and the service chiefs will beโฆ
- As the head of DMA, CDS is vested with the authority in prioritising inter-service procurement decisions as Permanent Chairman-Chiefs of Staffโฆ
- The CDS is also vested with the authority to provide directives to the three chiefs
- CDS is first among equals, he enjoys the rank of Secretary within the DoD (Department of Defence) and his powers will be confined to only the revenueโฆ
- He will also perform an advisory role in the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) .
- Synergy between Armed forces and Government: CDS' role is not simply about tri-service (Army
#03
Defence
Defence
Defence Acquisition Council
๐ฐ Why in News
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for the Armedโฆ
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Quick Facts
- Indian Navy: Out of the total proposals, Indian Navy proposals constitute more than Rs 56,000 crore, which largely includes indigenous BrahMos cruiseโฆ
- Long Range Stand-Off Weapon for the Indian Air Force gets a nod, which is to be integrated on SU-30 MKI aircraft.
- Also, 155mm/52 Caliber Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), along with High Mobility & Gun Towing Vehicles will be procured for the Indianโฆ
- Hindustan Aeronautics is a big beneficiary of this announcement by DAC, as it shall supply Advance Light Helicopters MK-III to the Indian Coast Guard
- Under the Make-I category, the Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine will be manufactured indigenously.
- The DAC is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services (Army
- The Minister of Defence is the Chairman of the Council.
- It was formed, after the Group of Ministers recommendations on 'Reforming the National Security System', in 2001, post Kargil War (1999).
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Indian ArmyIndian NavyIndian Air Force
#04
Defence
Defence
Integration Among Defence Forces
๐ฐ Why in News
Recently, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) highlighted that nine verticals have been identified for integration among three defense services whichโฆ
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Quick Facts
- Security Challenges & their Management in Border Areas
- The process of 'theatrisation', part of a reorganization effort undertaken by the armed forces, which will be fulfilled through integration of theโฆ
- Integration of three defense services in India involves establishment of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs)
- Integrated Theatre Command: An integrated theatre command envisages a unified command of the three Services
- The commander of such a force will be able to bear all resources at his disposal from the Army
- The integrated theatre commander will not be answerable to individual Services.
- Integration and jointness of the three forces will avoid duplication of resources
- The services will get to know one another better, strengthening cohesion in the defense establishment.
- The Shekatkar committee has recommended the creation of 3 integrated theatre commands northern for the China border
- There is one joint command in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
ISROLok SabhaMinistry of Home AffairsIndian Air Force
#05
Economy
Economy
Government Revises SOP for FDI Approvals
๐ฐ Why in News
Recently, the Ministry of Commerce issued a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) applications to improve transparency and efficiency.
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Quick Facts
- Processing Timeline: The updated SOP fixes a maximum processing timeline of 12 weeks for FDI applications
- Digital Process: All FDI proposals must now be filed through the Foreign Investment Facilitation (FIF) Portal or National Single Window System (NSWS)
- Institutional Role: DPIIT will identify the concerned ministry within two days and circulate proposals to agencies such as Reserve Bank of Indiaโฆ
- Security Scrutiny: Investments in sensitive sectors like defence
- Large Investments: FDI proposals involving equity investment above โน5,000 crore will require approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairsโฆ
- Land Border Countries: Investments from India's land-border countries
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
RBIMinistry of Home AffairsMinistry of External AffairsDPIITReserve Bank
๐ ๐ Core Subject Drill โ Indian History
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#06
Economy
Economy
Foreign Direct Investment
๐ฐ Why in News
India received the highest annual FDI inflows of USD 84,835 million in FY 21-22, overtaking last year's FDI by USD 2.87 billion.
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Quick Facts
- In 2021, FDI inflows increased from USD 74,391 million in FY 19-20 to USD 81,973 million in FY 20-21.
- UNCTAD World Investment Report (WIR) 2022 has ranked India at 7 th rank among the top 20 host economies for 2021, in terms of FDI.
- India's Statistics: India received the highest annual FDI inflows of USD 84,835 million in FY 21-22, overtaking last year's FDI by USD 2.87 billion
- About: A Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an investment made by a firm or individual in one country into business interests located in anotherโฆ
- Some common ones include establishing a subsidiary in another country
- FPI does not provide the investor with control over the business.
- Equity capital: It is the foreign direct investor's purchase of shares of an enterprise in a country other than its own.
- It comprises the direct investors' share of earnings not distributed as dividends by affiliates, or earnings not remitted to the direct investor
- These refer to short- or long-term borrowing and lending of funds between direct investors (or enterprises) and affiliate enterprises.
- Automatic Route: In this, the foreign entity does not require the prior approval of the government or the RBI (Reserve Bank of India).
๐ Key Numbers & Data
- increased from USD 74,391 million in FY 19-20 to USD 81,973 million in FY 20-21. UNCTAD
- in FY 19-20 to USD 81,973 million in FY 20-21. UNCTAD World Investment Report (WIR) 2022
- increased from USD 74,391 million in FY 19-20 to USD 81,973 million in FY 20-21. Top 5
- in FY 19-20 to USD 81,973 million in FY 20-21. Top 5 FDI Sourcing Nation: Singapore
- Top 5 FDI Sourcing Nation: Singapore: 27.01% USA : 17.94% Mauritius: 15.98% Netherland
- Sourcing Nation: Singapore: 27.01% USA : 17.94% Mauritius: 15.98% Netherland: 7.86%
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
RBIMinistry of Home AffairsDPIITReserve Bank
#07
Economy
Economy
DIPP Renamed as DPIIT
๐ฐ Why in News
The government has notified changing the name of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) to th e Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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Quick Facts
- The renamed body will also be in charge of four new categories of responsibilities: the promotion of internal trade (including retail trade),
- matters relating to facilitating Ease of Doing Business,
- CAIT is the non-governmental apex body of trading community of India at National Level.
- It is headquartered at Vyapar Bhawan in New Delhi.
#08
Polity
Polity
Appointment to Cabinet Committees
๐ฐ Why in News
Recently, the Union government constituted eight Cabinet committees , with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) getting three new facesโฆ
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Quick Facts
- In another development Lok Sabha Speaker has amended the oath-taking rules for Members of Parliament
- About: A Cabinet Committee is a subset of the Union Cabinet, consisting of selected Union Ministers.
- These committees are established to streamline decision-making by dividing responsibilities among different groups
- They provide detailed consideration and ensure efficient handling of complex issues , which are then presented to the full Cabinet for final approval.
- They are based on the principles of division of labour and effective delegation.
- Ad hoc (Temporary nature to deal with special problems)
- The executive in India works under the Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961
- They are set up by the Prime Minister according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation.
- Their membership varies from three to eight. They usually include only Cabinet Ministers. However
- Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (referred as Super-Cabinet)
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
ParliamentLok SabhaUnion CabinetPrime Minister
๐ฏ UPSC Relevance
Long-Term Goals : Mandate committees to develop long-term strategic plans alongside short-term action items.
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