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13th October 2026 Current Affairs

Tuesday · 10 news items · 10 MCQs

India hosts first-ever BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting with a joint declaration on regional security; Union Minister L. Murugan resigns from the Cabinet and Rajya Sabha; SEBI extends its IPO issue-size relaxation till March 2027

In this edition

  1. India hosts first-ever BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting; ministers adopt joint declaration on regional security
  2. Union Minister L. Murugan resigns from Council of Ministers and Rajya Sabha to focus on Tamil Nadu BJP
  3. HAL commits Rs 23.60 crore for heritage conservation at Hampi, Taj Mahal and Bekal Fort
  4. Ministry of AYUSH releases Standard Treatment Guidelines for skin disorders on Ayurveda Day
  5. India operationalises new resident diplomatic mission in San Jose, Costa Rica
  6. SEBI extends IPO fresh-issue-size revision relaxation till 31 March 2027
  7. BFI suspends Secretary General Pramod Kumar pending inquiry into alleged irregularities
  8. IBM and MeitY Startup Hub sign MoU to boost India's deep-tech startup ecosystem
  9. Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon, its new flagship AI model
  10. CtrlS opens Rs 400-crore data centre in Patna; signs Rs 10,000-crore MoU with Bihar
  11. Daily Current Affairs Quiz (10 questions)

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🌍 International

India hosts first-ever BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting; ministers adopt joint declaration on regional security

Why in News?

India hosted the first-ever BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 13 October 2026, bringing together home/interior ministers of all seven BIMSTEC member states. Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged member nations to deny safe haven to terror networks and called for a region-wide fight against drug trafficking. The meeting concluded with ministers adopting a joint declaration on regional security covering terrorism, human trafficking and cybercrime.

Key Highlights

  • New Delhi, 13 October 2026
  • First-ever BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting
  • All seven BIMSTEC member states attended
  • Joint declaration on terrorism, trafficking, cybercrime
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the meeting

Static GK

  • BIMSTEC was established on 6 June 1997
  • BIMSTEC has seven members: India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand
  • The BIMSTEC Secretariat is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • The grouping was renamed BIMSTEC in 2004 after Myanmar joined (earlier BIST-EC)
🏛️ Politics

Union Minister L. Murugan resigns from Council of Ministers and Rajya Sabha to focus on Tamil Nadu BJP

Why in News?

Union Minister of State L. Murugan tendered his resignation from the Union Council of Ministers and sought to give up his Rajya Sabha seat on 13 October 2026, saying he wants to devote full time to strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of the state's politics. The move triggered speculation of a wider Union Cabinet reshuffle.

Key Highlights

  • L. Murugan, Union MoS for Information & Broadcasting
  • Resigned on 13 October 2026
  • Also gave up his Rajya Sabha seat
  • Cited focus on BJP's Tamil Nadu unit
  • Sparked cabinet reshuffle speculation

Static GK

  • The Rajya Sabha is the Council of States, Parliament's upper house
  • Rajya Sabha members are elected by state legislative assemblies for 6-year terms
  • The Union Council of Ministers includes Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Ministers of State (Independent Charge)
  • Tamil Nadu's next Legislative Assembly election was due in 2026
📰 General

HAL commits Rs 23.60 crore for heritage conservation at Hampi, Taj Mahal and Bekal Fort

Why in News?

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the National Culture Fund (NCF) and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in New Delhi on 13 October 2026, committing Rs 23.60 crore in CSR funding over FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29 for conservation, preservation and visitor-amenity works at Hampi (Karnataka), the Taj Mahal (Agra) and Bekal Fort (Kerala).

Key Highlights

  • MoA signed 13 October 2026, New Delhi
  • Parties: HAL, National Culture Fund, ASI
  • Rs 23.60 crore CSR commitment
  • Covers FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29
  • Sites: Hampi, Taj Mahal, Bekal Fort

Static GK

  • The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was founded in 1861
  • The National Culture Fund was set up in 1996 under the Ministry of Culture
  • Hampi, Karnataka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site tied to the Vijayanagara Empire
  • The Taj Mahal, Agra, was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
🔬 Science

Ministry of AYUSH releases Standard Treatment Guidelines for skin disorders on Ayurveda Day

Why in News?

On the occasion of the 11th Ayurveda Day (13 October 2026), the Ministry of AYUSH released Standard Treatment Guidelines for dermatological disorders covering Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with Yoga inputs. Prepared by the AYUSH Vertical of the Directorate General of Health Services, the guidelines give system-wise protocols for conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo and dermatitis to bring uniformity and evidence-based practice to AYUSH dermatology care.

Key Highlights

  • Released 13 October 2026, 11th Ayurveda Day
  • Covers Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy, Yoga
  • Prepared by the AYUSH Vertical, DGHS
  • Addresses psoriasis, vitiligo, dermatitis, urticaria

Static GK

  • AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
  • The Ministry of AYUSH was created as a separate ministry in November 2014
  • Ayurveda Day is observed annually around Dhanteras to promote the Ayurveda system
🌍 International

India operationalises new resident diplomatic mission in San Jose, Costa Rica

Why in News?

India operationalised a new resident mission in San Jose, Costa Rica, from 13 October 2026, expanding its diplomatic footprint in Central America. The move, confirmed through official government media, aims to deepen trade, investment and cooperation ties between the two countries.

Key Highlights

  • Mission operationalised 13 October 2026
  • Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Expands India's Central America diplomatic footprint
  • Aim: boost trade and investment ties

Static GK

  • Costa Rica's capital is San Jose
  • Costa Rica is a Central American country bordering Nicaragua and Panama
  • India's diplomatic missions abroad are overseen by the Ministry of External Affairs
📈 Economy

SEBI extends IPO fresh-issue-size revision relaxation till 31 March 2027

Why in News?

SEBI, in a communication to the Association of Investment Bankers of India dated 12 October 2026, extended its temporary relaxation allowing IPO-bound companies to revise their fresh issue size by up to 50% without filing a fresh draft offer document. The relaxation, earlier set to lapse on 30 September, now applies to IPOs opening on or before 31 March 2027, giving issuers more flexibility amid volatile market conditions.

Key Highlights

  • SEBI communication dated 12 October 2026
  • Allows up to 50% fresh issue-size revision
  • No fresh draft offer document required
  • New deadline: IPOs opening on/before 31 March 2027
  • Earlier deadline was 30 September

Static GK

  • SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) was established in 1988 and given statutory powers in 1992
  • SEBI is headquartered in Mumbai
  • A draft offer document for an IPO is filed with SEBI under the ICDR Regulations
🏆 Sports

BFI suspends Secretary General Pramod Kumar pending inquiry into alleged irregularities

Why in News?

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh suspended Secretary General Pramod Kumar with immediate effect on 13 October 2026, pending an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities, non-cooperation with investigations and misuse of authority, including an unauthorised attempt to move a no-confidence motion against Singh.

Key Highlights

  • Suspended on 13 October 2026
  • Pramod Kumar, BFI Secretary General
  • Ordered by BFI President Ajay Singh
  • Alleged financial irregularities, non-cooperation, misuse of authority
  • Kumar had alleged intimidation against Singh

Static GK

  • The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is the national governing body for amateur boxing in India
  • BFI is recognised by the International Boxing Association
  • National Sports Federations in India function under oversight of the Sports Ministry's National Sports Code
💻 Technology

IBM and MeitY Startup Hub sign MoU to boost India's deep-tech startup ecosystem

Why in News?

IBM and the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 13 October 2026 to accelerate India's deep-tech startups through access to IBM's AI, hybrid cloud and quantum computing platforms, including IBM watsonx, mentorship and enterprise engagement support.

Key Highlights

  • MoU announced 13 October 2026
  • Parties: IBM and MeitY Startup Hub
  • Access to IBM watsonx, hybrid cloud, quantum computing
  • Aim: strengthen India's deep-tech startups

Static GK

  • MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) is India's nodal IT policy ministry
  • IBM (International Business Machines) is headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA
  • The Startup India initiative was launched by the Government of India in January 2016
💻 Technology

Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon, its new flagship AI model

Why in News?

Google began rolling out Gemini 4 Argon on 13 October 2026 to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers through the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search, positioning it for complex, multi-step reasoning and coding tasks. The model is also available to developers via Google AI Studio and the company's API.

Key Highlights

  • Rollout began 13 October 2026
  • New flagship model: Gemini 4 Argon
  • Available to AI Pro/Ultra subscribers
  • Built for complex reasoning and coding
  • Also available via Google AI Studio/API

Static GK

  • Google's parent company is Alphabet Inc.
  • Gemini is Google's family of large language models
  • Google AI Studio is Google's platform for developers to build with its AI models
💻 Technology

CtrlS opens Rs 400-crore data centre in Patna; signs Rs 10,000-crore MoU with Bihar

Why in News?

CtrlS Datacenters opened a Rs 400-crore, 12 MW data centre in the Pataliputra Industrial Area, Patna, inaugurated by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on 13 October 2026. The company also signed a Rs 10,000-crore MoU with the Bihar government to build a 150 MW hyperscale AI-ready data facility ("AI factory") at Bodh Gaya, with a stated target of 1,000 MW of data-centre capacity in the state within five years.

Key Highlights

  • Inaugurated 13 October 2026, Patna, Bihar
  • Rs 400 crore investment, 12 MW capacity
  • Inaugurated by CM Samrat Choudhary
  • Rs 10,000-crore MoU for Bodh Gaya AI factory (150 MW)
  • Target: 1,000 MW capacity in 5 years

Static GK

  • Bihar's capital is Patna
  • Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site tied to Buddha's enlightenment (Mahabodhi Temple)
  • CtrlS Datacenters is an Indian data-centre services company headquartered in Hyderabad

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