Today’s Current Affairs: 13th February 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Bhakra Dam
Bhakra Dam: Amid rising incidents of landslides during the monsoon season, a comprehensive geological study of the hillocks surrounding the Bhakra Dam is likely to be undertaken by the Geological Survey of India (GSI). It is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River, in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is near the […]
Air-Ships Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite
Air-Ships Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite: The Defence Acquisition Council recently granted Acceptance of Necessity to the procurement of Air-Ships Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS) for the Indian Air Force. HAPS are solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles designed to operate in the stratosphere nearly double the cruising altitude of commercial aircraft. Unlike conventional satellites that orbit at least 200 […]
Quorum Sensing
Quorum Sensing: The phenomenon of bacterial communication, or “quorum sensing” could indeed be a game changer for medicine, by opening new avenues to develop anti-quorum sensing therapies instead of antibiotics. Quorum Sensing is a mechanism by which bacteria regulate gene expression in accordance with population density through the use of signal molecules. Quorum sensing allows […]
Himalayan Tahr
Himalayan Tahr: From alpine slopes to waste sites: Garbage is an emerging threat to the Himalayan Tahr in the Himalayas. It is a large hoofed mammal that lives in the Himalayas. Scientific Name: Hemitragus jemlahicus It is found in southern Tibet, northern India, western Bhutan, and Nepal. Their horns are different between males and females. […]
National Medicinal Plants Board
National Medicinal Plants Board: The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Ministry of Ayush organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. It is working as a section of Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy). Mandate to develop an appropriate mechanism for coordination between various ministries/ […]
Sangtam community
Sangtam community: The apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins. The Sangtam tribe is a major tribe of Nagaland. There are six major clans amongst the Sangtams- Dhongru, Jingru, Langtidhongru/ Langkidhongru, Mungzaru, Anaru/Yingphidhongru and Rudidhongru clans. The common dialect of the Sangtams is known as Sangtamyu which is spoken […]
Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026
Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026: India delivered a dominant performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, finishing at the top of the medal table with an impressive haul of 94 medals.The championship marked a successful outing for Indian shooters, showcasing strength in individual and team events. India’s Medal […]
Indian Army to Host First International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026
Indian Army to Host First International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026: The Indian Army will host the first-ever International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026 from 18 to 23 February 2026 in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. The event aims to strengthen military cooperation and test soldiers’ endurance and operational capabilities in demanding […]
Uday Kotak Appointed Chairman of GIFT City
Uday Kotak Appointed Chairman of GIFT City: The Gujarat government has appointed Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, as the new Chairman of GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance-Tec City), located in Gandhinagar.He replaces Hasmukh Adhia, who previously served as the non-executive chairman. The appointment order was issued by the Urban Development and Urban Housing […]
