Daily Current Affairs Feb 13, 2026 | PM Inaugurates Seva Teerth & BNP Wins in Bangladesh
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for February 13, 2026. Today’s highlights include the inauguration of the new PMO, a political shift in Bangladesh, and key global financial updates.
National & Polity
Inauguration of 'Seva Teerth': Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Seva Teerth complex in New Delhi. This landmark facility will now house the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Cabinet Secretariat, and the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), centralizing high-level governance under one roof.
Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Parliament passed this significant bill, which mandates annual health check-ups for workers over 40 years of age and guarantees equal pay for equal work for both men and women across all industrial sectors.
White Revolution 2.0: Union Minister Amit Shah officially launched White Revolution 2.0. This cooperative-led initiative aims to establish nearly 1.20 lakh new Dairy Cooperative Societies and Multipurpose PACS to empower women and boost the dairy sector's output.
Standardizing 'Vande Mataram': The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines to standardize the official protocol for the National Song. It specifies that it should be played/sung at the unfurling of the flag, arrival of the President at public functions, and major cultural ceremonies.
"Sehbhagi" Scheme (Kerala): The Kerala government launched this scheme targeting vulnerable women and trans women (aged 35–60) who hold Antyodaya or Priority ration cards, providing them with a specialized livelihood pension.
International & Defence
Landslide Victory in Bangladesh: Early results and credible trends from the February 12 elections show a landslide victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), securing over 200 seats. This marks the first major election since the 2024 political shift.
FATF Grey List Update: During its plenary session, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) added Kuwait and Papua New Guinea to its list of "Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring" (Grey List). Burma, Iran, and North Korea remain on the High-Risk list (Black List).
Indian Navy Command of CTF 154: Commodore Milind M. Mokashi took over command of the Combined Task Force 154 (Maritime Security Training) from the Italian Navy. This reinforces India's role in the multinational maritime coalition in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.
India-UK Social Security Agreement: India and the UK signed a bilateral pact to prevent double taxation on social security contributions for cross-border professionals. This is expected to benefit around 75,000 Indian IT and engineering professionals.
DP World Leadership Change: Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigned as CEO of UAE-based DP World with immediate effect.
Economy & Infrastructure
Retail Inflation (Jan 2026): According to MoSPI, India’s retail inflation stood at 2.75%, well within the RBI’s tolerance band. Rural inflation was recorded at 2.73%, while urban inflation was 2.77%.
RBI’s Liquidity Support: Data revealed that the RBI has absorbed nearly 47% of the Centre's total bond issuances for FY26 through Open Market Operations (OMOs) to ensure liquidity and stable bond yields.
India’s Forex Reserves: RBI data noted that forex reserves hit a high of $726 billion (as of the week ending Feb 13), largely driven by a rise in foreign currency assets and gold value.
First Musical Road: India’s first musical road was inaugurated on the Mumbai Coastal Road Corridor. It uses specialized grooves to play a tune when driven at the speed limit of 60 km/h.
Science & Tech
INSA-CSIR MoU: The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and CSIR-NIScPR signed an MoU in New Delhi to promote joint policy research, capacity-building, and science outreach programs.
AI Labelling Norms: Following the new IT Rules notification, major social media platforms began rolling out "AI-Generated" labels for deepfake and synthetic content to comply with Indian safety standards.
Sports & Culture
T20 World Cup Build-up: Tension is mounting ahead of the high-stakes India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. The "no-handshake" deadlock regarding diplomatic protocols remains a talking point.
Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: Cultural events were held across the country to celebrate the 147th birth anniversary of the "Nightingale of India."
PNB Soldierathon 2026: Punjab National Bank unveiled the official name and medal for the 2026 edition of its flagship fitness event.
Important Days (February 13)
| Day | Context / Significance |
| World Radio Day | 2026 Theme: "Radio: A Century of Informing, Entertaining, and Educating." |
| National Women's Day (India) | Commemorating the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. |
| Kiss Day | Part of the traditional Valentine’s Week. |
Static GK & Exam Snippets
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF): A 42-nation naval partnership based in Bahrain; India became a full member in 2023.
Sarojini Naidu: The first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress (1925) and the first woman Governor of an Indian state (United Provinces).
FATF Grey List: Formally known as "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring"; jurisdictions on this list work with the FATF to address strategic deficiencies in their AML/CFT regimes.
White Revolution (Operation Flood): Originally launched in 1970 by Dr. Verghese Kurien; White Revolution 2.0 focuses on the digitisation and cooperative expansion of the dairy sector.
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