Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for October 13, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. PM Narendra Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Over Rs 13,000 Crore During Visit to Chennai, TN On 11 October…

2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), where he inaugurated, dedicated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore across metro rail, highways, railways, ports, petroleum and education sectors.

Key points:

• Objective: Improve connectivity, reduce congestion, strengthen logistics, boost industrial growth, research and employment.
• Visit: TN Chief Minister (CM) C.
• Joseph Vijay accompanied PM Modi on a Metro ride and during prayers at Jalakandeswarar Temple.
• Projects covered Chennai, Madurai, Thiruvarur, Coimbatore and Thoothukudi.
• About Chennai Metro Rail Phase II: Overview: PM Modi inaugurated the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Corridor 4, constructed at approximately Rs 4,900 crore.
• About Railway Infrastructure Projects: Outlay: Railway projects worth over Rs 750 crore were inaugurated or dedicated.
• Key Highlights of Visit: Bilateral Meeting: Swiss President Guy Parmelin was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu and later held bilateral talks with PM Modi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, focusing on trade, investment, science, technology, mobility, culture and people-to-people ties.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. 57th GST Council Meeting Held in New Delhi; Recommends Next-Gen Process Reforms & Decriminalisation Measures

In October 2026, the 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held in New Delhi, Delhi under the chairpersonship of Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

Key points:

• Key Details of the Meeting: Participants: The participants include Chief Ministers (CM) of Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Meghalaya and also Deputy Chief Ministers (CM) of Manipur and Telangana.
• Previous meeting: The 56th meeting focussed on rate rationalisation and reduction of rates.
• 57th Meeting: In the 57th meeting, the council made recommendations relating to.
• The finance Ministers (FM), Secretary, Department of Revenue (DoR), Chairman and Members of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIT&C).
• Process reforms, primarily covering registration.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. GoI Approves Rs 65 Crore DRISHTI Project to Fast-Track Property Rights in Delhi’s Unauthorised Colonies

In October 2026, the Government of India (GoI) approved a Rs 65-crore DRISHTI (Delhi Revenue and Imaging Survey, Spatial Technology Initiative) project to accelerate the granting of property rights to residents of Delhi’s unauthorised colonies under the PM-UDAY (Pradhan Mantri-Unauthorized Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana) Scheme.

Key points:

• Highlights of the DRISHTI Project: Coverage: PM-UDAY Cells in all 13 Delhi districts and a unit at the Revenue Department headquarters.
• Funding: Of the total Rs 65-crore project cost, Rs 52 crore (80%) will be provided through the Urban Development Fund (UDF) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), while the Delhi Government’s Revenue Department will contribute Rs 13 crore (20%).
• Implementation: The Delhi Government’s Revenue Department will implement DRISHTI, while the PM-UDAY Scheme is implemented by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Revenue Department and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
• Fund Release: Rs 52 crore in four installments or one through Government e-Marketplace (GeM) procurement; while GIS mapping will expedite property verification and ownership rights.
• The project will use Geographic Information System (GIS)-based mapping to make property surveys and documentation transparent, systematic and time-bound.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Multilingual DST and MoS&T Websites to Improve Access to Science

On October 9, 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC), Dr.

Key points:

• Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T) and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), launched the redeveloped websites of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the MoS&T to make scientific information and research opportunities more accessible to citizens.
• Highlights of the Multilingual DST and MoS&T Websites: Single-Window Access: Provides information on research grants, fellowships, schemes, calls for proposals, application guidelines, awards, results and notifications for students, researchers, institutions, innovators, start-ups and citizens.
• Accessibility: Offers adjustable font sizes, high-contrast display, link highlighting, spacing adjustments and screen-reader compatibility.
• Technology: Uses a Modular Content Management System (CMS), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) encryption, cybersecurity assessments in line with applicable Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) guidelines and a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for faster, more reliable access.
• Development: The websites were jointly developed by DST, the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the project management team and the development agency, with final content curated and validated natively by DST’s internal divisions.
• Objective: The project aims to develop a reusable agentic AI framework enabling government departments to build and deploy AI assistants and bots across services without creating separate systems for each use case.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Prof. Achyuta Samanta Elected As First President of Indian UniSport Federation

In October 2026, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), was elected as the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF) at its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi, Delhi.

Key points:

• About Achyuta Samanta: Key Role: He served as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) from Odisha in 2018 and later as a Lok Sabha MP from Kandhamal (2019–2024) for the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
• Awards & Recognition: He received the National Award for Child Welfare (2016) from the President of India for institutional welfare work, Gusi Peace Prize International (2014), International Social Award (ISA) (2015) from the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Best Worker Award from the Republic of Mongolia.
• About IUSF: Established in 2026 with the approval of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to provide a common platform for universities across India.
• He also served on the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Executive Committee, becoming the first Odia to serve on both simultaneously, and later headed the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) and the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI).

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

6. Overview EAM S Jaishankar’s visit to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia From 6-10 October, 2026 Union Minister S

Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), undertook a 5-day official visit to three African nations (Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ethiopia) from October 6 to October 10, 2026, aimed to explore ways to deepen bilateral relations in trade and investment, and infrastructure development.

Key points:

• Highlights of the Visit: Visit to Ghana: Bilateral Engagements: During the visit, EAM held a bilateral meeting with Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Foreign Minister of Ghana, during which both leaders reviewed the cooperation in trade and investment, development partnership, pharmaceuticals, capacity building, defence, technology, and people-to-people ties.
• Visit to Côte d’Ivoire: EAM Dr.
• Jaishankar held talks with Nialé Kaba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Côte d’Ivoire, in Abidjan, focusing on cooperation in trade, infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare.
• Visit to Ethiopia: As part of his key engagements in Ethiopia, EAM visited the National Palace Museum, the Science Museum, and the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, and also toured the Adwa Victory Museum, where he laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Monument.
• The EAM visit to Ghana resulted in the formalization of two major Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of agriculture and zoological research.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

🔬 Science & Technology

7. GRSE Launches 3rd Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘INS Shreyas’ for Indian Navy at Kolkata, WB

In October 2026, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited launched ‘Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shreyas (Yard 3040)’, the 3rd of four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Navy (IN), at its yard in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB), under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

Key points:

• About NGOPV Shreyas: Role: Shreyas means “Best” or “Most Excellent” in Sanskrit; the vessel supports maritime surveillance, coastal and offshore asset protection, and maritime interdiction.
• Specifications: The vessel measures approximately 113 m (metres) in length and 14.6 m in width, has a displacement of 3,000 tonnes, a maximum speed of 23 knots, a cruising speed of 14 knots, and an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles.
• Capabilities: The indigenously designed and built NGOPV Shreyas offers enhanced endurance, firepower, and operational versatility, augmenting existing Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and NGOPVs for multi-domain maritime operations, including coastal and offshore asset protection, maritime interdiction, surveillance, and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS).
• The vessel was launched by Reyman Kochhar in the presence of Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS).

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

💰 Economy & Banking

8. RBI Announces Special Forex Facility for OMCs, Tightens Forex Derivative Rules

In October 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) opened a designated foreign exchange window to fulfill the complete daily dollar requirements of state-run oil refiners.

Key points:

• Key Details: Special Forex Facility: The intervention applies specifically to three public sector oil marketing companies: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL).
• RBI Tightens Rupee Derivatives Rules: The RBI prohibited Authorised Dealers (AD) from allowing users to rebook cancelled foreign exchange derivative contracts involving the INR, whether deliverable or non-deliverable.
• CRR Requirement: The RBI increased the minimum daily maintenance requirement of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for scheduled banks from 90% to 99% of the prescribed CRR requirement, effective from the reporting fortnight beginning 16 October 2026.
• The RBI has also tightened regulations governing foreign exchange derivatives involving the Indian rupee (INR).
• The facility will begin operations from 12 October 2026.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

9. Tata Power Partners with Norway’s Ocean Sun for Floating Solar Technology

In October 2026, Tata Power Company Limited, an integrated power company, partnered with Norway-based renewable energy technology company Ocean Sun to introduce its innovative membrane-based floating solar technology in India.

Key points:

• About Tata Power–Ocean Sun Floating Solar Partnership: Partnership: Tata Power partnered with Norway-based Ocean Sun for a nearly 300 kilowatt-peak (kWp) floating solar pilot at Mulshi reservoir, Maharashtra, marking Ocean Sun’s first installation in India.
• Technology: Ocean Sun’s membrane-based technology places solar photovoltaic (PV) modules on a floating hydro-elastic membrane.
• Ocean Sun provides technology, while Tata Power owns the project assets.
• Evaluation: The pilot will assess energy generation, capacity utilisation factor (CUF), reliability, operations and maintenance (O&M), costs and commercial viability.
• Potential: India has over 102 gigawatt-peak (GWp) floating solar potential, according to the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE).
• About Tata Power: Established in 1911 by Jamsetji Tata; headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

10. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Wins F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026 On 11 October 2026, Dutch-Belgian racing

driver Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing won the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix (GP), officially known as the Formula One (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore GP 2026), held at Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, securing his 1st Singapore GP win.

Key points:

• Highlights of 2026 Singapore Grand Prix: Winner: On his 250th GP start, Max Verstappen secured his 73rd career victory and second win of the 2026 season, finishing the 62-lap Singapore GP 7.335 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc after winning the sprint race and securing pole position.
• Race Results: Charles Leclerc (Monaco) of Ferrari finished second, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Italy) of Mercedes in third, Lando Norris (United Kingdom, UK) and Oscar Piastri (Australia) of McLaren in fourth and fifth, respectively; Lewis Hamilton (UK) of Ferrari finished sixth.
• It was the 17th edition of the Singapore GP, the 17th round of the 2026 F1 World Championship, and Red Bull Racing’s 2nd victory of the 2026 season.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

11. Prasar Bharati and In-Dot Sports Launch Kisan Cricket League to Promote Rural Cricket

In October 2026, Prasar Bharati and In-Dot Sports Private Limited launched the Kisan Cricket League (KCL) in New Delhi, Delhi, to identify cricketing and singing talent from rural and semi-urban India through digital auditions, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled screening and on-ground trials.

Key points:

• About Kisan Cricket League (KCL): Format: The inaugural season will feature 140 cricketers and 30 singers across seven teams, with 45 matches planned at seven stadiums in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
• Technology: The KCL app will support registrations, auditions, AI-enabled screening and audience engagement through location features and Quick Response (QR) codes.
• Broadcasting: Prasar Bharati plans to offer free live matches, two reality shows and participant biographies through Waves Over-The-Top (OTT), Doordarshan and Akashvani.
• Entertainment: Selected singers will perform team anthems, music videos and match-day programmes.
• The inaugural season, scheduled for February 2027, aims to provide professional opportunities, national visibility and free nationwide broadcasting.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

12. Padma Shri Awardee and Mridangam Maestro Guruvayur Dorai Passed Away at 91

In October 2026, renowned Mridangam Maestro and Padma Shri awardee, Guruvayur Dorai, a distinguished exponent of the double-headed percussion instrument used in Carnatic music, passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), at the age of 91.

Key points:

• He was born on July 2, 1935, in Guruvayur, Kerala.
• About Mridangam Maestro Guruvayur Dorai: Career: Began performing at the age of eight, accompanying Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, and performed with leading Carnatic musicians for several decades.
• Training: Learned from Palghat Subbaiyar and E.
• Narayana Pisharody before training under Palani Subramania Pillai.
• Experience: Served as a regular mridangam accompanist for M.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

13. Sunil Gavaskar Releases ‘Rag Rag Mein Cricket’ Book on Sanjay Jagdale’s Cricket Journey

In October 2026, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar released the book titled “Sanjay Jagdale: Rag-Rag Mein Cricket”, authored by Kiran Waikar and Sunil Dudhale, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (MP).

Key points:

• About ‘Rag Rag Mein Cricket’: Insights: It highlights Sanjay Jagdale’s contributions to cricket development through the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
• Contributions: He represented MP in domestic cricket and played 53 first-class matches.
• About BCCI: Established in December 1928 and headquartered at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra, BCCI is India’s national cricket governing body, led by Mithun Manhas as President.
• The book chronicles the life and cricketing journey of former cricketer, selector and administrator Sanjay Jagdale.
• He served Indian cricket as a coach, BCCI Junior and Senior Selector, Joint Secretary, and Secretary.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

14. World Egg Day 2026 – October 9 World Egg Day (WED) is annually observed worldwide on the second Frid

ay of October to highlight the nutritional benefits of eggs as a rich source of protein and essential nutrients.

Key points:

• Background: Initiation: World Egg Day was introduced by the International Egg Commission (IEC), now known as the World Egg Organisation (WEO).
• Declaration: During its 1996 conference in Vienna, Austria, the IEC designated the second Friday of October as World Egg Day.
• First Observance: The inaugural World Egg Day was celebrated on 11 October 1996.
• World Day Against Death Penalty 2026 – October 10 The World Day Against the Death Penalty is annually observed across the globe on 10 October to raise awareness about capital punishment and promote its abolition worldwide.
• Background: Initiated by: The World Coalition Against the Death Penalty (WCADP), with support from Amnesty International, the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
• Background: Origin: The initiative was initially started in the United States of America(USA) in 1993 as International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD), established by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, Washington, D.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.