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Current Affairs 13 January 2026

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (13 January 2025)
1. Who is set to visit India in his first bilateral trip outside NATO and EU?
[A] Olaf Scholz
[B] Friedrich Merz
[C] Emmanuel Macron
[D] Rishi Sunak
Answer: B
2. What is the name of India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train?
[A] Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper
[B] Guwahati–Delhi Vande Bharat
[C] Kamakhya–Mumbai Vande Bharat
[D] Howrah–Patna Vande Bharat Sleeper
Answer: A
3. Which new Amrit Bharat Express connects West Bengal and Tamil Nadu?
[A] Siliguri–Chennai
[B] New Jalpaiguri–Tiruchirappalli
[C] Kolkata–Madurai
[D] Durgapur–Coimbatore
Answer: B
4. Which state passed India’s first dedicated gig worker welfare law?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Bihar
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: C
5. UP Police won the SKOCH Award for which initiative?
[A] Anti-Terror Surveillance
[B] Meta Suicidal Alert System
[C] Cyber Crime Cell
[D] Women’s Safety Command
Answer: B
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13 January 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which city will host Friedrich Merz’s meeting with PM Modi? – Delhi
2. Which company developed the Vande Bharat Sleeper train? – BEML
3. Which Chinese brand is popular for smartphones in Peru? – Xiaomi
4. What was the theme of the 105th SKOCH Summit? – Governing Viksit Bharat
5. What was Daniel Walker Howe’s Pulitzer-winning book about? – Transformation of America (1815–1848)
Important Current Affairs 13 January 2026
- Prasar Bharati has launched “Creator’s Corner” on DD News to empower digital creators across India. This platform showcases content by independent creators, promoting the digital economy through collaboration and high-quality content. Topics will include news, culture, travel, art, health, education, science, technology, the environment, and entertainment. The program will air Monday to Friday at 7:00 PM on DD News.
- India has taken a significant step toward technological self-reliance with the launch of PARAM SHAKTI, a state-of-the-art supercomputing system at IIT Madras. Developed using domestic resources, it reflects the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Powered by indigenous RUDRA servers from the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and using open-source software, PARAM SHAKTI can perform over 3.1 quadrillion calculations per second, making IIT Madras one of the top academic computing hubs in the country.
Conclusion
Current events play a crucial role in preparing for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and UPSC exams. Important topics to focus on include international relations, defence advancements, economic growth, space exploration, and environmental issues. Being well-informed about these subjects can significantly boost your performance in competitive exams. Additionally, students can download the Target Defence Academy Mobile App for access to Current Affairs, specifically for January 2026, ensuring they stay updated and ready for their upcoming challenges.
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