Topics at a Glance — Top 10 Exam-Relevant
- Iran Attacks West Asian Nations After U.S. Strikes
- Taliban Seeks Deeper Agricultural Ties with India
- Delhi Seeks ₹100 Crore for Revised PM-UDAY Scheme
- Karnataka Urges Kerala to Donate Elephant to Mookambika Temple
- Supreme Court on Judicial Vacations & Pendency
- District Development Councils (DDCs) in Jammu & Kashmir
- ISRO Gaganyaan System Tests
- Russian Oil Share in India's Imports Crosses 40%
- Iran's Strategic Resilience After U.S. Strikes
- Indian Diaspora as Australia's Largest Community
01
Iran Attacks West Asian Nations After U.S. Strikes; Strait of Hormuz Closed
GS-II | International Relations (West Asia) | GS-III | Energy & Maritime Security
NEWS
- Following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian military targets, Iran launched retaliatory attacks on U.S.-linked facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman.
- Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, though the U.S. claimed commercial shipping continued.
- One Indian sailor went missing after an attack on a Cyprus-flagged vessel near Oman.
PRELIMS
- Strait of Hormuz: Critical chokepoint through which ~20% of global oil trade passes.
- IRGC: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Iran's elite military force.
- UNCLOS: United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (governs transit rights).
MAINS
- India must balance its ties with Iran (Chabahar, INSTC) and the Gulf countries while protecting energy security and diaspora interests.
- Way Forward: Diversify energy sources, strengthen strategic petroleum reserves, and maintain a calibrated West Asia policy.
02
Taliban Seeks Deeper Agricultural Cooperation with India
GS-II | India and its Neighbourhood | GS-III | Agriculture & Food Security
NEWS
- Afghanistan's Agriculture Minister visited India and expressed interest in expanding agricultural trade, irrigation, research and capacity building.
- India offered support through climate-resilient farming and bio-fortified crops.
- Meetings were held with ICAR, IARI, NABARD and FICCI.
PRELIMS
- Chabahar Port & INSTC: India's strategic connectivity projects through Afghanistan.
- Bio-fortified Crops: Crops enriched with micronutrients (e.g., iron, zinc).
MAINS
- India continues developmental engagement with Afghanistan despite lack of formal recognition of the Taliban regime.
- Way Forward: Strengthen soft-power diplomacy through agriculture, education and health while protecting strategic interests.
03
Delhi Seeks ₹100 Crore for Revised PM-UDAY Scheme
GS-II | Governance, Urban Development | GS-III | Infrastructure
NEWS
- The Delhi Government has sought ₹100 crore from the Centre for the revised PM-UDAY scheme to grant property rights in unauthorised colonies.
- The scheme includes GIS mapping, land record modernisation and setting up PM-UDAY cells.
PRELIMS
- PM-UDAY: Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana.
- DILRMP: Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme.
MAINS
- The scheme aims to bring legal certainty to residents of unauthorised colonies while improving urban governance.
- Way Forward: Ensure transparency, prevent future encroachments and integrate with smart city initiatives.
04
Karnataka Requests Kerala to Donate Female Elephant to Mookambika Temple
GS-II | Centre-State Relations | GS-III | Environment & Wildlife
NEWS
- Karnataka has requested Kerala to donate a captive female elephant for religious ceremonies at Kollur Mookambika Temple.
- Inter-state transfer requires microchipping, genetic profiling and MoEFCC approval.
PRELIMS
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Governs captive elephants and their transfer.
- Project Elephant (1992): Centrally Sponsored Scheme for elephant conservation.
MAINS
- The request highlights the tension between religious traditions and animal welfare.
- Way Forward: Strengthen enforcement of captive elephant rules and promote scientific management.
05
Supreme Court Highlights Need to Reduce Judicial Vacations Amid Pendency
GS-II | Judiciary, Governance | Access to Justice
NEWS
- The Supreme Court observed that with nearly 5.39 crore pending cases, long judicial vacations need reconsideration.
- Only vacation benches function during breaks, reducing disposal capacity.
PRELIMS
- Article 21: Right to speedy justice is part of the Right to Life.
- Mediation Act, 2023: Promotes institutional mediation to reduce pendency.
MAINS
- Long vacations, vacancies and procedural delays continue to affect access to justice.
- Way Forward: Fill vacancies, expand ADR mechanisms and strengthen e-Courts infrastructure.
06
District Development Councils (DDCs) in Jammu & Kashmir
GS-II | Local Governance, Federalism
NEWS
- DDCs were introduced in J&K after the abrogation of Article 370 to strengthen district-level planning.
- Concerns remain regarding overlap with Panchayati Raj Institutions and unequal representation.
PRELIMS
- 73rd & 74th Amendments: Constitutionalised Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies.
- Article 243ZD: Provides for District Planning Committees.
MAINS
- DDCs were meant to deepen decentralisation but face challenges of overlapping mandates and limited financial devolution.
- Way Forward: Ensure genuine devolution of powers and harmonise functioning with PRIs.
07
ISRO Successfully Tests Gaganyaan Crew Module Systems
GS-III | Science & Technology, Space
NEWS
- ISRO completed qualification tests of the Crew Module Uprighting System, Umbilical Release System and structural integrity for the Gaganyaan mission.
- Tests validate astronaut safety and recovery systems.
PRELIMS
- Gaganyaan: India's first human spaceflight programme.
- Human-Rated LVM3: Modified launch vehicle for crewed missions.
MAINS
- Successful tests mark important progress towards India's indigenous human spaceflight capability.
- Way Forward: Complete remaining tests and ensure robust crew safety protocols.
08
Russian Oil Share in India's Imports Crosses 40%
GS-II | International Relations | GS-III | Energy Security
NEWS
- Russia's share in India's crude oil imports crossed 40% in May 2026, the highest in nearly two years.
- India is now paying a premium for Russian crude compared to earlier discounted prices.
PRELIMS
- Indian Crude Basket: Weighted average of Oman/Dubai and Brent crude prices.
- India imports ~90% of its crude oil.
MAINS
- High dependence on a single supplier increases vulnerability to geopolitical and sanctions-related risks.
- Way Forward: Diversify crude sources and expand strategic petroleum reserves.
09
Iran's Strategic Resilience After U.S. Strikes
GS-II | International Relations (West Asia)
NEWS
- Iran demonstrated resilience after U.S. and Israeli strikes, with large public mourning for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- The regime survived protests and consolidated power, shifting emphasis from religious to national identity.
PRELIMS
- IRGC: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – controls strategic assets and missiles.
- Strait of Hormuz: Critical chokepoint for global oil trade.
MAINS
- Iran is using its control over Hormuz as leverage while seeking sanctions relief and economic revival.
- Way Forward: India must maintain a balanced approach with Iran and the Gulf countries.
10
Indian Diaspora Becomes Australia's Largest Overseas-Born Community
GS-II | International Relations, Diaspora | GS-I | Society & Migration
NEWS
- The Indian diaspora has overtaken the England-born population to become Australia's largest overseas-born community.
- This comes ahead of PM Modi's third visit to Australia.
PRELIMS
- Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2020): Elevated India-Australia ties.
- Indian diaspora in Australia now exceeds 10 lakh.
MAINS
- The diaspora acts as a "living bridge" for trade, education, technology and people-to-people ties.
- Way Forward: Leverage the diaspora for deeper economic and strategic cooperation while addressing rising anti-immigration sentiment in Australia.
01
ईरान ने अमेरिकी हमलों के बाद पश्चिम एशियाई देशों पर हमला किया; होर्मुज बंद
GS-II | अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंध (पश्चिम एशिया)
NEWS
- अमेरिका द्वारा ईरानी सैन्य ठिकानों पर हमले के बाद ईरान ने बहरीन, कुवैत, कतर, जॉर्डन और ओमान में अमेरिकी ठिकानों पर हमला किया।
- ईरान ने होर्मुज जलडमरूमध्य को बंद घोषित कर दिया।
- ओमान के पास एक साइप्रस ध्वज वाले जहाज पर हमले में एक भारतीय नाविक लापता हो गया।
PRELIMS
- होर्मुज जलडमरूमध्य: विश्व का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण तेल चोकपॉइंट।
- IRGC: इस्लामिक रिवोल्यूशनरी गार्ड कॉर्प्स।
MAINS
- भारत को ईरान (चाबहार, INSTC) और खाड़ी देशों के साथ संतुलित नीति बनाए रखनी होगी।
- आगे की राह: ऊर्जा स्रोतों में विविधता लाएं और रणनीतिक पेट्रोलियम भंडार मजबूत करें।
02
तालिबान ने भारत के साथ कृषि सहयोग बढ़ाने की इच्छा जताई
GS-II | भारत और पड़ोस | GS-III | कृषि
NEWS
- अफगानिस्तान के कृषि मंत्री ने भारत की यात्रा के दौरान कृषि व्यापार, सिंचाई, बीज और क्षमता निर्माण पर चर्चा की।
- भारत ने जलवायु अनुकूल खेती और बायो-फोर्टिफाइड फसलों की पेशकश की।
PRELIMS
- चाबहार पोर्ट और INSTC: भारत की अफगानिस्तान और मध्य एशिया के लिए रणनीतिक परियोजनाएं।
MAINS
- भारत तालिबान शासन को औपचारिक मान्यता न देते हुए भी विकासात्मक जुड़ाव जारी रखे हुए है।
03
दिल्ली ने संशोधित PM-UDAY योजना के लिए ₹100 करोड़ मांगे
GS-II | शासन, शहरी विकास
NEWS
- दिल्ली सरकार ने अनधिकृत कॉलोनियों में संपत्ति अधिकार देने के लिए संशोधित PM-UDAY योजना के लिए ₹100 करोड़ मांगे हैं।
- योजना में GIS मैपिंग और भूमि रिकॉर्ड आधुनिकीकरण शामिल है।
PRELIMS
- PM-UDAY: प्रधानमंत्री अनधिकृत कॉलोनियों में दिल्ली आवास अधिकार योजना।
01
ஈரான் அமெரிக்க தாக்குதல்களுக்குப் பிறகு மேற்கு ஆசிய நாடுகளைத் தாக்கியது
GS-II | சர்வதேச உறவுகள்
NEWS
- அமெரிக்கா ஈரானிய இராணுவ இலக்குகளைத் தாக்கிய பிறகு, ஈரான் பஹ்ரைன், குவைத், கத்தார், ஜோர்டான் மற்றும் ஓமானில் உள்ள அமெரிக்க தளங்களைத் தாக்கியது.
- ஹார்முஸ் நீரிணையை ஈரான் மூடியதாக அறிவித்தது.
PRELIMS
- ஹார்முஸ் நீரிணை: உலகின் முக்கிய எண்ணெய் போக்குவரத்து பாதை.
02
தலிபான் இந்தியாவுடன் விவசாய ஒத்துழைப்பை அதிகரிக்க விரும்புகிறது
GS-II | இந்தியா மற்றும் அண்டை நாடுகள்
NEWS
- அப்கானிஸ்தான் விவசாய அமைச்சர் இந்தியாவுக்கு வந்து விவசாய வர்த்தகம், நீர்ப்பாசனம் மற்றும் ஆராய்ச்சி குறித்து விவாதித்தார்.
- இந்தியா காலநிலைக்கு ஏற்ற விவசாயம் மற்றும் உயிர்-வலுவூட்டப்பட்ட பயிர்களை வழங்க ஒப்புக்கொண்டது।
03
டெல்லி PM-UDAY திட்டத்திற்கு ₹100 கோடி கோரியுள்ளது
GS-II | ஆட்சி, நகர்ப்புற வளர்ச்சி
NEWS
- டெல்லி அரசு அங்கீகரிக்கப்படாத குடியிருப்புகளில் சொத்துரிமை வழங்கும் PM-UDAY திட்டத்திற்கு ₹100 கோடி கோரியுள்ளது.
- திட்டத்தில் GIS மேப்பிங் மற்றும் நில ஆவணங்கள் நவீனமயமாக்கல் அடங்கும்.
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Daily Current Affairs 13 July 2026
Daily Current Affairs 13 July 2026 covers important national and international developments relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains. Today's compilation includes Iran-West Asia tensions, Taliban-India agricultural cooperation, Delhi's PM-UDAY Scheme, Karnataka's elephant donation proposal, Supreme Court observations on judicial vacations, District Development Councils in Jammu & Kashmir, ISRO Gaganyaan system tests, Russian oil imports, Iran's strategic resilience and the Indian diaspora in Australia.
Topics Covered in Daily Current Affairs 13 July 2026
- Iran Attacks & West Asia Geopolitics
- Taliban-India Agricultural Relations
- PM-UDAY Scheme
- Karnataka Elephant Donation Proposal
- Supreme Court on Judicial Vacations
- District Development Councils (DDCs)
- ISRO Gaganyaan System Tests
- Russian Oil Imports
- Iran's Strategic Resilience
- Indian Diaspora in Australia
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