Daily current affairs 13 May 2026

BANDA SINGH BAHADUR: LIFE, CAMPAIGNS, AND AGRARIAN REFORMS

Banda Singh Bahadur, a legendary Sikh warrior who defeated the Mughals, captured Sirhind, abolished the Zamindari system, and established the first sovereign Khalsa Raj.  

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ODONATA SPECIES: HABITAT, FEATURES, DIET, IUCN STATUS

A recent scientific survey across the Western Ghats revealed a thirty-five percent shortfall in historically known Odonata species, indicating severe ecological distress. Habitat loss, pollution, and climate change heavily threaten these vital freshwater bio-indicators, urging immediate and comprehensive conservation efforts.

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INDIA'S ELECTRICAL FIRE CRISIS: CAUSES, CHALLENGES, AND REGULATORY SOLUTIONS

India faces a severe electrical fire crisis driven by outdated wiring, high appliance loads, and regulatory gaps. Mitigating these risks requires stringent enforcement of safety codes, advanced forensic investigations, upgraded infrastructure, and the mandatory use of modern circuit protection devices.

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INDIA HOSTS KIMBERLEY PROCESS MEETING 2026

India assumes the 2026 Kimberley Process Chair, focusing on Credibility, Compliance, and Consumer Confidence. With dominance in diamond polishing, India aims to reform the certification scheme through blockchain technology, broaden conflict definitions, and balance global geopolitical trade interests.

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PM E-DRIVE SCHEME EXPLAINED: FEATURES, SUBSIDIES, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

The PM E-DRIVE Scheme is a ₹10,900 crore initiative by the Ministry of Heavy Industries accelerating EV adoption, enhancing public transport, deploying charging infrastructure, and boosting local manufacturing through Aadhaar-linked e-vouchers, extending specific category support until March 2028.

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PM SHRI SCHEME EXPLAINED: FEATURES, SIGNIFICANCE, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

The PM SHRI scheme develops fourteen thousand five hundred schools into exemplar institutions showcasing the National Education Policy. It features green infrastructure and modern pedagogy but faces implementation challenges due to funding and branding disputes with several participating Indian states.

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JUDICIAL MODERNIZATION IN INDIA: SUPREME COURT INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

The Supreme Court constituted a high-powered committee seeking ₹50,000 crore to modernize India's judicial infrastructure. This digital transformation leverages e-Courts Phase III, to eliminate pendency, bridge the digital divide, and ensure transparent justice delivery.

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