The important current-affairs developments of 13 November 2026 cover public health, sports, consumer rights, international scientific cooperation, population enumeration, trade and culture.
India’s progress in tuberculosis control is a major health update, with the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 recording a 38% reduction in TB mortality in India since 2015 and a 94% treatment success rate for drug-susceptible TB. The President also presented the Sports and Adventure Awards 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Other significant developments include the Central Consumer Protection Authority’s penalty on Ola for a misleading pre-ride payment feature, the conclusion of the Second India–Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue, preparations for Census 2027 in Goa and the announcement of the 57th International Film Festival of India.
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India has recorded a 38% reduction in tuberculosis (TB) mortality since 2015, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026. The Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda, highlighted this progress on 13 November 2026.
The reported reduction is higher than the global decline of 35% over the same period. India has also reported a 94% treatment success rate among patients with drug-susceptible TB.
The progress has been supported by expanded screening, improved diagnostic facilities, treatment monitoring and community participation. The TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached more than 25 crore people through intensified screening activities.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare:
More than 11 crore chest X-rays have been conducted.
Around 3 crore molecular diagnostic tests have been performed.
Approximately 14.97 lakh asymptomatic TB cases have been identified through intensified screening.
The programme has detected 48.64 lakh TB cases.
In 2025, 67,933 Panchayats were declared TB-free.
The Government is using technologies such as AI-enabled portable digital chest X-rays, rapid molecular diagnostic tests and the Ni-kshay digital platform to improve detection and treatment monitoring.
Nutritional assistance through the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana and community support through the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative are also part of the broader TB-control effort.
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs, although it can also affect other parts of the body. It spreads through the air when a person with infectious pulmonary TB releases bacteria through coughing, sneezing or speaking.
Disease: Tuberculosis.
Abbreviation: TB.
Causative organism: Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Report: WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026.
Reduction in India’s TB mortality since 2015: 38%.
Global TB mortality reduction during the same period: 35%.
Treatment success rate for drug-susceptible TB in India: 94%.
TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reach: More than 25 crore people.
Chest X-rays conducted: More than 11 crore.
Molecular tests conducted: Around 3 crore.
Asymptomatic cases detected: Approximately 14.97 lakh.
Digital platform: Ni-kshay.
Nutritional assistance: Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana.
Community support initiative: Ni-kshay Mitra.
This topic is relevant to public health, communicable diseases, national health programmes and the role of technology in disease surveillance. Aspirants should remember the 38% mortality reduction, the 94% treatment success rate and the functions of Ni-kshay.
Official source: PIB – Health Minister highlights India’s progress in reducing TB mortality
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sports and Adventure Awards 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on 13 November 2026.
The awards recognise outstanding contributions by sportspersons, coaches and organisations that promote sports and adventure activities in India.
The ceremony covered four major award categories:
Dronacharya Awards 2025 – recognise the contribution of coaches to sports development and the performance of athletes.
Arjuna Awards 2025 – recognise outstanding sporting achievements and consistent performance.
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024 – recognise achievements in adventure activities, including land, sea and air-based pursuits.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 2025 – recognises organisations and individuals that contribute to the promotion and development of sports.
The awards highlight the importance of coaching, athlete development, institutional support and the promotion of adventure activities.
Award presenter: President Droupadi Murmu.
Venue: Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Presentation date: 13 November 2026.
Awards presented:
Dronacharya Awards 2025.
Arjuna Awards 2025.
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 2025.
Main purpose: Recognise sporting excellence, coaching and sports promotion.
This topic is relevant to sports current affairs and national awards. Aspirants should distinguish the purpose of the Arjuna Award from the Dronacharya Award and remember that the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards relate to adventure activities.
Official source: PIB – President of India presents Sports and Adventure Awards 2025
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on ANI Technologies Private Limited, which operates the ride-hailing platform Ola, on 13 November 2026.
The action relates to a pre-ride payment feature that prompted customers to make an additional payment while the application was searching for a driver. The feature suggested that making this payment could improve the chances of obtaining a ride more quickly.
The CCPA found that the feature could mislead consumers and treated it as an unfair trade practice involving a dark pattern. It directed the company to discontinue the practice immediately.
The platform had reportedly renamed the feature from “tip” to “add-on”, but the underlying payment prompt remained. The Authority concluded that the change in label did not address the consumer-protection concern.
A dark pattern is a user-interface or design practice that manipulates, misleads or pressures consumers into making decisions they might not otherwise make.
Examples can include misleading prompts, hidden charges, confusing cancellation processes and design features that push users towards unwanted purchases.
The CCPA functions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. It is responsible for addressing violations of consumer rights, unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements that affect consumers as a class.
Authority: Central Consumer Protection Authority.
Abbreviation: CCPA.
Company: ANI Technologies Private Limited.
Platform: Ola.
Penalty: ₹10 lakh.
Date of action: 13 November 2026.
Issue: Pre-ride tip/add-on payment prompt.
Finding: Unfair trade practice and dark pattern.
Direction: Discontinue the misleading feature.
Relevant legislation: Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
This development is relevant to consumer rights, e-commerce regulation, digital platforms and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Aspirants should understand the meaning of dark patterns and the role of the CCPA.
Official source: PIB – CCPA imposes ₹10 lakh penalty on Ola for pre-ride tip feature
India and Italy have agreed to strengthen cooperation in science, research and innovation following the Second India–Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue 2026, which concluded in Rome on 13 November 2026.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh participated in the dialogue with Italy’s Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini.
The discussions focused on translating research outcomes into useful technologies, encouraging start-ups and improving cooperation between universities, research institutions and technology incubation centres.
Priority areas identified for cooperation include:
Artificial Intelligence (AI).
High-Performance Computing (HPC).
Clean energy.
Advanced biotechnology.
Biomedical research.
Technology validation and commercialisation.
The two sides also discussed the possibility of a new joint research call in 2027.
India and Italy have a long history of scientific cooperation. Their first Inter-governmental Agreement on Science and Technology was signed in 1978 and renewed on 28 November 2003.
India–Italy relations were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2023. The Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025–2029, announced in November 2024, provides a broader framework for cooperation.
Dialogue: Second India–Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue.
Year: 2026.
Venue: Rome, Italy.
Indian representative: Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Italian representative: Anna Maria Bernini.
First India–Italy inter-governmental Science and Technology Agreement: 1978.
Agreement renewed: 28 November 2003.
Strategic Partnership: 2023.
Joint Strategic Action Plan: 2025–2029.
Proposed new joint research call: 2027.
Priority sectors: AI, HPC, clean energy, biotechnology and biomedical research.
This topic is relevant to international relations, science and technology and India’s strategic partnerships. Aspirants should remember the year of the first bilateral science agreement and the priority areas for research cooperation.
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The Directorate of Census Operations, Goa, conducted an awareness programme at the State Secretariat in Porvorim on 13 November 2026 to explain the arrangements for the second phase of Census 2027.
The campaign slogan is “Amchi Janaganana, Amcho Vikas”, meaning “Our Census, Our Development”.
The programme aims to encourage residents to participate and provide accurate information during the population-enumeration process.
According to the announced schedule:
| Census activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Self-Enumeration | 16–30 November 2026 |
| Population Enumeration | 1 December 2026–4 January 2027 |
| Revisional round | 5–9 January 2027 |
| Reference date for Goa | 00:00 hours on 5 January 2027 |
Self-enumeration allows eligible households to submit the required information through the designated digital process before the population-enumeration exercise.
The Census is important for planning public services, infrastructure, education, healthcare, housing and welfare programmes. Reliable population data also supports policy formulation and resource allocation.
State: Goa.
Census: Census 2027.
Awareness programme date: 13 November 2026.
Venue: Secretariat, Porvorim.
Campaign slogan: “Amchi Janaganana, Amcho Vikas”.
Self-enumeration: 16–30 November 2026.
Population enumeration: 1 December 2026–4 January 2027.
Revisional round: 5–9 January 2027.
Reference date: 00:00 hours on 5 January 2027.
Nodal organisation: Directorate of Census Operations, Goa.
This topic is relevant to Indian polity, population studies, public administration and governance. Aspirants should understand the difference between self-enumeration and population enumeration and remember the announced schedule for Goa.
Official source: PIB – Goa gears up for Census 2027; self-enumeration begins on 16 November
The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is scheduled to take place in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2026 under the theme “Stories Without Borders”.
The festival is organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with the relevant film and festival institutions.
The 2026 edition is expected to feature more than 150 international films from 86 countries. The festival received over 1,900 film submissions from 137 countries.
The Indian Panorama section will present 76 films in 18 languages, highlighting the diversity of Indian cinema.
Other important details include:
Spain is the Country of Honour.
Russia is the Partner Country.
The festival will give special attention to BRICS cinema.
Seven international films will compete in the Best Debut Feature Films category.
WAVES Film Bazaar and Netflix are collaborating to support creative talent and international storytelling.
The festival provides a platform for filmmakers, producers, actors, technicians and cinema enthusiasts to exchange ideas and showcase films from different cultures.
Festival: International Film Festival of India.
Abbreviation: IFFI.
Edition: 57th.
Dates: 20–28 November 2026.
Host State: Goa.
Theme: “Stories Without Borders”.
International films: More than 150.
Countries represented in international selection: 86.
Film submissions: More than 1,900 from 137 countries.
Indian Panorama: 76 films in 18 languages.
Country of Honour: Spain.
Partner Country: Russia.
Special focus: BRICS cinema.
This topic is relevant to art and culture, cinema, international cultural exchange and government initiatives supporting the creative industries. Aspirants should remember the edition, venue, theme and Country of Honour.
Official source: PIB – 57th International Film Festival of India 2026
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) directed State Drug Controllers to closely monitor the implementation of revised prices for 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines on 13 November 2026.
The medicines were covered under the Trade Margin Rationalisation (TMR) order notified on 17 October 2026. The revised prices became effective from 9 November 2026.
The direction requires manufacturers, retailers, dealers, stockists, hospitals and medical institutions to comply with the revised prices and display updated price lists prominently.
State Drug Controllers have been asked to monitor the supply chain and ensure that patients receive the benefit of the revised Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs). They must submit their Action Taken Reports to the NPPA by 16 November 2026.
Consumers can report complaints relating to overcharging, shortage or non-availability of medicines through the Pharma Sahi Daam application or portal.
The NPPA is an organisation under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It regulates the prices of pharmaceutical products under the applicable drug-price control framework.
Authority: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority.
Abbreviation: NPPA.
Parent department: Department of Pharmaceuticals.
Ministry: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Medicines covered: 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs.
Gazette order date: 17 October 2026.
Revised prices effective from: 9 November 2026.
Monitoring direction issued: 13 November 2026.
Action Taken Report deadline: 16 November 2026.
Consumer complaint facility: Pharma Sahi Daam app/portal.
Relevant order: Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.
This development is relevant to public health, medicine-price regulation, consumer protection and affordable healthcare. Aspirants should distinguish the date on which revised prices became effective from the later monitoring direction issued to State Drug Controllers.
Official source: PIB – NPPA directs strict monitoring of Trade Margin Rationalisation on 137 anti-cancer drugs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 13 November 2026.
Prashanti Kutiram is associated with Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) and its work in yoga education, research and holistic health.
The institution marked 50 years of its work. During the programme, the Prime Minister highlighted the contribution of yoga institutions to research, training and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific methods.
He also referred to the birth centenary of H. V. Seshadri, whose life was associated with the idea of nation-building through character-building.
The Prime Minister highlighted the international growth of yoga and Ayurveda and discussed the role of research, education and institutional cooperation in sharing India’s traditional knowledge with the world.
Event: Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram.
Date: 13 November 2026.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Institution associated with the campus: S-VYASA.
Milestone: 50 years.
Related personality: H. V. Seshadri.
Main areas: Yoga, research, education and holistic health.
Related global observance: International Day of Yoga.
This topic is relevant to Indian culture, traditional knowledge systems, health and wellness. Aspirants should understand the role of yoga institutions in education and scientific research.
Official source: PIB – Prime Minister participates in Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram
The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026 is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 14 to 27 November 2026.
The fair is organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal was scheduled to inaugurate the event on 13 November.
The theme for the 2026 edition is “Vikas aur Virasat”, highlighting India’s development journey alongside its cultural and heritage traditions.
The fair is expected to bring together:
More than 3,500 exhibitors.
32 States and Union Territories.
11 participating countries.
Exhibition space exceeding 1,00,000 square metres.
17 exhibition halls.
IITF provides a platform for domestic and international businesses to display products, services, technologies, handicrafts and investment opportunities. It also offers opportunities for MSMEs, artisans and entrepreneurs to connect with buyers and potential business partners.
Event: India International Trade Fair.
Abbreviation: IITF.
Edition: 45th.
Organiser: India Trade Promotion Organisation.
Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Fair dates: 14–27 November 2026.
Theme: “Vikas aur Virasat”.
Exhibitors: More than 3,500.
States and Union Territories: 32.
Participating countries: 11.
Exhibition halls: 17.
Exhibition space: More than 1,00,000 square metres.
Scheduled inaugurator: Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
This topic is relevant to the Indian economy, trade promotion, MSME development, entrepreneurship and cultural heritage. Aspirants should remember the organiser, venue, theme and scale of the exhibition.
Official source: PIB – 45th India International Trade Fair 2026
The four-day Chhath Mahaparv commenced on 13 November 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on the beginning of the festival.
Chhath is a major Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. It is observed particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Nepal, and is also celebrated by communities living in other regions.
The festival is known for its disciplined rituals, fasting, offerings and prayers to the Sun. Devotees traditionally gather near rivers, ponds and other water bodies to offer prayers during sunset and sunrise.
The first day is known as Nahay-Khay, during which devotees observe ritual bathing and prepare food according to traditional practices. The festival continues through the following days with Kharna, evening Arghya and morning Arghya.
Festival: Chhath Mahaparv.
Commencement date in 2026: 13 November.
Duration: Four days.
Main deity: Sun God.
Other revered figure: Chhathi Maiya.
Important regions: Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Nepal.
First day: Nahay-Khay.
Key ritual: Offering Arghya to the setting and rising Sun.
This topic is relevant to Indian culture, festivals, traditions and cultural geography. Aspirants should remember the festival’s association with Sun worship and its four-day observance.
Official source: PIB – Prime Minister extends greetings on the commencement of Chhath Mahaparv
| Topic | Key fact to remember |
|---|---|
| India’s TB mortality | 38% reduction since 2015, according to WHO Global TB Report 2026 |
| TB treatment success | 94% for drug-susceptible TB |
| Ni-kshay | Digital platform used for TB programme monitoring |
| Sports and Adventure Awards | Presented by President Droupadi Murmu on 13 November |
| Sports awards categories | Arjuna, Dronacharya, Tenzing Norgay National Adventure and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan |
| CCPA action against Ola | ₹10 lakh penalty for misleading pre-ride payment feature |
| Dark pattern | Design practice that misleads or manipulates consumers |
| India–Italy science cooperation | Second Science and Innovation Dialogue concluded in Rome |
| First India–Italy Science and Technology Agreement | 1978 |
| Census 2027 in Goa | Self-enumeration scheduled for 16–30 November |
| IFFI 2026 | 57th edition; Goa; theme “Stories Without Borders” |
| NPPA monitoring | 137 anti-cancer drugs; State Drug Controllers’ reports due 16 November |
| Prashanti Kutiram | Golden Jubilee celebrations in Bengaluru |
| 45th IITF | Bharat Mandapam, 14–27 November; theme “Vikas aur Virasat” |
| Chhath Mahaparv | Four-day festival dedicated to Sun worship; began 13 November |
WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 recorded a 38% decline in India’s TB mortality since 2015.
India’s treatment success rate for drug-susceptible TB was reported at 94%.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sports and Adventure Awards 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
CCPA imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Ola for a misleading pre-ride payment feature.
The India–Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue concluded in Rome, with cooperation planned in AI, clean energy, biotechnology and biomedical research.
Goa’s Census 2027 self-enumeration is scheduled for 16–30 November 2026.
The 57th IFFI will be held in Goa from 20–28 November under the theme “Stories Without Borders”.
NPPA directed strict monitoring of revised prices for 137 anti-cancer medicines.
The 45th IITF will be held at Bharat Mandapam from 14–27 November under the theme “Vikas aur Virasat”.
Chhath Mahaparv, a four-day festival dedicated to Sun worship, began on 13 November.
Revise today’s topics under Public Health, Consumer Protection, International Relations, Census and Population Studies, Sports Awards and Indian Culture. Give special attention to the TB mortality figures, the role of CCPA, the India–Italy agreement year and the Census schedule. These are useful factual areas for TNPSC objective questions.
Editorial note:
This article is based on official information published by government departments and the Press Information Bureau on 13 November 2026. The India–Italy dialogue is described as concluded because the Ministry’s post-event release confirms its completion. The IFFI and India International Trade Fair dates refer to upcoming events. Goa’s Census schedule is specific to the State and should not be assumed to apply identically to every State and Union Territory. TB statistics are reported from the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The NPPA item concerns enforcement and monitoring of revised prices that became effective on 9 November, not a new price reduction announced on 13 November.
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