Pragnya Daily · 6:00 am IST

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Analysis

Every morning our editors scan The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, PIB, Down To Earth, RBI, ministries, the World Bank, IMF and UN agencies, and turn the 10 most exam-relevant stories into syllabus-mapped analysis with infographics, Prelims MCQs and Mains model answers.

10 stories dailyGS paper mappingInfographicsPrelims MCQsMains model answers

Today's edition

Friday, 13 November 2026

5 analysed stories

‹ Previous day

Reference view of an RBI tower building. India’s inflation-targeting framework balances price stability with the objective of economic growth.

EconomyGS 3

Retail Inflation at 6.1%: CPI Drivers, RBI Targeting and the Growth Trade-off

India’s retail inflation rose to 6.1% in October 2026, exceeding the RBI’s upper tolerance limit for the first time since October 2024. Food and fuel remained the principal drivers, but price pressures spread across consumption categories, complicating the balance between inflation control and economic growth.

Reference photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose scheduled Manila engagements focus on India–ASEAN cooperation, maritime security and trade; not a photograph of the November 2026 summits.

International RelationsGS 2

India–ASEAN and East Asia Summits: Act East, Maritime Security and Trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the India–ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit in Manila on November 17, 2026. The engagements will focus on maritime cooperation, trade and investment, reinforcing ASEAN’s central role in India’s Act East Policy. A possible Quad leaders’ meeting has been reported but has not been officially confirmed by India.

Polity & GovernanceGS 2 & 3

CAG’s Power-Sector Audit: DISCOM Accountability, Investment and Consumer Service

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is undertaking a comprehensive power-sector audit, beginning with 39 DISCOMs and five departmental undertakings, with privately owned DISCOMs excluded from this exercise. Its focus on consumer experience, power procurement and financial sustainability can connect public expenditure scrutiny with service delivery and strengthen accountability for power-sector reforms.

Reference portrait of Sheikh Hasina, whose proposed return to Bangladesh is central to the diplomatic dilemma discussed in the article.

International RelationsGS 2

India–Bangladesh Consular Dialogue: Balancing the Hasina Issue and Bilateral Ties

India and Bangladesh have postponed their fifth consular dialogue amid tensions over Sheikh Hasina’s announced plan to return to Bangladesh in December 2026. The setback threatens cooperation on visas, detained citizens and border management, highlighting India’s need to separate the Hasina issue from essential bilateral engagement.

Science & TechnologyGS 3

ISRO Tests Modified PSLV Third Stage: Propulsion, Design Margins and Reliability

ISRO successfully ground-tested the modified PSLV third stage at Sriharikota on November 12, 2026, after third-stage anomalies in the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 and PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 missions. The changes address nozzle design, mechanical interfaces, sealing, material acceptance and quality checks, but further testing and data reviews remain necessary.