13 February Current Affairs

• RBI-issued Certificate of Authorisation (CoA)

Exam Focus:

• Fintech regulation

• Payment ecosystem governance

Braille-Enabled Credit Card – BOBCARD

• Improves financial accessibility & inclusivity

GS Relevance:

• Inclusive banking innovations

Axis Bank – MSME Gold Loan Product

• Strengthens credit access via secured lending

Exam Angle:

• MSME financing mechanisms

• Collateral-based lending

SEBI – AIF NAV Reporting Directive

• Deadline: May 1, 2026

• Enhances transparency & investor protection

Exam Relevance:

• Capital market regulation

• AIF governance

FDI Inflows in Banking (FY25)

• Declined to USD 115 million

Exam Angle:

• FDI trends analysis

• Banking sector investment climate

🔶 Defence & Strategic Cooperation

IAF – Royal Thai Air Force Joint Exercise

• Objective: Improve interoperability & operational coordination

Exam Relevance:

• Defence diplomacy

• Bilateral military engagements

🔶 Disinvestment & Public Sector Reforms

Government OFS – BHEL (Up to 5% Stake)

• Reflects ongoing PSU monetisation & fiscal strategy

Exam Angle:

• Disinvestment mechanisms

• OFS vs IPO vs Strategic Sale

🔶 Important Day

World Radio Day – 13 February

• Recognised by UNESCO

• Focus:

  • Media accessibility

  • Information dissemination

  • Community broadcasting

Exam Relevance:

• Frequently asked static GK + theme linkage

🔶 Obituary

James Van Der Beek

• Noted television personality ( Dawson’s Creek )

Prelims Relevance:
Personalities in news