Top Current Affairs — 13 March 2026
Here are the most important current affairs of the day, curated for CUET, AILET, and other law entrance aspirants.
1. LPG Crisis Hits India as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Supply Chains
An LPG shortage has gripped multiple Indian states, with long queues reported at gas agencies in Jharkhand, Bihar, and other states. Induction stoves are going out of stock as citizens scramble for alternatives. India’s LPG import dependency has risen from 47% in 2015 to approximately 60% currently. The shortage is attributed to disrupted oil supply routes in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing Iran-US conflict.
CUET Relevance: International relations, Indian economy, energy security, government policy
2. PM Modi Speaks to Iranian President, Calls for Peace in West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reaffirming India’s commitment to peace and stability in the West Asia region. India has been walking a diplomatic tightrope between its strategic partnerships with both Iran and the US. Rahul Gandhi criticized the government, linking the LPG crisis and rising oil prices to the escalating conflict.
CUET Relevance: International relations, India’s foreign policy, bilateral ties
3. Iran War Costs US $11.3 Billion in First Week — Pentagon
The Pentagon revealed that the first week of military operations against Iran cost the United States approximately $11.3 billion. The conflict continues to impact global oil prices, shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, and energy security for import-dependent nations like India.
CUET Relevance: International law, law of armed conflict, maritime law, international organizations
4. Stock Markets Tumble — Sensex Falls 588 Points, Nifty Down 180
Indian stock markets witnessed significant decline with the BSE Sensex falling 588 points and Nifty 50 dropping 180 points. The sell-off is attributed to rising crude oil prices, FII (Foreign Institutional Investor) outflows, and global uncertainty over the Iran-US conflict. The rupee also weakened against the US dollar.
CUET Relevance: Indian economy, financial markets, SEBI regulations
5. PM Kisan 22nd Installment — ₹2,000 Credited to Farmers
The 22nd installment of ₹2,000 under the PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme was credited to eligible farmers’ accounts today. The scheme, launched in 2019, provides ₹6,000 per year in three installments to small and marginal farmers with landholding up to 2 hectares. Over 11 crore farmers benefit from this scheme.
CUET Relevance: Government schemes, agriculture policy, welfare state
6. Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to Step Down After 18 Years
Shantanu Narayen, the Indian-origin CEO of Adobe Inc., announced his decision to step down from the role after leading the company for 18 years. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella praised Narayen’s leadership in transforming Adobe into a cloud-based software giant. Under his tenure, Adobe’s market cap grew from $20 billion to over $200 billion.
CUET Relevance: Indian diaspora, corporate leadership, technology sector
7. Violence Against Minorities in Bangladesh — 3,100 Incidents Reported
The Indian government informed the Rajya Sabha that approximately 3,100 incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported in Bangladesh between August 2024 and February 2026. The period coincides with the political instability following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government. India has expressed “serious concern” over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.
CUET Relevance: International relations, minority rights, India-Bangladesh relations, human rights law
8. Assam’s Immigration Crackdown — 12 Illegal Immigrants “Pushed Back”
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 12 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh were “pushed back” as part of the state’s “Mission Clean Up” initiative. The move raises questions about deportation procedures, the Foreigners’ Act, and the rights of immigrants under Indian and international law.
CUET Relevance: Constitutional law (Article 19, Citizenship), NRC, immigration law, fundamental rights
9. Indian Engineer Killed in Attack on Tanker Near Iraq
A Mumbai-based marine engineer aboard the Safesea Vishnu tanker was killed in an attack near Iraqi waters. The incident highlights the dangers faced by Indian maritime workers in the Persian Gulf region amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict. India has approximately 240,000 seafarers, many of whom work in the Gulf region.
CUET Relevance: Maritime law, UNCLOS, law of armed conflict, Indian workers abroad
10. Chapchar Kut Festival Celebrated in Mizoram
Chapchar Kut is being celebrated today in Mizoram. It is the most important festival of the Mizo people, marking the completion of their most arduous task of jhum cultivation — the clearing of the jungle for the slash-and-burn method of farming. The festival features traditional Mizo dances, music, and community feasting.
CUET Relevance: Indian culture, tribal traditions, North-East India, Sixth Schedule
Quick Revision — One-Liner Facts
- PM-KISAN was launched in 2019 with an annual payment of ₹6,000 in three installments
- India’s LPG import dependency is approximately 60%
- Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of global oil supply
- Chapchar Kut is a festival of the Mizo people in Mizoram
- SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) regulates India’s stock markets
- Shantanu Narayen served as Adobe CEO for 18 years
- UNCLOS (UN Convention on the Law of the Sea) governs maritime rights and zones
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Compiled by CUET Gurukul Academic Team | Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, The Federal, AajTak
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