Current Affairs 13 February 2026

India’s Trade Surplus with US To Top $90 Billion Annually: SBI Report.

• SBI estimates India’s trade surplus with the US could exceed $90B yearly, as export potential for top 15 goods nears $97B and overall exports cross $100B post-tariff deal.
• Tariff reduction is expected to boost Indian exports, narrow US import duties to 18%, create $3B annual forex savings, and deliver a 1.1% net GDP impact.
• India aims to import $500B of US goods in 5 years.

Chidambaranar Port Become India’s 1st Major Port: IGBC Platinum Rating.

• V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority is India’s first Major Port to receive IGBC Platinum Rating for its Administration Building’s sustainable, energy-efficient design.
• The building features rooftop solar, IoT water meters, 100% renewable energy, inclusivity features, etc.
• Also secured BEE’s Shunya Plus & Shunya certifications, recognizing its net positive & net zero energy achievements.

Aditya Pandya Becomes Youngest Analog Astronaut.

• 17-year-old Aditya Pandya has become India’s youngest male analog astronaut after completing an 8-day lunar habitat simulation in Dholavira, Kutch.
• Four-member crew lived in a container-based Moon-like habitat simulating isolation & autonomous operations.
• Mission used digital twin tech, IoT sensors, biometric tracking & real-time telemetry for habitat monitoring.

NATO Launches "Arctic Sentry" Mission Amid Alliance Tensions.

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization has launched Arctic Sentry to bolster its Arctic presence after tensions to acquire Greenland surged within the alliance.
• The mission will unify NATO’s regional activities, coordinate military deployments, address gaps as Russia and China ramp up Arctic interests.
• Aims to maintain Arctic stability and alliance cohesion following recent Greenland disputes.

Delhi’s Magenta Metro Line to Become Longest Corridor.

• With Phase-V (A) expansion, the Magenta Line will stretch to 89 km—making it the Delhi Metro’s longest, fully driverless corridor from Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha.
• Includes the Central Vista and adds 17 new interchange stations, linking hubs like Central Secretariat, Azadpur, New Delhi, and Inderlok.
• Enhance multi-line connectivity & transform public transport across Delhi-NCR.