Current Affairs 13 May 2026

Mumbai Airport CSMIA Achieves 99% Waste Diversion.

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport received the ZWL Platinum – Class I Rating from the Confederation of Indian Industry.
• Diverts over 99% of its waste from landfills.
• Certification awarded for FY2025-26 for maximizing waste diversion and minimizing generation.
• CSMIA handles over 50 million passengers annually.
• Operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) with 74% stake by Adani Airport Holdings Limited and remaining by Airports Authority of India (AAI).

Two Botswana-Origin Cheetahs Translocated to Kuno National Park.

• Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav released two female cheetahs from Botswana on May 11, 2026, near the Kuno River.
• Total cheetah population in India reaches 57, including cubs born domestically.
• Phase 3 translocation: 9 cheetahs (6 females, 3 males) imported from Botswana in February 2026.
• Future habitats being prepared: Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (second) and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary (third).
• Previous phases: Namibia (8 cheetahs, 2022), South Africa (12 cheetahs, 2023).
• Project Cheetah, under NTCA, is the world’s first intercontinental translocation of a large wild carnivore.

India to Host 4th Edition of India-Africa Forum Summit.

• Summit to resume high-level diplomatic dialogues with African nations after a decade.
• India has 46 operational diplomatic missions in Africa, including 17 new ones.
• Bilateral trade stands at ~$85 billion; Africa contributes ~10% of India’s energy imports.
• India signed digital cooperation agreements with 7 African countries; 39 African nations joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
• India contributes ~5,000 peacekeepers to UN missions in Africa.
• Concurrent events: International Big Cat Alliance meeting (June 1) and India-Africa Film Festival.

Delhi Rolls Out Aftercare Scheme to Support At-Risk Youth.

• Provides financial and rehabilitation support to young adults exiting child care homes after turning 18.
• Targets 150–200 youth annually from Delhi’s 88 Child Care Institutions.
• Budget allocation: ₹3.5 crore for FY 2026-27.
• Mandated under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
• Implementation:
• State Aftercare Committee (led by Secretary, Women & Child Development) oversees policy.
• District Aftercare Committees (headed by District Magistrates) assess individual needs and prepare care plans.
• Benefits include monthly stipends, financial assistance, counseling, higher education, vocational training, and internship support.
• Delhi maintains two dedicated aftercare homes (one for boys, one for girls).

Singappen Special Task Force Established by Tamil Nadu Government.

• Tamil Nadu constituted the Singappen Special Task Force for women’s safety.
• Objective: Strengthen prevention and protection measures for women across the state.
• Operates under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister’s Office.
• Phase-1 manpower:
• 1 IGP, 1 SP
• 2 DSPs, 4 Inspectors
• 8 Sub-Inspectors, 20 other personnel
• Focus: Dedicated policing and rapid response to women’s safety concerns statewide.