Daily Current Affairs | 13 Jan 2026 | Chronicle IAS | UPSC | IAS | PCS | SSC | Kuldeep D

Stay updated with Daily 7 PM Current Affairs – 13 January 2026, presented by Chronicle IAS with Kuldeep D. Sir! Today’s Current Affairs Explained | Environment, Defence & Economy | Important Current Affairs for UPSC | DRDO | RBI | ICAR | Environment | Daily Current Affairs Chronicle IAS is an academic initiative led by N.N. Ojha Sir that provides exam-focused guidance for UPSC Civil Services and State PCS examinations, with a strong emphasis on clear concepts, exam-relevant understanding, and answer-focused preparation The channel features exam-relevant academic discussions covering General Studies for Prelims and Mains, current affairs, PYQ-based analysis, and guidance aligned with the overall requirements of the Civil Services Examination. The content is designed to help aspirants understand important topics, key issues, and exam trends in a clear and structured manner. Chronicle IAS supports aspirants at different stages of preparation, including Prelims, Mains, Essay, and Interview, through focused discussions that emphasize syllabus awareness and answer-oriented understanding. Subscribe to Chronicle IAS Classes for regular updates and discussions related to Civil Services preparation. Visit the Chronicle IAS website to explore courses and academic initiatives. Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more daily current affairs! 1. Phayre’s Leaf Monkey It is an endangered primate found in Northeast India (State animal of Tripura), Bangladesh, and Myanmar; it recently gained attention due to a genetic reclassification that highlighted its shrinking population. 2. Kathputli Nagar Located in Jaipur, this locality is the traditional hub for the Bhat community, who have practiced the ancient art of string puppetry (Kathputli) for generations and are currently striving to preserve it. 3. The Aral Sea Situated between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, it is famous as one of the world's worst environmental disasters caused by the diversion of the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers for Soviet-era irrigation. 4. FEMA (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026 Recently notified by the RBI, these regulations simplify the process for cross-border financial guarantees involving non-residents to improve the "Ease of Doing Business" in India. 5. DRDO Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) It is an indigenous, lightweight, "Fire-and-Forget" missile system developed by DRDO, designed to be carried by a single soldier to destroy enemy tanks and armored vehicles. 6. ICAR and NDDB MoU The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the National Dairy Development Board signed a pact to collaborate on scientific research, livestock health, and innovation to boost milk productivity for Indian farmers. Phayre’s Leaf Monkey, Endangered Species India, Kathputli Nagar Jaipur, Kathputli Puppetry, Aral Sea Environmental Disaster, Water Diversion Impact, FEMA Guarantees Regulations 2026, RBI FEMA Rules, Ease of Doing Business India, DRDO MPATGM Missile, Fire and Forget Missile India, ICAR NDDB MoU, Dairy Sector India, UPSC Current Affairs #CurrentAffairs #UPSC #Environment #DRDO #Economy #Agriculture #IndianCulture #GS3 Exam Relevance: These topics are extremely important from the perspective of: • UPSC Prelims & Mains • State PCS Examinations • SSC (CGL, CHSL, GD) • Banking Exams • Railways Exams • Defence Exams (CDS, NDA, AFCAT) frequently asked in both objective and descriptive exams. Why Watch This Video? 1. Clear explanation in simple language 2. Fully exam-oriented approach 3. Useful for revision and daily current affairs notes 4. Helps build strong conceptual clarity Instructions for Aspirants: • Like the video if it helps your preparation • Comment on your doubts or questions • Share this video with fellow aspirants • Subscribe to the channel for *Daily Current Affairs updates* Stay consistent, stay focused, and continue to prepare smartly for your exams. Youtube:    / @chronicleiasclasses   Facebook:   / 168enqms5b   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicle_i... Telegram: https://t.me/chronicle_ias WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7I... CHRONICLE IAS App Link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...