Current Affairs 13 May 2026

Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2026–2033

The Government of India and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a new Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2026–2033 aimed at strengthening the rural economy, enhancing rural incomes, and promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities.

The programme was launched during the IFAD–India Partnership for Rural Prosperity event held at Bharat Mandapam.

The eight-year strategy is aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and focuses on two major priorities:

• Strengthening knowledge systems to scale successful rural development models across India and countries of the Global South.
• Enhancing the social, economic, and climate resilience of rural communities.

Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)

The Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) with a total coverage capacity of USD 1.5 billion. General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) has been appointed as the Maritime Insurance Pool administrator.

The initiative has been introduced with a sovereign guarantee of USD 1.4 billion (₹12,980 crore) to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance coverage amid current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The BMIP covers major maritime risks, including:

• Hull and Machinery
• Cargo insurance
• Protection and Indemnity (P&I)
• War risk insurance

The coverage applies to Indian-flagged or Indian-controlled vessels and ships operating to or from India.

Supreme Court launches ‘One Case One Data’ and AI chatbot ‘Su Sahay’

Supreme Court of India has launched two major digital initiatives aimed at strengthening judicial administration and improving access to justice.

Surya Kant announced the launch of “One Case One Data”, a unified digital mechanism designed to integrate judicial administration from taluk courts to the Supreme Court into a single interconnected system.

The Chief Justice also launched “Su Sahay”, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot integrated with the Supreme Court website.

National Conference on EV Charging Infrastructure under PM E-DRIVE Scheme

The Ministry of Heavy Industries organised a National Conference on “Enabling Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure under PM E-DRIVE Scheme” on May 12, 2026, in Bengaluru. Under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, the Government has approved a total outlay of ₹10,900 crore for promoting electric mobility and EV ecosystem development.

National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026

The President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to nursing personnel on the occasion of International Nurses Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 12, 2026.

In her address, the President praised nursing personnel and healthcare professionals for their compassion, dedication, and service to the nation. She stated that nurses exemplify the highest standards of service and play a vital role in delivering quality healthcare, often under challenging circumstances.

The National Florence Nightingale Awards were instituted in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to recognise the meritorious services rendered by nursing professionals to society.

DigiLocker Awards

National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), felicitated five States for their outstanding contribution towards large-scale integration and adoption of DigiLocker across government services.

The felicitation took place during the National Consultative Workshop on Strengthening Cybersecurity Frameworks for State Data held on May 11, 2026.

International Nurses Day – 12 May

International Nurses Day is observed every year on May 12 to recognise the invaluable contribution of nurses to healthcare services worldwide. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing.

The theme for International Nurses Day 2026 is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”

Q1. What is the name of the AI-powered chatbot launched by the Supreme Court of India to facilitate easier access to justice and court-related services?
A. Nyaya Mitra
B. Su Sahay
C. Court Saarthi
D. e-Samadhan

Q2. The National Florence Nightingale Awards, presented to nursing personnel for meritorious service, were instituted in which year?
A. 1965
B. 1973
C. 1980
D. 1985

Q3. What is the theme of International Nurses Day 2026?
A. Nurses: A Voice to Lead
B. Caring Beyond Boundaries
C. Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives
D. Strengthening Healthcare Through Compassion

Q4. Which of the following States recorded the highest number of DigiLocker accounts with over 2.7 crore registered users?
A. Gujarat
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Rajasthan

Q5. The Government of India launched the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2026–2033 in partnership with which of the following international organisations?
A. World Bank
B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Q6. What is the total coverage capacity of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) launched by the Government of India?
A. USD 500 million
B. USD 1 billion
C. USD 1.5 billion
D. USD 2 billion

Q7. The National Conference on “Enabling Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure under PM E-DRIVE Scheme” was organised in which of the following cities?
A. Hyderabad
B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru
D. Pune