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Current Affairs — 13 October 2026

13 October 2026
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Economy & Finance

Retail inflation rises to 2-year high of 5.5% on costlier food and fuel

Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), surged to a nearly two-year high of 5.5% in September, driven by accelerating food and fuel inflation. This figure exceeds the previous month's rate of 4.8% and approaches the Reserve Bank of India's upper comfort limit of 6%. Economists suggest this uptick vindicates the MPC's recent rate hike stance and raises concerns over persistent inflationary pressures and slowing economic consumption.

  • Retail inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index reached 5.5% in September, marking a two-year high.
  • Food and fuel prices served as the primary drivers behind this sharp inflationary acceleration.
  • The current inflation rate approaches the Reserve Bank of India's upper tolerance threshold of 6%.
Exam Points
  • Retail inflation rose to 5.5% in September, up from 4.8% in the previous month.
  • The RBI's upper comfort limit for retail inflation is 6%.
  • The data indicates the highest CPI inflation since October 2024.
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Governance & Polity

At sixes and sevens, the ECI's growing credibility crisis over Forms 6 and 7

The Election Commission of India (ECI) faces mounting scrutiny over its handling of Forms 6 and 7, related to voter registration and deletion, respectively. Critics highlight mishandling of forms, lack of transparency in the Special Summary Revision (SIR), and politically motivated deletions. Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lasasa warned that such controversies erode public trust and threaten democratic values. Experts emphasize the urgent need for enhanced institutional transparency, independent audits, and robust verification processes.

  • The Election Commission faces severe criticism over the management of voter registration (Form 6) and deletion (Form 7).
  • Allegations of politically motivated deletions and lack of transparency during the Special Summary Revision have eroded public confidence.
  • Experts recommend strengthening verification processes and ensuring independent oversight of electoral procedures.
Exam Points
  • Form 6 is utilized for new voter registration while Form 7 is used for deletion of names.
  • Ashok Lavasa is a former Election Commissioner of India.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding transparency in the Special Summary Revision (SIR).
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