Daily Current Affairs and GK | 13 February 2026

Topic: Defence

1. The Indian Navy has taken command of Combined Task Force 154.

• Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 is a multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces.
• Commodore Milind M Mokashi assumed command of CTF 154.
• He took over from the outgoing commander of the Italian Navy.
• The change of command ceremony was organised at CMF Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain.
• Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti presided over the ceremony.
• Vice Admiral Kurt A. Renshaw, Commander, US Naval Forces Central Command, was also present at the event.
• CTF 154 is dedicated to training and capacity building of CMF member countries.
• The task force's objective reflects growing confidence in India's naval expertise.
• India’s leadership role strengthens its image as a Preferred Security Partner.
• The CMF has 47 member nations. It was established in February 2002.  CMF has five Combined Task Forces:
  • CTF 150 (Maritime Security Operations outside the Arabian Gulf)
  • CTF 151 (Counter-Piracy)
  • CTF 152 (Maritime Security Operations inside the Arabian Gulf)
  • CTF 153 (Red Sea Maritime Security)
  • CTF 154 (Maritime Security Training)

Topic: State News/Maharashtra

2. India’s first musical road created on Mumbai Coastal Road Corridor.

• The innovative road feature has been created on the northbound lane from Nariman Point to Worli.
• On 11 February, the initiative was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis.
• After exiting the underground tunnel at Worli, special grooves have been created on the first lane next to the divider for 500 metres.
• The grooves produce music through friction between vehicle tyres and the road.
• When the vehicles move on these grooves at a speed of 70-80 kmph, the song 'Jai Ho' from the movie Slumdog Millionaire can be heard inside the vehicle.
• The grooves are placed at fixed intervals with precise measurements.
• To alert drivers in advance, signboards have been installed at 500 metres, 100 metres and 60 metres inside the tunnel.
• The musical road aims to enhance driving experience while maintaining road safety.
• The concept was proposed by former Member of Parliament Rahul Shewale.