UPSC Prelims Current Affairs: 02 Jan 2026
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Question 1Economy - Industrial Policy
With reference to the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), consider the following statements:
1.The scheme covers manufacturing of PCBs, Capacitors, Li-ion Cells, Camera Modules, and Display Modules.
2.Under the third tranche, 22 proposals were approved with a projected investment of ₹41,863 crore.
3.The approved units are located only in Southern states of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 2Economy - Trade Policy
Regarding the Export Promotion Mission approved by the Union Cabinet, consider the following statements:
1.The Mission has two sub-schemes: NIRYAT PROTSAHAN for trade finance and NIRYAT DISHA for non-financial enablers.
2.Under the interest subvention intervention, a flat 5% interest subsidy is provided on all export credit.
3.Collateral guarantee support of up to 85% is provided for Micro and Small exporters through CGTMSE.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 3History - Buddhist Heritage
With reference to the Piprahwa Relics and their exposition, consider the following statements:
1.The Piprahwa relics were discovered in 1898 at the ancient stupa site of Kapilavastu.
2.The relics were repatriated from the British Museum after 127 years.
3.Under PM Modi's leadership, 642 antiquities have been repatriated to India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 4Governance - Health Regulation
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026:
1.It is published by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2.India's ranking in WHO pharmacovigilance database improved from 123rd (2009-14) to 8th globally in 2025.
3.Indian Pharmacopoeia is part of the WHO and is mandatory for all countries manufacturing medicines.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 5Governance - E-Governance
With reference to the PRAGATI platform, consider the following statements:
1.PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
2.It is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for reviewing central and state projects.
3.The platform enables structured escalation of issues from Ministry level to the highest level of review.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 6Infrastructure - Railways
Regarding the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, consider the following statements:
1.The total length of the corridor is 508 km with 27.4 km of tunnel sections.
2.The project uses indigenous technology developed by Indian Railways' RDSO.
3.Once completed, travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will be reduced to 1 hour 58 minutes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 7Environment - Biodiversity Conservation
With reference to the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism for Red Sanders, consider the following statements:
1.The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) implements the ABS mechanism under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
2.Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) is endemic to the Western Ghats region.
3.Farmers receive dual income benefits: lawful sale of Red Sanders wood and monetary benefits under ABS.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 8Economy - Agriculture and Allied
Regarding the indigenous fish species promotion under PMMSY, consider the following statements:
1.India has identified over 2,800 indigenous fish and shellfish species including 917 freshwater species.
2.The exotic species Penaeus vannamei dominates India's brackishwater aquaculture production.
3.Indian Major Carps (rohu, catla, mrigal) contribute less than 50% of freshwater aquaculture production.
Which of the statements given above are correct?