UPSC Prelims Current Affairs: 06 Jan 2026
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Question 1Science & Technology - Physics
With reference to the 'Mpemba Effect', recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It describes a phenomenon where hotter water freezes faster than colder water under certain specific conditions.
2.The effect has been recently proven to occur only in water and no other liquid or system.
3.Supercomputer simulations by JNCASR have provided evidence supporting this counter-intuitive effect.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 2Infrastructure - Railways
Consider the following statements regarding the status of Railway Electrification in India as of November 2025:
1.India has achieved 100% electrification of its entire Broad Gauge network.
2.The solar power capacity commissioned by Indian Railways has crossed 800 MW.
3.Automatic Wiring Trains are being used to speed up the electrification process.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 3Governance - e-Governance
With reference to the 'National FRA Digital Platform', consider the following statements:
1.It is a unified digital platform developed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2.The platform includes an FRA Atlas for spatial visualisation and decision support.
3.It aims to centralize the authority of processing claims, removing the role of Gram Sabhas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 4Science & Technology - Space
Regarding 'W Ursae Majoris' stars, recently studied by Indian astronomers, consider the following statements:
1.They are defined as detached binary stars where the two stars orbit each other at a large distance.
2.They share a single outer atmosphere or common envelope.
3.Studies indicate the presence of magnetic activity and star spots on their surface.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 5Economy - Trade
According to the latest 'Trade Watch Quarterly' released by NITI Aayog, which of the following observations regarding India's trade profile is correct?
1.There is a structural shift towards technology-intensive exports.
2.The automotive sector is identified as having a rising global relevance with significant opportunities in a $2.2 trillion market.
3.The report was released by the Ministry of Commerce and not NITI Aayog.
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