UPSC Prelims Current Affairs: 07 Jan 2026
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Question 1Agriculture - Policy
With reference to the Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
2.The Bill proposes the decriminalization of petty offences to promote 'Ease of Doing Business'.
3.It mandates the accreditation of testing laboratories to ensure the quality of pesticides.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 2Economy - Trade
Regarding the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), consider the following statements:
1.It is India's first Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).
2.The agreement includes a binding commitment for USD 100 billion investment into India.
3.EFTA member countries include Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 3International Relations - India-West Asia
Consider the following statements regarding the 'India-UAE Food Corridor':
1.It was launched at the 9th edition of Indusfood 2026.
2.The initiative aims to accelerate bilateral food trade flows and enhance food security.
3.It is completely funded by the World Bank under the Global Food Security Program.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 4International Relations - Institutions
With reference to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), consider the following statements:
1.It is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on election monitoring.
2.India has assumed the Chairship of the Council of Member States of International IDEA for the year 2026.
3.The Election Commission of India (ECI) is hosting the IICDEM-2026 conference under its aegis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 5Science & Technology - Computers
Consider the following statements regarding the 'YUVA AI for All' initiative:
1.It is a National AI Literacy Program aimed at building foundational AI awareness among students.
2.The program aims to train 1 million young people in AI skills.
3.It is solely funded by private sector companies like Google and NVIDIA.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 6Governance - Schemes
With reference to the recent MoUs signed by the Department of Posts, consider the following:
1.India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will provide doorstep banking services to Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
2.Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras are established exclusively for the distribution of subsidized seeds to farmers.
3.The logistics partnership with the Agriculture Ministry aims to reduce the delivery time of samples to laboratories to 48-72 hours.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 7Defense - Security
Consider the following statements regarding ICGS Samudra Pratap:
1.It is a newly commissioned ship of the Indian Navy.
2.It is integrated with modern technologies to ensure eco-friendly operations.
3.Its primary role involves coastal vigilance and safeguarding maritime interests.
Which of the statements given above are correct?