Daily Current Affairs – 6 January 2026 for Government Exams
Daily Current Affairs for 6 January 2026 covers key national developments, science & technology innovations, banking updates, international relations, sports events, important days, and state news. This compilation is designed to help aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Banking, Insurance, Railways, Defence, and State PSC exams with precise, exam-relevant facts.
📘 Introduction – Why in News?
Current Affairs of 6 January 2026 focus on major national initiatives, scientific innovations, financial sector partnerships, international agreements, sports events, and important observances. These updates are highly relevant for prelims, mains, and interview stages of government examinations.
Staying updated daily builds conceptual clarity and improves accuracy in static + current affairs integrated questions, which form a high-weightage section in competitive exams.
🇮🇳 NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics
Why in News?
The historic reunification and exhibition of Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha after 127 years.
Key Highlights:
- Title: The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One
- Location: Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi
- Organized by: Ministry of Culture
- Theme: Reunification of Piprahwa relics
- Repatriation Model: Public–Private Partnership (PPP)
- Artefacts: Over 80 items from 6th century BCE to present
Exam-Friendly Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Discovery Year | 1898 |
| Discovered By | William Claxton Peppé |
| Excavation Sites | Kapilavastu, Piprahwa |
| Repatriation Finalized | July 30, 2025 |
| Cultural Program | Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav |
184 New Crop Varieties Released
Why in News?
Boosting agricultural productivity and climate resilience.
Key Facts:
- Total Varieties: 184
- Crops Covered: 25
- Developed by: ICAR, Agricultural Universities, Private Companies
- India became world’s largest rice producer in 2024-25
| Crop Category | Varieties |
|---|---|
| Cereals | 122 |
| Cotton | 24 |
| Oilseeds | 13 |
| Pulses | 6 |
| Sugarcane | 6 |
DSIR Relaxes 3-Year Eligibility Norm for Deep-Tech Startups
Why in News?
Boost to innovation ecosystem and startup funding.
- Financial Assistance: Up to ₹1 crore
- Program: Industrial R&D Promotion Program (IRDPP)
- Ministry: Science & Technology
- Key Focus: Deep-tech startups, MSMEs, Women-led innovation
🐟 STATE & AGRICULTURE NEWS
India’s First Commercial Tropical Trout Farm
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
- Technology: Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS)
- Significance: Expands trout farming beyond Himalayan regions
- Focus: Skill development, automation, biosecurity
🌍 INTERNATIONAL & DIPLOMACY
AYUSH Recognised in India–Oman CEPA & India–NZ FTA
Why Important?
- Formal global acceptance of Indian traditional medicine
- Export growth: 6.11%
- Anchoring body: AYUSHEXCIL
India–Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Installations List
- Exchange Count: 35th
- Agreement Signed: 1988
- First Exchange: 1992
- Annual Exchange Date: January 1
Judicial Cooperation with Bhutan
- Exchange of young legal professionals
- Duration: 3 months
- Objective: Judicial exposure and cooperation
🏦 BANKING & FINANCE
TMB–TechFini Partnership
- Sector: Digital Payments
- Focus: UPI infrastructure & UPI Autopay
- Capacity: 10,000 TPS
- Impact: Faster lending & EMI automation
🔬 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
India’s First 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations
- Developed under: Mission Mausam
- Lead Institute: IITM Pune
- Deployment: From February 2026
- Features: Solar-powered, real-time data, low cost
DRDO’s Portable Water Purification System – SWaDeS
- Purpose: Safe drinking water for soldiers
- Capability: Desalination + CBRN purification
- Deployment Time: 2–3 minutes
🏐 SPORTS
72nd National Volleyball Championship
- Venue: Varanasi, UP
- Duration: Jan 4–11, 2026
- Teams: 58
- Mascots: Nandu & Neera
📅 IMPORTANT DAYS – 6 JANUARY
National Siddha Day 2026
- Theme: Siddha for Global Health
- Observed: Birth anniversary of Sage Agathiyar
World Day of War Orphans
- First Observed: 1995
- Proposed by: SOS Enfants en Detresse
- Purpose: Child rights awareness
🏛️ STATE NEWS
Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS)
- Pension: 50% of last drawn basic pay
- Family Pension: 60%
- Gratuity: Up to ₹25 lakh
- Annual Govt Contribution: ₹11,000 crore
Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque Appointed CJ of Sikkim HC
- 24th Chief Justice
- Recommended by SC Collegium
- Appointed under Article 217(1)
📌 One-Liner Revision Points (Quick Notes)
- Piprahwa relics reunited after 127 years in New Delhi
- India became world’s largest rice producer in 2024-25
- DSIR removed 3-year eligibility for deep-tech startups
- First tropical trout farm inaugurated in Telangana
- AYUSH formally recognised in CEPA & FTA agreements
- India-Pakistan nuclear list exchange held for 35th time
- TMB partnered with TechFini for UPI expansion
- 3D-printed AWS developed under Mission Mausam
- DRDO launched SWaDeS water purification system
- 72nd National Volleyball Championship held in Varanasi
- National Siddha Day observed on January 6
- World Day of War Orphans observed globally on Jan 6
- Tamil Nadu launched OPS-equivalent pension scheme
- Justice Mustaque became 24th CJ of Sikkim HC
❓ Exam-Oriented FAQs
Q1. Why are Piprahwa relics important?
They are associated with Lord Buddha and reflect India’s ancient Buddhist heritage.
Q2. Which ministry developed new crop varieties?
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Q3. What is Mission Mausam?
A ₹2,000 crore programme to strengthen India’s meteorological infrastructure.
Q4. What is SWaDeS?
A DRDO-developed portable seawater desalination system.
Q5. What is TAPS?
Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme providing OPS-equivalent benefits.
