UPSC Current Affairs 6 May 2026: Prelims + Mains Focused Analysis
1. Intercaste Marriages & Unfinished Law (Society | GS 1)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Protected under Special Marriage Act, 1954
- Article 21 includes Right to Marry
- SC judgment: Shakti Vahini vs Union of India (2018)
🔹 Mains Focus
Issues
- Honour killings
- Khap/community interference
- Police apathy
Way Forward
- Neutral policing
- Remove notice barriers under SMA
- Social awareness & reforms
🧠 MCQs
Q1. Intercaste marriages are legally protected under:
A. IPC
B. Special Marriage Act
C. RTI Act
D. Forest Act
👉 Answer: B
Q2. Right to Marry is linked with which Article?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
👉 Answer: C
✍️ Mains Question
“Intercaste marriages challenge traditional social structures in India. Discuss.” (10M)
2. Dual-Use Satellites & Space Warfare (Science & Tech | GS 3)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Dual-use satellites serve:
- Civilian purposes
- Military purposes
- Example: GPS, communication satellites
🔹 Mains Focus
Importance
- Cost efficiency
- Strategic flexibility
- Disaster management + defence use
Challenges
- Cyber attacks
- Space debris
- Legal ambiguity in space warfare
Way Forward
- Update Outer Space Treaty
- Cybersecurity standards
- International cooperation
🧠 MCQs
Q1. Dual-use satellites are used for:
A. Civilian use only
B. Military use only
C. Both civilian and military purposes
D. Weather monitoring only
👉 Answer: C
✍️ Mains Question
“Dual-use satellites are blurring the distinction between civilian and military space infrastructure. Analyse.” (15M)
3. Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize (IR + Governance)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Awarded by UNESCO
- Established in 1997
- Recognizes defence of press freedom
🔹 Mains Focus
- Media freedom in democracy
- Role of journalism in accountability
4. Trans-Neptunian Object 2002 XV93 (Space Science)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Located in Kuiper Belt
- Beyond Neptune orbit
- Has thin atmosphere
🧠 MCQs
Q1. Trans-Neptunian Objects are found beyond:
A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Saturn
D. Neptune
👉 Answer: D
5. Critical Mineral Recycling Scheme (Economy + Environment)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Under National Critical Mineral Mission
- Budget: ₹1,500 crore
- Focus on lithium, cobalt recycling
🔹 Mains Focus
- Reduces import dependence
- Supports green economy
✍️ Mains Question
“Critical mineral security is essential for India’s energy transition. Discuss.” (10M)
6. OLED Technology (Science & Tech)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- OLED = Organic Light Emitting Diodes
- No backlight required
- Used in foldable displays
🧠 MCQs
Q1. OLED displays differ from LCD because:
A. They require thicker screens
B. They use no backlight
C. They consume more power
D. They cannot be flexible
👉 Answer: B
7. Supreme Court Judge Strength Increased (Polity)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Strength increased to 37 judges + CJI
- Based on Article 124
🔹 Mains Focus
- Reduces case backlog
- Improves judicial efficiency
8. Mission for Cotton Productivity (Agriculture)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Outlay: ₹5,659 crore
- Targets 140 districts
- Supports Kasturi Cotton Bharat
🔹 Mains Focus
- Farmer income improvement
- Export competitiveness
9. ECLGS 5.0 (Economy)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
- Implemented by NCGTC
- Focus on MSMEs & airlines
🔹 Mains Focus
- Liquidity support during crisis
- Protects MSME sector
🧠 MCQs
Q1. ECLGS mainly supports:
A. Startups only
B. MSMEs facing liquidity issues
C. Foreign investors
D. Agriculture exports
👉 Answer: B
10. Vadinar Ship Repair Facility (Mapping + Economy)
🔹 Prelims Focus
- Located in Gujarat
- Joint project of:
- DPA
- Cochin Shipyard Ltd
🔹 Mains Focus
- Maritime infrastructure growth
- Reduces foreign dependence
Quick Revision Table
| Topic | Prelims Focus | Mains Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Intercaste Marriage | SMA 1954 | Social reform |
| Dual-use Satellites | Civil + Military | Space security |
| OLED | No backlight | Tech innovation |
| ECLGS 5.0 | MSME support | Economic recovery |
| Cotton Mission | Productivity | Farmer welfare |
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