Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-03
Q1What is the key feature of the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) recently announced by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for government employees?Options
AAssures 50% of the last-drawn basic pay as pension.BOffers a fixed pension of ₹10,000 per month irrespective of service.CProvides pension benefits linked to the National Pension System (NPS) contributions.DGuarantees 100% of the last-drawn pay as pension.
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Correct answer
Assures 50% of the last-drawn basic pay as pension.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) assures 50% of the last-drawn basic pay as pension for government employees.
Q2The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court recently appointed a renowned water conservationist to study pollution in which Tamil Nadu river?Options
ACauvery RiverBVaigai RiverCThamirabarani RiverDPalar River
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Correct answer
Thamirabarani River
Explanation
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court appointed water conservationist Rajendra Singh to study the pollution in the Thamirabarani river.
Q3The 9th Siddha Day celebrations were recently inaugurated in Chennai by which dignitary?Options
APrime Minister of IndiaBChief Minister of Tamil NaduCVice President of IndiaDUnion Minister of AYUSH
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Correct answer
Vice President of India
Explanation
The Vice President of India inaugurated the 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai.
Q4Which Indian space mission recently completed its first integrated air drop test?Options
AChandrayaan-4BAditya-L2CGaganyaan MissionDMangalyaan-2
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Correct answer
Gaganyaan Mission
Explanation
ISRO completed the first integrated air drop test for the Gaganyaan Mission.
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Q5The Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications recently launched 'Land Stack' and released the 'Glossary of Revenue Terms' (GoRT). What is the primary focus of these initiatives?Options
AEnhancing agricultural productivityBPromoting digital land records managementCStandardizing telecommunication policiesDImproving rural healthcare services
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Correct answer
Promoting digital land records management
Explanation
'Land Stack' and 'Glossary of Revenue Terms' are initiatives aimed at modernizing and digitizing land records management.
Q6The 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin Scheme' recently benefited over 44,200 people in Salem district. This scheme primarily focuses on which sector?Options
AEducationBAgricultureCHealthDRural Development
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Health
Explanation
The 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin Scheme' is a health-focused initiative by the Tamil Nadu government, benefiting people in various districts, including Salem.
Q7Water was recently released from the Uppar Dam to irrigate 6,060 acres in which blocks of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMettupalayam and AnnurBDharapuram and KundadamCPollachi and UdumalpetDBhavani and Anthiyur
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Correct answer
Dharapuram and Kundadam
Explanation
Water was released from Uppar Dam for irrigating agricultural lands covering 6,060 acres in Dharapuram and Kundadam blocks of Tamil Nadu.
Q8Which corporation's bollard placement plan recently drew concerns from persons with disabilities in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMadurai CorporationBCoimbatore CorporationCChennai CorporationDTiruchirappalli Corporation
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Correct answer
Chennai Corporation
Explanation
Persons with disabilities raised issues regarding the Chennai Corporation's bollard placement plan, citing accessibility concerns.