Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-04
Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently announced a gift of ₹3,000 to all rice ration card holders. Which of the following festivals is this gift associated with?Options
ADiwaliBPongalCChristmasDEid
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Correct answer
Pongal
Explanation
The news explicitly states that the gift is a 'Pongal gift' announced by the Tamil Nadu government.
Q2What is 'Magalir Vidiyal Payanam,' recently inaugurated by T.N. Ministers in Salem?Options
AA new housing scheme for womenBA scheme for free bus travel for womenCA skill development program for womenDA financial assistance program for women entrepreneurs
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Correct answer
A scheme for free bus travel for women
Explanation
The article refers to 'Magalir Vidiyal Payanam buses,' indicating it is a scheme related to free bus travel for women, a flagship welfare initiative of the Tamil Nadu government.
Q3Where was the Regional Raw Drug Repository for AYUSH Systems recently launched in Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCChennaiDSalem
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
The article clearly states that the Regional Raw Drug Repository for AYUSH Systems was 'launched at Chennai today'.
Q4Rani Velu Nachiyar, to whom the Prime Minister recently paid tribute on her birth anniversary, is historically known as:Options
AThe first queen to fight against the British in North IndiaBThe first Indian queen to wage war against the British East India CompanyCA renowned poetess of the Mughal eraDA social reformer who fought for women's rights in the 20th century
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Correct answer
The first Indian queen to wage war against the British East India Company
Explanation
Rani Velu Nachiyar (1730-1796) was the queen of Sivaganga estate and is widely regarded as the first Indian queen to wage war against the British East India Company.
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Q5Rajendra Singh, known as the 'Waterman of India', recently inspected which river in Tamil Nadu and recommended restoration steps?Options
ACauvery RiverBVaigai RiverCTamirabharani RiverDPalar River
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Correct answer
Tamirabharani River
Explanation
The article explicitly states that Rajendra Singh inspected the 'Tamirabharani river' and made recommendations for its restoration.
Q6The 9th Siddha Day celebrations were recently inaugurated by the Vice President of India in Chennai. Siddha is a traditional system of medicine originating from which region?Options
ANorth IndiaBNortheast IndiaCSouthern India (Tamil Nadu)DWestern India
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Correct answer
Southern India (Tamil Nadu)
Explanation
Siddha is one of the oldest traditional systems of medicine, which originated in ancient Tamilakam (Southern India) and is predominantly practiced in Tamil Nadu.
Q7Which district leads the production of natural rubber (latex) in Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBKanyakumariCNilgirisDSalem
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Correct answer
Kanyakumari
Explanation
The article explicitly mentions that 'Kanniyakumari leading Tamil Nadu’s latex production'.
Q8Which of the following advanced aerospace projects, overseen by DRDO, is expected to have its first flight by June as per recent announcements?Options
AAdvanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)BTejas Mk-IICUnmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) 'Ghatak'DHigh-Speed Low-Drag Bomb (HSLDB)
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Correct answer
Tejas Mk-II
Explanation
The DRDO Chief announced that 'Tejas Mk-II to Fly by June', while AMCA rollout is planned for 2028 and first flight in 2029.
Q9The BharatNet project is primarily aimed at:Options
AEstablishing a national railway networkBProviding broadband connectivity to gram panchayatsCDeveloping a national highway gridDCreating a nationwide digital payment system
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Correct answer
Providing broadband connectivity to gram panchayats
Explanation
BharatNet is a flagship mission of the Government of India to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats in the country.