Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-05
Q1The Tamil Nadu government is actively promoting awareness about the nutritional benefits of which traditional food item?Options
AFermented RiceBMillet PorridgeCRagi DosaDGreen Gram Salad
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Fermented Rice
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is increasing awareness of the benefits of fermented rice (Pazhaya Sadam) as a nutritious and traditional food.
Q2Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin recently launched a subsidised E-Scooter Scheme for which target group?Options
AFarmersBWomenCDifferently Abled PersonsDSenior Citizens
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Women
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin launched a subsidised E-Scooter Scheme primarily to support women's mobility and promote electric vehicles.
Q3Under which scheme are free laptops being distributed to college students in Tamil Nadu, including those in Coimbatore and Thoothukudi?Options
ASmart Class SchemeBUlagam Ungal KaiyilCDigital TNDKalvi Kanini Thittam
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Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil
Explanation
The 'Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil' scheme is responsible for the distribution of free laptops to college students across Tamil Nadu.
Q4What is the primary objective of TANFINET, which is inviting franchisee partners to provide high-quality internet services in rural areas of Tamil Nadu?Options
ATo develop urban infrastructureBTo provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural areasCTo set up new mobile towersDTo promote digital payment systems only
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To provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas
Explanation
TANFINET's objective is to extend high-quality internet services to rural areas across Tamil Nadu by appointing district-level franchisees, bridging the digital divide.
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Q5The World's second 'National Environmental Standard Laboratory' and the World's fifth 'National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration' were recently inaugurated at which institution?Options
AIIT DelhiBCSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL)CISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC)DNational Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
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CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
Explanation
These two significant facilities were inaugurated at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) on its 80th Foundation Day.
Q6What is the name of India's first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) recently commissioned by the Raksha Mantri?Options
AICGS VarunaBICGS ShauryaCICGS Samudra PratapDICGS Vigraha
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ICGS Samudra Pratap
Explanation
Raksha Mantri commissioned the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, which is India’s first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel.
Q7According to the ISRO chairman, by which year does India aim to land humans on the Moon?Options
A2025B2027C2030D2035
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2027
Explanation
The ISRO chairman stated that India aims to land humans on the Moon by the year 2027.
Q8What is the primary objective of India's 'Samudrayaan Project'?Options
ATo conduct deep-sea mining for rare earth metalsBTo develop indigenous deep-sea manned submersibles for ocean explorationCTo map ocean currents for climate change studiesDTo establish underwater communication networks
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To develop indigenous deep-sea manned submersibles for ocean exploration
Explanation
The Samudrayaan Project aims to develop indigenous deep-sea manned submersibles to explore the ocean's depths for scientific studies.