Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-06
Q1What initiative were 83 youth delegates from Tamil Nadu selected for, as mentioned during their interaction with the Governor?Options
AKalaignar Sports Kit SchemeBViksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026CNaan Mudhalvan SchemeDPudhumai Penn Scheme
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Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026
Explanation
83 youth delegates from Tamil Nadu were selected for the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’ 2026 and interacted with Governor Shri. R.N. Ravi.
Q2Where did food safety officials recently seize a large quantity of adulterated jaggery in Tamil Nadu?Options
ASalemBCoimbatoreCVelloreDMadurai
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Vellore
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Food safety officials seized one tonne of adulterated jaggery in Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Q3What recent decision did the Madras High Court Chief Justice make regarding the mandatory e-filing requirement?Options
AMade it permanentBExpanded its scopeCKept it in abeyanceDReplaced it with physical filing
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Kept it in abeyance
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The Madras High Court Chief Justice recently kept the mandatory e-filing requirement in abeyance.
Q4Which specific religious site in Tamil Nadu is at the center of a recent legal challenge by the state government regarding the lighting of a lamp, as upheld by the Madras High Court?Options
ARamanathaswamy Temple, RameswaramBMeenakshi Amman Temple, MaduraiCThirupparankundram hillDSrirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple
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Thirupparankundram hill
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is challenging the Madras High Court order regarding the lighting of a lamp at Thirupparankundram hill in the Supreme Court.
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Q5Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin recently inaugurated development projects worth ₹1,595 crore in which district?Options
ATiruppurBDindigulCCuddaloreDVillupuram
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Dindigul
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CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated development projects worth ₹1,595 crore in Dindigul district.
Q6Who recently flagged off a new fleet of 61 buses for the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChief Minister M.K. StalinBDeputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi StalinCTransport Minister S.S. SivasankarDGovernor R.N. Ravi
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Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
Explanation
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged off a fleet of 61 new buses for SETC.
Q7Which city in Tamil Nadu houses the Seed Testing Laboratory whose certificates are advised for seed exporters?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTrichy
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Coimbatore
Explanation
Seed exporters are advised to obtain certificates from the Coimbatore Seed Testing Laboratory.
Q8In which district of Tamil Nadu is helicopter tourism set to be launched, specifically at Velankanni, following an MoU by the local administration?Options
AThanjavurBKaraikalCNagapattinamDThoothukudi
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Nagapattinam
Explanation
The Nagapattinam administration has signed an MoU to launch helicopter tourism in Velankanni.
Q9The 9th Siddha Day celebrations were recently inaugurated by the Vice President of India in which Tamil Nadu city?Options
AMaduraiBChennaiCKanyakumariDVellore
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Chennai
Explanation
The Vice President of India inaugurated the 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai.
Q10Which Tamil Nadu state agency is set to organise a mass e-waste collection drive?Options
ATANGEDCOBTNPCBCChennai CorporationDDirectorate of Environment
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TNPCB
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The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) is set to organise a mass e-waste collection drive.
Q11Which ISRO mission, launched over two years ago, recently opened its first observation opportunity and is now calling for proposals from scientists to analyze its data?Options
AChandrayaan-3BMangalyaanCGaganyaanDAditya-L1
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Aditya-L1
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ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission, India's first solar observatory, recently opened its first observation window and invited proposals for data analysis.
Q12What ambitious vision is ISRO considering, involving placing specialized infrastructure in space to enhance data processing and storage?Options
ABuilding a lunar colonyBPlacing data centers in spaceCMining asteroidsDInterstellar travel
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Placing data centers in space
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ISRO is considering an ambitious vision of putting data centers in space.
Q13What is the primary objective of "Mission 100% Electrification" for Indian Railways?Options
ATo electrify 100% of railway stationsBTo achieve 100% electrification of railway tracksCTo electrify 100% of railway staff quartersDTo electrify 100% of railway manufacturing units
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To achieve 100% electrification of railway tracks
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Mission 100% Electrification aims to achieve complete electrification of Indian Railways' broad gauge network.
Q14Which national agency is seeking urgent action to improve mobile network connectivity on National Highways?Options
ABSNLBTRAICNHAIDMinistry of Road Transport and Highways
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NHAI
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is seeking urgent action to improve mobile network connectivity on National Highways.
Q15Which major rural job scheme, originally introduced by the Congress government, aims to provide employment and improve rural development?Options
APM-KISANBMGNREGACSwachh Bharat AbhiyanDPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
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MGNREGA
Explanation
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a major rural job scheme providing employment and aiding rural development.
Q16The government recently approved 22 proposals under the 3rd tranche of which scheme aimed at boosting domestic electronics production?Options
APLI SchemeBFAME India SchemeCElectronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)DStartup India Initiative
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Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
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The government approved 22 proposals under the 3rd tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
Q17Which institution is set to take over banking and public debt management for the Delhi government starting January 9?Options
AState Bank of IndiaBMinistry of FinanceCReserve Bank of India (RBI)DNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to take over banking and public debt management for the Delhi government from January 9.
Q18ISRO is set to launch its first mission of 2026, PSLV-C62, carrying which type of satellite primarily for environmental insights?Options
ACommunication SatelliteBWeather Monitoring SatelliteCHyperspectral Earth Imaging SatelliteDNavigation Satellite
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Hyperspectral Earth Imaging Satellite
Explanation
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission will deploy a Hyperspectral Earth Imaging Satellite (EOS-N1 Anvesha) for environmental insights.
Q19Online ticket booking for ASI monuments and museums is now live on which digital commerce network?Options
AUPIBONDC NetworkCBHIMDGeM Portal
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ONDC Network
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Online ticket booking for ASI monuments & museums is now live on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC Network).
Q20By which year does ISRO chairman aim for India to land humans on the Moon?Options
A2030B2028C2027D2035
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2027
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The ISRO chairman aims for India to land humans on the Moon by 2027.