Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-07
Q1What is the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TNAPS)?Options
ATo provide universal basic income to all citizens.BTo ensure a predictable and adequate pension for government employees, likely blending elements of old and new pension schemes.CTo offer health insurance coverage to retired private sector employees.DTo fund educational scholarships for children of pensioners.
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Correct answer
To ensure a predictable and adequate pension for government employees, likely blending elements of old and new pension schemes.
Explanation
The article 'The middle path: On the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme' discusses a scheme aimed at ensuring a predictable and adequate pension for government employees, likely as a response to demands for reverting to the old pension scheme or blending its benefits with the new one.
Q2Which public transport service in Tamil Nadu was recently lauded by the World Bank for its sustainable and dependable services?Options
AState Express Transport Corporation (SETC)BMetropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC)CTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC)DChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
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Correct answer
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC)
Explanation
The World Bank report lauded MTC (Metropolitan Transport Corporation) for creating a sustainable and dependent public transport service.
Q3Which of the following categories of ration card holders are consumer bodies in Coimbatore advocating for inclusion in the Pongal gift scheme?Options
APriority household cardholders onlyBSugar and no-commodity ration card holdersCOnly green card holdersDAbove poverty line (APL) cardholders
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Correct answer
Sugar and no-commodity ration card holders
Explanation
Consumer bodies in Coimbatore are seeking the inclusion of sugar and no-commodity ration card holders in the Pongal gift scheme.
Q4The Tamil Nadu Forest Department recently denied permission for further exploratory tests at the Upper Bhavani hydroelectric project site. In which district is the Upper Bhavani located?Options
ACoimbatoreBThe NilgirisCErodeDSalem
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Correct answer
The Nilgiris
Explanation
The Upper Bhavani hydroelectric project site is located in The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu.
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Q5Farmers in Tiruvannamalai district recently sought the release of water from a particular dam for irrigation. Which dam is being referred to?Options
ASathanur damBMettur damCBhavani Sagar damDVaigai dam
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Correct answer
Sathanur dam
Explanation
Farmers in Tiruvannamalai sought the release of water from the Sathanur dam for irrigation purposes.
Q6ISRO recently conducted the Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT) as a preparatory step for which upcoming human space mission?Options
AChandrayaan-4BMangalyaan-2CGaganyaanDAditya-L2
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Correct answer
Gaganyaan
Explanation
The Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT) was successfully conducted as a preparatory step for India’s first human space mission, 'Gaganyaan'.
Q7Which Indian institute developed the indigenous innovation 'Bio-Bitumen via Pyrolysis: From Farm Residue to Roads', which aims to convert agricultural waste into a valuable national resource?Options
AIndian Institute of Technology (IIT) DelhiBCouncil of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI)CNational Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)DIndian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
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Correct answer
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI)
Explanation
The indigenous innovation 'Bio-Bitumen via Pyrolysis: From Farm Residue to Roads' was developed by the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) in New Delhi.
Q8The ‘AVSAR’ scheme, implemented by AAI Airports, aims to provide a platform for which group to promote local artisans and products?Options
AStart-up companiesBWomen Self-Help Groups (SHGs)CLarge-scale industriesDInternational tourist agencies
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Correct answer
Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
Explanation
The 'AVSAR' scheme provides a platform to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for the promotion of local artisans and products at AAI Airports.
Q9According to the NMC chief, what new mode of partnership has been recently permitted for for-profit companies to establish medical colleges in India?Options
AForeign Direct Investment (FDI) modeBBuild-Operate-Transfer (BOT) modeCPublic-Private Partnership (PPP) modeDSpecial Economic Zone (SEZ) mode
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Correct answer
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode
Explanation
The NMC chief stated that for-profit companies are now allowed to set up medical colleges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
Q10The Department of Posts recently signed an MoU with the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare for what purpose across India?Options
ATo digitize land records for farmers.BTo strengthen PAN-India sample logistics for agricultural produce.CTo provide direct financial assistance to farmers.DTo promote rural tourism initiatives.
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Correct answer
To strengthen PAN-India sample logistics for agricultural produce.
Explanation
The MoU was signed to strengthen PAN-India sample logistics, which is crucial for agricultural and farmer welfare initiatives.