Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-10
Q1The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme for State government employees has come into effect from which date?Options
AJanuary 1, 2025BApril 1, 2025CJanuary 1, 2026DApril 1, 2026
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January 1, 2026
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme for State government employees has come into effect from January 1, 2026.
Q2Which two districts in Tamil Nadu are set to get new mini Tidel Parks, for which tenders have been floated?Options
ACoimbatore and ErodeBMadurai and TirunelveliCKanniyakumari and TirunelveliDChennai and Villupuram
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Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli
Explanation
Tenders have been floated for the construction of mini Tidel Parks in Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli districts.
Q3Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, at the recent Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting, primarily raised concerns about what?Options
ADelayed implementation of central schemesBGST losses and release of pending central duesCLack of investment in public transportDInsufficient disaster relief funds
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GST losses and release of pending central dues
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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu flagged GST losses and sought the release of pending central dues at the Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting.
Q4According to a recent news report, what is primarily needed in Chennai to boost solar energy adoption?Options
AMore government subsidiesBAdvanced battery storage solutionsCMore skill training centresDCheaper solar panels
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More skill training centres
Explanation
The Hindu reported that Chennai needs more skill training centres to boost solar energy adoption.
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Q5V. Sripathy, mentioned in a recent news article, is notable for his achievement as what?Options
ATamil Nadu's first tribal Civil JudgeBA leading environmental activist from YelagiriCThe youngest IAS officer from a tribal communityDA pioneer in traditional tribal arts revival
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Tamil Nadu's first tribal Civil Judge
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V. Sripathy is Tamil Nadu's trailblazing tribal Civil Judge from Yelagiri, inspiring a new generation.
Q6What is the name of the scheme launched by AAI Airports to provide a platform for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to promote local artisans and products?Options
ASAATHIBAVSARCSWADESDNIPUN
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AVSAR
Explanation
AAI Airports are providing a platform to Self-Help Groups for the promotion of local artisans and products through the 'AVSAR' Scheme.
Q7Which national workshop was held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, on January 8th–9th, 2026?Options
ANational Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in EducationBNational Workshop on “Sustaining Innovation: Embedding R&D in State Institutions”CNational Workshop on Climate Change Adaptation StrategiesDNational Workshop on Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
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National Workshop on “Sustaining Innovation: Embedding R&D in State Institutions”
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The National Workshop on “Sustaining Innovation: Embedding R&D in State Institutions” was held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore.
Q8ISRO has invited industry to build the first module for which ambitious national project?Options
ALunar exploration roverBMars Orbiter Mission-2CIndian Space StationDNext-generation communication satellite
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Indian Space Station
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ISRO has invited industry to build the first module for the Indian Space Station.
Q9The Department of Posts and the Ministry of Rural Development have signed a landmark MoU for which of the following purposes?Options
APromoting digital literacy in urban areasBStrengthening rural financial inclusion, livelihood promotion and logistics enablementCModernizing postal services with new technologiesDDeveloping smart villages across the country
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Strengthening rural financial inclusion, livelihood promotion and logistics enablement
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The MoU aims to strengthen rural financial inclusion, livelihood promotion and logistics enablement.
Q10What was the primary focus of the recently concluded Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir?Options
APromotion of renewable energy sourcesBNational Critical Mineral Mission and Sustainable MiningCExploration of oil and natural gas reservesDRegulation of rare earth elements market
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National Critical Mineral Mission and Sustainable Mining
Explanation
The Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir concluded with a focus on the National Critical Mineral Mission and Sustainable Mining.