Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-14
Q1What is the primary purpose of the Integrated Reservoir Management Centre recently commissioned by the Tamil Nadu government in Chennai?Options
ATo promote recreational activities in reservoirsBTo manage and optimize water supply from reservoirs to the cityCTo conduct hydrological research exclusivelyDTo monitor wildlife around the reservoirs
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Correct answer
To manage and optimize water supply from reservoirs to the city
Explanation
The Integrated Reservoir Management Centre has been commissioned by the Tamil Nadu government to manage and optimize water supply from reservoirs to Chennai.
Q2Which major cultural festival, featuring traditional arts and folklore, was recently launched by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai, under the name 'Namma Ooru Thiruvizha 2026'?Options
AJallikattu FestivalBChennai SangamamCMamallapuram Dance FestivalDKarthigai Deepam Festival
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Correct answer
Chennai Sangamam
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched 'Chennai Sangamam - Namma Ooru Thiruvizha 2026' in Chennai, which aims to showcase traditional arts and folklore.
Q3Which Tamil Nadu-based government-owned port is being considered for India's first-ever government-owned port IPO by FY27?Options
AChennai PortBThoothukudi Port (V.O. Chidambaranar Port)CKamarajar PortDEnnore Port
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Correct answer
Kamarajar Port
Explanation
Kamarajar Port, located in Tamil Nadu, is planned for India’s first-ever government-owned port listing (IPO) by FY27.
Q4What was the name of the ISRO mission that recently failed to proceed as planned, though a 'Chhotu capsule' reportedly escaped alive?Options
AChandrayaan-3BGaganyaanCPSLV-C62DAditya-L1
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PSLV-C62
Explanation
The ISRO PSLV-C62 mission recently failed to proceed as planned. While the mission was unsuccessful, reports indicated that a 'Chhotu capsule' managed to escape.
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Q5In which city of Tamil Nadu was the Kumaragiri lake park recently inaugurated?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCSalemDTiruchirappalli
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Salem
Explanation
The Kumaragiri lake park was recently inaugurated in Salem, Tamil Nadu, enhancing the city's green spaces and recreational facilities.
Q6Which central policy is the Tamil Nadu government currently drafting a reply on, after the Centre sought its views?Options
AOne Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC)BOne Nation, One Election (ONOE)CNational Education Policy (NEP)DUniform Civil Code (UCC)
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One Nation, One Election (ONOE)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is drafting a reply after the Centre sought its view on the 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) policy.