Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-16
Q1Where was Tamil Nadu's first dog park recently inaugurated?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCUdhagamandalamDMadurai
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Udhagamandalam
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's first dog park was inaugurated in Udhagamandalam (Ooty).
Q2What new system has the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) introduced for farmers selling paddy?Options
AOnline auction systemBBooking slots at Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs)CHome collection serviceDMobile procurement units
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Booking slots at Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs)
Explanation
The TNCSC has asked farmers to book slots for selling paddy at Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs).
Q3Which major bank recently signed an MoU with Tamil Nadu Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to offer enhanced benefits?Options
AHDFC BankBICICI BankCState Bank of India (SBI)DCanara Bank
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State Bank of India (SBI)
Explanation
The State Bank of India (SBI) signed an MoU with Tamil Nadu PSUs to provide enhanced benefits.
Q4What action has the Tamil Nadu government recently taken regarding its social justice monitoring committee?Options
ADisbanded the committeeBExtended its tenure by two yearsCExpanded its membershipDAppointed a new chairperson
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Extended its tenure by two years
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has extended the tenure of its social justice monitoring committee by two years.
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Q5Where is India's first Dugong Conservation Centre being established, for which eco-friendly redesign has been mandated?Options
APoint Calimere, Nagapattinam districtBManora, Thanjavur districtCGulf of Mannar, Ramanathapuram districtDPulicat Lake, Chengalpattu district
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Manora, Thanjavur district
Explanation
The Expert Appraisal Committee insisted on an eco-friendly redesign for the dugong conservation centre at Manora in Thanjavur district.
Q6What dangerous chemical was recently found to be adulterating syrups, prompting an alert from the Tamil Nadu Drugs Control directorate?Options
AMethanolBEthylene GlycolCAcetoneDBenzene
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Ethylene Glycol
Explanation
The T.N. Drugs Control directorate issued an alert on syrup adulterated with Ethylene Glycol.
Q7What is the primary purpose of the recently launched SVASTIK Portal by CSIR-NIScPR?Options
ATo promote digital literacy in rural areasBFor multilingual dissemination of India’s traditional knowledgeCTo track agricultural produce pricesDTo facilitate online government services
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For multilingual dissemination of India’s traditional knowledge
Explanation
The SVASTIK Portal was launched for the multilingual dissemination of India’s traditional knowledge.
Q8How long has the 'Startup India' initiative been in operation since its inception?Options
AFive yearsBSeven yearsCA decade (ten years)DFifteen years
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A decade (ten years)
Explanation
The Prime Minister addressed a programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative.
Q9What is a significant outcome of recent reforms in the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)?Options
AReduction in contribution ratesBExpansion of coverage to include gig workersCRegistration of over 1 crore new workersDIntroduction of online dispute resolution
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Registration of over 1 crore new workers
Explanation
The Labour Ministry reported that over 1.03 crore new workers registered for ESIC after reforms.
Q10Which traditional Indian textile recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?Options
AKanchipuram SilkBPonduru KhadiCMysore SilkDBanarasi Brocade
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Ponduru Khadi
Explanation
Ponduru Khadi, a traditional Indian textile, recently received a GI Tag.
Q11Which institution releases the 'Export Preparedness Index (EPI)' in India?Options
AMinistry of Commerce and IndustryBReserve Bank of India (RBI)CNITI AayogDFederation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
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NITI Aayog
Explanation
NITI Aayog releases the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) in India.
Q12What initiative is the government planning to undertake to integrate traditional tribal healers into formal health services?Options
AProviding financial grants for their private clinicsBLaunching specialized training programs in modern medicineCFormally recognizing 1 lakh tribal healers as 'partners in health services'DEstablishing a separate regulatory body for tribal medicine
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Formally recognizing 1 lakh tribal healers as 'partners in health services'
Explanation
The government aims to 'formally recognise' 1 lakh tribal healers from STs as 'partners in health services'.