Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-24
Q1The Tamil Nadu Assembly recently passed a Bill to establish a new authority for comprehensive water resources management in the state. What is the name of this authority?Options
ATamil Nadu Water Resources Regulation BoardBTamil Nadu Water Resources Management AuthorityCCauvery Water Management AuthorityDPalar River Basin Authority
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Tamil Nadu Water Resources Management Authority
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a Bill to establish the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Management Authority for comprehensive management of water resources in the state.
Q2To assess the detrimental effects of microplastics on human health, which premier educational institution has the Tamil Nadu government sought assistance from for a comprehensive study?Options
AIndian Institute of Science, BangaloreBIndian Institute of Technology MadrasCAll India Institute of Medical Sciences, DelhiDAnna University, Chennai
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has sought assistance from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) for a comprehensive study on the ill effects of microplastics on human health.
Q3Which civic body recently unveiled new fitness centres specifically for women in Chennai, aimed at promoting women's health and well-being?Options
ACoimbatore CorporationBMadurai CorporationCGreater Chennai CorporationDSalem Corporation
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Greater Chennai Corporation
Explanation
The Chennai Mayor, representing the Greater Chennai Corporation, unveiled new fitness centres for women in Chennai.
Q4The Madras High Court recently reiterated a significant ruling regarding maternity leave. What did the court affirm concerning women employees' entitlement to maternity leave?Options
AMaternity leave is restricted to two pregnancies only.BWomen employees are entitled to maternity leave for a third pregnancy as well.CMaternity leave is at the discretion of the employer for subsequent pregnancies.DOnly government employees are eligible for maternity leave beyond two pregnancies.
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Women employees are entitled to maternity leave for a third pregnancy as well.
Explanation
The Madras High Court reiterated that women employees are entitled to maternity leave for a third pregnancy too.
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Q5The High Court recently sought a detailed report on measures to protect which significant river in Tamil Nadu, following concerns about its ecological health?Options
ABhavani RiverBVaigai RiverCAmaravathi RiverDThamirabarani River
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Amaravathi River
Explanation
The High Court sought a report on steps to protect the Amaravathi river after concerns were raised about its ecological health.
Q6In which city in Tamil Nadu was a contractor recently appointed to manage parking and entry fees at a unique "Solar bus terminal"?Options
ACoimbatoreBSalemCErodeDMadurai
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Erode
Explanation
A contractor was recently appointed to manage parking and entry fees at the Solar bus terminal in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
Q7ISRO recently unveiled the first look of India's indigenous space station. What is the name given to this home-built space station, and by which year is it planned to be operational?Options
AGaganyaan Station, 2030BChandrayaan Station, 2028CBharatiya Antariksh Station, 2035DShukrayaan Station, 2028
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Bharatiya Antariksh Station, 2035
Explanation
ISRO unveiled 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station' as India's home-built space station, which is planned to be operational by 2035.
Q8For the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, beneficiaries of several government schemes were invited as 'Special Guests'. Which of the following groups were NOT mentioned as invitees?Options
APM Vishwakarma artisansBSRI Fund BeneficiariesCBest-Performing Women Artisans under Mahila Coir YojanaDMGNREGA workers
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MGNREGA workers
Explanation
PM Vishwakarma artisans, SRI Fund Beneficiaries, artisans trained under Khadi Vikas Yojana, and Best-Performing Women Artisans under Mahila Coir Yojana were invited as ‘Special Guests’. MGNREGA workers were not listed among the invitees.
Q9The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) recently chaired a stakeholder consultation on the use of bio-plastics in packaging. This consultation specifically focused on replacing traditional packaging for which controversial products?Options
AFast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)BBeverages and dairy productsCPaan Masala and GutkhaDPharmaceuticals
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Paan Masala and Gutkha
Explanation
The stakeholder consultation chaired by the PSA specifically focused on the use of bio-plastics in packaging for Paan Masala and Gutkha.
Q10The Ministry of Education is calling for participation in the 'Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026' to shape the future of education in India. Which prominent institution is hosting this conclave?Options
AIIT DelhiBIndian Institute of Science, BangaloreCIIT BombayDIIT Madras
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IIT Madras
Explanation
The 'Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026', aimed at shaping the future of education in India, is being hosted by IIT Madras.