Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-25
Q1As per recent demands from passengers, which two major cities in Tamil Nadu are being proposed for a Vande Bharat Express service?Options
AChennai and MaduraiBChennai and CoimbatoreCChennai and ThanjavurDChennai and Salem
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Correct answer
Chennai and Thanjavur
Explanation
Passengers have demanded a Vande Bharat Express service between Chennai and Thanjavur to improve connectivity.
Q2On Republic Day 2026 in Chennai, who unfurled the national flag, and how many individuals from Tamil Nadu were honored with Padma Bhushan awards?Options
AChief Minister M.K. Stalin, and one individualBGovernor R.N. Ravi, and two individualsCChief Minister M.K. Stalin, and two individualsDGovernor R.N. Ravi, and one individual
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Governor R.N. Ravi, and two individuals
Explanation
On Republic Day 2026, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi unfurled the national flag in Chennai. Two individuals from Tamil Nadu were chosen for the Padma Bhushan award.
Q3What was the theme or inspiration for the Google Doodle on Republic Day 2026, and which astronaut was awarded the Ashok Chakra?Options
ADRDO's innovations & Squadron Leader Rakesh SharmaBIndia's Rivers and River Guardians & Wing Commander Abhinandan VarthamanCISRO's space journey & Astronaut Shubhnashu ShuklaDAtal Tinkering Labs & Major Dhyan Chand
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ISRO's space journey & Astronaut Shubhnashu Shukla
Explanation
The Google Doodle on Republic Day 2026 was inspired by ISRO's remarkable space journey. Astronaut Shubhnashu Shukla was awarded the Ashok Chakra for a historic ISS Mission.
Q4Which local compost product from Chinnalapatti, Dindigul district, has been recognized as a significant innovation in agriculture?Options
ATamizh Nilam CompostBSezhipu CompostCUyir Mann CompostDNalla Uram Compost
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Correct answer
Sezhipu Compost
Explanation
Chinnalapatti's 'Sezhipu' compost has been recognized as a game changer in agriculture.
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Q5The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and biodiversity hotspot, is facing calls for protection. In which Indian states do the Western Ghats primarily extend?Options
AGujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil NaduBOdisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, ChhattisgarhCRajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar PradeshDBihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh
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Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Western Ghats extend primarily through the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Q6India actively participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026. Which city is famously associated with hosting the annual World Economic Forum meeting?Options
AGenevaBLondonCDavosDNew York
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Davos
Explanation
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum is famously held in Davos, Switzerland.
Q7Which prestigious institution in Tamil Nadu is organizing the 'Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026' focusing on Artificial Intelligence solutions for education?Options
AAnna UniversityBVIT VelloreCIIT MadrasDSRM Institute of Science and Technology
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Correct answer
IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras is organizing the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 to shape the future of education in India using AI solutions.