Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-28
Q1What is the primary objective of the 'Knowledge City' project, for which Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin laid the foundation stone?Options
ATo establish a new industrial corridorBTo create an educational hub with universities and research institutionsCTo develop a sustainable agricultural research centerDTo construct affordable housing for state government employees
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Correct answer
To create an educational hub with universities and research institutions
Explanation
The 'Knowledge City' project aims to create a major educational hub with top universities and research institutions in Tamil Nadu.
Q2Which Union Ministry recently constituted a high-level committee to strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) specifically in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMinistry of FinanceBMinistry of Rural DevelopmentCMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareDMinistry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct answer
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Explanation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare constituted a high-level committee to strengthen FPOs in Tamil Nadu.
Q3What is the main aim of the "Kalaignar’s Kanavu Illam" scheme, which is gaining momentum in districts like Mayiladuthurai?Options
AProviding free education to rural studentsBConstructing concrete houses for the homeless and poorCOffering skill development training to youthDDistributing agricultural subsidies to farmers
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Correct answer
Constructing concrete houses for the homeless and poor
Explanation
The "Kalaignar’s Kanavu Illam" scheme aims to construct concrete houses for the homeless and poor.
Q4The Cuddalore Collector recently distributed Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) to fishermen. What is the purpose of these devices?Options
ATo enhance fishing efficiency and catch more fishBTo prevent large marine animals, especially turtles, from being caught in fishing netsCTo improve navigation for fishing boatsDTo detect illegal fishing activities
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Correct answer
To prevent large marine animals, especially turtles, from being caught in fishing nets
Explanation
Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) are designed to allow captured sea turtles to escape from fishing nets, thus promoting marine conservation.
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Q5Which Tamil Nadu state agency is currently investigating a 'cash-for-jobs' complaint within the Municipal Administration department?Options
ADirectorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)BTamil Nadu Police CBCIDCComptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Tamil NaduDState Human Rights Commission (SHRC)
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Correct answer
Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court that the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) is investigating the 'cash-for-jobs' complaint in the Municipal Administration department.
Q6According to the Tamil Nadu IT Minister, the 'Dravidian Model' of governance in the state excels in which key areas?Options
AIndustrial growth and foreign investmentsBHuman welfare and social indicatorsCDefence production and military technologyDSpace research and exploration
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Correct answer
Human welfare and social indicators
Explanation
The IT Minister highlighted that the 'Dravidian Model' governance in Tamil Nadu excels in human welfare and social indicators.
Q7The 'VB-G RAM G Act' is proposed to curtail corruption that prevailed under which repealed national scheme?Options
APradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)BSwachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA)CMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)DNational Health Mission (NHM)
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Correct answer
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Explanation
The 'VB-G RAM G Act' is stated to curtail corruption that prevailed under the repealed Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Q8A new forest road is being laid by the DRDA to connect a hillock temple on the border of which two Tamil Nadu districts?Options
ACoimbatore and TiruppurBMadurai and DindigulCVellore and TirupatturDSalem and Namakkal
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Correct answer
Vellore and Tirupattur
Explanation
Work has commenced on a new forest road connecting a hillock temple on the Vellore-Tirupattur border.
Q9From which date are the newly notified Solid Waste Management Rules scheduled to come into force?Options
AJanuary 1, 2026BMarch 1, 2026CApril 1, 2026DJuly 1, 2026
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Correct answer
April 1, 2026
Explanation
The new Solid Waste Management Rules were notified and are scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2026.
Q10According to a report, what percentage of Tamil Nadu voters facing deletion from electoral rolls reportedly did not receive prior notices?Options
A65%B72%C80%D88%
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Correct answer
88%
Explanation
The Supreme Court is hearing a plea regarding the report that 88% of Tamil Nadu voters facing deletion from electoral rolls did not receive notices.
Q11Which government scheme was highlighted by a tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2026, showcasing grassroots empowerment?Options
AMake in IndiaBSkill India MissionCSVAMITVA SchemeDDigital India
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Correct answer
SVAMITVA Scheme
Explanation
The SVAMITVA Tableau highlighted grassroots empowerment at the Republic Day Parade 2026.
Q12Which educational institution in Tamil Nadu is set to host a two-day Indo-Taiwan conference?Options
AAnna UniversityBVIT VelloreCSASTRA Deemed UniversityDMadras Institute of Technology
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Correct answer
SASTRA Deemed University
Explanation
SASTRA Deemed University, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is scheduled to host a two-day Indo-Taiwan conference.