Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-30
Q1Which of the following corporations in Tamil Nadu passed a resolution to establish a methanol production project?Options
AGreater Chennai CorporationBCoimbatore CorporationCThoothukudi CorporationDMadurai Corporation
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Correct answer
Thoothukudi Corporation
Explanation
The Thoothukudi Corporation passed a resolution for a methanol production project.
Q2The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organized its Third Pre-release Consultative Workshop on the Base Revision of GDP, IIP, and CPI on January 30, 2026, in which Indian city?Options
ABengaluruBMumbaiCNew DelhiDChennai
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
The workshop on the Base Revision of GDP, IIP, and CPI was held in Chennai.
Q3What new mandatory measure was recently passed by the Greater Chennai Corporation Council regarding cattle management within the city limits?Options
ACompulsory cattle vaccinationBMandatory licensing and microchipping of cattleCBan on cattle rearing in urban areasDStrict penalties for cattle straying on roads
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Correct answer
Mandatory licensing and microchipping of cattle
Explanation
The Greater Chennai Corporation Council passed a resolution making licensing and microchipping of cattle mandatory.
Q4Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister recently inaugurated a new power facility to strengthen operations for which public transportation system?Options
AState Bus TransportBChennai MetroCSuburban Railway NetworkDInter-state Rail Connections
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Chennai Metro
Explanation
The CM inaugurated a new power facility to strengthen metro operations.
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Q5In which district of Tamil Nadu were equipment and welfare assistance worth ₹36.48 crore recently distributed to silk farmers by a Minister?Options
ACoimbatoreBErodeCSalemDKrishnagiri
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Salem
Explanation
Equipment and welfare assistance were distributed to silk farmers in Salem.
Q6Fishermen from which district in Tamil Nadu are seeking immediate action on their long-pending demands, including infrastructure development and welfare measures?Options
ANagapattinamBThoothukudiCKanniyakumariDCuddalore
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Kanniyakumari
Explanation
Kanniyakumari fishermen are seeking action on long-pending demands.
Q7Which new mobile application was launched to provide seamless access to information regarding the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMakkalai Thedi Maruthuvam AppBCMCHIS AppCNalam Vaazhvu AppDKapitham App
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Correct answer
CMCHIS App
Explanation
The CMCHIS app was launched for seamless access to information about the scheme.
Q8Which university recently held its 12th convocation, emphasizing the importance of quality teacher education in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMadras UniversityBAnna UniversityCTamil Nadu Teachers Education UniversityDBharathidasan University
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
Explanation
The 12th convocation of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University was held.
Q9Tribal women in Vilankombai, a region in Tamil Nadu, are seeking food kits due to concerns about what issue?Options
ALack of irrigation facilitiesBMalnutritionCAbsence of proper housingDInsufficient employment opportunities
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Correct answer
Malnutrition
Explanation
Tribal women in Vilankombai are seeking food kits amid malnutrition concerns.
Q10A Chennai museum is currently showcasing rare musical instruments from which historical era of Tamil culture?Options
APallava eraBChola eraCNayaka eraDSangam era
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Sangam era
Explanation
The Chennai museum displays rare Sangam-era musical instruments.
Q11"Kavach", a safety system, is being rapidly rolled out by Indian Railways primarily for what purpose?Options
ATo enhance passenger comfortBTo improve freight transportation speedCTo prevent train collisionsDTo provide Wi-Fi connectivity on trains
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Correct answer
To prevent train collisions
Explanation
Kavach is an automatic train protection system designed to prevent train collisions.
Q12India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, is planned for which year after a series of uncrewed flights?Options
A2025B2026C2027D2028
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2027
Explanation
The Gaganyaan mission is planned for 2027.
Q13Which scheme's tableau highlighted grassroots empowerment at the Republic Day Parade 2026, where citizens could also choose their favourite tableau through a MyGov poll?Options
ASwachh Bharat AbhiyanBJal Jeevan MissionCSVAMITVA SchemeDMake in India
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Correct answer
SVAMITVA Scheme
Explanation
The SVAMITVA Tableau highlighted grassroots empowerment at Republic Day Parade 2026.
Q14What is the name of India's new 1,500-km hypersonic missile that was set to debut at Republic Day 2026?Options
AAgni-VBBrahMosCLRAShMDPrithvi-II
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LRAShM
Explanation
India’s new 1,500-km hypersonic missile is named LRAShM (Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile).
Q15The Hindu newspaper article commemorated an event that occurred 50 years ago on January 30, 2026, where for the first time, a state government was dismissed in Tamil Nadu. Which year did this historical event take place?Options
A1971B1976C1980D1984
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1976
Explanation
50 years prior to January 30, 2026, would be January 30, 1976. This refers to the dismissal of the M. Karunanidhi-led DMK government.