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TNPSC Current Affairs – Friday, 30 January 2026

TNPSC Current Affairs • 30 Jan 2026

Published on: Friday, 30 January 2026

TNPSC current affairs for Friday, 30 January 2026 dials into the Tamil Nadu and national pulse with exam-ready clarity. The editors have distilled 15 crisp question-and-answer pairs, weaving the events through Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-30 so that General Studies I, II, III, and the dedicated current affairs slot see the same narrative. Today’s batch explains why each headline matters, the cause-effect threads behind the policies, and how the stories feed into the schemes and science headlines you will see on the paper. Read it once, mark the anchor words that link people, policies, and dates, and then scroll straight to the quiz call-to-action; that second pass is when you turn reading into retrieval rather than letting the news slide away.

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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 Corporation
BCoimbatore Corporation
CThoothukudi Corporation
DMadurai Corporation

Correct answer

Thoothukudi Corporation

Explanation

The Thoothukudi Corporation passed a resolution for a methanol production project.

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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

ABengaluru
BMumbai
CNew Delhi
DChennai

Correct answer

Chennai

Explanation

The workshop on the Base Revision of GDP, IIP, and CPI was held in Chennai.

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Q3What new mandatory measure was recently passed by the Greater Chennai Corporation Council regarding cattle management within the city limits?

Options

ACompulsory cattle vaccination
BMandatory licensing and microchipping of cattle
CBan on cattle rearing in urban areas
DStrict penalties for cattle straying on roads

Correct answer

Mandatory licensing and microchipping of cattle

Explanation

The Greater Chennai Corporation Council passed a resolution making licensing and microchipping of cattle mandatory.

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Q4Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister recently inaugurated a new power facility to strengthen operations for which public transportation system?

Options

AState Bus Transport
BChennai Metro
CSuburban Railway Network
DInter-state Rail Connections

Correct answer

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

ACoimbatore
BErode
CSalem
DKrishnagiri

Correct answer

Salem

Explanation

Equipment and welfare assistance were distributed to silk farmers in Salem.

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Q6Fishermen from which district in Tamil Nadu are seeking immediate action on their long-pending demands, including infrastructure development and welfare measures?

Options

ANagapattinam
BThoothukudi
CKanniyakumari
DCuddalore

Correct answer

Kanniyakumari

Explanation

Kanniyakumari fishermen are seeking action on long-pending demands.

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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 App
BCMCHIS App
CNalam Vaazhvu App
DKapitham App

Correct answer

CMCHIS App

Explanation

The CMCHIS app was launched for seamless access to information about the scheme.

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Q8Which university recently held its 12th convocation, emphasizing the importance of quality teacher education in Tamil Nadu?

Options

AMadras University
BAnna University
CTamil Nadu Teachers Education University
DBharathidasan University

Correct answer

Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University

Explanation

The 12th convocation of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University was held.

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Q9Tribal women in Vilankombai, a region in Tamil Nadu, are seeking food kits due to concerns about what issue?

Options

ALack of irrigation facilities
BMalnutrition
CAbsence of proper housing
DInsufficient employment opportunities

Correct answer

Malnutrition

Explanation

Tribal women in Vilankombai are seeking food kits amid malnutrition concerns.

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Q10A Chennai museum is currently showcasing rare musical instruments from which historical era of Tamil culture?

Options

APallava era
BChola era
CNayaka era
DSangam era

Correct answer

Sangam era

Explanation

The Chennai museum displays rare Sangam-era musical instruments.

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Q11"Kavach", a safety system, is being rapidly rolled out by Indian Railways primarily for what purpose?

Options

ATo enhance passenger comfort
BTo improve freight transportation speed
CTo prevent train collisions
DTo provide Wi-Fi connectivity on trains

Correct answer

To prevent train collisions

Explanation

Kavach is an automatic train protection system designed to prevent train collisions.

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Q12India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, is planned for which year after a series of uncrewed flights?

Options

A2025
B2026
C2027
D2028

Correct answer

2027

Explanation

The Gaganyaan mission is planned for 2027.

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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 Abhiyan
BJal Jeevan Mission
CSVAMITVA Scheme
DMake in India

Correct answer

SVAMITVA Scheme

Explanation

The SVAMITVA Tableau highlighted grassroots empowerment at Republic Day Parade 2026.

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Q14What is the name of India's new 1,500-km hypersonic missile that was set to debut at Republic Day 2026?

Options

AAgni-V
BBrahMos
CLRAShM
DPrithvi-II

Correct answer

LRAShM

Explanation

India’s new 1,500-km hypersonic missile is named LRAShM (Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile).

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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

A1971
B1976
C1980
D1984

Correct answer

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.

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