Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-03
Q1The Tamil Nadu government announced a scheme to implement the buy-back of empty liquor bottles through which method?Options
ADirectly by TASMAC outletsBThrough private agenciesCVia local self-help groupsDBy municipal corporations
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Correct answer
Through private agencies
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government stated that the empty liquor bottle buy-back scheme would be implemented through private agencies.
Q2What did the 16th Finance Commission recently highlight regarding the free power benefits in Tamil Nadu?Options
AThey are highly effective in poverty alleviationBThey are uniformly distributed across all income groupsCThey are regressive in nature, disproportionately benefiting wealthier sectionsDThey lead to sustainable agricultural practices
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Correct answer
They are regressive in nature, disproportionately benefiting wealthier sections
Explanation
The 16th Finance Commission pointed to the free power benefits in Tamil Nadu as being regressive, suggesting they disproportionately benefit wealthier sections of society.
Q3In which city of Tamil Nadu was a Science Park recently inaugurated?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Correct answer
Madurai
Explanation
A Science Park was recently inaugurated in Madurai.
Q4The Madras High Court recently issued an order directing against issuing a work order for which major infrastructure project in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai Metro Rail Phase-IIIBECR elevated corridorCWestern Bypass for CoimbatoreDMadurai Ring Road extension
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Correct answer
ECR elevated corridor
Explanation
The Madras High Court ordered against issuing a work order for the ECR (East Coast Road) elevated corridor project.
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Q5Tamil Nadu welcomed the Supreme Court's direction and hopes for the Centre to form a tribunal for water sharing with Karnataka concerning which river dispute?Options
ACauvery disputeBMullaperiyar disputeCPennaiyar disputeDPalar dispute
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Correct answer
Pennaiyar dispute
Explanation
Tamil Nadu welcomed the Supreme Court's direction regarding the Pennaiyar river dispute and hopes the Centre will form a tribunal for water sharing with Karnataka.
Q6The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has partnered with which company to automate driving tests at four RTOs in the state?Options
AHyundai MotorsBTata MotorsCMahindra & MahindraDMaruti Suzuki
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Correct answer
Maruti Suzuki
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has partnered with Maruti Suzuki to automate driving tests at four RTOs.
Q7SIPCOT has proposed an ecotourism park at which location in Tamil Nadu?Options
AKodaikanal HillsBPachamalaiCYelagiri HillsDKolli Hills
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Correct answer
Pachamalai
Explanation
SIPCOT has proposed to set up an ecotourism park at Pachamalai.
Q8Delta farmers in Tamil Nadu recently clamoured for water release from Mettur Dam to save which specific crop?Options
AKuruvai cropBSamba cropCThaladi cropDNavarai crop
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Correct answer
Thaladi crop
Explanation
Delta farmers clamoured for water release from Mettur Dam to save the thaladi crop.
Q9What is the name of India's home-built space station, whose first look was recently unveiled by ISRO?Options
AGagan Antariksh StationBBharatiya Antariksh StationCHind Antariksh KendraDDesh Antariksh Kosh
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Correct answer
Bharatiya Antariksh Station
Explanation
ISRO recently unveiled the first look of the 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station', which is India's home-built space station.
Q10The Central Sector Scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)' focuses on the socio-economic empowerment of how many notified minority communities?Options
AThreeBFourCFiveDSix
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Correct answer
Six
Explanation
PM VIKAS is a Central Sector Scheme focusing on the socio-economic empowerment of six notified minority communities.
Q11The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed a new initiative 'Biopharma Shakti'. What is its primary objective?Options
ATo promote traditional medicine systems in IndiaBTo establish India as a global biomanufacturing hub and advance healthcare through innovationCTo provide affordable biopharmaceuticals to rural areasDTo regulate the pricing of biopharmaceutical products
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Correct answer
To establish India as a global biomanufacturing hub and advance healthcare through innovation
Explanation
Biopharma Shakti (Strategy for Healthcare Advancement through Knowledge, Technology and Innovation) aims to establish India as a global biomanufacturing hub and catalyse its global role in the next industrial revolution.
Q12What is the primary objective of ISRO's upcoming Chandrayaan-4 mission?Options
ATo study the Sun's atmosphereBTo bring back Moon samplesCTo explore Mars' surfaceDTo deploy communication satellites
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Correct answer
To bring back Moon samples
Explanation
ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission is designed to bring back samples from the Moon.
Q13What is one of the key add-on covers now allowed for states under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?Options
ADamage due to pest attacks onlyBDamage due to wild animal attacksCLosses from market price fluctuationsDTheft of harvested crops
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Correct answer
Damage due to wild animal attacks
Explanation
States are now allowed an add-on cover for wild animal damage under the PMFBY.
Q14The 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' has benefited over 26 lakh households as of December 2025. What is the primary benefit provided by this scheme?Options
AFree LPG connectionsBFree housing for allCFree electricity through rooftop solar installationsDFree internet access
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Correct answer
Free electricity through rooftop solar installations
Explanation
The 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' aims to provide free electricity to households through rooftop solar power installations.
Q15Kaziranga National Park, recently highlighted by researchers, is famously known as the last great home of which animal?Options
ABengal TigerBAsiatic LionCOne-horned RhinoDIndian Elephant
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Correct answer
One-horned Rhino
Explanation
Researchers traced the evolution of Kaziranga National Park to the last great home of the one-horned rhino.
Q16India recently strengthened its cooperation in the power sector with which neighbouring country?Options
ANepalBBangladeshCBhutanDMyanmar
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Correct answer
Bhutan
Explanation
India and Bhutan strengthened their cooperation in the power sector.
Q17What was the immediate reaction of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to the Union Budget 2026-27?Options
AHe praised it as development-orientedBHe termed it a huge disappointment to T.N. peopleCHe highlighted its benefits for state infrastructureDHe suggested minor adjustments for better implementation
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Correct answer
He termed it a huge disappointment to T.N. people
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin termed the Union Budget 2026-27 a 'huge disappointment' to the people of Tamil Nadu.
Q18A farmer from Coimbatore was recently made a member of the Union Agriculture Ministry’s committee for strengthening which agricultural initiative?Options
ACrop diversification schemesBFarmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)COrganic farming promotionDHorticulture development projects
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Correct answer
Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
Explanation
A Coimbatore farmer was made a member of the Union Agriculture Ministry’s committee for strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
Q19In which district of Tamil Nadu did Anganwadi workers launch an indefinite strike over a 10-point charter of demands?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCErodeDSalem
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Correct answer
Erode
Explanation
Anganwadi workers launched an indefinite strike over their 10-point charter of demands in Erode district.
Q20What is the primary focus of the government's measures to optimise the energy mix and reduce costs, as mentioned in recent PIB releases?Options
APromoting fossil fuelsBReducing reliance on nuclear powerCAdvancing green hydrogen production and renewable energy integrationDSubsidizing traditional energy sources
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Correct answer
Advancing green hydrogen production and renewable energy integration
Explanation
The government is undertaking measures to optimise the energy mix and reduce costs for green hydrogen production and is strengthening global partnerships to advance renewable energy, storage, and grid integration.
Q21What is the primary aim of the Union Finance Minister's budget proposals for Customs and Central Excise?Options
ATo increase import duties on all goodsBTo simplify tariff structure and support domestic manufacturingCTo discourage foreign investmentsDTo abolish all excise duties
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Correct answer
To simplify tariff structure and support domestic manufacturing
Explanation
The budget proposals for Customs and Central Excise aim to further simplify the tariff structure and support domestic manufacturing.