Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-05
Q1Recently, the Tamil Nadu Cabinet approved investment proposals worth a significant amount. What was the approximate value of these proposals?Options
A₹28,500 croreB₹31,200 croreC₹34,237 croreD₹40,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹34,237 crore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet approved investment proposals worth ₹34,237 crore.
Q2Which industrial park in Tamil Nadu is being urged to be developed as a semiconductor manufacturing hub by Durai Vaiko?Options
AGummidipoondi SIPCOTBHosur SIPCOTCManapparai SIPCOTDSriperumbudur SIPCOT
Options
Correct answer
Manapparai SIPCOT
Explanation
Durai Vaiko urged the Centre to develop Manapparai SIPCOT industrial park as a semiconductor manufacturing hub.
Q3For what purpose did the Tiruchi Corporation recently raise ₹100 crore through municipal bonds?Options
ASmart City developmentBPanjapur marketCUnderground drainage systemDRing Road expansion
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Correct answer
Panjapur market
Explanation
Tiruchi Corporation raised ₹100 crore through municipal bonds for the Panjapur market.
Q4Tamil Nadu's first 'Glow Garden' has been inaugurated at which historical site?Options
AThanjavurBMamallapuramCMaduraiDKanchipuram
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Correct answer
Mamallapuram
Explanation
Tamil Nadu’s first glow garden opened at Mamallapuram.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government recently constituted district-level committees for what significant administrative reform?Options
AModernizing police trainingBAbolishing the police orderly systemCEnhancing cybercrime investigationDImproving police-public relations
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Correct answer
Abolishing the police orderly system
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government constituted district-level committees to abolish the police orderly system.
Q6Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently unveiled the relocated statue of 'Kalaivanar' N.S. Krishnan in which city?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCTiruchirappalliDChennai
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
Chief Minister Stalin unveiled the statue of 'Kalaivanar' N.S. Krishnan at Chennai after relocation.
Q7What is a key focus of the recent initiatives for cultural heritage mentioned by PIB, particularly relevant to Tamil Nadu?Options
ARestoration of ancient manuscriptsBConservation of Chola templesCDigitalization of Tamil literary worksDPromotion of folk arts
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Correct answer
Conservation of Chola temples
Explanation
PIB mentions the conservation of Chola temples as an initiative.
Q8The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) aims to strengthen which aspect of India's growth towards 2047?Options
AAgricultural productivityBRural employmentCR&D driven Economic GrowthDSpace exploration
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Correct answer
R&D driven Economic Growth
Explanation
ANRF sets course for India’s innovation-led journey to 2047, strengthening R&D driven Economic Growth.
Q9What is the primary purpose of the 'Chakshu' facility recently introduced as part of the Sanchar Saathi platform?Options
ATo register new mobile connectionsBTo report suspected fraud communicationsCTo track lost mobile devicesDTo provide emergency services
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Correct answer
To report suspected fraud communications
Explanation
Chakshu facility enables citizens to report suspected fraud communications.
Q10ISRO is actively working on developing which advanced space technology to reduce the cost of space missions?Options
ALunar RoversBDeep Space ObservatoriesCReusable Launch Vehicle TechnologyDInterplanetary Probes
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Correct answer
Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology
Explanation
ISRO Chief V Narayanan stated that they are "Working On Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology".
Q11What potential impact has ISRO warned India about recently due to powerful solar flares/storms?Options
AEarthquakesBFloodingCRadio blackoutsDVolcanic eruptions
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Correct answer
Radio blackouts
Explanation
ISRO has warned India of strong radio blackouts due to powerful solar flares.
Q12Which central government scheme's implementation is currently undergoing inspection to ensure tap water supply to all rural households?Options
APM-KISAN SchemeBAyushman BharatCJal Jeevan MissionDSwachh Bharat Abhiyan
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Correct answer
Jal Jeevan Mission
Explanation
The implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission is being inspected.
Q13What is the objective of the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme', under which works for 172 stations have been completed?Options
ATo construct new railway linesBTo modernize and upgrade railway stationsCTo develop high-speed rail corridorsDTo manufacture Vande Bharat trains
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Correct answer
To modernize and upgrade railway stations
Explanation
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to modernize and upgrade railway stations.
Q14The Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes three 'Kartavyas' (duties). Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as one of these core duties?Options
ASustainable Economic GrowthBCapacity BuildingCSabka Sath, Sabka VikasDRapid Industrialization
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Correct answer
Rapid Industrialization
Explanation
The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on 3 Kartavyas: Sustainable Economic Growth, Capacity Building and Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas. Rapid Industrialization is not mentioned as a core duty.
Q15According to the RBI, what was the approximate amount lost to fraud per ₹1 lakh in India's surging digital payments?Options
A₹0.50B₹1.40C₹5.00D₹10.00
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Correct answer
₹1.40
Explanation
RBI states that ₹1.40 per ₹1 lakh was lost to fraud as India’s digital payments surge.