Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-10
Q1Which major health infrastructure project in Tamil Nadu has faced significant delays, leading to discussions about Centre-State coordination?Options
AMadurai AIIMSBCoimbatore AIIMSCSalem AIIMSDChennai AIIMS
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Correct answer
Madurai AIIMS
Explanation
The Madurai AIIMS project has been a point of contention due to its delayed commencement and funding issues, with State representatives blaming the Centre.
Q2The newly sanctioned Irugur–Podanur doubling project is set to upgrade which significant railway corridor in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMadurai–ThoothukudiBChennai–Coimbatore–PodanurCTiruchi–VillupuramDSalem–Karur
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Correct answer
Chennai–Coimbatore–Podanur
Explanation
The Irugur–Podanur doubling project aims to transform the Chennai–Coimbatore–Podanur corridor into a high-capacity four-line route.
Q3The Madras High Court recently dismissed Public Interest Litigations (PILs) concerning a land dispute at which famous Ramsar site in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChitrangudi Bird SanctuaryBKoonthankulam Bird SanctuaryCPallikaranai MarshDGulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve
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Correct answer
Pallikaranai Marsh
Explanation
The Madras High Court dismissed PILs related to a land dispute at the Pallikaranai Ramsar site, a significant wetland in Chennai.
Q4The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu recently announced that the state government spent ₹5,000 crore to strengthen which crucial sector?Options
APublic EducationBHealthcare InfrastructureCRural EmploymentDRenewable Energy
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Correct answer
Public Education
Explanation
The Chief Minister stated that the Tamil Nadu government spent ₹5,000 crore to strengthen the public education sector.
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Q5Tamil Nadu aims to become a $150 billion electronics manufacturing hub by which year, as stated by the State Industries Minister?Options
A2028B2030C2032D2035
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Correct answer
2030
Explanation
State Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa stated that Tamil Nadu is likely to become a $150 billion electronics hub by 2030.
Q6Farmers in Tamil Nadu are urging the government to initiate the purchase of which specific agricultural product?Options
ASugarcaneBHusked CoconutsCTurmericDBlack Gram
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Correct answer
Husked Coconuts
Explanation
An association of coconut farmers urged the government to purchase husked coconuts to support them.
Q7The Tamil Nadu Highways Department aims to complete the construction of a new bridge across which major river by May?Options
AVaigaiBThamirabaraniCCauveryDPalar
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Correct answer
Cauvery
Explanation
The Highways Department targets to complete the new Cauvery bridge by May, improving connectivity.
Q8Which town in Tamil Nadu is renowned for its extensive rose cultivation, with domestic prices recently surpassing export market prices during Valentine's Day?Options
AOotyBHosurCKodaikanalDYercaud
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Correct answer
Hosur
Explanation
Hosur, known for its rose cultivation, recently saw domestic prices exceed export prices for roses this Valentine's Day.
Q9India's first indigenous microchip, named 'Vikram-32', was developed by which premier space research organization?Options
ADRDOBIIT MadrasCISRODBEL
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Correct answer
ISRO
Explanation
ISRO developed India’s first indigenous microchip, 'Vikram-32', marking a significant step in self-reliance in technology.
Q10NLCIL recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for industry-academia collaboration with which National Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu?Options
ANIT PuducherryBNIT WarangalCNIT TiruchiDNIT Calicut
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Correct answer
NIT Tiruchi
Explanation
NLCIL signed an MoA with NIT-Tiruchi for industry-academia collaboration, focusing on research and development.