Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-13
Q1What is the monthly financial assistance provided to eligible women beneficiaries under Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme?Options
A₹1,000B₹2,000C₹500D₹5,000
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Correct answer
₹5,000
Explanation
The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme in Tamil Nadu provides ₹5,000 as monthly financial assistance to eligible women beneficiaries.
Q2Which global technology company recently signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to establish an R&D hub and innovation centre in Chennai?Options
ASiemensBKLA CorporationCIntelDQualcomm
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KLA Corporation
Explanation
KLA Corporation, a global technology company, signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to establish an R&D hub and innovation centre in Chennai.
Q3How many rail surveys, including new lines and doubling projects, have been sanctioned for Tamil Nadu in the last four years, as mentioned by the Union Minister?Options
A15B29C32D40
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29
Explanation
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that 29 rail surveys, comprising 6 new lines and 23 doubling projects, have been sanctioned for Tamil Nadu in the past four years.
Q4The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has assured the Madras High Court that it will replace diesel motor boats with electric ones in which famous lake?Options
AKodaikanal LakeBOoty LakeCPykara LakeDYercaud Lake
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Pykara Lake
Explanation
The TTDC assured the Madras High Court that it would introduce electric motor boats at Pykara lake in the future.
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Q5The first cohort of the University Research Park grants scheme has taken off in Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to strengthen which sector?Options
AAgricultural researchBSports developmentCHigher education and innovationDRural infrastructure
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Higher education and innovation
Explanation
The University Research Park grants scheme aims to boost higher education and innovation in Tamil Nadu.
Q6An upgraded AVN Ayurveda Formulations Lab was recently inaugurated in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Madurai
Explanation
An upgraded AVN Ayurveda Formulations Lab was recently opened in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Q7Which department in Tamil Nadu is scheduled to conduct a two-day synchronised bird census?Options
ADepartment of FisheriesBDepartment of Animal HusbandryCForest DepartmentDDepartment of Environment
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Forest Department
Explanation
The T.N. Forest Department is set to hold a two-day synchronised bird census.
Q8The marine enforcement squad in Tamil Nadu has stepped up coastal patrol to curb which illegal fishing method that uses powerful illumination?Options
ATrawlingBDynamitingCHigh-beam light fishingDGillnetting
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High-beam light fishing
Explanation
The marine enforcement squad is stepping up coastal patrol to curb illegal fishing using high-beam lights.
Q9Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently inaugurated various projects and laid the foundation for multiple museums across the state, emphasizing which aspect?Options
AIndustrial developmentBAgricultural reformCCultural heritage preservationDIT infrastructure
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Cultural heritage preservation
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin's inauguration of various projects and laying foundation for multiple museums across Tamil Nadu highlights the state's focus on cultural heritage preservation.
Q10Mission POSHAN 2.0, implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, primarily focuses on improving outcomes related to which aspect for women and children?Options
ADigital literacyBSkill developmentCNutrition and healthDFinancial inclusion
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Nutrition and health
Explanation
Mission POSHAN 2.0 aims to improve outcomes related to nutrition and health for women and children, strengthening supply chains and Anganwadi services.
Q11Which of the following schemes is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) for the growth of the food processing sector in India?Options
APradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)BPradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)CPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)DPradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
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Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
Explanation
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) implements schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) to promote the food processing sector.
Q12According to recent data, approximately how many ventures have been recognized under the Startup India initiative, creating a significant number of jobs?Options
A50,000B1.5 LakhC2.07 LakhD3.5 Lakh
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Correct answer
2.07 Lakh
Explanation
Startup India has recognized 2.07 Lakh ventures, creating 21.9 Lakh jobs.
Q13Which sector does the Indian government's scheme aim to promote, related to electric passenger cars and domestic battery capacity?Options
ATextile industryBElectric Vehicle manufacturingCAerospace engineeringDPharmaceutical sector
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Electric Vehicle manufacturing
Explanation
The Indian government has schemes to promote the manufacturing of electric passenger cars and domestic battery manufacturing capacity, thereby boosting the Electric Vehicle manufacturing sector.
Q14What is the name of ISRO's ongoing human spaceflight mission, which includes plans for crewed Chandrayaan missions and reusable technologies?Options
AMangalyaanBChandrayaan-3CGaganyaanDAditya-L1
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Gaganyaan
Explanation
ISRO's human spaceflight mission is known as Gaganyaan, which also involves crewed Chandrayaan plans and reusable technologies.
Q15The Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme will be extended to which additional academic streams, according to recent announcements?Options
AEngineering and MedicalBLaw and ManagementCScience and ArtsDCommerce and Agriculture
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Science and Arts
Explanation
The Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme will be extended to science and arts streams, in addition to its existing coverage.
Q16The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has revamped its DND and MySpeed apps with the aim of curbing spam calls and messages, and checking what other real-time aspect?Options
AMobile phone battery lifeBNetwork performanceCData usage limitsDWi-Fi signal strength
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Correct answer
Network performance
Explanation
TRAI revamped its DND and MySpeed apps to curb spam and check real-time network performance.
Q17The BIRAC–RDI Fund, announced under the ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Initiative, aims to provide a significant boost to which particular sector?Options
ARenewable energy sectorBBiotechnology sectorCInformation Technology sectorDAutomobile sector
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Biotechnology sector
Explanation
The BIRAC–RDI Fund, part of the ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Initiative, is specifically designed to boost the biotechnology sector.
Q18How many new Greenfield Industrial Cities are currently advancing in India, with Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) formed for all and EPC contractors appointed for a majority?Options
A5B8C12D15
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Correct answer
12
Explanation
Work is advancing on 12 new Greenfield Industrial Cities across India, with SPVs formed for all and EPC contractors appointed for 9.
Q19What mechanism is being increasingly used to deactivate suspicious user IDs and prevent booking-related frauds, as highlighted by recent government measures?Options
AOTP verification onlyBPassword resetCAadhaar-Based AuthenticationDBiometric scan
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Correct answer
Aadhaar-Based Authentication
Explanation
Aadhaar-Based Authentication, along with multi-layer cybersecurity and anti-fraud measures, is used to deactivate suspicious user IDs and prevent booking frauds.
Q20The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) recently signed an MoU with which university to foster collaborative research and innovation in strategic areas of national importance?Options
AIndian Institute of Technology DelhiBJawaharlal Nehru UniversityCRashtriya Raksha University, GandhinagarDAnna University Chennai
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Correct answer
Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar
Explanation
C-DOT signed an MoU with Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, for collaborative research and innovation in strategic areas.
Q21The Union government has allocated ₹4703.81 crore for 82 projects under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS). This scheme is specifically for the development of which region of India?Options
ASouthern IndiaBWestern IndiaCNorth Eastern RegionDCentral India
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Correct answer
North Eastern Region
Explanation
The North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) is specifically aimed at the development of the North Eastern Region of India.
Q22Which two entities collaborated to pave the way for an 'Aatmanirbhar Popcorn Maize Ecosystem' in India?Options
ANITI Aayog and FICCIBICAR–IIMR and Gourmet PopcornicaCMinistry of Agriculture and ITC LtdDNABARD and Amul
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Correct answer
ICAR–IIMR and Gourmet Popcornica
Explanation
ICAR–IIMR and Gourmet Popcornica collaborated to establish an 'Aatmanirbhar Popcorn Maize Ecosystem'.