Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-16
Q1Which city corporation in Tamil Nadu recently unveiled its first 'Climate Budget' with an outlay of ₹7,200 crore?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Chennai
Explanation
The Greater Chennai Corporation recently unveiled its first Climate Budget with a significant outlay of ₹7,200 crore to address climate change challenges.
Q2Scientists in Tamil Nadu recently urged the Chief Minister to withdraw the proposal for which reservoir project, citing environmental concerns?Options
AMettur ReservoirBVaigai ReservoirCMamallan ReservoirDGrand Anicut Reservoir
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Mamallan Reservoir
Explanation
Scientists urged the T.N. CM to withdraw the Mamallan Reservoir proposal due to environmental implications.
Q3The Aequs Group recently announced an investment of how much amount in Tamil Nadu, aiming to boost the state's industrial growth?Options
A₹1,980 croreB₹4,000 croreC₹5,980 croreD₹7,200 crore
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₹4,000 crore
Explanation
The Aequs Group is set to invest ₹4,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, contributing to the state's industrial development.
Q4IIT Madras has partnered with which international institute to establish an Advanced Research Centre named 'VAYYU'?Options
AMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyBTechnical University of MunichCFinnish Meteorological InstituteDSwiss Federal Institute of Technology
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Finnish Meteorological Institute
Explanation
IIT Madras partnered with the Finnish Meteorological Institute to launch the Advanced Research Centre - VAYYU.
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Q5The MEPZ Special Economic Zone (SEZ) recently approved new units, creating over 950 jobs across Tamil Nadu and which other two regions?Options
AKerala and KarnatakaBAndhra Pradesh and TelanganaCAndaman & Nicobar Islands and PuducherryDGoa and Maharashtra
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Puducherry
Explanation
MEPZ SEZ approved new units creating over 950 jobs across TN, Andaman and Puducherry region.
Q6What is the total allocation for sports infrastructure development in Tamil Nadu over the next five years, as announced by Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin?Options
A₹100 croreB₹300 croreC₹600 croreD₹900 crore
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₹600 crore
Explanation
Udhayanidhi Stalin announced a ₹600 crore allocation for sports infrastructure in Tamil Nadu over five years.
Q7Which state agency was recently directed to investigate an abandoned quarry in Mudalipalayam-Nallur under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?Options
ATamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD)BTamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)CChennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)DTamil Nadu Forest Department
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Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)
Explanation
The TNPCB was asked to investigate the abandoned quarry in Mudalipalayam-Nallur under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Q8The Nagavathi reservoir, recently opened for irrigation, is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ASalemBDharmapuriCErodeDKrishnagiri
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Dharmapuri
Explanation
The Nagavathi reservoir, located in Dharmapuri, was recently opened for irrigation purposes.
Q9The NASA-ISRO satellite mission 'Nisar' is primarily designed to map which environmental parameter to assist Indian agriculture?Options
AAir qualityBOcean currentsCSoil moistureDForest cover
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Soil moisture
Explanation
Nisar is designed to map soil moisture, which is crucial for Indian farms and agricultural planning.
Q10Which scientific institute recently developed a protein-rich 'designer rice' aimed at improving nutritional outcomes?Options
AIndian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)BInternational Rice Research Institute (IRRI)CCentral Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)DCSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST)
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CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST)
Explanation
CSIR-NIIST developed the protein-rich 'designer rice' set for release to enhance nutrition.
Q11India's first indigenously developed microchip built by ISRO is named what?Options
AAkash-16BPrithvi-64CVikram-32DSurya-128
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Vikram-32
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ISRO developed India’s first indigenous microchip named 'Vikram-32'.
Q12Which two landmark initiatives related to health are set to be launched by the Union Health Minister at the India AI Summit?Options
APRAGATI and UNNATIBSAHI and BODHCSURAKSHA and SWASTHDAROGYA and JEEVAN
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SAHI and BODH
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Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda is to launch two landmark initiatives, SAHI and BODH, at the India AI Summit.
Q13NLC India recently won a 600 MW solar power project award from which public sector enterprise?Options
ANTPC LimitedBPower Grid Corporation of IndiaCSolar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)DBHEL
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Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Explanation
NLC India won a 600 MW SECI solar award from Solar Energy Corporation of India.
Q14According to a recent survey, what percentage of payments in India are preferred via UPI compared to cash?Options
A37%B45%C57%D62%
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57%
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A survey indicated that UPI is the preferred mode of payment at 57% against cash at 37%.