Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-17
Q1What is 'ThinnAI,' recently introduced by IIT Madras' Centre of Excellence for Road Safety at the India AI Impact Summit 2026?Options
AAn AI-enabled personalised trainer for road safety.BA new AI-powered traffic management system.CAn AI tool for vehicle accident prediction.DA smart sensor network for monitoring road conditions.
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An AI-enabled personalised trainer for road safety.
Explanation
'ThinnAI' is an AI-enabled personalised trainer developed by IIT Madras' Centre of Excellence for Road Safety to enhance road safety through tailored training.
Q2According to the Tamil Nadu Interim Budget 2026, approximately how much additional financial burden (in Crore) has the State alleged to have faced due to Union policies?Options
A₹20,000 CroreB₹30,000 CroreC₹40,000 CroreD₹50,000 Crore
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₹50,000 Crore
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The Tamil Nadu Interim Budget 2026 stated that Union policies have pushed an additional burden of nearly ₹50,000 Crore on Tamil Nadu, causing severe fiscal stress.
Q3How much was allocated for the 'Free Bus Scheme' for women (Vidiyal Payanam) in the Tamil Nadu Interim Budget 2026?Options
A₹4,000 CroreB₹5,000 CroreC₹6,000 CroreD₹7,000 Crore
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₹4,000 Crore
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The Tamil Nadu Interim Budget 2026 allocated ₹4,000 Crore for the Free Bus Scheme for women (Vidiyal Payanam), which is a key welfare measure of the DMK government.
Q4Which city in Tamil Nadu is slated to get a new mini IT park as per the recent Interim Budget announcements?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCTirunelveliDSalem
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Tirunelveli
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The Tamil Nadu Interim Budget 2026 promised to establish a mini IT park in Tirunelveli to boost IT development and employment in the region.
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Q5Which ISRO mission was recently hailed by political leaders as a 'proud milestone' for India's space sector?Options
AChandrayaan-3BAditya-L1CGaganyaanDLVM3-M6
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LVM3-M6
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Political leaders across India hailed ISRO’s LVM3-M6 mission as a 'proud milestone' for the nation’s space sector, recognizing its significance.
Q6Which AI-based scheme, Phase 1, was launched in Rajasthan by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan during the India AI Impact Summit 2026?Options
ADigital India AIBBharat VISTAARCAI SevaDGramin AI
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Bharat VISTAAR
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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the artificial intelligence-based scheme ‘Bharat VISTAAR’ Phase 1 in Rajasthan during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aiming to leverage AI for regional development.
Q7Which group of workers recently continued their protest in Chennai, demanding regularisation of their services?Options
ATeachers' UnionBAnganwadi WorkersCTransport WorkersDSanitation Workers
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Anganwadi Workers
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Anganwadi workers in Chennai continued their protest demanding regularisation of their services, highlighting their long-standing demand for permanent employment status.
Q8What is the primary focus of Tamil Nadu's Urban Greening Policy 2026?Options
APromoting agricultural development in urban areas.BEnhancing urban biodiversity and improving green cover.CDeveloping smart cities with eco-friendly infrastructure.DManaging urban waste through green technologies.
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Enhancing urban biodiversity and improving green cover.
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Tamil Nadu's Urban Greening Policy 2026 primarily aims at enhancing urban biodiversity and significantly improving green cover within cities, aligning with climate action goals.
Q9For which two major cities in Tamil Nadu is the State government urging the Centre to clear Metro Rail projects?Options
AMadurai and SalemBCoimbatore and TiruchirappalliCCoimbatore and MaduraiDSalem and Tiruchirappalli
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Coimbatore and Madurai
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Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister, Thangam Thennarasu, stated that the state has been urging the Centre to clear Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai.
Q10Which Indian public sector bank recently unveiled an online death claim settlement portal for its customers?Options
AState Bank of IndiaBPunjab National BankCIndian Overseas BankDCanara Bank
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Indian Overseas Bank
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Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) recently launched an online portal to streamline and expedite death claim settlements for its customers, enhancing ease of service.