Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-18
Q1In February 2026, the Tamil Nadu Police registered its first case under which significant new state legislation in Villupuram district?Options
ATamil Nadu Land Reforms Act, 2025BTamil Nadu Money Lending Entities Act, 2025CTamil Nadu Forest Protection Act, 2025DTamil Nadu Environmental Impact Assessment Act, 2025
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Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities Act, 2025
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Police registered its first case under the Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities Act, 2025, in Villupuram district, targeting unscrupulous money lending practices.
Q2What major sports infrastructure project, costing ₹261 crore, was recently unveiled by Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin to boost sports and athlete employment, and which event will the state host to honor sportspersons?Options
AChennai Olympic Village; 'Tamil Nadu Sports Gala'BGlobal Sports City; 'Champions of TN'CMadurai Sports Hub; 'Youth Games of Tamil Nadu'DKovai Aquatic Complex; 'TN Aquathlon Meet'
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Global Sports City; 'Champions of TN'
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin unveiled the ₹261 crore ‘Global Sports City’ project to boost sports development and athlete employment. Additionally, the state will host 'Champions of TN' to honour 175 sportspersons.
Q3Which location in Coimbatore recently saw the establishment of a plastic waste collection centre, aiming to manage environmental concerns?Options
AVelliangiri MountainsBMarudhamalai temple foothillsCSiruvani HillsDAnamalai Tiger Reserve
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Marudhamalai temple foothills
Explanation
A plastic waste collection centre was recently established at the Marudhamalai temple foothills in Coimbatore to address environmental concerns related to waste management.
Q4At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which of the following was NOT highlighted as a key development or statement regarding India's AI focus?Options
AAchieving a Guinness World Record for over 2.5 lakh AI Responsibility Pledges.BLaunching 'VoicERA' on the BHASHINI National Infrastructure.CISRO emphasizing 'Sovereign AI' as a strategic autonomy requirement.DAnnouncing a new regulatory body for global AI governance with UN oversight.
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Announcing a new regulatory body for global AI governance with UN oversight.
Explanation
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India achieved a Guinness World Record for AI Responsibility Pledges, launched VoicERA on BHASHINI, and ISRO highlighted Sovereign AI. There was no announcement of a new regulatory body for global AI governance with UN oversight.
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Q5Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently advocated for a constitutional amendment to grant what to states, a topic also discussed in a recent report on Centre-state relations in Tamil Nadu?Options
AGreater financial aid from the CentreBFull autonomy to StatesCEnhanced representation in the Union CabinetDExclusive control over national resources
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Full autonomy to States
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin advocated for a constitutional amendment to grant full autonomy to states, a theme also reflected in the Part I report of the Centre-state relations review panel in Tamil Nadu.
Q6Which Chennai Metro Rail stretch is nearing launch, and what concern did TN Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu raise regarding the project's funding?Options
AAirport-Pallavaram stretch; delay in land acquisitionBPoonamallee–Vadapalani stretch; Union Share Issue of ₹9,500 croreCEgmore-Central stretch; shortage of skilled labourDTeynampet-Adyar stretch; environmental clearances
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Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch; Union Share Issue of ₹9,500 crore
Explanation
The Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro stretch is nearing launch. TN Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu flagged a ₹9,500 crore Union Share Issue, indicating a funding concern from the central government.
Q7Prime Minister Modi recently unveiled 'Seva Teerth', a sustainable 4-star GRIHA complex. What is its primary purpose?Options
AA new cultural heritage museumBResidential complex for diplomatic staffCOffice complex for the PMO & ministriesDA state-of-the-art research facility
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Office complex for the PMO & ministries
Explanation
'Seva Teerth' is a sustainable 4-star GRIHA complex unveiled by PM Modi, designated as an office complex for the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and various ministries.
Q8In Tamil Nadu's Valparai plateau, what endangered primate species is frequently observed forming large groups outside protected areas, raising concerns among conservationists?Options
ANilgiri langursBLion-tailed macaquesCBonnet macaquesDSlender lorises
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Lion-tailed macaques
Explanation
Lion-tailed macaques, an endangered primate species, are observed forming large groups outside protected areas in the Valparai plateau, leading to conservation concerns.
Q9The 'PM e-Bus Seva Scheme' provides subsidies to urban local bodies primarily for which purpose?Options
AConstruction of new municipal buildingsBProcurement and operation of electric busesCSetting up public Wi-Fi hotspotsDWaste management and recycling plants
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Procurement and operation of electric buses
Explanation
The 'PM e-Bus Seva Scheme' provides subsidies to urban local bodies to facilitate the procurement and operation of electric buses, promoting sustainable public transport.
Q10Kerala's KEAM 2026 engineering entrance exam is set to adopt a 50:50 weightage normalization formula based on which state's model?Options
AKarnatakaBAndhra PradeshCTamil NaduDMaharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala's KEAM 2026 engineering exam will adopt the Tamil Nadu-model normalisation formula, which gives a 50:50 weightage to entrance exam scores and Class 12 marks.