Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-20
Q1What amount was recently credited to 1.3 crore women's accounts by the Tamil Nadu government as a welfare measure?Options
A₹1,000B₹2,000C₹5,000D₹10,000
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Correct answer
₹5,000
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently announced that ₹5,000 has been credited to 1.3 crore women's accounts as a welfare measure.
Q2Which urban rail system in Chennai is proposed to be taken over by Chennai Metro Rail, pending Railway Board approval?Options
AMRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System)BSuburban Rail NetworkCMonorailDTram Service
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MRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System)
Explanation
A draft MoU for the takeover of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) by Chennai Metro Rail is to be sent to the Railway Board for approval.
Q3Which city in Tamil Nadu is emerging as a prominent hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs)?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCSalemDTiruchirappalli
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Coimbatore
Explanation
Coimbatore has been identified as a hotspot for the establishment of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Tamil Nadu.
Q4Which Indian organization has cautioned against relying on foreign-developed AI models like Google Gemini and ChatGPT for military applications?Options
AISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)BDRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)CNITI AayogDC-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing)
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DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Explanation
The Director General of DRDO stated that India cannot depend on foreign-developed AI models for sensitive military applications.
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Q5Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi recently inaugurated how many high-tech laboratories in Tamil Nadu, benefiting approximately 9 lakh students?Options
A250B454C654D850
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654
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi inaugurated 654 high-tech laboratories, which are expected to benefit 9 lakh students.
Q6Which regulatory body in India has recently prescribed maximum permissible limits for sugar and salt content in various food and beverage categories?Options
ABIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)BFSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)CNABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories)DAGMARK (Agricultural Produce Grading and Marking)
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Correct answer
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)
Explanation
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prescribed maximum limits for sugar and salt in various food and beverage categories.
Q7What technology is being deployed near Coimbatore railway lines to monitor elephant movement and supplement AI-based surveillance systems?Options
AThermal imaging camerasBSatellite tracking devicesCTethered dronesDSeismic sensors
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Correct answer
Tethered drones
Explanation
Tethered drones are being used near Coimbatore railway lines to scan elephant movement, helping to fill blind spots for AI-based surveillance systems.
Q8What was the significant ruling made by the Madras High Court regarding HR&CE-backed temple festivals and the display of donor names?Options
ATemple festivals must promote specific caste identities.BDonor names must include full caste details for public record.CHR&CE-backed temple festivals cannot propagate caste, and donor names should be printed without caste references.DOnly certain castes are allowed to contribute to temple festivals.
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HR&CE-backed temple festivals cannot propagate caste, and donor names should be printed without caste references.
Explanation
The Madras High Court ruled that HR&CE-backed temple festivals cannot propagate caste and directed that donor names be printed without caste references to promote equality.
Q9Which Indian organization achieved a significant milestone with the successful Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute Test?Options
AISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)BHAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)CDRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)DBHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)
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DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Explanation
DRDO achieved a milestone with the successful completion of the Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute Test, which is crucial for the Gaganyaan mission's crew module recovery.
Q10Farmers in Tamil Nadu have recently reported concerns about tampering with electronic weighing scales at which type of centres?Options
AAgricultural produce marketsBDirect Procurement Centres (DPCs)CCo-operative societiesDPrivate retail outlets
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Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs)
Explanation
Farmers in Tamil Nadu have complained that electronic weighing scales at Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs) are being tampered with.