Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-21
Q1Training on banana fibre extraction and value addition for farmers is being conducted in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBNamakkalCMaduraiDSalem
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Namakkal
Explanation
Farmers in Namakkal district are undergoing training on banana fibre extraction and value addition to enhance their income.
Q2Central government approval for funds to establish a jewellery park is expected soon in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBTiruchirappalliCCoimbatoreDMadurai
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Coimbatore
Explanation
Approval for central government funds for a jewellery park in Coimbatore is anticipated soon, boosting the local economy.
Q3Which institution, based in Tamil Nadu, recently launched a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program in Management and Data Science?Options
AAnna UniversityBVellore Institute of Technology (VIT)CIIT MadrasDNational Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NITT)
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras has launched a new Bachelor of Science program in Management and Data Science.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently emphasized the need to recalibrate Union-State relations, stating that centralisation has failed to deliver. What was his primary concern regarding centralisation?Options
AIt leads to excessive decentralisation of power.BIt has failed to deliver desired outcomes.CIt promotes healthy competition among states.DIt ensures equitable distribution of resources.
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It has failed to deliver desired outcomes.
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin stated that centralisation has failed to deliver, necessitating a recalibration of Union-State relations.
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Q5Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently inaugurated Pinnacle Infotech’s global engineering hub in which city?Options
ACoimbatoreBChennaiCMaduraiDSalem
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Madurai
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated Pinnacle Infotech’s global engineering hub in Madurai, marking a significant development for the city.
Q6In which district of Tamil Nadu were over 1.03 lakh land pattas (title deeds) distributed to beneficiaries in the last five years?Options
AVillupuramBErodeCThanjavurDSalem
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Salem
Explanation
A Minister announced that 1.03 lakh beneficiaries in Salem district received land pattas worth ₹257 crore in five years.
Q7Which state government recently launched an online portal to help foreign medical graduates check for vacant internships?Options
AKarnatakaBTamil NaduCKeralaDMaharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government launched a portal for foreign medical graduates to easily find vacant internships.
Q8The Mullaperiyar Dam, a critical water source for several districts in Tamil Nadu, recently recorded a water level of 118 feet. In which Indian state is this dam primarily located?Options
ATamil NaduBKeralaCKarnatakaDAndhra Pradesh
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Kerala
Explanation
Mullaperiyar Dam is located in Kerala, but its operations and water management are under the control of Tamil Nadu.
Q9Which High Court recently expressed concerns regarding the promotion of caste-based practices in temple festivals?Options
ABombay High CourtBMadras High CourtCCalcutta High CourtDDelhi High Court
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Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court flagged the issue of caste promotion in temple fests, emphasizing the need for inclusivity.
Q10A traffic survey on State Highways is scheduled to be conducted from February 26 to 28 in which state?Options
AAndhra PradeshBKeralaCTamil NaduDTelangana
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
A traffic survey will be conducted on State Highways in Tamil Nadu from February 26 to 28.
Q11What is the target set by the Union government for creating ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under the rural livelihoods mission, to be achieved by 2029-30?Options
AThree croreBFour croreCFive croreDSix crore
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Six crore
Explanation
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the target of creating six crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ by 2029-30.
Q12At the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, which Union Department showcased the AI-driven transformation of the Public Distribution System (PDS)?Options
ADepartment of CommerceBDepartment of Food & Public DistributionCDepartment of Science & TechnologyDDepartment of Economic Affairs
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Department of Food & Public Distribution
Explanation
The Department of Food & Public Distribution demonstrated the AI-driven transformation of the PDS at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.
Q13India recently exchanged an MoU with which country to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical and medical products regulation?Options
AUnited StatesBBrazilCGermanyDJapan
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Brazil
Explanation
India and Brazil signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in regulating pharmaceutical and medical products.
Q14Which private company partnered with ISRO to power its high-thrust LOX-Methane engine test, a significant step in space technology?Options
AL&T AerospaceBGodrej AerospaceCWipro 3DDTata Advanced Systems
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Wipro 3D
Explanation
Wipro 3D collaborated with ISRO to support the testing of its high-thrust LOX-Methane engine.
Q15The Vice-President of India recently released Tamil and Gujarati editions of which foundational document?Options
AThe Indian Penal CodeBThe Constitution of IndiaCThe Code of Civil ProcedureDThe Evidence Act
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The Constitution of India
Explanation
The Vice-President released Tamil and Gujarati editions of the Constitution of India, along with the 8th edition of the Legal Glossary.