Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-22
Q1How many acres of temple land were recently retrieved by the Tamil Nadu government, as per a recent statement?Options
A5,000 acresB6,500 acresC8,100 acresD10,200 acres
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Correct answer
8,100 acres
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government announced that about 8,100 acres of land belonging to 1,055 temples have been retrieved.
Q2In which district of Tamil Nadu was the foundation recently laid for a new ₹50-crore garment unit?Options
ATiruchirappalliBTiruvarurCSalemDMadurai
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Correct answer
Tiruvarur
Explanation
The foundation for a ₹50-crore garment unit was laid in Tiruvarur district, which is expected to boost the local economy and provide employment.
Q3Which national institution recently launched a mobile update service for Aadhaar as a Registrar of UIDAI?Options
ANational Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)BReserve Bank of India (RBI)CIndia Post Payments Bank (IPPB)DState Bank of India (SBI)
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India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Explanation
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) launched a mobile update service for Aadhaar, acting as a Registrar for the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Q4What is the name of India's cutting-edge Automatic Train Protection System (ATPS) that recently reached a new milestone with Version 4.0?Options
ARakshakBKavachCSurakshaDPragati
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Correct answer
Kavach
Explanation
Kavach is India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection System. It reached a new milestone with the release of Version 4.0, enhancing railway safety.
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Q5Which of the following describes the 'Poochorithal' festival, recently announced to be held in Samayapuram, Tamil Nadu?Options
AA harvest festival dedicated to Lord MurugaBA flower offering festival at Arulmigu Mariamman TempleCA temple car festival celebrating Lord VishnuDA light festival celebrated in winter
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Correct answer
A flower offering festival at Arulmigu Mariamman Temple
Explanation
The Samayapuram Poochorithal festival, scheduled for March 8, is a significant flower offering ritual observed at the Arulmigu Mariamman Temple in Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli.
Q6What recent initiative has the Railways proposed to mitigate human-animal conflict in the Madukkarai forests near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu?Options
AConstructing taller fences along railway tracksBImplementing sound deterrents to scare wildlifeCBuilding more underpasses for wild elephantsDRelocating wild animals to other sanctuaries
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Correct answer
Building more underpasses for wild elephants
Explanation
The Railways has proposed to construct more underpasses for wild elephants in the Madukkarai forests near Coimbatore to prevent run-over incidents and ensure safe passage for the animals.