Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-24
Q1Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to launch which major digital policing initiative on February 26?Options
Ae-Court System 3.0BCCTNS 2.0CAadhaar-Police LinkDSmart Traffic Management System
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Correct answer
CCTNS 2.0
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is scheduled to launch CCTNS 2.0 and a digital fingerprint collection system on February 26.
Q2The Union government is set to launch a free HPV vaccination programme for girls, adopting the model of which Indian state?Options
AKeralaBMaharashtraCTamil NaduDKarnataka
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Union government's free HPV vaccination programme for girls is based on the model implemented by Tamil Nadu.
Q3Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recently launched projects worth over ₹1,500 crore at which major port in Tamil Nadu, boosting green and digital maritime infrastructure?Options
AChennai PortBKamarajar Port (Ennore)CV.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin)DKaraikal Port
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Correct answer
V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin)
Explanation
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, also known as VOC Port, in Tuticorin.
Q4A recent conference in Tamil Nadu focused on conserving wetlands in which of the following districts?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCKanyakumariDTenkasi
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Correct answer
Tenkasi
Explanation
The conference discussed strategies for conserving the wetlands located in Tenkasi district.
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Q5As part of its poll promises for the T.N. Assembly election, which political party recently offered ₹1,000 to ration cardholders during Pongal?Options
ADMKBAIADMKCBJPDCongress
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Correct answer
AIADMK
Explanation
The AIADMK announced a promise of ₹1,000 for ration cardholders during Pongal as part of its Assembly election pledges.
Q6Which Tamil Nadu city's municipal corporation plans to undertake biomining at a landfill site situated along the Palar river?Options
AMaduraiBTiruchirappalliCVelloreDSalem
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Correct answer
Vellore
Explanation
Vellore Corporation intends to initiate biomining operations at a landfill site along the Palar river to manage waste.
Q7Which prominent Tamil Nadu university recently filed a case against its own Chancellor at the Madras High Court?Options
AUniversity of MadrasBBharathiar UniversityCAnna UniversityDMadurai Kamaraj University
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Correct answer
Anna University
Explanation
Anna University has filed a case against its Chancellor in the Madras High Court.
Q8The Digital India BHASHINI Division and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently signed an MoU for which of the following purposes?Options
ATo develop a unified digital payment interfaceBTo promote multilingual enablement in bankingCTo establish a new digital currencyDTo regulate cryptocurrency transactions
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Correct answer
To promote multilingual enablement in banking
Explanation
The MoU was signed to enable multilingual support in banking and financial services, utilizing BHASHINI's capabilities.
Q9The Union Cabinet recently approved a comprehensive group insurance scheme aimed at providing protection for houses against which of the following?Options
AMarket fluctuationsBNatural disastersCProperty disputesDRental income loss
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Correct answer
Natural disasters
Explanation
The scheme aims to protect houses from various types of disasters, as approved by the Cabinet.
Q10What is the primary objective of the VSTEM (Vidarbha Specific Training for Empowering MSMEs) program, recently conducted by RBI Nagpur?Options
ATo provide financial literacy to rural womenBTo empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)CTo regulate large corporate entitiesDTo promote digital payments in urban areas
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Correct answer
To empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Explanation
VSTEM stands for Vidarbha Specific Training for Empowering MSMEs, directly indicating its objective.
Q11The India AI Impact Summit 2026, which saw unprecedented global participation, recently commenced at which venue?Options
AVigyan Bhawan, New DelhiBPragati Maidan, New DelhiCBharat Mandapam, New DelhiDHITEX Exhibition Center, Hyderabad
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Correct answer
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Explanation
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced at Bharat Mandapam.
Q12Which regulatory body recently tightened its grip on spam telemarketers, issuing over 7 lakh notices and 5.6 lakh restrictions in 2025?Options
ASEBIBIRDAICTRAIDCCI
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Correct answer
TRAI
Explanation
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) took stringent measures against spam telemarketers.
Q13The 5th National MSME Council recently reviewed the progress of the RAMP Programme, which is a World Bank-supported initiative. What does RAMP primarily aim to do for MSMEs?Options
ARestructure and Modernize ProductionBRevitalize Agriculture and MicroenterprisesCRaising and Accelerating MSME PerformanceDResearch and Market Promotion
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Correct answer
Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance
Explanation
RAMP stands for 'Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance', a World Bank-supported program focused on improving MSME capabilities.
Q14Which Indian space startup recently made headlines for successfully test-firing its cluster rocket engines for the first time?Options
ASkyroot AerospaceBBellatrix AerospaceCAgnikul CosmosDDhruva Space
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Correct answer
Agnikul Cosmos
Explanation
Agnikul, an Indian space startup, successfully test-fired its cluster rocket engines, marking a significant milestone.
Q15According to former ISRO Chief A.S. Kiran Kumar, by which year is India aiming to send its astronauts into space?Options
A2028B2030C2035D2040
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Correct answer
2030
Explanation
Former ISRO Chief A.S. Kiran Kumar stated that India aims to send its astronauts into space by 2030.