Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-26
Q1Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently laid the foundation stone for TIDEL Neo Parks in which of the following districts?Options
AChennai and CoimbatoreBMadurai and SalemCTirunelveli and VirudhunagarDErode and Thanjavur
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Correct answer
Tirunelveli and Virudhunagar
Explanation
The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for TIDEL Neo Parks in Tirunelveli and Virudhunagar districts, aimed at promoting IT and industrial development.
Q2Over ₹1,500 crore worth of projects aimed at boosting green and digital maritime infrastructure were recently launched at which major port in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai PortBKamarajar Port (Ennore)CV.O. Chidambaranar Port (Thoothukudi)DKaraikal Port
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Correct answer
V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Thoothukudi)
Explanation
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched over ₹1,500 crore projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port) in Thoothukudi, focusing on green and digital maritime infrastructure.
Q3The Water Resources Department (WRD) in Tamil Nadu is seeking support from a central research institute to address structural issues in which important reservoir?Options
AChembarambakkam reservoirBCholavaram reservoirCPoondi reservoirDPuzhal reservoir
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Correct answer
Cholavaram reservoir
Explanation
The Water Resources Department (WRD) has sought central research institute support to address structural issues in the Cholavaram reservoir.
Q4Ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, which panel is preparing a 'federalism white paper' discussing the relationship between the state and central governments?Options
ASarkaria CommissionBPunchhi CommissionCJoseph panelDRajamannar Committee
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Correct answer
Joseph panel
Explanation
The Joseph panel is preparing a federalism white paper ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, focusing on state-centre relations.
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Q5The Madras High Court recently ordered probes by two different agencies concerning alleged irregularities. Which of the following pairs of agencies and their respective cases is correct?Options
ACBI for land encroachment, DVAC for municipal fund misuseBCBI for fake NOCs in fuel outlets, DVAC for transformer procurement scamCNIA for terror financing, Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for illegal sand miningDVigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for public works, CBI for illegal mining
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Correct answer
CBI for fake NOCs in fuel outlets, DVAC for transformer procurement scam
Explanation
The Madras High Court ordered a CBI probe into fake No Objection Certificates (NOCs) used to establish fuel outlets and called for a DVAC inquiry report regarding a ₹397 crore transformer procurement scam.
Q6Which municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu recently presented a surplus budget of ₹4.94 crore for the financial year 2026-27?Options
AChennai CorporationBMadurai CorporationCCoimbatore CorporationDErode Corporation
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Correct answer
Erode Corporation
Explanation
The Erode Mayor presented a surplus budget of ₹4.94 crore for the financial year 2026-27.
Q7The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recently sensitized stakeholders on “PM RAHAT”. This initiative is primarily focused on what?Options
AProviding cashless treatment to road accident victimsBPromoting electric vehicles across the countryCDeveloping smart highways with advanced technologyDOffering financial assistance for road safety campaigns
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Correct answer
Providing cashless treatment to road accident victims
Explanation
The "PM RAHAT" initiative aims to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims, ensuring prompt medical attention.
Q8The Union Cabinet recently approved "Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0". What is its main objective?Options
ATo provide direct loans to early-stage startupsBTo mobilize venture capital for India’s startup ecosystemCTo establish government-owned incubators for new businessesDTo offer grants for research and development in startups
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Correct answer
To mobilize venture capital for India’s startup ecosystem
Explanation
The "Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0" is aimed at mobilizing venture capital and providing financial support to foster India's growing startup ecosystem.
Q9According to a committee report, what was identified as the primary reason for ISRO's failed launch of the NVS-02 satellite in January 2025?Options
ASoftware glitch in the navigation systemBStructural failure of the rocket's fairingCBroken electrical circuit in the launch vehicleDAdverse weather conditions at the launch site
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Correct answer
Broken electrical circuit in the launch vehicle
Explanation
A committee investigation attributed ISRO's failed launch of NVS-02 in January 2025 to a broken electrical circuit in the launch vehicle.
Q10The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and States to hold a meeting on March 14, 2026, to discuss the implementation of what in police stations across the country?Options
ABiometric attendance systemsBCentralised CCTV monitoring dashboardCOnline complaint registration portalDDigital record-keeping of criminal cases
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Correct answer
Centralised CCTV monitoring dashboard
Explanation
The Supreme Court directed the Centre and States to join a meeting to discuss the implementation of a centralised CCTV monitoring dashboard for police stations.