Daily Current Affairs - 2026-02-27
Q1Which district in Tamil Nadu has launched the state's first Dark Sky Park, aimed at promoting stargazing and astro-tourism?Options
ANilgirisBKodaikanalCKolli Hills, NamakkalDYercaud, Salem
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Kolli Hills, Namakkal
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has launched its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills, Namakkal district, to promote stargazing and astro-tourism.
Q2What is the name of the recently commissioned Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) by the Indian Navy at Chennai?Options
AINS VagirBINS VindhyagiriCINS AnjadipDINS Kalvari
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INS Anjadip
Explanation
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Anjadip, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), was recently commissioned at Chennai.
Q3The new academic building of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) was recently inaugurated by the Vice President in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBKancheepuramCSalemDMadurai
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Salem
Explanation
The Vice President inaugurated the new academic building of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) in Salem.
Q4Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recently launched projects worth over ₹1,500 Crore to boost green and digital maritime infrastructure at which port in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai PortBKamarajar Port (Ennore)CKaraikal PortDVOC Port (Thoothukudi)
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VOC Port (Thoothukudi)
Explanation
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched over ₹1,500 Crore projects at VOC Port (Thoothukudi) to boost green and digital maritime infrastructure.
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Q5The Centre has launched a digital currency pilot project for food subsidies in which Union Territory, adjacent to Tamil Nadu?Options
AAndaman & Nicobar IslandsBLakshadweepCPuducherryDDaman & Diu
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Puducherry
Explanation
The Centre has launched a digital currency pilot for food subsidies in Puducherry.
Q6A CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) filling station was recently inaugurated at a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) depot in which district?Options
AThanjavurBNagapattinamCVillupuramDCuddalore
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Nagapattinam
Explanation
A CNG filling station was inaugurated at a TNSTC depot in Nagapattinam.
Q7The forest department is collaborating with local fishermen to rescue which endangered marine mammal, a protected species, often found trapped in fishing gear in coastal areas?Options
ABlue WhaleBDugong (Sea Cow)CGreat White SharkDGiant Manta Ray
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Dugong (Sea Cow)
Explanation
The forest department is seeking help from fishermen to rescue Dugongs (sea cows) trapped in fishing gear, an effort crucial for the conservation of this endangered marine mammal, which is also found in the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu.
Q8Which authority recently stated that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements?Options
AChief Minister's OfficeBElection Commission of India (CEC)CDirector General of PoliceDState Law Department
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Election Commission of India (CEC)
Explanation
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar stated that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements.
Q9The Cuddalore-Madapattu section of a State highway was recently inaugurated by CM Stalin in which state?Options
AAndhra PradeshBKeralaCKarnatakaDTamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated the Cuddalore-Madapattu section of a State highway in Tamil Nadu.
Q10The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Regional Office in Chennai recently celebrated its ______ Foundation Day.Options
A50thB60thC75thD100th
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75th
Explanation
The ESIC Regional Office, Chennai, celebrated its 75th Foundation Day.
Q11The 'YUVIKA' program, an initiative by ISRO, is aimed at providing basic knowledge on space science to which group of students?Options
AClass 6 studentsBClass 9 studentsCUndergraduate engineering studentsDPhD scholars in astrophysics
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Class 9 students
Explanation
The 'YUVIKA' program by ISRO is a free 2-week space science internship specifically for Class 9 students.
Q12The Prime Minister recently paid tribute on the birth anniversary of which former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, known for his contributions to education and industrial development?Options
AC. N. AnnaduraiBM. G. RamachandranCK. KamarajDJ. Jayalalithaa
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K. Kamaraj
Explanation
The Prime Minister recently paid tribute on the birth anniversary of K. Kamaraj, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Q13What is the new base year for the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates in India, as recently announced by the government?Options
A2011-12B2017-18C2020-21D2022-23
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2022-23
Explanation
The government has announced a new series of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates with a base year of 2022-23.
Q14The Thanthai Periyar Library project, recently inspected by CM M.K. Stalin, is being developed in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDTiruchirappalli
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Coimbatore
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin recently inspected the ₹300-crore Thanthai Periyar Library project in Coimbatore.
Q15In which region of Tamil Nadu were over 1,800 tea estate workers' names allegedly removed from the electoral roll, sparking concerns?Options
AValparaiBKothagiriCManjolaiDGudalur
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Manjolai
Explanation
More than 1,800 Manjolai tea estate workers' names were allegedly removed from the electoral roll.