Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-05
Q1Who has been recently appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court?Options
AJustice Sanjaya Kumar MishraBJustice Sushrut Arvind DharmadhikariCJustice Munishwar Nath BhandariDJustice R. Mahadevan
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Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari
Explanation
Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.
Q2Tamil Nadu's former Governor, R.N. Ravi, has been transferred to which state?Options
AKeralaBWest BengalCKarnatakaDAndhra Pradesh
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West Bengal
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R.N. Ravi, the former Governor of Tamil Nadu, has been transferred to West Bengal.
Q3India's first National Workshop on Mine Closure & Repurposing was recently held in which town of Tamil Nadu?Options
ANeyveliBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDHosur
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Neyveli
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The first National Workshop on Mine Closure & Repurposing was held at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, focusing on sustainable practices beyond mineral extraction.
Q4Which district in Tamil Nadu is set to get an International Bird Centre at Agaram Reserve Forest?Options
AVillupuramBChengalpattuCThanjavurDKanyakumari
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Villupuram
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An International Bird Centre will be established at Agaram Reserve Forest in Villupuram district, with its foundation stone recently laid.
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Q5What is the unique cultural product from Manamadurai, Tamil Nadu, that has gained recognition for its distinctive craftsmanship, especially as summer approaches?Options
ABronze IdolsBKanchipuram SilksCClay PotsDThanjavur Paintings
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Clay Pots
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Manamadurai's clay pots are renowned for their unique craftsmanship and cooling properties, making them popular as summer approaches.
Q6Which important sports infrastructure was recently inaugurated by Udhayanidhi Stalin in Madurai?Options
AMadurai Cricket StadiumBMadurai Olympic AcademyCMadurai Aquatics CentreDMadurai Football Complex
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Madurai Olympic Academy
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Udhayanidhi Stalin recently inaugurated the Madurai Olympic Academy, enhancing sports infrastructure in the region.
Q7The third synchronised survey of which endangered species is scheduled to take place in Tamil Nadu from April 24 to 27?Options
ABengal TigerBIndian ElephantCNilgiri TahrDLion-tailed Macaque
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Nilgiri Tahr
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The third synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr, Tamil Nadu's state animal, is scheduled to enhance conservation efforts.
Q8Which two organizations recently signed a Statement of Intent to strengthen nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Blocks?Options
AMinistry of Health & Family Welfare and WHOBNITI Aayog and UNICEF IndiaCMinistry of Women & Child Development and UNESCODIndian Council of Medical Research and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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NITI Aayog and UNICEF India
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NITI Aayog and UNICEF India have signed a Statement of Intent to collaborate on improving nutrition and health outcomes, particularly in Aspirational Districts and Blocks.
Q9What is the primary objective of the national-level consultative workshop convened by MoSPI on 'Using Administrative Data for Governance'?Options
ATo centralize all state-level data in a single national database.BTo standardize data collection methods across all government departments.CTo improve governance by harmonizing departmental data at the State Level.DTo restrict public access to administrative data for security reasons.
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To improve governance by harmonizing departmental data at the State Level.
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The workshop aims to harmonize departmental data at the State Level to improve governance and decision-making processes.
Q10Which public sector undertaking recently tied up with Bellatrix Aerospace to develop satellite systems for VLEO (Very Low Earth Orbit) operations?Options
AISROBDRDOCBEL (Bharat Electronics Limited)DHAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
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BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited)
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BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) has partnered with Bellatrix Aerospace to jointly develop advanced satellite systems for VLEO operations, marking a significant step in India's space technology.