Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-07
Q1According to recent reports, which city in Tamil Nadu has topped the adoption of rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar scheme?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
Coimbatore has recorded the highest adoption of rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar scheme in Tamil Nadu.
Q2Southern Railway recently conducted a trial run of an AC suburban train in Tamil Nadu. This trial was conducted on which specific section?Options
AChennai-ChengalpattuBChennai-ArakkonamCChennai-TiruvallurDChennai-Tambaram
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Chennai-Arakkonam
Explanation
The Southern Railway conducted a trial run of an AC suburban train on the Chennai-Arakkonam section.
Q3Which city in Tamil Nadu is rapidly emerging as an industrial hub, with the state government's shipbuilding policy aiming to make it a global shipbuilding destination like Ulsan, South Korea?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCThoothukudiDSalem
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Thoothukudi
Explanation
Thoothukudi is being promoted as a major industrial growth center, with specific initiatives like the shipbuilding policy aiming to transform it into a hub like Ulsan.
Q4Recently, two significant initiatives concerning women's welfare in Tamil Nadu were in the news. One is an eye care scheme for women autorickshaw drivers, and the other is a political promise of ₹2,500 monthly assistance and free bus travel for women. Which of these correctly represents a new welfare focus?Options
AEye care scheme onlyBMonthly assistance onlyCFree bus travel onlyDBoth eye care scheme and monthly assistance/free bus travel
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Correct answer
Both eye care scheme and monthly assistance/free bus travel
Explanation
An eye care scheme was launched for women autorickshaw drivers (Article 8), and actor Vijay's political party promised ₹2,500 monthly assistance and free bus travel for women (Article 15). Both represent new welfare focuses.
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Q5Which international space agency recently inked a pact with ISRO for groundbreaking Earth Observation Missions?Options
ANASABRoscosmosCJAXADESA (European Space Agency)
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ESA (European Space Agency)
Explanation
ISRO and the European Space Agency (ESA) have collaborated for Earth Observation Missions.
Q6The Central Bureau of Communication recently organized an Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) and Government Saturation Camp in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCTiruchirappalliDChennai
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
The Central Bureau of Communication organized the ICOP and Government Saturation Camp in Chennai.
Q7India's 'Chips to Startups' (C2S) programme aims to train a significant number of engineers to bolster its semiconductor industry. What is the target number of semiconductor engineers to be trained under this initiative?Options
A25,000B50,000C85,000D1,00,000
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Correct answer
85,000
Explanation
The 'Chips to Startups' (C2S) programme aims to train 85,000 semiconductor engineers.
Q8The Slender Loris Conservation Centre, aimed at protecting the endangered Slender Loris, was recently inaugurated in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBSalemCDindigulDVillupuram
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Correct answer
Dindigul
Explanation
The Slender Loris Conservation Centre was inaugurated in Dindigul district.
Q9The Tamil Nadu government recently launched special desilting work across 24 districts and laid the foundation for two new check dams near Katpadi. These check dams will be constructed across which two rivers?Options
ACauvery and VaigaiBPalar and PonnaiCThamirabarani and VellarDPennaiyar and Cheyyar
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Correct answer
Palar and Ponnai
Explanation
The foundation for two check dams near Katpadi was laid across the Palar and Ponnai rivers. Additionally, the government launched large-scale desilting work across 24 districts.
Q10In a recent development, women workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGS) in various states faced issues due to the failure of which new attendance verification method?Options
AFingerprint scanningBManual muster rollCFacial/Iris scanDRFID card swipe
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Correct answer
Facial/Iris scan
Explanation
MNREGS workers faced chaos due to the failure of facial/iris scan for attendance, leading to some women being 'benched'.
Q11Who was the Governor of Tamil Nadu who was recently transferred and appointed as the Governor of West Bengal?Options
ABanwarilal PurohitBK. RosaiahCR. N. RaviDVajubhai Vala
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Correct answer
R. N. Ravi
Explanation
R. N. Ravi, the former Governor of Tamil Nadu, has been appointed as the Governor of West Bengal.
Q12The Tamil Nadu government recently released a Government Order (GO) to regulate which specific sector to ensure safety and quality standards?Options
ATraditional medicine practitionersBFood processing unitsCCosmetology, aesthetics, and hair transplant clinicsDOnline educational platforms
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Cosmetology, aesthetics, and hair transplant clinics
Explanation
The TN government released a GO to regulate cosmetology, aesthetics, and hair transplant clinics to ensure safety and quality.
Q13The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) recently announced the cancellation of its Combined Civil Services examinations. What was the primary reason cited for this cancellation?Options
ALack of applicantsBAdministrative issuesCTechnical issuesDChange in syllabus
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Correct answer
Technical issues
Explanation
TNPSC cancelled the Combined Civil Services exams due to technical issues, with new dates pending.
Q14The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently entrusted Bharathiar University (BU), located in Tamil Nadu, with a major project to enhance India’s capabilities in which specific area?Options
ACybersecurityBChemical defenceCArtificial Intelligence in warfareDDrone technology
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Correct answer
Chemical defence
Explanation
DRDO has entrusted Bharathiar University with a project to enhance India's chemical defence capability.
Q15The Indian government recently announced standards for Green Ammonia and Green Methanol. What is the main objective behind these standards?Options
ATo increase the production of conventional fertilizersBTo accelerate the trade of Green Hydrogen derivativesCTo reduce dependency on solar energyDTo promote fossil fuel usage
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Correct answer
To accelerate the trade of Green Hydrogen derivatives
Explanation
The government announced standards for Green Ammonia and Green Methanol to accelerate the trade of Green Hydrogen derivatives.