Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-11
Q1Where in Tamil Nadu was the foundation laid for a new battery pack manufacturing unit by CM Stalin?Options
ACoimbatoreBKancheepuramCMaduraiDTiruchirappalli
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Kancheepuram
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiled the foundation for a battery pack manufacturing unit in Kancheepuram.
Q2Tamil Nadu's Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department recently launched a digital platform for what purpose?Options
AOnline veterinary consultationsBTrading livestock and petsCTracking animal diseasesDRegistering dairy farms
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Trading livestock and pets
Explanation
The Animal Husbandry department in Tamil Nadu launched a digital platform for livestock and pet trading.
Q3The 'Vidiyal Payanam' scheme, implemented by the Tamil Nadu government, has led to a significant increase in which group of public transport users?Options
ASenior citizensBStudentsCWomenDPersons with disabilities
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Women
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Minister Sivasankar stated that women bus passengers rose to 70% after the Vidiyal Payanam scheme, which provides free bus travel for women.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently urged the Union government to address the shortage and ensure adequate supply of which essential commodity to the state?Options
ACoal for power plantsBCooking gas (LPG)CDiesel for transportDFertilizers for agriculture
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Cooking gas (LPG)
Explanation
CM Stalin, along with DMK MPs, submitted a letter to the Petroleum Minister requesting reconsideration of provisions to ensure adequate gas supply to meet power demand and address LPG shortage in Tamil Nadu.
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Q5In which district of Tamil Nadu was the foundation stone recently laid by CM Stalin for a new TIDEL Neo Park, promoting IT and industrial development?Options
AThanjavurBCuddaloreCNagapattinamDTiruvarur
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Nagapattinam
Explanation
CM Stalin laid the foundation for TIDEL Neo Park in Nagapattinam district.
Q6The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to preserve a 743-year-old aqueduct of which historic canal in Erode district?Options
AGrand Anicut CanalBParambikulam-Aliyar CanalCKalingarayan CanalDLower Bhavani Project Canal
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Kalingarayan Canal
Explanation
The ASI urged the State not to demolish the 743-year-old Kalingarayan Canal aqueduct in Erode.
Q7A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Madras High Court recently sought the formulation of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure better coordination among civic bodies for what purpose in Chennai?Options
AWaste managementBPublic transport regulationCRoad repair and maintenanceDWater supply management
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Road repair and maintenance
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A PIL in Madras High Court sought SOP to ensure Chennai civic bodies work in tandem in road repair.
Q8Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently stressed the importance of developing roads in the state in line with which specific policy?Options
AGreen Infrastructure PolicyBSmart City Road PolicyCRoad Sector PolicyDUrban Mobility Policy
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Road Sector Policy
Explanation
The CM emphasized developing roads in line with the Road Sector Policy.
Q9Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi recently urged the Union Government to ensure fair and unbiased release of funds for which sector?Options
AHealthcareBAgricultureCEducationDInfrastructure
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Education
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Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi requested the Union Government to release education funds without political bias.
Q10A recent plea in Tamil Nadu sought the enforcement of a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for which type of services, including bike taxi operations?Options
AOnline retail platformsBFood delivery servicesCRide-hailing and aggregator servicesDE-commerce logistics
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Ride-hailing and aggregator services
Explanation
The plea sought a legal and regulatory framework governing aggregators in T.N., including the operation of bike taxi services.
Q11Which online portal has been recently launched by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to streamline press registration services in India?Options
AMedia MitraBPress SewaCNews ConnectDInfo Portal
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Press Sewa
Explanation
All Press Registration Services are now online through the Press Sewa Portal.
Q12India recently announced standards for which two important "Green Hydrogen derivatives" to accelerate trade in sustainable energy products?Options
AGreen Ethanol and Green BiodieselBGreen Ammonia and Green MethanolCGreen Methane and Green PropaneDGreen Hydrogen and Green Coal
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Green Ammonia and Green Methanol
Explanation
The Government announced standards of Green Ammonia and Green Methanol for India to accelerate trade of Green Hydrogen derivatives.
Q13Which two premier Indian institutions recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in space medicine research?Options
ADRDO and IIT DelhiBISRO and AIIMSCBARC and IISc BangaloreDNITI Aayog and ICMR
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ISRO and AIIMS
Explanation
ISRO and AIIMS signed an MoU for Space Medicine Research.
Q14Which recent significant event concluded with India establishing itself as a global hub for Artificial Intelligence innovation, governance, and partnerships?Options
AIndia Tech ExpoBGlobal Digital CongressCIndia AI Impact SummitDFuture Tech Forum
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India AI Impact Summit
Explanation
The Historic Global AI Summit (referred to as India AI Impact Summit 2026 in one article) concluded, establishing India as a global hub for Artificial Intelligence innovation, governance, and partnerships.
Q15What is 'NeVA', the digital mode platform currently being implemented in 21 State/UT Legislatures across India for conducting legislative business?Options
ANational e-Voting ApplicationBNational e-Vidhan ApplicationCNew e-Governance AllianceDNational Energy Vision Act
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National e-Vidhan Application
Explanation
21 State/UT Legislatures Conduct Business in Digital Mode through NeVA (National e-Vidhan Application).
Q16The Supreme Court of India recently directed the Union Government to formulate a "no-fault compensation policy" for what specific type of adverse event?Options
ANatural disaster victimsBRoad accident injuriesCCOVID-19 vaccination adverse eventsDIndustrial accident fatalities
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COVID-19 vaccination adverse events
Explanation
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to frame a no-fault compensation policy for serious adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination.
Q17India's growing prominence as a global power in which specific economic sector was highlighted at the 19th Convocation of ICAR-CIFE?Options
ADairy productionBTextile manufacturingCFisheriesDSoftware exports
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Fisheries
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ICAR-CIFE’s 19th Convocation highlighted India’s rise as a Global Fisheries Power.