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TNPSC Current Affairs – Friday, 13 March 2026

TNPSC Current Affairs • 13 Mar 2026

Published on: Friday, 13 March 2026

TNPSC current affairs for Friday, 13 March 2026 dials into the Tamil Nadu and national pulse with exam-ready clarity. The editors have distilled 10 crisp question-and-answer pairs, weaving the events through Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-13 so that General Studies I, II, III, and the dedicated current affairs slot see the same narrative. Today’s batch explains why each headline matters, the cause-effect threads behind the policies, and how the stories feed into the schemes and science headlines you will see on the paper. Read it once, mark the anchor words that link people, policies, and dates, and then scroll straight to the quiz call-to-action; that second pass is when you turn reading into retrieval rather than letting the news slide away.

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Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-13

Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently launched the AVGC-XR policy. What is the primary aim of this policy?

Options

APromoting sustainable agriculture practices
BBoosting the creative industries like animation, visual effects, gaming, and extended reality
CDeveloping advanced semiconductor manufacturing units
DStrengthening rural piped water supply schemes

Correct answer

Boosting the creative industries like animation, visual effects, gaming, and extended reality

Explanation

Tamil Nadu's AVGC-XR policy aims to boost creative industries such as Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Extended Reality, attracting investments and creating job opportunities.

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Q2Which thermal power plant in Tamil Nadu recently had its first unit commissioned by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin?

Options

ANorth Chennai Thermal Power Plant
BUdangudi Thermal Power Plant
CMettur Thermal Power Station
DTuticorin Thermal Power Station

Correct answer

Udangudi Thermal Power Plant

Explanation

The first unit of the Udangudi Thermal Power Plant in Tamil Nadu was recently commissioned by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

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Q3What is the primary objective of the PM-PRANAM Scheme, recently highlighted by the PIB?

Options

APromoting micro food processing enterprises
BIncentivising states/UTs to reduce chemical fertilizer use and promote sustainable agriculture
CProviding financial assistance to small hospitals
DStrengthening financial governance of Waqf institutions

Correct answer

Incentivising states/UTs to reduce chemical fertilizer use and promote sustainable agriculture

Explanation

The PM-PRANAM Scheme aims to incentivise States/UTs to reduce chemical fertilizer use and promote sustainable agriculture practices.

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Q4Farmers in Salem and Namakkal districts are demanding the linking of which three rivers/canals to address water scarcity?

Options

ABhavani-Amaravathi-Noyyal
BCauvery-Ponniyaru-Thirumanimutharu
CVaigai-Gundar-Kombai
DPalar-Thenpennai-Cheyyar

Correct answer

Cauvery-Ponniyaru-Thirumanimutharu

Explanation

Farmers in Salem and Namakkal districts are demanding the linking of Cauvery-Ponniyaru-Thirumanimutharu to address their water needs.

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Q5The Green Tamil Nadu Mission recently partnered with which organization for extensive tree planting initiatives?

Options

ALions Clubs International
BRed Cross Society
CRotary Clubs
DBharat Scouts and Guides

Correct answer

Rotary Clubs

Explanation

Rotary clubs have partnered with the Green Tamil Nadu Mission for tree planting activities across the state, including raising over 3.5 lakh seedlings in the Tiruchi Circle.

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Q6Which institution is collaborating with ISRO to develop space medicine for Indian astronauts undertaking lunar missions?

Options

AIIT Madras
BAIIMS
CDRDO
DCSIR

Correct answer

AIIMS

Explanation

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) will help ISRO develop space medicine for Indian astronauts going to the Moon.

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Q7What is the key focus of the AI models developed under IndiaAI Mission?

Options

AGlobal financial market predictions
BMilitary defense applications
CTailoring AI capabilities to local languages and use-cases
DDeveloping quantum computing algorithms

Correct answer

Tailoring AI capabilities to local languages and use-cases

Explanation

AI models developed under IndiaAI Mission represent important progress in building India’s own AI capabilities tailored to local languages and use-cases.

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Q8The government is partnering with which institution for a study on smog-eating surfaces to curb pollution?

Options

AIIT Bombay
BIISc Bangalore
CIIT Madras
DNIT Trichy

Correct answer

IIT Madras

Explanation

The government is partnering with IIT Madras for a study on smog-eating surfaces to curb pollution.

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Q9What did Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently announce for journalists?

Options

ANew housing schemes
BIncreased travel allowances
CPension and family pension hike
DFree health check-ups

Correct answer

Pension and family pension hike

Explanation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a pension and family pension hike for journalists.

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Q10Which 743-year-old aqueduct in Tamil Nadu is being examined by the Water Resources Department (WRD) for preservation options?

Options

AGrand Anicut (Kallanai)
BPeriyar Dam
CKalingarayan Aqueduct
DMettur Dam

Correct answer

Kalingarayan Aqueduct

Explanation

The Water Resources Department (WRD) is examining options to preserve the 743-year-old Kalingarayan aqueduct in Tamil Nadu.

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