Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-15
Q1Farmers in which district of Tamil Nadu are seeking special subsidy support from the State Government for raising indigenous cattle breeds?Options
AMaduraiBTiruppurCSalemDErode
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Correct answer
Tiruppur
Explanation
Farmers in Tiruppur district are looking for special subsidy support from the Tamil Nadu State Government for raising indigenous cattle breeds.
Q2Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recently launched projects worth over ₹1,500 Crore at which major port in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai PortBEnnore PortCVOC Port (Thoothukudi)DNagapattinam Port
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Correct answer
VOC Port (Thoothukudi)
Explanation
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched over ₹1,500 Crore projects at VOC Port (Thoothukudi), boosting green and digital maritime infrastructure.
Q3What is the name of the Tamil Nadu PWD boat that recently received approval from the Kerala government to operate after 12 years?Options
ACauveryBTamizhannaiCVaigaiDKural
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Correct answer
Tamizhannai
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu PWD’s ‘Tamizhannai’ boat got approval from the Kerala government to operate after 12 years.
Q4The Union government recently cleared a proposal to rename 'Tuticorin Airport' to what new name?Options
AThiruvalluvar AirportBThoothukudi AirportCKamajar AirportDBharathiyar Airport
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Correct answer
Thoothukudi Airport
Explanation
The Centre cleared a proposal to rename Tuticorin Airport as Thoothukudi Airport.
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Q5What is the duration of the campaign window set for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, similar to that in 2021?Options
A28 daysB32 daysC38 daysD45 days
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38 days
Explanation
The campaign window for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election is set at 38 days, which is the same as in 2021.
Q6Two healthcare specialists from which city were among the recent winners of the Sitaram Jaipuria healthcare awards?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCBengaluruDChennai
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Chennai
Explanation
Two Chennai specialists were among the winners of the Sitaram Jaipuria healthcare awards.
Q7The Tamil Nadu Government recently permitted the office-bearers of which organization to continue in office without elections, as informed to the Madras High Court?Options
AFederation of Tamil Nadu Farmers AssociationsBTamil Nadu Teachers AssociationCNadigar SangamDChennai Bar Association
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Correct answer
Nadigar Sangam
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Government has permitted Nadigar Sangam office-bearers to continue in office without elections, which was informed to the Madras High Court.
Q8Where did over 100 temporary professors, who were removed from service, stage a protest?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCChennaiDTrichy
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Chennai
Explanation
Over 100 temporary professors who were removed from service staged a protest in Chennai.
Q9In Tamil Nadu, which type of area recorded a higher reduction in the number of voters compared to the other?Options
AUrban areasBRural areasCCoastal areasDHill areas
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Correct answer
Urban areas
Explanation
Tamil Nadu’s urban areas recorded a higher reduction in the number of voters than rural ones.
Q10Which political leader recently extended Ramadan greetings and spoke about the bond between his party and the Muslim community at an Iftar event in Chennai?Options
AM.K. StalinBEdappadi K. PalaniswamiCK. AnnamalaiDO. Panneerselvam
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Correct answer
M.K. Stalin
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin extended Ramadan greetings and highlighted the DMK–Muslim bond at a Ramzan Iftar event in Chennai.
Q11India is transitioning from “Pharmacy of the World” to what, according to Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda?Options
AGlobal Manufacturing HubBGlobal Innovation HubCGlobal Export PowerhouseDGlobal Tourism Destination
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Global Innovation Hub
Explanation
Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda stated that India is transitioning from 'Pharmacy of the World' to a 'Global Innovation Hub'.
Q12Which Union Minister of State for Communications addressed the GDS Sammelan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?Options
ADr. S. JaishankarBNirmala SitharamanCDr. Pemmasani Chandra SekharDPiyush Goyal
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Correct answer
Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
Explanation
Minister of State for Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar addressed the GDS Sammelan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Q13What achievement has ISRO reported regarding its missions over the last 10 years?Options
AIncreased collaboration with international agenciesBDoubled the number of missionsCReduced mission costs by 50%DLaunched the heaviest rocket globally
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Correct answer
Doubled the number of missions
Explanation
ISRO reports record growth, with its missions having doubled in the last 10 years.
Q14What is the name of the cryogenic engine recently hot-tested successfully by ISRO?Options
AVikas EngineBCE20 cryogenic engineCLE100 EngineDPS4 Engine
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Correct answer
CE20 cryogenic engine
Explanation
ISRO successfully conducted a hot test of the powerful new CE20 cryogenic engine for India's heaviest rocket.
Q15For which mission did DRDO recently conduct a successful drogue parachute qualification test at Chandigarh?Options
AChandrayaanBMangalyaanCGaganyaanDAditya-L1
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Correct answer
Gaganyaan
Explanation
DRDO conducted a successful drogue parachute qualification test for the Gaganyaan mission at Chandigarh.
Q16Which major area has the government given highest priority to, undertaking various legislative and schematic interventions?Options
AEnvironmental ConservationBEconomic GrowthCWomen's Safety and SecurityDSpace Exploration
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Women's Safety and Security
Explanation
The government gives highest priority to ensuring the safety and security of women and has undertaken various legislative and schematic interventions in this regard.
Q17For which crop did the Cabinet recently approve Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for the 2026-27 season?Options
AWheatBRiceCRaw JuteDSugarcane
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Raw Jute
Explanation
The Cabinet approved Minimum Support Prices for Raw Jute for the 2026-27 Season.
Q18Who won the fifth Best International Cricketer-Women award at the Naman Awards 2026?Options
AMithali RajBHarmanpreet KaurCSmriti MandhanaDJhulan Goswami
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Correct answer
Smriti Mandhana
Explanation
Smriti Mandhana won the fifth Best International Cricketer-Women award at the Naman Awards 2026.