Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-16
Q1As per the Model Code of Conduct enforced in Tamil Nadu for the Assembly polls, what is the maximum amount of cash that an individual can carry without valid documents?Options
A₹25,000B₹50,000C₹75,000D₹1,00,000
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Correct answer
₹50,000
Explanation
According to the Model Code of Conduct in force for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, individuals are not permitted to carry cash exceeding ₹50,000 without proper documents.
Q2Which Tamil Nadu district recently enforced a ban on wall writings on private buildings in urban areas, adhering to the Model Code of Conduct?Options
ATiruchirappalliBErodeCVirudhunagarDThoothukudi
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Correct answer
Virudhunagar
Explanation
Virudhunagar district has banned wall writings on private buildings in urban areas to comply with the Model Code of Conduct during the election period. Tiruchi Corporation also removed political posters.
Q3The Madras High Court recently directed the Tamil Nadu government to look into a complaint regarding the wrong classification of which community?Options
AVanniyar communityBDevendrakula Velalar communityCMutharaiyar communityDArunthathiyar community
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Correct answer
Mutharaiyar community
Explanation
The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to examine a complaint concerning the incorrect classification of the Mutharaiyar community.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently attributed the LPG cylinder shortage in the state to which political party's 'failure model'?Options
ACongressBBJPCAam Aadmi PartyDBahujan Samaj Party
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Correct answer
BJP
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin criticized the BJP, stating that the LPG cylinder shortage was a result of their 'failure model'.
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Q5Which of the following is India’s first 'desi microchip' built by ISRO?Options
AChandrayaan-3BVikram-32CNavIC 7DPragyan-X
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Correct answer
Vikram-32
Explanation
Vikram-32 is notable as India’s first indigenous microchip developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Q6The SFURTI scheme, mentioned by the PIB, aims to benefit which section of the population?Options
AFarmers and agricultural laborersBStart-up entrepreneursCTraditional artisans across the countryDStudents pursuing higher education
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Correct answer
Traditional artisans across the country
Explanation
The Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) aims to organize traditional industries and artisans into clusters to make them competitive and provide long-term sustainability.
Q7Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are Welfare Schemes primarily supported, particularly for states requiring special assistance for tribal welfare?Options
AArticle 243BArticle 275(1)CArticle 280DArticle 300A
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Correct answer
Article 275(1)
Explanation
Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India provides for grants-in-aid from the Union to certain States, specifically to meet the cost of development schemes for promoting the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes or raising the level of administration of the Scheduled Areas.
Q8India recently submitted its Seventh National Report to which international convention related to biodiversity conservation?Options
ARamsar ConventionBCITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)CConvention on Biological Diversity (CBD)DKyoto Protocol
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Correct answer
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Explanation
India submitted its Seventh National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), highlighting its efforts and progress in biodiversity conservation.
Q9The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has revised the base year of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2011-12 to which financial year?Options
A2018-19B2020-21C2022-23D2024-25
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Correct answer
2022-23
Explanation
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has officially revised the base year for calculating India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
Q10Which organization recently won the 'Diamond Prize' at ISGF 2026 for its AGC Pilot Projects, boosting renewable energy integration?Options
ANTPC LimitedBGRID-INDIACBharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)DPower Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
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Correct answer
GRID-INDIA
Explanation
GRID-INDIA received the Diamond Prize at ISGF 2026 for its Automatic Generation Control (AGC) Pilot Projects, which significantly contribute to the integration of renewable energy into the national grid.