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TNPSC Current Affairs – Tuesday, 17 March 2026

TNPSC Current Affairs • 17 Mar 2026

Published on: Tuesday, 17 March 2026

TNPSC current affairs for Tuesday, 17 March 2026 dials into the Tamil Nadu and national pulse with exam-ready clarity. The editors have distilled 7 crisp question-and-answer pairs, weaving the events through Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-17 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 - 2026-03-17

Q1What was the primary concern raised by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and a DMK Minister to the Centre regarding household issues?

Options

AShortage and pricing of LPG cylinders
BAllocation of funds for Smart City projects
CDelay in GST compensation disbursement
DWater sharing disputes with neighboring states

Correct answer

Shortage and pricing of LPG cylinders

Explanation

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin requested the Centre's help on LPG cylinder issues, and a DMK minister highlighted Union government control amid LPG shortage in Tamil Nadu.

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Q2What significant financial allocation was recently sanctioned for the land acquisitions made to establish Bharathiar University in Tamil Nadu?

Options

A₹164.28 crore
B₹250.50 crore
C₹100.00 crore
D₹320.75 crore

Correct answer

₹164.28 crore

Explanation

A compensation of ₹164.28 crore has been sanctioned for land acquisitions made to establish Bharathiar University.

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Q3Which ISRO navigation satellite, crucial for the NavIC system, recently completed its 10-year mission life and has been in news due to an atomic clock issue impacting NavIC?

Options

AIRNSS-1A
BIRNSS-1B
CIRNSS-1F
DIRNSS-1G

Correct answer

IRNSS-1F

Explanation

ISRO’s IRNSS-1F satellite recently completed its 10-year mission life with a lasting impact on NavIC. Separately, a faulty atomic clock in one of the NavIC satellites has been reported to cause issues.

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Q4For which initiative did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently win the 'Initiative of the Year' award at a global forum in the UK?

Options

ALaunch of digital currency (e-rupee)
BImplementation of the '.bank.in' domain to curb online fraud
CIntroduction of a new monetary policy framework
DPromotion of financial literacy in rural areas

Correct answer

Implementation of the '.bank.in' domain to curb online fraud

Explanation

The RBI won the 'Initiative of the Year' award for its '.bank.in' domain, aimed at improving online financial security and curbing fraudulent loan apps.

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Q5What challenge is currently being faced by schools in Tamil Nadu regarding the implementation of the Midday Meal Scheme?

Options

AShortage of cooking staff
BLack of proper kitchen infrastructure
CAwaiting disbursement of funds from the government
DIssues with food quality and supply chain

Correct answer

Awaiting disbursement of funds from the government

Explanation

Schools in Tamil Nadu are currently awaiting funds from the government for the efficient running of the Midday Meal Scheme.

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Q6What is the target year for India to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses under the recently approved 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses'?

Options

A2025-26
B2027-28
C2030-31
D2035-36

Correct answer

2030-31

Explanation

The Union Cabinet has approved 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' with a ₹11,440 Crore outlay, aiming to achieve self-sufficiency by 2030-31.

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Q7In which district of Tamil Nadu was a Garbage Transfer Station recently inspected by a Minister, leading to residents' demands for its relocation?

Options

ACoimbatore
BMadurai
CTiruvannamalai
DSalem

Correct answer

Tiruvannamalai

Explanation

A Minister inspected the Garbage Transfer Station in Palaripattal, Tiruvannamalai district, where residents expressed concerns and demanded its relocation.

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