Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-27
Q1Which organization from Tamil Nadu recently won the Chief Minister's State Sports Award for Best Sports Organizer?Options
ATamil Nadu Football AssociationBTamil Nadu Athletics AssociationCTamil Nadu Surfing AssociationDTamil Nadu Cricket Association
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Surfing Association
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Surfing Association won the Chief Minister's State Sports Award for Best Sports Organizer.
Q2The GI-tagged 'Thaikkal craft', which is facing livelihood challenges due to LPG crunch, is primarily associated with which state?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCKarnatakaDTamil Nadu
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Thaikkal craft, a GI-tagged product, is from Tamil Nadu and its livelihoods are impacted by LPG shortages.
Q3The supply of Krishna river water to Chennai, which was recently halted for maintenance, is expected to resume by which month?Options
AAprilBMayCJuneDJuly
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Correct answer
May
Explanation
The supply of Krishna water to Chennai, halted for maintenance, is likely to resume by mid-May.
Q4According to the recent statement by the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, what percentage of its poll promises have been fulfilled?Options
A60%B75%C85%D90%
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Correct answer
85%
Explanation
The DMK, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, claimed to have fulfilled 85% of its poll promises.
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Q5The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) recently undertook e-auctioning of properties for the first time in Tamil Nadu, specifically related to which company's plots?Options
AAarudhra GoldBNeomaxCChennai City BankDAmway
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Correct answer
Neomax
Explanation
EOW took up e-auctioning of Neomax plots, marking a first for such an initiative in Tamil Nadu.
Q6Newly planted saplings on medians in which major Tamil Nadu city are reported to be drying up due to lack of maintenance?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCTiruchirappalliDSalem
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
Saplings on newly constructed medians in Coimbatore city are drying up due to lack of maintenance.
Q7As per recent government data, what is the approximate total investment attracted by the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes across various sectors?Options
A₹50,000 croreB₹1 lakh croreC₹1.5 lakh croreD₹2.16 lakh crore
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Correct answer
₹2.16 lakh crore
Explanation
PLI Schemes have attracted over ₹2.16 lakh crore investment.
Q8The "Startup Challenge to Develop Citizen-Centric Innovative Solutions" recently launched by the government focuses on which emerging technologies?Options
AArtificial Intelligence and Machine LearningBBlockchain and Web3CRobotics and AutomationDCloud Computing and IoT
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Correct answer
Blockchain and Web3
Explanation
The Startup Challenge specifically aims to develop citizen-centric innovative solutions using Blockchain and Web3 technologies.
Q9The PM-PRANAM scheme, recently launched by the government, primarily aims to promote sustainable use of which of the following?Options
APetroleum productsBRenewable energyCFertilizersDOrganic farming
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Correct answer
Fertilizers
Explanation
PM-PRANAM scheme was launched to promote sustainable fertilizer use and restore soil health.
Q10The Government has recently issued Accessibility Guidelines for OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms, mandating features to ensure inclusivity for which audiences?Options
ASenior citizensBRural audiencesCHearing and Visually Impaired audiencesDChildren and teenagers
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Correct answer
Hearing and Visually Impaired audiences
Explanation
The guidelines mandate features for Hearing and Visually Impaired Audiences to enhance accessibility on OTT platforms.
Q11Who was recently conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hockey India Awards 2025?Options
AP.R. SreejeshBSavita PuniaCZafar IqbalDHarmanpreet Singh
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Correct answer
Zafar Iqbal
Explanation
Zafar Iqbal received the Major Dhyan Chand lifetime gong at the Hockey India Awards 2025.
Q12Which digital platform aims to support the development of a multilingual AI ecosystem in India by onboarding a large number of contributors?Options
ADigiLockerBMyGovCBhashini SamudayeDUMANG
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Correct answer
Bhashini Samudaye
Explanation
Over 10,000 contributors have been onboarded on Bhashini Samudaye, a digital platform supporting the development of a multilingual AI ecosystem.