Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-29
Q1Which major political party in Tamil Nadu, in its recent election manifesto, promised a ₹8,000 coupon to housewives for buying household appliances?Options
ADMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)BAIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)CBJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)DCongress (Indian National Congress)
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Correct answer
DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)
Explanation
The DMK manifesto for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election promised an ₹8,000 coupon to housewives for buying household appliances.
Q2A multi-level logistics park has been developed at Allikulam. Allikulam is associated with which industrial development agency in Tamil Nadu?Options
ASIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu)BTIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation)CELCOT (Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu)DSIDCO (Small Industries Development Corporation)
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Correct answer
SIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu)
Explanation
A multi-level logistics park has been developed at Allikulam SIPCOT in Tamil Nadu.
Q3What type of ecological restoration initiative is being undertaken in Chennai, as mentioned in recent news?Options
AMangrove restorationBLake rejuvenationCForestation driveDCoastal erosion prevention
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Correct answer
Mangrove restoration
Explanation
The 'Chennai Mangrove Restoration Initiative' is an ecological effort focused on restoring mangrove ecosystems in Chennai.
Q4Which sports organization in Tamil Nadu recently won the Chief Minister’s State Sports Award for being the best sports organiser?Options
ATamil Nadu Surfing AssociationBTamil Nadu Chess AssociationCTamil Nadu Athletics AssociationDTamil Nadu Football 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 organiser.
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Q5The delay in the Anamalaiyaru–Nallaru project is a significant concern for farmers, particularly affecting coconut yield in which Tamil Nadu constituency?Options
AUdumalpetBPollachiCMettupalayamDGudalur
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Correct answer
Udumalpet
Explanation
Concerns over declining coconut yield and delay in the Anamalaiyaru–Nallaru project have been raised in the Udumalpet constituency.
Q6The proposed new airport project in Tamil Nadu, Parandur Airport, has recently been granted which status?Options
ASpecial Project StatusBNational Heritage SiteCEco-Sensitive ZoneDCoastal Regulation Zone
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Special Project Status
Explanation
The Parandur Airport project has been granted 'Special Project Status'.
Q7Which organization recently criticized the plans to set up an Eco-park at the Ooty Race Course in Tamil Nadu?Options
ANilgiris Documentation Centre (NDC)BEnvironmental Protection Group (EPG)COoty Residents Association (ORA)DBotanical Survey of India (BSI)
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Correct answer
Nilgiris Documentation Centre (NDC)
Explanation
The Nilgiris Documentation Centre (NDC) criticized the plans to set up an Eco-park at the Ooty Race Course.
Q8What is the primary demand of milk producers in Tamil Nadu from political parties, as highlighted recently?Options
AProduction cost-based procurement priceBHigher subsidy for cattle feedCExemption from GST on dairy productsDExclusive marketing rights
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Correct answer
Production cost-based procurement price
Explanation
Milk producers demand assurance from political parties on production cost-based procurement price.
Q9Which Tamil Nadu political party recently promised collateral-free education loans and incentives for firms employing 75% Tamil workers in its election manifesto?Options
AThamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK)BViduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK)CNaam Tamilar Katchi (NTK)DMakkal Needhi Maiam (MNM)
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Correct answer
Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK)
Explanation
The TVK (Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi) has announced poll promises including collateral-free education loans and incentives for firms employing 75% Tamil workers.
Q10The 'Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna' (BHAVYA) scheme aims for a new era of plug-and-play industrial development. Which organization will anchor its implementation for 100 industrial parks?Options
ANational Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC)BSmall Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)CNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)DIndustrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI)
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Correct answer
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC)
Explanation
NICDC will anchor the implementation of the BHAVYA scheme for the development of 100 industrial parks.
Q11For which period has the Cabinet approved the 'Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme'?Options
AFY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31BFY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30CFY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29DFY 2027-28 to FY 2031-32
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Correct answer
FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the 'Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme' for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
Q12What is the primary objective of the recently approved 'Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0'?Options
ATo mobilize Venture Capital for India's Startup EcosystemBTo provide direct loans to startupsCTo offer skill development programs for startup employeesDTo establish new incubation centers across India
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Correct answer
To mobilize Venture Capital for India's Startup Ecosystem
Explanation
The 'Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0' aims to mobilize Venture Capital for India’s Startup Ecosystem.
Q13What is "Agasthya-1," which is being developed by a team of ex-ISRO scientists?Options
AA 24-hour launch-ready rocketBA new satellite for earth observationCA lunar rover missionDAn advanced space telescope
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A 24-hour launch-ready rocket
Explanation
Agasthya-1 is a 24-hour launch-ready rocket being built by ex-ISRO scientists to transform India’s private space race.
Q14What are ISRO's targeted years for its crewed Chandrayaan missions and the Gaganyaan mission, respectively?Options
AChandrayaan by 2028, Gaganyaan by 2027BChandrayaan by 2027, Gaganyaan by 2028CChandrayaan by 2026, Gaganyaan by 2027DChandrayaan by 2028, Gaganyaan by 2029
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Chandrayaan by 2028, Gaganyaan by 2027
Explanation
ISRO aims for crewed Chandrayaan missions by 2028 and Gaganyaan by 2027.
Q15Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan recently addressed the National Consultation on which initiative aimed at providing legal aid and services?Options
ATele-Law initiativeBDigital Justice PortalCLegal Aid Awareness CampaignDOnline Dispute Resolution Platform
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Correct answer
Tele-Law initiative
Explanation
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the National Consultation on the Tele-Law initiative.
Q16To mitigate authentication-related issues, UIDAI is enabling which major enhancement for Aadhaar services?Options
AMulti-modal authenticationBOne-time password (OTP) only authenticationCBiometric authentication onlyDEmail-based authentication
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Correct answer
Multi-modal authentication
Explanation
UIDAI is enabling multi-modal authentication, facilitating periodic updation of details and strengthening infrastructure to mitigate authentication-related issues.
Q17Global experts and IIT Delhi are currently working on the rehabilitation and revival of which major irrigation project?Options
AKaleshwaram BarragesBSardar Sarovar DamCBhakra Nangal DamDHirakud Dam
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Correct answer
Kaleshwaram Barrages
Explanation
Global experts and IIT Delhi are working on the rehab and revival of Kaleshwaram Barrages.
Q18According to recent reports, what is identified as a primary reason for the spurt in water-borne diseases?Options
AContaminationBAir pollutionCMalnutritionDLack of exercise
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Correct answer
Contamination
Explanation
Contamination is identified as a primary reason for the spurt in water-borne diseases.
Q19The "100-Day Initiatives for Empowering Yuva Shakti" focuses on which key aspect?Options
AYouth EmpowermentBWomen EntrepreneurshipCSenior Citizen WelfareDChild Protection
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Correct answer
Youth Empowerment
Explanation
The "100-Day Initiatives for Empowering Yuva Shakti" focuses on Youth Empowerment.
Q20Who was recently recognized with the Global Sustainability Award 2026 for leading India's Green Innovation Movement?Options
AShreekant PatilBRatan TataCElon MuskDGreta Thunberg
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Correct answer
Shreekant Patil
Explanation
Shreekant Patil received the Global Sustainability Award 2026 for leading India's Green Innovation Movement.
Q21At the WTO Ministerial Conference, Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal stated that overcapacity and overfishing arise primarily from what?Options
AHeavily subsidised industrial fleetsBSmall-scale artisanal fishingCClimate changeDLack of international cooperation
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Heavily subsidised industrial fleets
Explanation
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal stated that overcapacity and overfishing arise from heavily subsidised industrial fleets.
Q22The IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26 recently kicked off in which city?Options
AGreater NoidaBBengaluruCMumbaiDChennai
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Correct answer
Greater Noida
Explanation
The IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26 kicked off in Greater Noida.