Daily Current Affairs - 2026-04-02
Q1What was the recent ruling by the Madras High Court regarding the Governor's role in the state administration?Options
AGovernor can act independently of Cabinet advice.BGovernor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.CGovernor's assent is discretionary for all bills.DGovernor has the power to dismiss the Council of Ministers at will.
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Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently ruled that the Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, affirming the established constitutional position.
Q2What significant trend has been observed recently in Tamil Nadu regarding renewable energy infrastructure?Options
ADecrease in wind power generation.BStagnation in hydroelectric projects.CIncrease in rooftop solar installations.DDecline in biomass energy production.
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Increase in rooftop solar installations.
Explanation
The Hindu reports an increase in rooftop solar installations in Tamil Nadu, indicating a positive trend in the state's renewable energy efforts.
Q3What is ISRO inviting from the Indian solar physics community concerning the Aditya-L1 mission?Options
AProposals for new solar missions.BManufacturing components for future satellites.CProposals to analyze data from the Aditya-L1 mission.DApplications for astronaut training.
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Proposals to analyze data from the Aditya-L1 mission.
Explanation
ISRO has invited proposals from Indian researchers and the solar physics community to analyze the vast data collected by the Aditya-L1 mission, India's first solar observatory.
Q4Who was recently appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to lead the Tamil Nadu police?Options
AShankar JiwalBSandeep Rai RathoreCK. BalasubramanianDT. S. Anbu
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Sandeep Rai Rathore
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The ECI recently appointed Sandeep Rai Rathore to head the Tamil Nadu police, alongside new Commissioners for Tambaram and Madurai.
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Q5India's indigenous satellite navigation system, crucial for national security, is known by which operational name?Options
ANavICBGPSCGLONASSDBeidou
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NavIC
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NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is India's independent regional satellite navigation system, formerly known as IRNSS.
Q6Which ecologically-fragile region in Tamil Nadu is facing significant challenges due to negative human-wildlife interactions?Options
AKodaikanalBOotyCGudalurDYercaud
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Gudalur
Explanation
The Hindu reported that Gudalur, an ecologically-fragile region in Tamil Nadu, is grappling with major issues arising from human-wildlife interactions.
Q7Which national scheme aims to accelerate public Wi-Fi expansion across India by establishing over 4 lakh hotspots?Options
ABharatNetBPM-Gati ShaktiCPM-WANIDDigital India
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PM-WANI
Explanation
The PM-WANI (Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) scheme has significantly accelerated public Wi-Fi expansion, with over 4 lakh hotspots across India.
Q8What initiative is the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle organizing to resolve public grievances related to postal services at the circle level?Options
AJan SunwaiBDak AdalatCPost Seva CampDLokpal Meet
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Dak Adalat
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Postal Circle is organizing a circle-level Dak Adalat to provide a forum for addressing public complaints and grievances concerning various postal services.
Q9Which government body's report for FY 2024-25 highlighted challenges in fiscal management due to surging government liabilities?Options
AReserve Bank of India (RBI)BMinistry of FinanceCComptroller and Auditor General (CAG)DNITI Aayog
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Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
Explanation
A CAG report for FY 2024-25 has drawn attention to significant fiscal management challenges caused by an increase in government liabilities.
Q10The Periyakulam constituency in Tamil Nadu has been identified with significant potential to become a 'centre for excellence' in which sector?Options
AInformation TechnologyBAutomotive ManufacturingCAgricultural SectorDTextile Industry
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Agricultural Sector
Explanation
The Periyakulam constituency is noted for its potential to develop into a 'centre for excellence' within the agricultural sector.
Q11Which type of carbon, derived from bio-waste, is being supported for commercialization in Sodium-Ion Batteries by TDB-DST?Options
AGrapheneBHard CarbonCActivated CarbonDCarbon Nanotubes
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Hard Carbon
Explanation
TDB-DST is supporting Indigenous Energy Storage Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for the commercialization of bio-waste derived hard carbon for use in sodium-ion batteries.
Q12Which Indian software company was involved in migrating over 16 lakh government email accounts at a cost of Rs 180 crore?Options
ATCSBInfosysCZohoDWipro
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Zoho
Explanation
Zoho was responsible for the migration of over 16 lakh government email accounts, a project costing Rs 180 crore.