Daily Current Affairs - 2026-04-04
Q1Which Tamil Nadu government policy aims to foster the growth of the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector in the state, making it a hub for digital creative industries?Options
ATamil Nadu Digital Literacy PolicyBTamil Nadu IT PolicyCTamil Nadu AVGC XR PolicyDTamil Nadu Creative Arts Policy
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Tamil Nadu AVGC XR Policy
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu AVGC XR Policy is specifically designed to promote the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality sectors, aiming for digital creative growth.
Q2Thiruvadanai, often referred to as the 'Rice Bowl' of Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu, is currently facing which major challenge according to recent reports?Options
AIndustrial pollutionBWater scarcity and administrative limboCDecline in rice production due to pestsDLack of market access for agricultural products
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Water scarcity and administrative limbo
Explanation
Thiruvadanai, the 'Rice Bowl' of Ramanathapuram, is currently grappling with severe water scarcity and administrative limbo, impacting its agricultural prospects.
Q3Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently criticized CBSE's new 3-language curriculum, stating it as a 'calculated attempt at linguistic imposition.' What is his government's long-standing policy regarding language education in the state?Options
AA 4-language formulaBA 3-language formula with compulsory HindiCA 2-language formula (Tamil and English)DA flexible language policy allowing states to choose
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A 2-language formula (Tamil and English)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has a long-standing two-language formula, primarily Tamil and English, and has consistently opposed the imposition of Hindi or any third language.
Q4The Madras University Syndicate recently approved the disaffiliation of which college?Options
ALoyola CollegeBPresidency CollegeCDr. MGR-Janaki CollegeDStella Maris College
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Dr. MGR-Janaki College
Explanation
The Madras University Syndicate has approved the disaffiliation of Dr. MGR-Janaki College, a significant administrative decision in higher education.
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Q5ISRO has launched 'Mission MITRA' in Ladakh to simulate space conditions and test the resilience of future astronauts for the Gaganyaan mission. Which other premier Indian institute has partnered with ISRO to build space medicine for human missions?Options
AIIT DelhiBAIIMSCNIMHANSDJIPMER
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AIIMS
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ISRO has partnered with AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) to develop space medicine capabilities essential for human space missions like Gaganyaan. Mission MITRA is a related initiative for astronaut training.
Q6Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently inspected the upcoming 'Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion' (OTEC) Project in Lakshadweep. What is the significance of this project globally?Options
AIt is the largest solar power project in a Union Territory.BIt is the first of its kind in the world.CIt aims to desalinate seawater using nuclear energy.DIt is a joint venture with a European nation for renewable energy.
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It is the first of its kind in the world.
Explanation
The Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Project being developed in Lakshadweep is notable as it is described as the first of its kind in the world, utilizing the temperature difference between deep and shallow ocean waters to generate electricity.
Q7India's first green hydrogen production plant, based on the electrolysis process, is being established at which location?Options
AJindBPanipatCRanchiDBengaluru
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Jind
Explanation
India's first green hydrogen production plant based on the electrolysis process is being established at Jind. This is alongside the completion of India’s first hydrogen-powered train-set.
Q8The Ministry monitors infrastructure projects through an online portal/web monitoring system. What is the name of this system?Options
APROGRESSBSAATHICPAIMANADUNNATI
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PAIMANA
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The online portal/web monitoring system used by the Ministry to monitor projects is called "Project Assessment Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-Building (PAIMANA)".
Q9The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme implemented in Tamil Nadu. What is the primary focus of this scheme?Options
APromotion of agricultural exportsBDevelopment of the inland waterwaysCSustainable development of the fisheries sectorDModernization of traditional weaving industries
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Sustainable development of the fisheries sector
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme with the primary aim of bringing about the Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector.
Q10In Tamil Nadu, an advisory was recently issued against the registration of documents relating to lands classified as waterbodies. What is the main objective behind this directive?Options
ATo facilitate new construction projects.BTo promote industrial development in coastal areas.CTo protect and preserve natural waterbodies.DTo streamline property tax collection.
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To protect and preserve natural waterbodies.
Explanation
The advisory against registering documents for land classified as waterbodies is aimed at protecting and preserving natural water resources and preventing encroachment.