Daily Current Affairs - 2026-04-06
Q1India's first Cadet Training Ship, 'Krishna', was recently launched at which location in Tamil Nadu?Options
AEnnore Port, ChennaiBKattupalli, ChennaiCThoothukudi PortDKaraikal Port
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Correct answer
Kattupalli, Chennai
Explanation
The first Cadet Training Ship - KRISHNA was launched at M/s L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai.
Q2Which major Indian port, located in Tamil Nadu, recently became the first to implement 'Digital Twin' technology for enhanced operational efficiency?Options
AChennai PortBKamarajar Port (Ennore)CV.O. Chidambaranar Port (Thoothukudi)DKaraikal Port
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Correct answer
V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Thoothukudi)
Explanation
V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi is the first major Indian port to implement Digital Twin technology.
Q3In a landmark verdict concerning the 2020 custodial killing of a father and son, how many Tamil Nadu police officers were recently sentenced to death?Options
AFiveBSevenCNineDEleven
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Correct answer
Nine
Explanation
Nine Tamil Nadu police personnel were awarded the death penalty in connection with the 2020 custodial killing of a father and son (Sathankulam case).
Q4What is 'ASTraM', an initiative recently utilized by students in Tamil Nadu to report traffic violations?Options
AAn AI-powered traffic signal management systemBA mobile application for citizen reporting of violationsCA drone-based surveillance systemDAn Automated Speed Tracking and Monitoring device
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Correct answer
A mobile application for citizen reporting of violations
Explanation
Students flagged traffic violations using ASTraM, implying it is a reporting mechanism, likely a mobile app or platform.
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Q5The 'Katranai Thoorum Arivu' statue was recently unveiled in which major city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCChennaiDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
The 'Katranai Thoorum Arivu' statue was unveiled in Chennai.
Q6India achieved its highest-ever annual wind energy addition in which fiscal year, recording 6.05 GW?Options
A2023-24B2024-25C2025-26D2026-27
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Correct answer
2025-26
Explanation
India achieved its highest-ever annual wind energy addition of 6.05 GW in FY 2025-26.
Q7The 'Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0' scheme is primarily aimed at which of the following?Options
AProviding digital education to rural childrenBUpgrading Anganwadi Centres into Saksham Anganwadi CentresCPromoting organic farming among women farmersDDistributing nutritional supplements to school children
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Correct answer
Upgrading Anganwadi Centres into Saksham Anganwadi Centres
Explanation
The 'Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0' scheme focuses on upgrading Anganwadi Centres into Saksham Anganwadi Centres.
Q8Which autonomous nodal agency recently authorized India's first-ever private launch of a launch vehicle?Options
AISROBDRDOCIN-SPACeDAntrix Corporation
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Correct answer
IN-SPACe
Explanation
IN-SPACe authorized India's first-ever private launch of a launch vehicle.
Q9The 'Kavach' system, for which Indian Railways recently approved significant funds, is primarily designed for what purpose?Options
AReal-time passenger information systemBAutomated ticket vendingCTrain collision avoidance systemDOn-board Wi-Fi and entertainment
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Correct answer
Train collision avoidance system
Explanation
Kavach is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to prevent train collisions.
Q10What was the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) achieved by the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform recently, marking it as a key digital public procurement platform?Options
A₹8.4 Lakh CroreB₹12.4 Lakh CroreC₹18.4 Lakh CroreD₹22.4 Lakh Crore
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Correct answer
₹18.4 Lakh Crore
Explanation
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform achieved ₹18.4 Lakh Crore Gross Merchandise Value (GMV).