Daily Current Affairs - 2026-04-09
Q1Which Tamil Nadu government welfare scheme did Palaniswami pledge to restore to its original quality standards?Options
AMakkal Nala PannaiBAmma CanteensCUzhavar SandhaiDThalikku Thangam Thittam
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Correct answer
Amma Canteens
Explanation
Palaniswami pledged to restore the original quality standards of Amma Canteens.
Q2According to the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), what is mandatory for all workers on the Tamil Nadu Assembly election day 2026?Options
ADouble pay for workingBWork from home optionCPaid holidayDCompensatory off
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Paid holiday
Explanation
The Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) stated that a paid holiday must be granted on poll day for all workers for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Q3As per recent research by IIT Madras, when are renewables projected to dominate global energy in aggressive scenarios?Options
ABy late 2030sBBy mid-2040sCBy late 2040sDBy 2050
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Correct answer
By late 2040s
Explanation
IIT Madras research reveals Renewables can dominate Global Energy only by late 2040s in aggressive scenarios.
Q4What is the total outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the modified Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN)?Options
ARs. 18,840 croreBRs. 28,840 croreCRs. 38,840 croreDRs. 48,840 crore
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Correct answer
Rs. 28,840 crore
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN with a total outlay of Rs.28,840 crore.
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Q5Which Indian private company recently cleared a key test for its 'Vikram-1' rocket, moving closer to India's first private orbital launch?Options
ABellatrix AerospaceBDhruva SpaceCSkyroot AerospaceDAgniKul Cosmos
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Correct answer
Skyroot Aerospace
Explanation
Skyroot cleared a key test for its 'Vikram-1' rocket, moving closer to India’s 1st private orbital launch.
Q6Which High Court recently emphasized the principle that "Justice Must Not Only Be Impartial In Substance But Also Appear To Be So In Perception"?Options
ABombay High CourtBMadras High CourtCDelhi High CourtDCalcutta High Court
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Correct answer
Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently stated that justice must not only be impartial in substance but also appear to be so in perception.
Q7In the Puducherry Assembly election 2026, which humanoid robot was deployed at theme-based polling stations to attract voters?Options
ASophiaBNilaCRobo-VoteDPoll-Bot
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Correct answer
Nila
Explanation
The humanoid robot 'Nila' was used at theme-based polling stations in the Puducherry Assembly election 2026 to attract voters.