Daily Current Affairs - 2026-04-11
Q1Who has been recently appointed as the Home Secretary of Tamil Nadu?Options
AK. ManivasanBS. KrishnanCD. JagannathanDC. Rajendran
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K. Manivasan
Explanation
K. Manivasan has been appointed as the new Home Secretary of Tamil Nadu.
Q2What electoral process, involving EVM units, was recently conducted in districts like Kallakurichi and Erode in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming elections?Options
ASupplementary RandomisationBBiometric VerificationCDigital Signature AuthenticationDRemote Voting Pilot
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Supplementary Randomisation
Explanation
Supplementary randomisation of EVM units was conducted in Kallakurichi and Erode districts to assign them to specific polling booths, ensuring transparency in the electoral process.
Q3Farmers in the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu recently highlighted which pressing environmental and agricultural issue to election candidates?Options
APrevalence of drought-like conditionsBImpact of industrial pollutionCScarcity of agricultural laborDLack of cold storage facilities
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Prevalence of drought-like conditions
Explanation
Kangayam farmers sensitised election contestants to the prevalence of drought-like conditions across the constituency, urging for attention to water management and agricultural support.
Q4The Athoor Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu has a critical need for what specific infrastructure development to boost its economic sector?Options
AA state-of-the-art textile parkBA major food processing unitCAn integrated solar power plantDA dedicated IT SEZ
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A state-of-the-art textile park
Explanation
The Athoor Assembly constituency requires a state-of-the-art textile park to enhance its economic development, particularly in the textile sector.
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Q5Which former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu recently promised to implement the Cauvery rejuvenation project?Options
AEdappadi K. PalaniswamiBO. PanneerselvamCJ. JayalalithaaDM. Karunanidhi
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Edappadi K. Palaniswami
Explanation
Former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami promised to implement the Cauvery rejuvenation project during his campaign.
Q6Which Indian space mission recently released the first images of the moon as captured by its spacecraft?Options
AChandrayaan-3BMangalyaan-2CGaganyaanDAditya-L1
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Chandrayaan-3
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ISRO released the first images of the moon as captured by the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.
Q7ISRO recently completed the second 'Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02)' as a critical step for which upcoming human spaceflight mission?Options
AGaganyaanBShukrayaan-1CChandrayaan-4DNISAR
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Gaganyaan
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ISRO successfully completed the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, testing the parachute systems for the unpressurised crew module.
Q8What is the primary objective of the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet', for which a pre-bid conference was recently held by the Ministry of Heavy Industries?Options
ATo enhance domestic production of rare earth magnetsBTo promote export of iron oreCTo establish new steel plantsDTo subsidize coal mining
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To enhance domestic production of rare earth magnets
Explanation
The scheme aims to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities for sintered rare earth permanent magnets, crucial for various high-tech industries.
Q9The 'SĀDHANA Saptah 2026' event, which recorded over 3.18 crore course completions, is associated with the tenfold growth under which national mission?Options
AMission KarmayogiBSkill India MissionCDigital India ProgrammeDStart-up India Initiative
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Mission Karmayogi
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The SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 event recorded over 3.18 crore course completions, marking tenfold growth under Mission Karmayogi, a national programme for civil service capacity building.
Q10Which national public health and sanitation mission's anniversary is marked by 'Swachh Bharat Diwas'?Options
ASwachh Bharat MissionBJal Jeevan MissionCAyushman BharatDNational Health Mission
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Swachh Bharat Mission
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Swachh Bharat Diwas marks the anniversary of the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission, aimed at achieving universal sanitation coverage.
Q11Who among the following Indian athletes won the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year awards for 2025?Options
AAnahat Singh and Abhay SinghBDipika Pallikal and Saurav GhosalCJoshna Chinappa and Ramit TandonDHarinder Pal Sandhu and Sunayna Kuruvilla
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Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh
Explanation
Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh were honoured with the Asian Squash Federation Player of the Year awards for 2025.