Daily Current Affairs - 2026-04-12
Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently launched an online portal for which specific purpose?Options
ATo report cyber crimesBTo apply for educational loansCTo lodge complaints for victims of usuryDTo register for government welfare schemes
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Correct answer
To lodge complaints for victims of usury
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has launched an online portal to enable victims of usury to lodge complaints, providing an accessible way to report exploitative lending practices.
Q2Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently urged the Union government to retrieve which island, a point of contention affecting Tamil Nadu fishermen?Options
APamban IslandBKatchatheevu IslandCRameswaram IslandDSriharikota Island
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Correct answer
Katchatheevu Island
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Union government to retrieve Katchatheevu island, which is a long-standing point of contention impacting the livelihood and safety of Tamil Nadu fishermen.
Q3Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has recently accused the Centre of using which policy to allegedly reduce the state's representation in Parliament?Options
AGoods and Services Tax (GST) implementationBWomen's Reservation BillCNational Education Policy (NEP)DDelimitation process based on population
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Correct answer
Women's Reservation Bill
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin has accused the Centre of using the Women's Reservation Bill as a pretext to reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament during future delimitation processes, a move he termed as betraying the South.
Q4What is the name of the political party recently announced by actor Vijay, which unveiled its agenda for "21st Century Good Governance"?Options
AMakkal Neethi MaiamBTamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)CNaam Tamizhar KatchiDJana Sena Party
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Correct answer
Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)
Explanation
Actor Vijay announced his political party named 'Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam' (TVK) and outlined its agenda focusing on "21st Century Good Governance" for Tamil Nadu.
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Q5ISRO recently completed the Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02). This test is a crucial step for which of India's upcoming space missions?Options
AChandrayaan-5BShukrayaan-1CGaganyaan missionDAditya-L1 mission
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Correct answer
Gaganyaan mission
Explanation
The Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) is a critical step for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send Indian astronauts into space. This test evaluates the parachute system for safe crew module recovery.
Q6As per recent reports, how many beneficiaries have availed working capital loans under the Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Scheme?Options
AOver 10 lakhBOver 26 lakhCOver 50 lakhDOver 1 crore
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Correct answer
Over 26 lakh
Explanation
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs reported that 26,37,266 beneficiaries have availed working capital loans under the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme.
Q7India recently approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which country for cooperation in the field of Disaster Management?Options
AJapanBArmeniaCRussiaDGermany
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Correct answer
Armenia
Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Armenia for cooperation in the field of Disaster Management.