Daily Current Affairs - 2026-04-14
Q1Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other southern state leaders have strongly opposed the Union Government's proposed delimitation exercise. What is the primary reason for their opposition to this population-based redrawing of Lok Sabha constituencies?Options
AIt would lead to an increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats for southern states.BIt would reduce the political representation of southern states that have successfully controlled population growth.CIt aims to eliminate the 33% women's reservation in Lok Sabha.DIt proposes a two-language formula, which is against the state's policy.
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Correct answer
It would reduce the political representation of southern states that have successfully controlled population growth.
Explanation
The articles highlight that southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu, are concerned that a population-based delimitation would penalize them for their successful family planning efforts by reducing their relative political representation in the Lok Sabha. The proposed Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty First Amendment) Bill, 2026, aims to increase Lok Sabha seats based on population, impacting states that have stabilized their populations.
Q2According to SDPI, what is the amount of the 15th Finance Commission grant currently on hold for Tamil Nadu due to the non-holding of local body elections?Options
A₹1,500 croreB₹2,133 croreC₹3,000 croreD₹5,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹2,133 crore
Explanation
Article 3 explicitly states that a ₹2,133 crore grant from the 15th Finance Commission is on hold for Tamil Nadu because the State has not held polls to local bodies.
Q3When does the annual 61-day fishing ban for mechanised fishing boats commence in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMarch 15BApril 1CApril 15DMay 1
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Correct answer
April 15
Explanation
Articles 4 and 27 clearly state that the annual fishing ban commences from April 15 in coastal Tamil Nadu.
Q4What is the name of India's proposed home-built space station, whose first look was recently unveiled by ISRO?Options
AGaganyaanBVyomanaut StationCBharatiya Antariksh StationDChandrayaan Orbit
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Correct answer
Bharatiya Antariksh Station
Explanation
Article 12 explicitly mentions 'ISRO Unveils First Look of Bharatiya Antariksh Station, India's Home Built Space Station'. Gaganyaan is India's human spaceflight mission, not the space station itself.
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Q5As per The Hindu Archives, on what date in 1976 was the Krishna water accord for Madras (now Chennai) signed in Delhi?Options
AApril 1BApril 5CApril 15DApril 20
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Correct answer
April 15
Explanation
Article 22 is titled 'From The Hindu Archives, April 15, 2026 | Krishna water for Madras: Accord signed in Delhi'. This directly indicates April 15, 1976, as the date.