Daily Current Affairs - 2026-04-26
Q1Which major national issue has prompted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and TVK President Vijay to express strong concerns about its potential impact on the representation of southern states in Parliament?Options
AGoods and Services Tax (GST) ReformsBWomen's Reservation BillCDelimitationDNational Education Policy (NEP)
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Delimitation
Explanation
Both Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and TVK President Vijay have strongly voiced concerns that the upcoming delimitation exercise could lead to a reduction in the parliamentary representation of southern states due to their successful population control measures.
Q2What is the targeted year for India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, as confirmed by ISRO chief V. Narayanan?Options
A2025B2026C2027D2030
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2027
Explanation
ISRO chief V. Narayanan confirmed that India's Gaganyaan mission, its first human spaceflight, is targeted for 2027. The IADT-02 test, a critical component, was successfully completed.
Q3From which date will Metro travel cards be discontinued in Chennai, as announced by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)?Options
AApril 30, 2026BMay 1, 2026CMay 15, 2026DJune 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026
Explanation
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) announced that metro travel cards would be discontinued from May 1, 2026, transitioning passengers to other payment methods like QR codes or bank cards.
Q4Which key reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system was recently approved by the GST Council, moving towards a 2-slab system, as highlighted by Prime Minister Modi for its benefits to various sections?Options
AIntroduction of new luxury taxesBShift to a 2-slab GST systemCComplete exemption of essential goods from GSTDIncrease in GST rates across all categories
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Shift to a 2-slab GST system
Explanation
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the benefits of GST reforms after the GST Council gave its nod to a 2-slab system, aiming to simplify the tax structure and benefit farmers, MSMEs, the middle class, and youth.
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Q5Residents of which district in Tamil Nadu recently complained of suffocation and air pollution due to a fire at an open landfill site near Gudiyatham?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCVelloreDMadurai
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Vellore
Explanation
Residents near Gudiyatham in the Vellore district complained of suffocation after an open landfill site caught fire, leading to significant air pollution.
Q6ISRO has recently announced a significant achievement related to rural development. What is this achievement?Options
ALaunched a dedicated satellite for rural broadband connectivity.BMapped every village in the country from space using satellite data.CDeveloped a new app for farmers to monitor crop health.DEstablished rural space technology centres in all states.
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Mapped every village in the country from space using satellite data.
Explanation
ISRO announced that it has successfully mapped every village in the country from space. This satellite data is intended to aid in the better rollout of rural development schemes and land-use planning.
Q7Who among the following cricketers is set to receive the BCCI lifetime achievement award for his contribution to Indian cricket?Options
ASachin TendulkarBVirat KohliCRahul DravidDMahendra Singh Dhoni
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Rahul Dravid
Explanation
Former India captain and current coach Rahul Dravid is set to receive the BCCI lifetime achievement award for his immense contribution to Indian cricket as a player and coach.
Q8Under which mission has the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) partnered with ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) to boost weather forecasting capabilities, including the inauguration of an X-Band Doppler Weather Radar?Options
AMission ChandrayaanBMission GaganyaanCMission MausamDMission Earth Observation
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Mission Mausam
Explanation
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) have partnered under "Mission Mausam" to enhance weather forecasting capabilities, marked by the inauguration of an X-Band Doppler Weather Radar.
Q9Which scheme, aimed at the welfare of fishermen, recently received a six-month extension, for which 'Sagar Mitras' thanked the Nellore MP?Options
APradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)BPradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)CPradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)DPradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)
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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a flagship scheme for the fisheries sector, received a six-month extension, prompting 'Sagar Mitras' to express gratitude.
Q10A 5K rally was recently organised in Tirupati to promote 'self-enumeration' for the success of which upcoming national exercise?Options
AGeneral Elections 2029BCensus 2027CSwachh Bharat Abhiyan 2.0DNational Youth Festival 2027
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Census 2027
Explanation
A 5K rally was held in Tirupati to promote self-enumeration, a crucial aspect for the successful conduct of the upcoming Census 2027.