Daily Current Affairs - 2026-06-02
Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Government for the extension of which mission aimed at boosting household water supply?Options
AJal Jeevan Mission 2.0BSwachh Bharat Mission 2.0CHar Ghar Jal YojanaDAtal Bhujal Yojana
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Correct answer
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
Explanation
The articles explicitly state the MoU was signed by the Tamil Nadu government with the Centre for the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to boost household water supply.
Q2According to Tamil Nadu Minister Sengottaiyan, the state government is fully prepared for which natural phenomenon that significantly impacts the region?Options
ANortheast MonsoonBSouthwest MonsoonCCyclone seasonDHeatwave conditions
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Southwest Monsoon
Explanation
Minister Sengottaiyan specifically stated that the Tamil Nadu government is fully prepared for the southwest monsoon.
Q3The Madras High Court recently ruled that which specific action by a spouse amounts to "mental cruelty of the highest order," upholding a divorce petition?Options
ARefusal to perform household dutiesBRemoving the Thali (mangalsutra)CDenial of conjugal rightsDConstant verbal abuse
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Correct answer
Removing the Thali (mangalsutra)
Explanation
The Madras High Court stated that removing the Thali amounts to mental cruelty of the highest order, leading to a divorce being upheld.
Q4Which civic body in Tamil Nadu is scheduled to begin a mass immunization program for stray and pet dogs against rabies in August?Options
ACoimbatore City Municipal CorporationBMadurai CorporationCChennai CorporationDSalem City Municipal Corporation
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Chennai Corporation
Explanation
The Chennai Corporation announced its plan to begin immunizing stray and pet dogs against rabies in August.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu Delimitation Commission recently conducted a meeting regarding which exercise concerning local administration?Options
AState Assembly constituency delimitationBParliamentary constituency delimitationCWard delimitation exerciseDDistrict reorganization
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Ward delimitation exercise
Explanation
The article specifies that the meeting conducted by the T.N. Delimitation Commission was on 'ward delimitation exercise'.
Q6Which prominent Tamil Nadu political party and its leader recently protested against the Mekedatu dam project, urging the Central Government to halt its construction?Options
ADMK, M.K. StalinBAIADMK, Edappadi PalaniswamiCMDMK, VaikoDNaam Tamilar Katchi, Seeman
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MDMK, Vaiko
Explanation
MDMK chief Vaiko protested against the Mekedatu dam project, urging the Centre to halt it.
Q7The base year for India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) has been recently revised. What is the new base year?Options
A2011-12B2017-18C2022-23D2023-24
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2022-23
Explanation
The base year of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) has been revised from 2011–12 to 2022–23.
Q8Which national mission recently achieved a significant milestone by crossing 90 Crore ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) accounts?Options
APradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaBAyushman Bharat Digital MissionCNational Health MissionDDigital India Mission
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Correct answer
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Explanation
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) crossed the landmark milestone of 90 Crore ABHA accounts.
Q9According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, how many student satellites have already been launched as part of ISRO's initiative to expand student participation in space missions?Options
A5B8C11D15
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11
Explanation
Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that 11 student satellites have already been launched as part of ISRO's program.
Q10The Ministry of Education recently launched applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. What is the primary aim of this scheme?Options
ATo provide scholarships for undergraduate studentsBTo promote research in higher educationCTo establish new universitiesDTo fund school infrastructure development
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To promote research in higher education
Explanation
The Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme, launched by the Department of Higher Education, is aimed at promoting research in higher education.
Q11Which two key Indian government entities are likely to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance satellite-based water resource assessment?Options
AISRO and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeBISRO and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareCISRO and Ministry of Jal ShaktiDISRO and Ministry of Science & Technology
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Correct answer
ISRO and Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation
The article reports that ISRO and the Jal Shakti Ministry are likely to sign an MoU to strengthen satellite-based water resource assessment.
Q12Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh is set to confer the National Panchayat Awards 2025 in New Delhi. These awards are related to which level of governance?Options
AState-level administrationBUnion Territory administrationCLocal self-governance (Panchayats)DUrban Municipal administration
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Correct answer
Local self-governance (Panchayats)
Explanation
The 'National Panchayat Awards' are explicitly linked to Panchayats, which are fundamental institutions of local self-governance in India.