Daily Current Affairs - 2026-06-03
Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently appointed Ministers in-charge for all 38 districts. What is the primary purpose of this administrative decision?Options
ATo centralize power within the Chief Minister's office.BTo enhance administrative efficiency and ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes at the local level.CTo prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.DTo reduce the workload of district collectors.
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Correct answer
To enhance administrative efficiency and ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes at the local level.
Explanation
The appointment of Ministers in-charge for each district aims to improve administrative efficiency, facilitate quick decision-making, and ensure the effective implementation of government schemes and welfare measures at the grassroots level.
Q2Who has recently been appointed as the regular Director-General of Police (DGP) for Tamil Nadu?Options
AC. Sylendra BabuBJ.K. TripathyCMahesh Kumar AggarwalDShankar Jiwal
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Correct answer
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal
Explanation
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal has taken charge as the regular Director-General of Police (DGP) for Tamil Nadu after a long wait, replacing the interim appointee.
Q3The Madras High Court recently declared who as the duly elected MLA from the Radhapuram constituency in the 2016 Assembly elections, after a legal battle spanning over 10 years?Options
AM. AppavuBI.S. InbaduraiCS. SemmalaiDP. Dhanapal
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Correct answer
M. Appavu
Explanation
After a decade-long legal battle, the Madras High Court declared M. Appavu, the DMK candidate, as the duly elected MLA from the Radhapuram constituency in the 2016 Assembly elections.
Q4What recommendation did the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) make regarding the 'Mittayi scheme' in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATo discontinue the scheme due to lack of funds.BTo expand the scheme to cover all districts.CTo consider hiking the annual income limit for beneficiaries.DTo provide a wider variety of sweets under the scheme.
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Correct answer
To consider hiking the annual income limit for beneficiaries.
Explanation
The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has asked the Tamil Nadu government to consider hiking the annual income limit for beneficiaries of the 'Mittayi scheme' to make it accessible to more children with intellectual disabilities.
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Q5Tamil Nadu CM recently urged the Union Government to withhold three newly enacted criminal laws. Which of the following is NOT one of these new laws?Options
ABharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)BBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)CBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)DBharatiya Dand Sanhita (BDS)
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Correct answer
Bharatiya Dand Sanhita (BDS)
Explanation
The three newly enacted criminal laws are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The term 'Bharatiya Dand Sanhita' (BDS) is not one of the new laws, but a general reference that could be confused with the old Indian Penal Code.
Q6The Union Cabinet recently approved a Price Stabilization Fund to shield airlines from fuel shock. What is the amount approved for this fund?Options
A₹5,000 croreB₹10,000 croreC₹15,000 croreD₹20,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹10,000 crore
Explanation
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹10,000 crore Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines to provide support towards Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pricing and shield them from volatility.
Q7Which national institution's key role in fueling India's tech growth and new space vision was recently highlighted by the ISRO Chief?Options
AIndian Institutes of Management (IIMs)BIndian Institutes of Science (IISc)CIndian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)DNational Institutes of Technology (NITs)
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Correct answer
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
Explanation
ISRO Chief highlighted the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)'s crucial role in fueling India's tech growth and its new space vision, particularly with the Gaganyaan missions.
Q8In 2025, how many Panchayats were honored at the National Panchayat Awards ceremony in New Delhi for driving rural transformation?Options
A28B35C42D50
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Correct answer
42
Explanation
42 Panchayats were honored at the National Panchayat Awards 2025 Ceremony in New Delhi for their exemplary work in driving rural transformation.
Q9The Union Cabinet approved a scheme for support to the NCRPB for replacing old trucks and buses. What is the primary objective of this scheme?Options
ATo promote tourism in the Delhi-NCR area.BTo improve road safety by upgrading vehicles.CTo speed up the adoption of cleaner transport and reduce air pollution in the Delhi-NCR area.DTo provide employment opportunities in the transport sector.
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Correct answer
To speed up the adoption of cleaner transport and reduce air pollution in the Delhi-NCR area.
Explanation
The scheme aims to support the replacement of old, polluting trucks and buses to speed up the adoption of cleaner transport solutions and reduce air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.