Daily Current Affairs - 2026-06-11
Q1What is the primary objective behind the Tamil Nadu government's recent reshuffle of town planning officials?Options
ATo accelerate urban development projectsBTo enforce a corruption-free systemCTo improve inter-departmental coordinationDTo introduce new smart city initiatives
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Correct answer
To enforce a corruption-free system
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government reshuffled town planning officials with the aim of enforcing a corruption-free system.
Q2What amount was recently allocated by the Centre to Tamil Nadu under the rural job scheme (MGNREGA)?Options
ARs 5,000 croreBRs 7,500 croreCRs 10,000 croreDRs 12,500 crore
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Correct answer
Rs 7,500 crore
Explanation
Tamilisai Soundararajan hailed the Centre for allocating Rs 7,500 crore to Tamil Nadu under the rural job scheme (MGNREGA).
Q3Which archaeological site issue did a Tamil Nadu Minister recently state there would be "no compromise" on, while also rejecting the National Education Policy (NEP)?Options
AAdichanallurBKorkaiCKeezhadiDKodumanal
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Keezhadi
Explanation
A Minister in Tamil Nadu's TVK-led government stated that there would be no compromise on the Keezhadi issue and that the state would not accept the National Education Policy (NEP).
Q4Who recently urged the Tamil Nadu government to institute a state-level Sahitya Akademi award to honor Tamil literary voices?Options
ASu. VenkatesanBJeyamohanCPerumal MuruganDAmbai
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Correct answer
Perumal Murugan
Explanation
Perumal Murugan urged the Tamil Nadu government to institute a state-level Sahitya Akademi award to honour Tamil literary voices.
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Q5The "looped ring main project" is a new initiative aimed at transforming which crucial infrastructure in Chennai?Options
APower supplyBRoad networkCWater distributionDPublic transport
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Water distribution
Explanation
Preliminary work has begun on a 'looped ring main project' designed to transform Chennai's water distribution system.
Q6According to recent discussions, what reforms are considered crucial for Tamil Nadu's Ph.D. programs to boost research and innovation?Options
AIncreasing the number of Ph.D. seatsBEnhancing industry collaboration and interdisciplinary researchCReducing the duration of Ph.D. programsDIntroducing distance learning options for Ph.D.
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Enhancing industry collaboration and interdisciplinary research
Explanation
The article discusses the need for Tamil Nadu to reform its Ph.D. programs to boost research and innovation, implying improvements in areas like collaboration and interdisciplinary work.
Q7The Tamil Nadu government aims to streamline a significant administrative process by moving most of it online within six months. Which process is this?Options
ABirth and Death RegistrationBProperty RegistrationCDriving License RenewalDRation Card Application
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Correct answer
Property Registration
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government intends to move most of the property registration process online within six months to streamline the system.
Q8An AI-based traffic violation detection system recently debuted in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDKanniyakumari
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Kanniyakumari
Explanation
An AI-based traffic violation detection system recently debuted in Kanniyakumari district.
Q9Who was recently elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu?Options
AKanimozhi KarunanidhiBPraveen ChakravartyCS. ThangavelDP. Chidambaram
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Correct answer
Praveen Chakravarty
Explanation
Congress’ Praveen Chakravarty was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu.
Q10What is ISRO's long-term vision for India's contribution to the global space economy?Options
ATo achieve 5% contribution by 2030BTo expand its contribution to 10% in the next 10 yearsCTo become the largest space economy by 2040DTo focus solely on national space needs
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Correct answer
To expand its contribution to 10% in the next 10 years
Explanation
ISRO Chairman Dr. Somanath stated India's aspiration is to expand its contribution to the global space economy to 10% in the next 10 years.
Q11For which Indian space mission did ISRO recently conduct its 2nd integrated air drop test?Options
AChandrayaan-4BAditya-L2CGaganyaanDMangalyaan-2
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Gaganyaan
Explanation
ISRO successfully conducted the 2nd integrated air drop test for the Gaganyaan mission.
Q12What is "Varya," recently launched under the India AI Mission?Options
AAn indigenous language translation toolBA satellite imaging analysis platformCA video AI model claiming significant efficiency gainsDA new facial recognition technology
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Correct answer
A video AI model claiming significant efficiency gains
Explanation
The India AI Mission is launching 'Varya', an indigenous Video AI Model claiming to maintain comparable quality while delivering more than 10x efficiency gains.
Q13Which of the following initiatives was awarded a Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026?Options
AMyGovBUMANG AppCe-JagritiDDigiLocker
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e-Jagriti
Explanation
e-Jagriti won a Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026, while Panchayati Raj Initiatives also received gold and silver prizes.
Q14India recently rejected an arbitration award from the Hague tribunal regarding which international treaty?Options
AVienna ConventionBParis AgreementCIndus Waters TreatyDNuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
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Correct answer
Indus Waters Treaty
Explanation
India rejected the Hague tribunal's arbitration award and stated that the Indus Waters Treaty is in abeyance.