Daily Current Affairs - 2026-06-14
Q1What did the Madras High Court recently urge the Tamil Nadu government to formulate?Options
AA scheme for biogas generationBA policy for solar energy subsidiesCA plan for wind power expansionDA strategy for nuclear energy development
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Correct answer
A scheme for biogas generation
Explanation
The Madras High Court sought a scheme for biogas generation to address environmental concerns and waste management.
Q2Which state government entity will soon present a white paper, according to the Energy Minister of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMetropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC)BTamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)CTamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD)DTamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB)
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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)
Explanation
The Energy Minister stated that TANGEDCO would soon present a white paper, likely addressing its financial and operational status.
Q3The Tamil Nadu Information Commission (TNIC) recently directed the state government to restore which lake to its original extent of 135 acres by removing encroachments?Options
AChembarambakkam LakeBSholavaram LakeCSathangadu LakeDPuzhal Lake
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Sathangadu Lake
Explanation
TNIC recommended restoring Sathangadu Lake to its original extent and clearing encroachments to preserve the water body.
Q4The HR&CE Department has invited applications for the appointment of non-hereditary trustees in how many Tamil Nadu temples?Options
A114B214C314D414
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214
Explanation
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department is seeking to appoint non-hereditary trustees for 214 temples across Tamil Nadu.
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Q5Work has recently begun on a modern bus terminus in which of the following towns in Tamil Nadu?Options
AVelloreBSalemCAmburDTiruppur
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Ambur
Explanation
Construction of a modern bus terminus has commenced in Ambur, aimed at improving public transportation infrastructure.
Q6The training for field workers for Census 2027 is set to begin in which Indian city?Options
AMumbaiBBengaluruCNew DelhiDChennai
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Chennai
Explanation
The training for field workers for Census 2027 will commence in Chennai on June 15.
Q7Which Union Minister recently inspected the works of the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway near Devanahalli?Options
ANitin GadkariBNirmala SitharamanCRajnath SinghDPiyush Goyal
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Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inspected the progress of the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway, a key infrastructure project.
Q8The Union Cabinet recently approved a proposal to rename which state as ‘Keralam’?Options
AKarnatakaBKeralaCTelanganaDAndhra Pradesh
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Kerala
Explanation
The proposal to change the name of Kerala to ‘Keralam’ was approved by the Union Cabinet.
Q9ISRO recently completed the 2nd integrated air drop test (IADT-02) as part of which upcoming space mission?Options
AChandrayaan-4BAditya-L2CGaganyaanDMangalyaan-2
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Gaganyaan
Explanation
The IADT-02 is a critical test for the Gaganyaan mission, India's human spaceflight program.
Q10The National SC-ST Hub Scheme, which promotes inclusive entrepreneurship, is being implemented by which Union Ministry?Options
AMinistry of Social Justice and EmpowermentBMinistry of Tribal AffairsCMinistry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)DMinistry of Finance
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Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Explanation
The Ministry of MSME is responsible for the National SC-ST Hub Scheme, which aims to provide support for entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities.