Daily Current Affairs - 2026-06-15
Q1Which Tamil Nadu agency has recently been empowered by CM M.K. Stalin to directly approve high-rise building projects in Chennai?Options
AChennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)BTamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB)CGreater Chennai Corporation (GCC)DDirectorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP)
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Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has empowered the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) to directly clear high-rise building projects in Chennai, aiming to streamline the approval process.
Q2Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion, and Commerce, Thangam Thennarasu, recently urged the central government not to permit which type of projects in Cuddalore district due to environmental concerns?Options
ARenewable energy projectsBHydrocarbon projectsCTextile manufacturing unitsDTourism infrastructure development
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Hydrocarbon projects
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Minister Thangam Thennarasu appealed to the central government not to allow hydrocarbon projects in Cuddalore district, citing the existing environmental stress and concerns among the local populace.
Q3The Union government recently approved 100% ethanol fuel for use in which category of vehicles, a move expected to benefit sugarcane growers and the automotive industry?Options
AElectric Vehicles (EVs)BFlex-fuel vehicles (E100)CHydrogen Fuel Cell VehiclesDCompressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles
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Flex-fuel vehicles (E100)
Explanation
The Union government's approval for 100% ethanol fuel (E100) is a significant boost for flex-fuel vehicles, aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and support agricultural sectors like sugarcane farming.
Q4ISRO is developing a lunar lander for its Chandrayaan-3 mission capable of functioning on the Moon for approximately how many days, including surviving freezing nights?Options
A50 daysB100 daysC200 daysD365 days
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200 days
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ISRO is building a lunar lander designed to operate for 200 days on the Moon, including surviving the extreme cold of lunar nights, significantly extending its operational lifespan.
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Q5The 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme for women, recently launched in Kerala, has notably benefited women workers from which Tamil Nadu district?Options
AMaduraiBTheniCTirunelveliDCoimbatore
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Theni
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Kerala's 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme for women has turned out to be a boon, especially for women workers from Theni district in Tamil Nadu who frequently commute across the border for work.
Q6The Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of the term of which commission, constituted to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)?Options
AJustice Rohini CommissionBJustice Mandal CommissionCJustice Sachar CommissionDJustice Balakrishnan Commission
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Justice Rohini Commission
Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved the extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes, which is widely known as the Justice Rohini Commission.
Q7Which of the following describes a key aspect of Tamil Nadu's political trajectory, as discussed in recent analyses?Options
AStrong alignment with national religious partiesBPromotion of caste-based political mobilizationCSuccessful severance of religion and caste from mainstream politicsDDominance of a single, pan-Indian linguistic identity
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Successful severance of religion and caste from mainstream politics
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's political history is marked by its unique achievement in largely severing religion and caste from mainstream political discourse, focusing instead on Dravidian identity and social justice.
Q8What is the primary demand recently made by farmers in Tamil Nadu, as highlighted in news reports?Options
AIncreased Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all cropsBWaiver of crop loansCProvision of free electricity for irrigationDConstruction of new agricultural markets
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Waiver of crop loans
Explanation
Farmers in Tamil Nadu have been actively demanding a waiver of crop loans, seeking relief from financial burdens, which is a recurring issue highlighted in local news.
Q9What is the main objective of the NATIONAL GREEN HYDROGEN MISSION (NGHM) recently highlighted by the government?Options
ATo promote traditional fossil fuelsBTo make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and exportCTo increase reliance on imported energy sourcesDTo focus solely on nuclear energy development
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To make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and export
Explanation
The NATIONAL GREEN HYDROGEN MISSION (NGHM) aims to position India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen, fostering a sustainable energy ecosystem.
Q10Which Indian public sector undertaking's rocket, LVM3 (formerly GSLV Mk-III), may soon be built and operated by private companies, signifying a major shift in India's space policy?Options
ADRDOBHALCISRODBharat Dynamics Limited
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ISRO
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ISRO's heavy-lift launch vehicle, LVM3 (formerly GSLV Mk-III), is expected to be built and operated by private companies in the near future, marking a significant step towards greater private sector participation in India's space program.