Daily Current Affairs - 2026-06-18
Q1What is the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu government's newly announced 'Assured Pension Scheme'?Options
ATo provide housing for retired government employees.BTo guarantee a secure post-retirement income for government employees.CTo offer free healthcare services to pensioners.DTo promote entrepreneurship among retired individuals.
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Correct answer
To guarantee a secure post-retirement income for government employees.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has framed rules and procedures for the 'Assured Pension Scheme', indicating its objective to provide a secure post-retirement income for government employees.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government, as mentioned in the Governor's address, plans to establish an 'Investor Promotion Commission'. What is its main purpose?Options
ATo oversee environmental impact assessments for new projects.BTo provide financial incentives to small and medium enterprises.CTo fast-track approvals for companies and attract investments.DTo regulate foreign investments in the state.
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Correct answer
To fast-track approvals for companies and attract investments.
Explanation
During the Governor's address, it was announced that the Tamil Nadu government would establish an 'Investor Promotion Commission' to fast-track approvals for companies, thereby attracting investments.
Q3According to Tamil Nadu's recent White Paper, what was the estimated per capita debt for the state?Options
A₹1,00,000B₹1,28,934C₹1,50,000D₹95,000
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Correct answer
₹1,28,934
Explanation
The Hindu article 'Decoding Tamil Nadu’s White Paper' explicitly states the per capita debt as ₹1,28,934.
Q4Which of the following bodies is identified in Tamil Nadu's White Paper as having fiscal risks that differ from other Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)?Options
ATamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)BTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC)CTamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC)DTamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD Board)
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC)
Explanation
The White Paper highlighted that the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation's (TNCSC) fiscal risk differs from other PSUs.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government is currently seeking a new site for an airport after reconsidering which previous location?Options
ASriperumbudurBCheyyarCParandurDHosur
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Correct answer
Parandur
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is looking for a new airport site instead of Parandur, as mentioned in the article.
Q6Which ISRO mission successfully conducted its second integrated air-drop test recently?Options
AChandrayaan-4BAditya-L2CMangalyaan-3DGaganyaan
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Correct answer
Gaganyaan
Explanation
ISRO successfully conducted the second integrated air-drop test for the Gaganyaan mission.
Q7The 'Kuruvai Special Package Scheme' was recently announced for which district in Tamil Nadu?Options
AThanjavurBTiruvarurCNagapattinamDCuddalore
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Correct answer
Tiruvarur
Explanation
The components of the 'Kuruvai Special Package Scheme' were announced for Tiruvarur district.
Q8What issue did Tamil Nadu Governor Vishwanath Arlekar highlight as a key priority for the state in his address to the Assembly?Options
AUrban infrastructure developmentBInterstate river water issuesCIndustrial growth promotionDCoastal area protection
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Correct answer
Interstate river water issues
Explanation
Governor Arlekar stated that Interstate River Water Issues remain a key priority for Tamil Nadu.
Q9Which Indian state plans to conduct a social justice survey after the completion of the national census?Options
AKeralaBKarnatakaCTamil NaduDAndhra Pradesh
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu plans to conduct a social justice survey after the national census is completed.
Q10What resolution is the Tamil Nadu Assembly expected to pass regarding its financial relations with the Centre?Options
ADemanding a higher share in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue.BRequesting special financial assistance for flood relief.CDemanding the State’s due share of financial devolution.DSeeking permission for increased external borrowings.
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Correct answer
Demanding the State’s due share of financial devolution.
Explanation
Governor Arlekar announced that the Tamil Nadu Assembly would pass a resolution demanding the State’s due share of financial devolution.