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TNPSC Current Affairs · February 2026

This data is taken from The Hindu newspaper.

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February 1, 2026 5 Qs
1. Which material is being used to construct the Raja Raja Chola statue at the Grand Chola Museum?
A) Bronze B) Copper plates C) Granite stone D) Steel E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the commercial arm of ISRO?
A) NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL) B) Antrix Corporation C) Bharat Electronics Ltd D) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd E) Answer Not Known
3. When was the Keeladi Museum inaugurated?
A) March 5, 2022 B) March 5, 2023 C) March 5, 2024 D) January 26, 2023 E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the theme of the Noyyal Museum in Erode district?
A) Sangam literature B) Chola dynasty C) Materials excavated from Kodumanam D) Temple architecture E) Answer Not Known
5. Which indigenous groups are native to Great Nicobar Island?
A) Jarawas and Onge B) Jarawa and Shompen C) Sentinelese and Great Andamanese D) Shompen and Nicobarese E) Answer Not Known
February 2, 2026 5 Qs
1. What is the National Calamity Contingent Duty primarily levied on?
A) Petroleum products B) Tobacco products C) Alcoholic beverages D) Imported luxury goods E) Answer Not Known
2. What is India's global ranking in coconut production?
A) Second largest producer B) Third largest producer C) Largest producer D) Fourth largest producer E) Answer Not Known
3. Which mission has been announced to deepen domestic chip manufacturing in India?
A) Digital India Semiconductor Mission B) India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 C) Make in India Chip Mission D) National Electronics Mission E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the total outlay announced in the Union Budget for the Biopharma SHAKTI initiative?
A) ₹10,000 crore B) ₹7,500 crore C) ₹5,000 crore D) ₹15,000 crore E) Answer Not Known
5. Which company created the Grem AI toy that was voiced and designed by singer Grimes?
A) Miko B) FoloToy C) ToyGen D) Curio E) Answer Not Known
February 3, 2026 5 Qs
1. In which year is the Tamil Biennale scheduled to be organized in Tamil Nadu?
A) 2026 B) 2027 C) 2028 D) 2025 E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2026?
A) Wetlands and Climate Action B) Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage C) Wetlands for Biodiversity Conservation D) Wetlands and Sustainable Development E) Answer Not Known
3. What real growth rate did Tamil Nadu register in 2024-25, making it the fastest-growing State economy?
A) 9.87% B) 10.52% C) 11.19% D) 12.34% E) Answer Not Known
4. What was Tamil Nadu's devolution share in the 15th Finance Commission?
A) 4.079% B) 3.43% C) 4.097% D) 4.20% E) Answer Not Known
5. Which state received the highest allocation under the 16th Finance Commission for Urban Local Governments?
A) Gujarat B) Tamil Nadu C) Uttar Pradesh D) Maharashtra E) Answer Not Known
February 4, 2026 5 Qs
1. Which Finance Commission highlighted the regressive nature of free power benefits in Tamil Nadu?
A) 14th Finance Commission B) 15th Finance Commission C) 16th Finance Commission D) 17th Finance Commission E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the record defence allocation announced in the FY2026-27 Union Budget?
A) ₹6,21,940 crore B) ₹9,12,500 crore C) ₹8,45,230 crore D) ₹7,84,678 crore E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year was the MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) launched?
A) 1991 B) 1993 C) 1995 D) 1989 E) Answer Not Known
4. What percentage of waste-pickers enumerated across India are from SC, ST, or OBC communities?
A) 84.5% B) 78.5% C) 90.3% D) 92.7% E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the name of India's initiative for enhancing domestic defence capabilities through local production and manufacturing?
A) Make in India Defence B) India-IDDM C) Atmanirbhar Defence D) Swadeshi Raksha E) Answer Not Known
February 5, 2026 5 Qs
1. In which year was NATO established as a defensive nuclear alliance?
A) 1949 B) 1947 C) 1945 D) 1951 E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the name of the portal inaugurated for citizens to record their dreams and aspirations digitally?
A) Tamil Nadu Vision Portal B) Unga Kanavu Sollunga C) Mudhalvar Kanavugal D) Makkal Kanavu E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the target year for India to become a developed nation according to the Union Budget 2026-27?
A) 2030 B) 2035 C) 2050 D) 2047 E) Answer Not Known
4. What was the earlier tariff rate on India that has been reduced to 18% under the India-U.S. trade deal?
A) 30% B) 40% C) 50% D) 25% E) Answer Not Known
5. Who was sworn in as the second Chief Minister of Manipur since the 2022 election?
A) N. Biren Singh B) Yumnam Khemchand Singh C) Nemcha Kipgen D) Losii Dikho E) Answer Not Known
February 6, 2026 5 Qs
1. What percentage of India's GDP is the defence budget allocation for the current fiscal year?
A) 1.9% B) 2.2% C) 2.0% D) 2.5% E) Answer Not Known
2. By which year has the Indian government set a target to achieve 40 GWh of sodium-ion battery manufacturing capacity?
A) 2028 B) 2030 C) 2032 D) 2035 E) Answer Not Known
3. From which abundant natural resource is sodium primarily derived for battery manufacturing?
A) Bauxite ore B) Soda ash C) Rock salt D) Limestone E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the allocation for PM-KUSUM scheme in Budget 2026-27?
A) ₹3,000 crore B) ₹3,500 crore C) ₹4,000 crore D) ₹5,000 crore E) Answer Not Known
5. Who was 'Thamizhar Padai' leader that took out a march against Hindi from Trichy?
A) E.V. Ramasamy Naicker B) C.N. Annadurai C) M. Karunanidhi D) K. Anbazhagan E) Answer Not Known
February 7, 2026 5 Qs
1. How many eco village woodlots are planned to be established in Tamil Nadu under the Urban Greening Policy 2026?
A) 1,000 B) 500 C) 1,500 D) 2,000 E) Answer Not Known
2. How many seedlings does the Tamil Nadu government plan to plant under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission?
A) 8.50 crore B) 10.25 crore C) 12.05 crore D) 15.75 crore E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the total amount India has committed and completely paid for the development of Chabahar port in Iran?
A) $100 million B) $120 million C) $150 million D) $200 million E) Answer Not Known
4. Which city will host Tamil Nadu's first Sea Turtle Conservation Centre?
A) Tiruvallur B) Chengalpattu C) Nagapattinam D) Guindy E) Answer Not Known
5. Which professions is Pepita Seth celebrated for?
A) Writer and historian B) Photographer and sculptor C) Writer and photographer D) Painter and dancer E) Answer Not Known
February 8, 2026 5 Qs
1. How many psychiatrists are available per 1,00,000 people in India?
A) 0.75 B) 1.5 C) 3.0 D) 0.3 E) Answer Not Known
2. Under which scheme has the government supported mental health services in 72 lakh sub-health centres and primary health centres?
A) National Health Mission B) Ayushman Bharat C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana D) National Mental Health Programme E) Answer Not Known
3. When was the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act enacted?
A) 1947 B) 1952 C) 1976 D) 1986 E) Answer Not Known
4. What was the AYUSH budget allocation in the Union Budget 2026-27?
A) ₹2,122 crore B) ₹3,992 crore C) ₹4,408 crore D) ₹5,500 crore E) Answer Not Known
5. Which multilingual AI assistant is being introduced for farmers growing medicinal plants?
A) Krishi-VISTAAR B) Aushadhi-VISTAAR C) AYUSH-VISTAAR D) Bharat-VISTAAR E) Answer Not Known
February 9, 2026 5 Qs
1. Which city hosted the India-Malaysia bilateral talks where Modi and Anwar Ibrahim discussed strategic cooperation?
A) New Delhi B) Singapore C) Kuala Lumpur D) Jakarta E) Answer Not Known
2. Which university in Malaysia is India establishing a Thiruvalluvar Chair at?
A) University of Malaya B) National University of Malaysia C) Universiti Putra Malaysia D) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the budget allocation for the Department of Space for the year 2026-27?
A) ₹10,500 crore B) ₹13,416.20 crore C) ₹15,200 crore D) ₹18,750 crore E) Answer Not Known
4. Which telescope facility is being built near Pangong Lake in Ladakh?
A) Indian Astronomical Observatory B) Himalayan Chandra Telescope C) Devasthal Optical Telescope D) National Large Solar Telescope E) Answer Not Known
5. Which city is the COSMOS-2 planetarium being built?
A) Hyderabad B) Bengaluru C) Amaravati D) Pune E) Answer Not Known
February 10, 2026 5 Qs
1. In which district of Tamil Nadu is the Tata Motors Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing plant located?
A) Ranipet B) Coimbatore C) Vellore D) Kanchipuram E) Answer Not Known
2. Which Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer opened its first Indian plant in Thoothukudi in August 2025?
A) VinGroup B) VinFast C) Thaco Auto D) Truong Hai E) Answer Not Known
3. Which country has assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process for the year 2026?
A) South Africa B) India C) Botswana D) Canada E) Answer Not Known
4. Which institute in Pune was awarded the Infosys Prize in 2024 for astrophysics research?
A) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) B) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research C) Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) D) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) E) Answer Not Known
5. At what speed does Earth travel through space in its orbit around the Sun?
A) 30,000 kilometres per hour B) 1,07,000 kilometres per hour C) 67,000 kilometres per hour D) 4,00,000 kilometres per hour E) Answer Not Known
February 11, 2026 5 Qs
1. What is the monthly financial assistance provided under the Pudhumai Penn scheme?
A) ₹500 B) ₹1,000 C) ₹1,500 D) ₹2,000 E) Answer Not Known
2. In which city is HAL's National Flight Test Centre and IAF's testing establishment located?
A) Hyderabad B) Vadodara C) Pune D) Bengaluru E) Answer Not Known
3. What is Tamil Nadu's estimated share in India's total electronics exports during FY2025?
A) 35% B) 41% C) 45% D) 50% E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the projected value of Tamil Nadu's electronics market by 2030?
A) $100 billion B) $125 billion C) $150 billion D) $200 billion E) Answer Not Known
5. Which automobile company was set to resume manufacturing operations in Tamil Nadu?
A) Ford B) Nissan C) Hyundai D) Renault E) Answer Not Known
February 12, 2026 5 Qs
1. In which Egyptian location were Tamil Brahmi inscriptions discovered recently?
A) Valley of the Kings B) Pyramids of Giza C) Temple of Karnak D) Abu Simbel E) Answer Not Known
2. What new method has been introduced in the CPI 2024 framework for price data collection?
A) Computer-assisted price collection B) Blockchain-based price tracking C) Mobile app-based surveys D) Artificial Intelligence price prediction E) Answer Not Known
3. What was the allocation for the Department of Biotechnology SHAKTI in the 2026-27 Union Budget?
A) ₹5,661.45 crore B) ₹10,000 crore C) ₹20,000 crore D) ₹2,460.13 crore E) Answer Not Known
4. Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
A) N.K. Singh B) Vijay Kelkar C) Y.V. Reddy D) Dr. Arvind Panagariya E) Answer Not Known
5. Which personal name appears most frequently in the Tamil Brahmi inscriptions found in Egypt?
A) Pittankorran B) Kopan C) Cikai Korran D) Cattan E) Answer Not Known
February 13, 2026 5 Qs
1. What was the GSDP growth achieved by Tamil Nadu in the financial year 2023-24?
A) 11.19% B) 13.56% C) 9.84% D) 10.42% E) Answer Not Known
2. What percentage of GDP did the Kothari Commission recommend for education expenditure?
A) 3% B) 4% C) At least 6% D) 8% E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the liability cap for small nuclear plants under the SHANTI Act?
A) ₹500 crore B) ₹100 crore C) ₹300 million D) ₹3,000 crore E) Answer Not Known
4. Which landmark case established that forcing people to sing the National Anthem violates fundamental rights?
A) Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala B) West Virginia State Board of Education vs Barnette C) Bijoe Emmanuel vs State of Kerala D) Minerva Mills vs Union of India E) Answer Not Known
5. Which company signed an MoU with Tamil Nadu government for setting up a skill development center to train 7,000 students in Kancheepuram?
A) Tata Motors Foundation B) Maruti Suzuki Foundation C) Mahindra Foundation D) Hyundai Motors India Foundation E) Answer Not Known
February 14, 2026 6 Qs
1. How many Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) are operational in Tamil Nadu?
A) 72 B) 85 C) 92 D) 104 E) Answer Not Known
2. What was Tamil Nadu's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) during 2024-2025?
A) 5.8 per 1000 live births B) 7.7 per 1000 live births C) 8.2 per 1000 live births D) 9.4 per 1000 live births E) Answer Not Known
3. How many labour codes have been consolidated in India's recent labour law reform?
A) Three codes B) Six codes C) Five codes D) Four codes E) Answer Not Known
4. Who authored the book 'Rock Art of Tamil Nadu'?
A) Rajan and N. Sivanandam B) K. Rajan and M. Subramanian C) R. Nagaswamy and K. Rajan D) K. Rajan and S. Rajagopal E) Answer Not Known
5. Which freedom fighter's statue was unveiled in Erode district at a cost of ₹1 crore?
A) Keelapaluvur Chinnasamy B) Theeran Chinnamalai C) Veeran Sundaralingam D) Kattabomman E) Answer Not Known
6. What is the base year for the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series?
A) 2011-12 B) 2022-23 C) 2023-24 D) 2024-25 E) Answer Not Known
February 15, 2026 5 Qs
1. What is the unit cost sanctioned for construction of one new house under the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam programme for 2025-26?
A) ₹2.50 lakh B) ₹3.10 lakh C) ₹3.50 lakh D) ₹4.00 lakh E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the amended timeline for IT Rules 2021 regarding content takedown for AI-generated synthetic content?
A) 12 hours B) 24 hours C) 3 hours D) 48 hours E) Answer Not Known
3. Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) is classified as which type of public sector undertaking?
A) Maharatna PSU B) Navratna PSU C) Miniratna PSU D) Central PSU E) Answer Not Known
4. Wular Lake, one of the prominent waterbodies for fishing activities, is located in which region?
A) Kashmir B) Himachal Pradesh C) Uttarakhand D) Punjab E) Answer Not Known
5. Where is the AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled to be held?
A) Mumbai B) Hyderabad C) Bengaluru D) New Delhi E) Answer Not Known
February 16, 2026 5 Qs
1. What is the proposed name for India's dedicated scientific service framework?
A) Indian Research and Development Service B) Indian Scientific Service (ISS) C) Indian Technical Services D) Indian Environmental Cadre E) Answer Not Known
2. What was the bilateral trade target set between India and UAE by 2030 under the CEPA signed in 2022?
A) $150 billion B) $200 billion C) $100 billion D) $250 billion E) Answer Not Known
3. Which body prepares the Tamil Nadu Economic Survey with inputs from the Finance Department?
A) State Planning Commission B) NITI Aayog C) Reserve Bank of India D) Finance Commission E) Answer Not Known
4. Where is the AI Impact Summit 2026 being hosted in India?
A) India Gate, New Delhi B) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi C) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi D) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi E) Answer Not Known
5. Under which policy has India prioritised bio-based chemicals and enzymes as a priority area?
A) National Biotechnology Development Strategy B) BioE3 Policy C) Industrial Biotechnology Mission D) Green Chemistry Initiative E) Answer Not Known
February 17, 2026 6 Qs
1. Which sector contributed the highest percentage to Tamil Nadu's Gross State Value Added in 2024-25?
A) Agriculture sector B) Services sector C) Manufacturing sector D) Construction sector E) Answer Not Known
2. At which location is the Aequs Group planning to establish the aerospace and defence cluster?
A) SIPCOT Sriperumbudur B) SIPCOT Oragadam C) SIPCOT Shoolagiri D) SIPCOT Hosur E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year was the Criminal Tribes Act (CTA) first introduced in British India?
A) 1865 B) 1897 C) 1885 D) 1871 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which ministry is responsible for protecting coral reefs in the Great Nicobar project area?
A) Ministry of Environment B) Ministry of Earth Sciences C) Ministry of Fisheries D) Ministry of Tribal Affairs E) Answer Not Known
5. Which fund is proposed in Budget 2026 to provide partial credit guarantees?
A) Credit Guarantee Fund Trust B) Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund C) Corporate Bond Guarantee Scheme D) Bank Recapitalisation Fund E) Answer Not Known
6. Which state has demonstrated district cooling?
A) Gujarat B) Maharashtra C) Karnataka D) Tamil Nadu E) Answer Not Known
February 18, 2026 5 Qs
1. Under India's GST regime, what is the current GST rate applicable on beedis?
A) 18% B) 12% C) 5% D) 28% E) Answer Not Known
2. Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister who presented the Interim Budget 2026-27 is which of the following?
A) Palanivel Thiagarajan B) Duraimurugan C) Thangam Thennarasu D) PTR Palanivel Rajan E) Answer Not Known
3. Which country is currently ranked as the world's third-largest aviation market, having recently surpassed Japan?
A) Brazil B) Germany C) Australia D) India E) Answer Not Known
4. Which vaccine was recently administered to girls below 14 in Tamil Nadu government schools for cancer prevention?
A) BCG Vaccine B) HPV Vaccine C) MMR Vaccine D) Hepatitis B Vaccine E) Answer Not Known
5. 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' scheme primarily focuses on which objective?
A) Free surgery camps in rural areas B) Doorstep healthcare delivery C) Digital health records for all citizens D) Mobile cancer screening units E) Answer Not Known
February 19, 2026 5 Qs
1. India's current Copyright Act was enacted in which year?
A) 1847 B) 1941 C) 1957 D) 1968 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which ICAR institute is primarily involved in developing new rootstock technologies for apple cultivation in Kashmir?
A) ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair B) ICAR-CITH, Srinagar C) ICAR-NRC, Nashik D) ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru E) Answer Not Known
3. Which Bengaluru-based company unveiled the 'Vikram' large language models at the AI Impact Summit?
A) Krutrim AI B) Sarvam AI C) Nxtwave AI D) Zoho AI E) Answer Not Known
4. Which platform enables over 315 million informal workers in India to register for social protection schemes?
A) PM-KISAN B) Jan Dhan Portal C) MGNREGA Portal D) e-Shram E) Answer Not Known
5. The World Day of Social Justice is observed on which date?
A) February 10 B) February 20 C) March 5 D) January 22 E) Answer Not Known
February 20, 2026 5 Qs
1. Digital Personal Data Protection Act was enacted in which year?
A) 2021 B) 2022 C) 2024 D) 2023 E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the target year by which Chennai aims to become a healthcare capital and deep-tech cluster, as stated at the conclave?
A) 2030 B) 2035 C) 2047 D) 2040 E) Answer Not Known
3. Who among the following was awarded the title "Silambu Selvar" for scholarship on Silappathikaram?
A) U.V. Swaminatha Iyer B) Ma.Po. Sivagnanam C) Devaneya Pavanar D) Mu. Varadharajan E) Answer Not Known
4. Under Tamil Nadu Prison Rules 2026, what is the minimum imprisonment period for a convict to be eligible for furlough?
A) 5 years B) 7 years C) 10 years D) 15 years E) Answer Not Known
5. Who was the first Scheduled Caste member to become the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker?
A) J. Sivashanmugam Pillai B) C.K. Tamizharasan C) M. Bakthavatsalam D) M. Kakkan E) Answer Not Known
February 21, 2026 5 Qs
1. On which date is International Mother Language Day observed globally?
A) February 14 B) February 28 C) February 21 D) March 2 E) Answer Not Known
2. What does the acronym DIKSHA stand for?
A) Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing B) Digital Initiative for Knowledge and Skill Harmonisation C) Distributed Infrastructure for Knowledge and Scholastic Help D) Digital Integration for Knowledge Sharing and Handling E) Answer Not Known
3. Aditya-L1, India's first solar observatory mission, was launched by which launch vehicle?
A) PSLV-C57 B) GSLV-Mk III C) PSLV-C55 D) SSLV-D2 E) Answer Not Known
4. The second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme covers India's borders with which set of countries?
A) China, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar B) Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan C) Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Bangladesh, Nepal D) Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka, Bhutan E) Answer Not Known
5. The Kuki-Zo communities of Manipur are primarily classified under which constitutional category?
A) Other Backward Classes B) Scheduled Castes C) Scheduled Tribes D) Denotified Tribes E) Answer Not Known
February 22, 2026 6 Qs
1. In which year was the SimpleGov initiative instituted by the Tamil Nadu government?
A) 2023 B) 2022 C) 2021 D) 2024 E) Answer Not Known
2. The New Delhi Declaration at the AI Impact Summit was guided by which Sanskrit principle emphasising welfare for all?
A) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam B) Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah C) Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya D) Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu E) Answer Not Known
3. The indigenously manufactured Td vaccine protects against which combination of diseases?
A) Typhoid and Diphtheria B) Tetanus and Diphtheria C) Tetanus and Dengue D) Typhoid and Dengue E) Answer Not Known
4. Brazil is the world's largest producer of which biofuel feedstock, which is also central to the India- Brazil biofuel alliance announced in 2023?
A) Corn ethanol B) Palm oil C) Sugarcane ethanol D) Jatropha oil E) Answer Not Known
5. Under Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Act, exemptions granted to estates are on condition that land must be used only for which purpose?
A) Horticulture B) Organic farming C) Afforestation D) Tea cultivation E) Answer Not Known
6. The Hoysala monuments, including temples at Belur, Halebidu, and Somnathapura, received UNESCO World Heritage Site status in which year?
A) 2019 B) 2021 C) 2023 D) 2016 E) Answer Not Known
February 23, 2026 5 Qs
1. Which ministry oversees India's National Critical Mineral Mission launched to reduce import dependency?
A) Ministry of Electronics & IT B) Ministry of Mines C) Ministry of Commerce D) Ministry of Science & Technology E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year was J. Jayalalithaa first elected as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
A) 1991 B) 1989 C) 1996 D) 2001 E) Answer Not Known
3. On which date did Prime Minister Modi launch his radio programme "Mann Ki Baat"?
A) August 15, 2014 B) October 3, 2014 C) January 26, 2015 D) November 19, 2014 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which Indian city, known as the "Silicon Plateau," hosts the highest concentration of Global Capability Centres in India?
A) Hyderabad B) Pune C) Chennai D) Bengaluru E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the revised base year adopted for the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India?
A) 2011 B) 2012 C) 2024 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known
February 24, 2026 5 Qs
1. Under which flagship health scheme are school health and wellness centres being integrated to address child mental health in India?
A) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana B) Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram C) Ayushman Bharat D) National Rural Health Mission E) Answer Not Known
2. Who presents the Economic Survey in India?
A) Chief Economic Adviser B) Finance Minister C) RBI Governor D) NITI Aayog Vice Chairman E) Answer Not Known
3. Green ammonia is produced by combining nitrogen with which element or compound?
A) Grey Hydrogen B) Blue Hydrogen C) Green Hydrogen D) Natural Gas E) Answer Not Known
4. India's National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet in which year?
A) 2021 B) 2022 C) 2024 D) 2023 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which component is primarily responsible for driving the high cost of domestic AI deployment?
A) Semiconductors B) Graphics Processing Units C) Central Processing Units D) Quantum Chips E) Answer Not Known
February 25, 2026 5 Qs
1. Which Tamil Nadu government scheme focuses on improving civic amenities at tribal habitations?
A) En Kalloori Kanavu B) Tholkudi C) Namma Ooru D) Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Scheme E) Answer Not Known
2. The Tamil Nadu Model School initiative was launched in which academic year?
A) 2019-20 B) 2020-21 C) 2022-23 D) 2021-22 E) Answer Not Known
3. The "Nanilam Magalir Nila Udamai Thittam" is associated with which welfare activity in Tamil Nadu?
A) Free housing for rural women B) Land rights for women C) Free meals for conservancy workers D) Scholarships for tribal women E) Answer Not Known
4. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), which collaborated in Tamil Nadu's first sea turtle telemetry study, is headquartered in which city?
A) Bengaluru B) Hyderabad C) Dehradun D) Bhopal E) Answer Not Known
5. India updated its Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) in 2023 with a target of increasing exports to what value by 2030?
A) $2 trillion B) $1.5 trillion C) $1 trillion D) $3 trillion E) Answer Not Known
February 26, 2026 5 Qs
1. India's nationwide HPV vaccination programme targets girls of which age group?
A) Age 9 B) Age 11 C) Age 14 D) Age 16 E) Answer Not Known
2. On which date is National Science Day celebrated in India, and what does it commemorate?
A) Feb 28 – Raman Effect B) Mar 7 – Discovery of Neutron C) Feb 28 – Launch of ISRO D) Nov 10 – Discovery of X-Ray E) Answer Not Known
3. Sarvam AI, which released two LLMs at the AI Impact Summit, is based in which Indian city?
A) Bengaluru B) Hyderabad C) Mumbai D) Chennai E) Answer Not Known
4. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University is located in which city?
A) Varanasi B) Prayagraj C) Lucknow D) Kanpur E) Answer Not Known
5. Which Indian ministry presented the draft 2030 roadmap for Carbon Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change B) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas C) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy D) Ministry of Science and Technology E) Answer Not Known
February 27, 2026 5 Qs
1. GSAT-7R, placed in orbit in November 2025, holds which distinction among Indian satellites?
A) India's first solar observation satellite B) India's heaviest communication satellite C) India's first military reconnaissance satellite D) India's first deep space relay satellite E) Answer Not Known
2. Which committee, of which T.K. Oommen was a member, studied the social, economic and educational status of India's Muslim community?
A) Mandal Commission B) Sachar Committee C) Ranganath Misra Commission D) Kundu Committee E) Answer Not Known
3. Which country dominates up to 90% of global mineral processing capacity for several critical minerals?
A) Russia B) USA C) China D) Australia E) Answer Not Known
4. The I2U2 grouping consists of which four countries?
A) India, Iran, UAE, USA B) India, Israel, UK, USA C) India, Iraq, UAE, USA D) India, Israel, UAE, USA E) Answer Not Known
5. NCMM makes exploration expenditure for how many critical minerals eligible for tax deductions under Budget 2026?
A) 9 B) 7 C) 5 D) 12 E) Answer Not Known
February 28, 2026 5 Qs
1. Tamil Nadu's first Dark Sky Park is located in which of the following Reserve Forests?
A) Mudumalai Shola Reserve B) Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest C) Kalakad Shola Reserve D) Megamalai Shola Reserve E) Answer Not Known
2. The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) is located in which city?
A) Chennai B) Visakhapatnam C) Kochi D) Mangalore E) Answer Not Known
3. India's National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence was released by which body?
A) NITI Aayog B) Ministry of Electronics & IT C) NASSCOM D) Department of Science & Technology E) Answer Not Known
4. Which of the following is a saline-tolerant rice variety traditionally cultivated in Kerala?
A) Pokkali B) Jyothi C) Kuttanad D) Uma E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the updated base year used in India's new GDP data series released in 2025?
A) 2004-05 B) 2011-12 C) 2017-18 D) 2022-23 E) Answer Not Known
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