TNPSC Current Affairs January 2026 - Archive MCQs with Answers

January 1, 2026 5 Qs

1. What is the frequency of the World Congress organized by the Theosophical Society?

A) Every five years B) Every seven years C) Every three years D) Every ten years E) Answer Not Known

2. Which scheme aims to boost domestic pharmaceutical production by reclaiming 20% of domestic manufacturing?

A) Make in India Scheme B) Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme C) PLI Scheme D) Ayushman Bharat Scheme E) Answer Not Known

3. What is the mandated work week duration according to the new draft Labour Code Rules?

A) 48 hours B) 44 hours C) 40 hours D) 52 hours E) Answer Not Known

4. By what year has India set the goal for its first indigenous human space mission?

A) 2025 B) 2027 C) 2030 D) 2035 E) Answer Not Known

5. In which year was the Motor Vehicles Act, which empowers tribunals to award compensation that "appears to be just," passed?"

A) 1992 B) 1986 C) 1989 D) 1988 E) Answer Not Known

January 2, 2026 6 Qs

1. Who heads the Association for Transgender Health of India (ATHI)?

A) Air Commodore Sanjay Sharma B) M. Sugumar C) L. Ramakrishnan D) Fred Rogers E) Answer Not Known

2. In which year did ICAR launch the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture project?

A) 2009 B) 2011 C) 2013 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known

3. In which year was the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple constructed?

A) 985 CE B) 1010 CE C) 1024 CE D) 1047 CE E) Answer Not Known

4. In which year was the Blue Cross of India officially registered as an organization?

A) 1959 B) 1962 C) 1964 D) 1966 E) Answer Not Known

5. How frequently is the All-India Tiger Estimation exercise conducted in India?

A) Every four years B) Every three years C) Every two years D) Every five years E) Answer Not Known

6. Which city, despite being voted India's cleanest city for several years, recently witnessed a water contamination tragedy?

A) Surat B) Pune C) Bhopal D) Indore E) Answer Not Known

January 3, 2026 5 Qs

1. In which country has IIT Madras established an international campus?

A) Kenya B) Tanzania C) South Africa D) Nigeria E) Answer Not Known

2. What is the income tax exemption limit introduced in Budget 2025 for individuals?

A) ₹12 lakh per annum B) ₹10 lakh per annum C) ₹15 lakh per annum D) ₹8 lakh per annum E) Answer Not Known

3. In which year was the Swachh Bharat Mission launched in India?

A) 2010 B) 2012 C) 2014 D) 2016 E) Answer Not Known

4. By which year does Tamil Nadu aim to achieve the targets outlined in its Sectoral Vision Document for social welfare?

A) 2028 B) 2035 C) 2027 D) 2030 E) Answer Not Known

5. Which mission was espoused by India at COP26 in Glasgow calling for deliberate utilization instead of mindless consumption?

A) Mission Solar B) Mission Green India C) Mission LiFE D) Mission AMRUT E) Answer Not Known

January 4, 2026 3 Qs

1. From which archaeological site were the sacred Buddha relics excavated in 1898?

A) Kapilavastu B) Bodh Gaya C) Sarnath D) Kushinagar E) Answer Not Known

2. Which is the largest wetland in Assam?

A) Deepor Beel B) Maguri Motapung Beel C) Son Beel D) Pani Dihing Beel E) Answer Not Known

3. What percentage of global tuberculosis cases does India account for?

A) 15% B) 20% C) 35% D) 27% E) Answer Not Known

January 5, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which body under the United Nations has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security?

A) Security Council B) International Court of Justice C) General Assembly D) Economic and Social Council E) Answer Not Known

2. The tribal struggle for 'jal-jungle-zameen' refers to rights over which three resources?

A) Water, Forest, Minerals B) Water, Forest, Land C) River, Wildlife, Agriculture D) Irrigation, Timber, Property E) Answer Not Known

3. Which country loses approximately 0.4% of its GDP every year due to natural disasters according to the data from 1990-2024?

A) China B) India C) Philippines D) Vietnam E) Answer Not Known

4. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was passed in which year?

A) 2003 B) 2009 C) 2007 D) 2005 E) Answer Not Known

5. Which portal is designated for employer compliance under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH&WC) (Central) Rules?

A) E-Shram Portal B) Shram Suvidha Portal C) EPFO Portal D) Labour Compliance Portal E) Answer Not Known

January 6, 2026 6 Qs

1. Which Tamil Nadu government departments will be directly involved in implementing UN Women initiatives?

A) Health, Education, Agriculture B) Social Welfare, Home, Rural Development C) Finance, Transport, Industries D) Labour, Housing, PWD E) Answer Not Known

2. In which year was the India-U.S. civil nuclear deal signed?

A) 2005 B) 2012 C) 2010 D) 2008 E) Answer Not Known

3. What is the composition of the hydrogen molecule (H2)?

A) One proton and one electron B) Two protons and two electrons C) Three protons and three electrons D) Four protons and two electrons E) Answer Not Known

4. What is the full form of SHANTI Bill?

A) Safe Harnessing and Nuclear Technology Initiative B) Strategic Harnessing of Atomic Nuclear Technology Integration C) Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy in India D) Systematic Handling and Nuclear Technology Implementation E) Answer Not Known

5. Which company developed the generative AI chatbot Grok?

A) X (formerly Twitter) B) Meta Platforms C) OpenAI D) Anthropic E) Answer Not Known

6. What is the name of India's first homegrown pollution control vessel commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard?

A) ICGS Vigraha B) ICGS Sujay C) ICGS Varad D) ICGS Samudra Pratap E) Answer Not Known

January 7, 2026 7 Qs

1. Which department will implement the 'Ungal Kanaivai Sollungal' household survey in Tamil Nadu?

A) Mudhalvarin Mugavari Department B) Revenue Department C) Rural Development Department D) Statistics Department E) Answer Not Known

2. Which classical Tamil work was released in sign language series format?

A) Tolkappiyam B) Silappatikaram C) Tirukkural D) Kamba Ramayanam E) Answer Not Known

3. In which newly formed district of Arunachal Pradesh has the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation began the Biohappiness project?

A) Tawang B) Keyi Panyor C) Changlang D) Dibang Valley E) Answer Not Known

4. Which year has the United Nations declared as the 'International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists'?

A) 2025 B) 2028 C) 2027 D) 2026 E) Answer Not Known

5. Which initiative was launched by the Government of India to promote international academic collaboration?

A) International Academic Exchange Programme B) Promotion of Academic Research Collaboration C) Global Initiative of Academic Networks D) Indo-Global Academic Partnership E) Answer Not Known

6. In which year will squash make its debut as an Olympic sport?

A) 2024 Paris B) 2026 Milan C) 2028 Los Angeles D) 2032 Brisbane E) Answer Not Known

7. What is India's current Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education?

A) 22% B) 25% C) 28% D) 32% E) Answer Not Known

January 8, 2026 6 Qs

1. From which month and year was the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) implemented for Tamil Nadu government employees?

A) January 2003 B) April 2005 C) July 2004 D) April 2003 E) Answer Not Known

2. On which date is National Youth Day observed in India, when Prime Minister will personally interact with youth at Bharat Mandapam?

A) January 10 B) January 12 C) January 15 D) January 26 E) Answer Not Known

3. Which organization established the National AMR Surveillance Network (NARS-Net) in India in 2013?

A) World Health Organization B) Indian Council of Medical Research C) National Centre for Disease Control D) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare E) Answer Not Known

4. What is the renamed title of the Forest (Conservation) Act after the 2023 amendments?

A) Van Suraksha Adhiniyam, 1980 B) Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Adhiniyam, 1980 C) Van Prabandhan Adhiniyam, 1980 D) Van Vikas Adhiniyam, 1980 E) Answer Not Known

5. In which year was the foundation for Doordarshan Kendra laid in Bangalore by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Vasanth Sathe?

A) 1979 B) 1981 C) 1983 D) 1985 E) Answer Not Known

6. In which state is the Jabarkhet Nature Reserve, India's first privately owned and operated natural reserve, located?

A) Uttarakhand B) Himachal Pradesh C) Jammu and Kashmir D) Arunachal Pradesh E) Answer Not Known

January 9, 2026 5 Qs

1. What is the estimated growth rate for India's economy in fiscal year 2025-26 according to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs?

A) 7.2% B) 7.4% C) 6.8% D) 7.7% E) Answer Not Known

2. What is the maximum coverage amount proposed under the new cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims?

A) ₹1 lakh B) ₹1.5 lakh C) ₹2 lakh D) ₹5 lakh E) Answer Not Known

3. In which year was the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted?

A) 1988 B) 1990 C) 1992 D) 1997 E) Answer Not Known

4. Which satellite mission attempted by ISRO was focused on climate and hazard monitoring?

A) Chandrayaan B) Mangalyaan C) Cartosat D) NISAR E) Answer Not Known

5. What are the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate applicable for ISRO's missions?

A) 5% B) 12% C) 18% D) GST is not applicable E) Answer Not Known

January 10, 2026 3 Qs

1. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 is commonly known by which name?

A) Mathura Act B) Vishaka Act C) Nirbhaya Act D) POSH Act E) Answer Not Known

2. Where is the headquarters of the National Security Guard (NSG) garrison located, which houses the NIDMS platform?

A) Haryana B) Mumbai C) New Delhi D) Hyderabad E) Answer Not Known

3. The River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order was issued in which year?

A) 2014 B) 2015 C) 2017 D) 2016 E) Answer Not Known

January 11, 2026 5 Qs

1. What does IPCC stand for?

A) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change B) International Panel for Climate Change C) International Protocol on Climate Change D) Intercontinental Panel on Climate Control E) Answer Not Known

2. What percentage of total fruit production in Himachal Pradesh does apple account for?

A) 75% B) 80% C) 85% D) 90% E) Answer Not Known

3. What is the name of India's first solar observatory mission?

A) Surya-1 B) Aditya-L1 C) Helios-1 D) Solar Sentinel E) Answer Not Known

4. What does the term 'Kathputli' literally mean?

A) String doll B) Clay figure C) Cloth puppet D) Wood doll E) Answer Not Known

5. What percentage of the last drawn basic pay and dearness allowance will government employees receive as an assured pension under TAPS?

A) 40% B) 45% C) 50% D) 55% E) Answer Not Known

January 12, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which satellite will be injected into a Sun Synchronous Orbit in the PSLV-C62 mission?

A) RISAT-2B B) Cartosat-3 C) EOS-N1 D) Oceansat-3 E) Answer Not Known

2. Which committee recommended raising the age of consent to 18 in 2013?

A) Srikrishna Committee B) Justice Verma Committee C) Rangarajan Committee D) Kasturirangan Committee E) Answer Not Known

3. What was the year when the Reserve Bank of India issued a revised distribution framework?

A) 2000 B) 1999 C) 2001 D) 1998 E) Answer Not Known

4. Where is Chitwan National Park located?

A) India B) Nepal C) Bhutan D) Bangladesh E) Answer Not Known

5. PCCSO (Post Consumer Colored Sorted Office waste) scheme is associated with which type of waste management?

A) Electronic waste recycling B) Biomedical waste disposal C) Plastic waste management D) Paper waste recycling E) Answer Not Known

January 13, 2026 6 Qs

1. Who is the current Chairman of ISRO?

A) K. Sivan B) S. Somanath C) V. Narayanan D) A.S. Kiran Kumar E) Answer Not Known

2. Which award was presented to Dr. Annamalai during the World Tamil Diaspora Day 2026?

A) Kaniyan Poongundranar Award B) Tamil Mamani Award C) Best Cultural Ambassador Award D) Periyar Award E) Answer Not Known

3. Who received the Best Cultural Ambassador Award at the World Tamil Diaspora Day 2026 celebrations?

A) Gokilavani Prakashdevan B) Kabilan Dharmarajan C) Depa Rani alias Chaw Su Thu Zar D) Saravanan Padmanabhan E) Answer Not Known

4. Which mission was launched in 1975 to later restructure as Mission Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0?

A) Integrated Child Development Services B) Mid-Day Meal Scheme C) National Rural Health Mission D) Balika Samriddhi Yojana E) Answer Not Known

5. What is India's targeted GDP by 2047 as part of its Viksit Bharat vision?

A) $10 trillion B) $20 trillion C) $30 trillion D) $50 trillion E) Answer Not Known

6. In which field did Thirumalaisamy Velavan receive the Kaniyan Poongundranar Award?

A) Medicine B) Trade C) Community Development D) Science and Technology E) Answer Not Known

January 14, 2026 5 Qs

1. By what year has India set a target to eliminate malaria?

A) 2027 B) 2030 C) 2035 D) 2040 E) Answer Not Known

2. In which year did UNESCO release its "Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence"?

A) 2019 B) 2020 C) 2021 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known

3. How many districts in Tamil Nadu have reported zero indigenous malaria cases in the past three years?

A) 28 districts B) 30 districts C) 33 districts D) 35 districts E) Answer Not Known

4. Which ancient Tamil dynasty had their royal residence at Pazhayarai before moving to Thanjavur?

A) Pandya Dynasty B) Chola Dynasty C) Pallava Dynasty D) Chera Dynasty E) Answer Not Known

5. Which book by Ambedkar reviewed the origin of the varna system from Puranas' perspective?

A) Annihilation of Caste B) The Buddha and His Dhamma C) Who Were the Shudras? D) Riddles of Hinduism: An Exposition to Enlighten the Masses E) Answer Not Known

January 15, 2026 6 Qs

1. In which year was the first edition of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam held?

A) 2020 B) 2021 C) 2022 D) 2023 E) Answer Not Known

2. Which initiative proposes frameworks for joint work on rare-earth processing, battery recycling and clean separation technologies?

A) TRUST Initiative B) Mineral Security Partnership C) Critical Minerals Alliance D) Strategic Minerals Recovery Initiative E) Answer Not Known

3. How many wildlife sanctuaries are located in the Aravalli landscape?

A) 12 B) 16 C) 22 D) 28 E) Answer Not Known

4. Which river valley in Tamil Nadu will host the first Vulture Safe Zone?

A) Cauvery River Valley B) Moyar River Valley C) Bhavani River Valley D) Palar River Valley E) Answer Not Known

5. Which Indian government initiative pushes the sector toward integrated marine biomanufacturing?

A) Blue Revolution B) Deep Ocean Mission C) Marine Fisheries Policy D) BioE3 Policy E) Answer Not Known

6. What is the current base year for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) that is being replaced?

A) 2016 B) 2012 C) 2010 D) 2014 E) Answer Not Known

January 16, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which state has the second-largest road network in India after Uttar Pradesh?

A) Maharashtra B) Karnataka C) Rajasthan D) Madhya Pradesh E) Answer Not Known

2. Who won the 2025 International Booker Prize?

A) Kiran Desai B) Banu Mushtaq C) Daisy Rockwell D) Javier Aduar E) Answer Not Known

3. Where is India's first BSL-4 bio-containment facility being established?

A) Gandhinagar, Gujarat B) Pune, Maharashtra C) Hyderabad, Telangana D) Bengaluru, Karnataka E) Answer Not Known

4. What is India's rank globally in terms of digital payment systems?

A) World's largest B) Second largest C) Third largest D) Fourth largest E) Answer Not Known

5. Where were the 78th Army Day celebrations held?

A) New Delhi B) Mumbai C) Lucknow D) Jaipur E) Answer Not Known

January 17, 2026 5 Qs

1. Dugongs are classified under which conservation status by IUCN?

A) Endangered B) Vulnerable C) Critically Endangered D) Near Threatened E) Answer Not Known

2. What is the targeted value of India's defence exports by 2028-29?

A) ₹30,000 crore B) ₹50,000 crore C) ₹75,000 crore D) ₹1,00,000 crore E) Answer Not Known

3. In which state is the Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary located?

A) Gujarat B) Madhya Pradesh C) Rajasthan D) Maharashtra E) Answer Not Known

4. Who is the current President of the Bharatiya Janata Party?

A) Amit Shah B) J.P. Nadda C) Rajnath Singh D) Nitin Gadkari E) Answer Not Known

5. Which is India's first elephant reserve, created in 2001?

A) Periyar Elephant Reserve B) Nilgiri Elephant Reserve C) Kaziranga Elephant Reserve D) Singhbhum Elephant Reserve E) Answer Not Known

January 18, 2026 5 Qs

1. In which district of Tamil Nadu is VinFast's EV assembly plant located?

A) Chennai B) Coimbatore C) Thoothukudi D) Tiruchirappalli E) Answer Not Known

2. From which spaceport did ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission lift off on January 12?

A) Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station B) Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota C) Abdul Kalam Island Launch Complex D) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre E) Answer Not Known

3. Between which two stations do India's first overnight sleeper Vande Bharat train operate?

A) Howrah and Kamakhya B) New Delhi and Howrah C) Mumbai and Guwahati D) Kolkata and Dibrugarh E) Answer Not Known

4. What is the name of Google's project that proposes launching datacentres into space?

A) Project Skynet B) Project Celestial C) Project Starlink D) Project Suncatcher E) Answer Not Known

5. At which river confluence (Sangam) does the Magh Mela take place?

A) Ganga-Brahmaputra Sangam B) Triveni Sangam C) Krishna-Godavari Sangam D) Narmada-Tapti Sangam E) Answer Not Known

January 19, 2026 5 Qs

1. How many Indian languages are covered under the Semmozhi Literary Award instituted by Tamil Nadu?

A) Seven languages B) Six languages C) Five languages D) Eight languages E) Answer Not Known

2. In which Indian state is Piprawaha, where ancient Buddhist relics were excavated?

A) Bihar B) Uttar Pradesh C) Madhya Pradesh D) Rajasthan E) Answer Not Known

3. Which prestigious international literary award did Deepa Bhasthi win for her translation work?

A) Man, Booker Prize B) International Booker Prize C) Sahitya Akademi Award D) Nobel Prize in Literature E) Answer Not Known

4. In which Assam location was the foundation stone for the Kaziranga corridor laid?

A) Guwahati B) Jorhat C) Dibrugarh D) Kaliabor E) Answer Not Known

5. In which district of Tamil Nadu is the International Bird Centre being established?

A) Cuddalore district B) Villupuram district C) Nagapattinam district D) Chengalpattu district E) Answer Not Known

January 20, 2026 5 Qs

1. What GDP growth rate has the Union Government of India predicted for FY 2025-26?

A) 6.6% B) 7.0% C) 7.3% D) 7.4% E) Answer Not Known

2. Which regional bloc's institutional leadership will be the chief guest at India's Republic Day 2026?

A) ASEAN B) African Union C) European Union D) Arab League E) Answer Not Known

3. What is the name of India's digital currency that was launched in December 2022?

A) Digital Rupee B) e-Rupee C) Crypto Rupee D) Virtual Rupee E) Answer Not Known

4. What is the name of the digital platform developed by the Election Commission for data entry and verification?

A) DigiLocker B) ECINet C) E-Governance Portal D) National Electoral Platform E) Answer Not Known

5. What is the cash prize amount announced for the Semmozhi Literary Award?

A) ₹3 lakh B) ₹7 lakh C) ₹5 lakh D) ₹10 lakh E) Answer Not Known

January 21, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which new programme has been criticized for undermining MGNREGS objectives?

A) VB-GRAM-G B) PM-KISAN C) PMAY-G D) DAY-NRLM E) Answer Not Known

2. What is UAE's rank as a trading partner for India?

A) Second largest B) Third largest C) Fourth largest D) Fifth largest E) Answer Not Known

3. Which company is leading the charge in reusable rocket technologies?

A) Blue Origin B) SpaceX C) Virgin Galactic D) Boeing E) Answer Not Known

4. Which Indian organization is working on Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology?

A) ISRO B) HAL C) DRDO D) NAL E) Answer Not Known

5. What is the full form of AIKS in the context of the Seeds Bill?

A) All India Kisan Sangh B) All India Kisan Sabha C) All India Krishi Sabha D) All India Kisan Samiti E) Answer Not Known

January 22, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which organization is conducting the state-wide raptor assessment in Tamil Nadu?

A) Wildlife Institute of India B) Bombay Natural History Society C) Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation D) Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology E) Answer Not Known

2. In which year was the Judges (Inquiry) Act enacted to deal with impeachment procedures?

A) 1968 B) 1956 C) 1950 D) 1976 E) Answer Not Known

3. In which year was the Prevention of Corruption Act enacted?

A) 1964 B) 1978 C) 1988 D) 2013 E) Answer Not Known

4. When is National Mathematics Day celebrated in India?

A) December 20 B) December 22 C) January 22 D) November 26 E) Answer Not Known

5. In which year did the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act come into force?

A) 2000 B) 2012 C) 2018 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known

January 23, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which autobiography of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai narrates his prison experiences?

A) Va.U.Chi Suyacharithai B) En Kadhaikal C) Sudesamithran D) Bharatha Desam E) Answer Not Known

2. Who is the author of the book "The Rumbling Earth: The Story of Indian Earthquakes"? "The Rumbling Earth: The Story of Indian Earthquakes" என்ை புத்தகத்தின் ஆசிரி ர் ோர்?

A) Mallika Bhanot B) C.P. Rajendran C) Sunderlal Bahuguna D) Anil Joshi E) Answer Not Known

3. Under whose governance did temple jewellery flourish historically in South India?

A) Chola Kingdom B) Pallava Kingdom C) Pandya Kingdom D) Vijayanagara Empire E) Answer Not Known

4. By what year has India set the target of achieving zero indigenous cases of malaria?

A) 2025 B) 2027 C) 2030 D) 2035 E) Answer Not Known

5. Which city hosted the COP30 climate conference?

A) Rio de Janeiro B) Brasília C) Belém D) São Paulo E) Answer Not Known

January 24, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which Act provides for declaration of planning areas but is inadequate for special historical areas?

A) Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 B) Tamil Nadu Urban Development Act, 1978 C) Tamil Nadu Heritage Conservation Act, 1966 D) Tamil Nadu Regional Planning Act, 1975 E) Answer Not Known

2. Since which year have India and the EU been negotiating a Free Trade Agreement?

A) 2007 B) 2003 C) 2011 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known

3. Which Indian initiative aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub?

A) Digital India B) Skill India C) Startup India D) Make in India E) Answer Not Known

4. In which year was the national union for anganwadi workers formed?

A) 1985 B) 1989 C) 1996 D) 2004 E) Answer Not Known

5. Which ministry launched the Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incentive scheme?

A) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy B) Ministry of Electronics and IT C) Ministry of Heavy Industries D) Ministry of Commerce and Industry E) Answer Not Known

January 25, 2026 6 Qs

1. Which retired High Court Chief Justice was appointed by the Madras High Court to head the monitoring committee for Marina Beach shop allotment?

A) N. Paul Vasanthakumar B) A.P. Shah C) S. Muralidhar D) Vikramajit Sen E) Answer Not Known

2. What metabolic factor commonly associated with schizophrenia increases fracture risk?

A) High calcium levels B) Vitamin D deficiency C) Excess vitamin K D) High phosphorus levels E) Answer Not Known

3. According to WHO criteria, what is the minimum number of consecutive years required for a country to be certified as malaria-free?

A) Two consecutive years B) Five consecutive years C) Three consecutive years D) Four consecutive years E) Answer Not Known

4. What is the scientific name of the sacred lotus plant that exhibits thermogenesis?

A) Nelumbo lutea B) Nelumbo nucifera C) Nymphaea lotus D) Nelumbo pentapetala E) Answer Not Known

5. Which disease's discriminatory provisions were omitted from the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Begging Act, 1945?

A) Tuberculosis B) Hansen's Disease C) Poliomyelitis D) Leprosy E) Answer Not Known

6. Siddi Badshah community in Gujarat is descended from Africans brought to India to work for which king?

A) King of Ahmadabad B) King of Vadodara C) King of Surat D) King of Junagadh E) Answer Not Known

January 26, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which late actor was posthumously awarded Padma Vibhushan for art?

A) Dharmendra Singh Deol B) N.T. Rama Rao C) Sivaji Ganesan D) Rajesh Khanna E) Answer Not Known

2. How many persons from Tamil Nadu received Padma awards in 2026?

A) 11 B) 15 C) 13 D) 9 E) Answer Not Known

3. Which sculptor from Tamil Nadu was chosen for Padma Shri after working in the field for 51 years?

A) V. Kamakoti B) Rajastarapathi Kaliappa Goundar C) R. Krishnan D) K. Ramasamy E) Answer Not Known

4. In which Supreme Court case was it held that the Governor is only a constitutional head who acts on council advice?

A) Kesavananda Bharati case B) Golaknath case C) Minerva Mills case D) Shamsher Singh vs State of Punjab E) Answer Not Known

5. In which year was the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between India and UAE?

A) 2015 B) 2017 C) 2019 D) 2020 E) Answer Not Known

January 27, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which Indian state is cited as having a successful cyclone preparedness model based on building public confidence in alert systems?

A) Odisha B) Kerala C) West Bengal D) Tamil Nadu E) Answer Not Known

2. In which year was the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime established?

A) 1999 B) 2001 C) 2003 D) 2005 E) Answer Not Known

3. What is India's highest peacetime gallantry award?

A) Param Vir Chakra B) Ashoka Chakra C) Kirti Chakra D) Shaurya Chakra E) Answer Not Known

4. Who was conferred the Ashoka Chakra at the 2026 Republic Day celebrations?

A) Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma B) Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja C) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla D) Air Marshal Denzil Keelor E) Answer Not Known

5. Which state's Republic Day tableau showcased India's first Water Metro in 2026?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Goa C) Karnataka D) Kerala E) Answer Not Known

January 28, 2026 5 Qs

1. What percentage of tariff on Indian exports to the EU will be dropped according to the FTA?

A) 99.5% B) 95.5% C) 85.2% D) 92.8% E) Answer Not Known

2. What was India's growth rate estimated at in the current year according to the article?

A) 6.8% B) 7.4% C) 8.2% D) 5.9% E) Answer Not Known

3. When was the Semiconductor Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and the EU?

A) 2021 B) 2022 C) 2023 D) 2024 E) Answer Not Known

4. What is the total outlay of the Tamil Nadu Women Employment and Safety (TNWESafe) Project?

A) ₹1,000 crore B) ₹2,000 crore C) ₹1,500 crore D) ₹1,185 crore E) Answer Not Known

5. What is the composition of a deuterium nucleus?

A) Two protons only B) One proton and one neutron C) Two neutrons only D) One proton and two neutrons E) Answer Not Known

January 29, 2026 5 Qs

1. What is the current GST rate applicable to the hospitality industry in India?

A) 12% B) 5% C) 18% D) 8% E) Answer Not Known

2. Which government scheme is for companies to renovate and maintain heritage sites across India?

A) Heritage Conservation Project B) Swachh Bharat Mission C) Adopt a Heritage D) National Monument Scheme E) Answer Not Known

3. After which Pallava dynasty ruler was the Mamallan reservoir named?

A) Mahendravarman I B) Narasimhavarman I C) Rajasimha D) Nandivarman II E) Answer Not Known

4. What percentage of EU exports to India received tariff concessions under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement?

A) 97.5% B) 99.5% C) 95% D) 92.3% E) Answer Not Known

5. What is the name of the coordination mechanism under NASA for space operations?

A) Apollo Agreements B) Orion Framework C) Gateway Protocols D) Artemis Accords E) Answer Not Known

January 30, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which agency is the nodal agency for the Tamil Nadu Knowledge City (TNKC) project?

A) Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation B) Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation C) Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board D) Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission E) Answer Not Known

2. Which country was the first among Arab League nations to sign a strategic partnership with India in 2008?

A) United Arab Emirates B) Saudi Arabia C) Qatar D) Oman E) Answer Not Known

3. Which ISRO-developed terminals facilitate healthcare delivery in remote locations?

A) VSAT terminals B) GSAT terminals C) INSAT terminals D) EDUSAT terminals E) Answer Not Known

4. Which Finance Minister introduced the concept of "Food Security" and emphasized self-reliance in food grain production in 1950-52?

A) John Mathai B) C.D. Deshmukh C) T.T. Krishnamachari D) Morarji Desai E) Answer Not Known

5. Which Finance Minister introduced the "Digital Economy & GST" concept in 2016-17?

A) P. Chidambaram B) Pranab Mukherjee C) Arun Jaitley D) Nirmala Sitharaman E) Answer Not Known

January 31, 2026 5 Qs

1. Which disorder did the Supreme Court rule cannot be treated with stem cell therapy outside approved clinical trials?

A) Autism Spectrum Disorder B) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder C) Down Syndrome D) Cerebral Palsy E) Answer Not Known

2. Which Article of the Indian Constitution was cited by the Supreme Court to establish menstrual health in schools as a fundamental right?

A) Article 19 B) Article 21 C) Article 14 D) Article 15 E) Answer Not Known

3. Who is the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) who presented the Economic Survey 2025-26?

A) Arvind Subramanian B) Krishnamurthy Subramanian C) V. Anantha Nageswaran D) Raghuram Rajan E) Answer Not Known

4. What is the full form of the scheme commonly referred to as "Har Ghar Jal"?

A) Jal Shakti Mission B) Jal Jeevan Mission C) Jal Suraksha Yojana D) Jal Vikas Abhiyan E) Answer Not Known

5. In which calendar year will the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) be implemented?

A) 2025 B) 2028 C) 2027 D) 2026 E) Answer Not Known

TNPSC Current Affairs · January 2026