Tamil Nadu State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz
Daily news by your exam, state and topic тАФ each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tamil Nadu's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, rolled out by NHAI in October 2026, is at which toll plaza?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Paranur
NHAI rolled out Tamil Nadu's first MLFF system at Paranur Toll Plaza on the TambaramтАУTindivanam section of NH-179B.
Which two technologies does the Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling at Paranur (Tamil Nadu) use to collect toll without stopping vehicles?
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Correct answer: B тАФ ANPR and FASTag
The MLFF system uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and FASTag-based electronic toll collection.
According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 (released September 2026), by how much did the Gross Value Added of the registered manufacturing sector grow?
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Correct answer: C тАФ 9.59%
GVA grew by 9.59%; output grew 7.81%, employment 7.19% and fixed capital 10.54%.
As per ASI 2024-25, which state tops the list of the top five states in manufacturing employment?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Tamil Nadu
The release lists Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana as the top 5 states in employment, together over 56%.
In which city did Amit Shah inaugurate the 'Vanitham She-Mart' shops on 26 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Kollam
The She-Mart shops were inaugurated in Kollam, Keralam.
Under which brand name did NCCF launch the sale of its products in Kollam on 26 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Janah
Amit Shah launched the sale of NCCF's 'Janah' products; 'Vanitham' is the name of the She-Mart shops.
Consider the following statements made at the She-Mart launch in Kollam: 1. Women's labour-force participation has risen from 23% in 2014-15 to 40%. 2. The target is to make 10 crore women Lakhpati Didis by 2029. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: 3 crore women have become Lakhpati Didis and the target is 6 crore by 2029.
Which launch vehicle will Agnikul Cosmos develop with ₹200 crore support from TDB-DST under the RDI Fund?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Agnibaan RLV
The ₹200 crore support is for the fully reusable Agnibaan RLV.
Through which instrument will TDB provide the ₹200 crore support to Agnikul Cosmos?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Optionally Convertible Debentures
The financial support will be provided through Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs).
Consider the following statements about the TDB-Agnikul agreement of 25 September 2026: 1. The project aims to take the technology from TRL-4 and above to TRL-8. 2. Agnikul Cosmos is headquartered in Bengaluru. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Which Indian Coast Guard ship sailed from Chennai to Perth on 25 September 2026 for the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission?
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Correct answer: B тАФ ICGS Shaunak
ICG Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai for Perth with six Sea Riders from the Quad countries.
Consider the following statements about the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission of September 2026: 1. The ship sailed from Chennai for Perth, Australia. 2. Sea Riders from all four Quad countries embarked on the ship. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Six Sea Riders embarked: two each from India and Japan and one each from Australia and the USA.
Ubifly Technologies, which received ₹285 crore RDI Fund support in September 2026, is developing which product?
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Correct answer: B тАФ A three-seat electric advanced air mobility aircraft (e200X)
Ubifly is developing the e200X, a three-seat, zero-emission advanced air mobility aircraft.
Consider the following about TDB's support to Ubifly Technologies: 1. The support will be provided through Optionally Convertible Debentures. 2. The project aims to take the technology from TRL 3 to TRL 6. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
The support is through Optionally Convertible Debentures. The project aims to move the technology from TRL 6 to TRL 9, not TRL 3 to 6.
Which institution organised the 17th Kathakali Festival held in Chennai from 18 to 20 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Kalakshetra Foundation
The festival was organised by the Kalakshetra Foundation under the Ministry of Culture; Kerala Kalamandalam was one of the performing institutions.
What was the theme of the 17th Kathakali Festival (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Kadha Rasa Sangama тАУ Confluence of Essence of Stories
The theme was 'Kadha Rasa Sangama тАУ Confluence of Essence of Stories'.