Tamil Nadu 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.
The UPASI Tea Research Foundation, which held its centenary conference in September 2026, is located at which place?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Coonoor
The Vice-President inaugurated the centenary conference of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation at Coonoor, The Nilgiris.
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'.