TNPSC Group 1, 2 & 4 Daily Current Affairs Test – August 24, 2026
Welcome to the TNPSC Daily Current Affairs & General Studies Practice Test by Vijayakumar IAS Academy. Practice all 9 high-priority questions updated with Thirukkural, Indian Polity, Tamil Nadu History, Culture, and Latest Current Affairs.
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📖 Question Explanations & Detailed Notes
1. Thirukkural 464 (குறள் 464)
Correct Answer: (B) Those who fear disgrace and guilt / இழிவு மற்றும் குற்றத்திற்கு அஞ்சுபவர்
Thiruvalluvar states in Kural 464: "எள்ளாத எண்ணிச் செயல்வேண்டும் தம்மோடு கொள்ளாத கொள்ளாது உலகு" — Those who fear disgrace and blame will never undertake an action without clear foresight and thorough understanding.
2. Article 111 of Indian Constitution (இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு உறுப்பு 111)
Correct Answer: (A) Article 111 / உறுப்பு 111
Article 111 of the Constitution of India specifies the powers of the President regarding Assent to Bills passed by Parliament, including granting assent, withholding assent, or returning non-money bills for reconsideration.
3. NITI Aayog Report on NEET Youth
Correct Answer: (D) 8.7 Crore / 8.7 கோடி
According to NITI Aayog's comprehensive report, approximately 8.7 crore youth in India aged 15–29 are currently Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET).
4. Second Jewish Inscription in Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: (B) Pochampalli / போச்சம்பள்ளி
Tamil Nadu's 2nd historical Jewish inscription was discovered at Pochampalli in Krishnagiri district, reflecting ancient global trade and cultural connections.
5. Malayadipatti 5th-Century Hero Stone Script
Correct Answer: (B) Tamil-Brahmi and Vattezhuthu / தமிழ்-பிராமி மற்றும் வட்டெழுத்து
The 5th-century CE hero stone unearthed at Malayadipatti displays a crucial transitional stage in Tamil epigraphy between Tamil-Brahmi and early Vattezhuthu script.
6. National Best Teacher Award 2026 (KV Category)
Correct Answer: (B) J. Amutha / ஜெ. அமுதா
Educator J. Amutha from Tamil Nadu has been selected for the prestigious National Best Teacher Award 2026 under the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) category.
7. Sowcar Janaki Padma Shri Honor
Correct Answer: (C) 2022
Legendary South Indian cinema actress Sowcar Janaki was honored with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India in 2022.
8. Founding of Madraspatnam (1639)
Correct Answer: (A) Damarla Venkatadri Nayak and Damarla Ayyappa Nayak / தாமர்லா வேங்கடாத்ரி நாயக்கர் மற்றும் அய்யப்ப நாயக்கர்
On August 22, 1639, Damarla Venkatadri Nayak and Damarla Ayyappa Nayak granted the coastal strip of Madraspatnam to Francis Day of the East India Company to establish Fort St. George (commemorated as Madras Day).
9. Chandrayaan-3 Landing Site & National Space Day
Correct Answer: (B) Shiv Shakti Point - August 23 / சிவ சக்தி புள்ளி - ஆகஸ்ட் 23
Chandrayaan-3's lunar landing site was named 'Shiv Shakti Point', and August 23 is officially designated as National Space Day to celebrate India's space achievement.
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