TNPSC Group 1, 2 & 4 Daily Current Affairs Test – August 21, 2026
Welcome to the TNPSC Daily Current Affairs & General Studies Practice Test by Vijayakumar IAS Academy. Consistent practice of daily questions is the single most effective strategy to master both Tamil Eligibility / Literature and General Studies sections in TNPSC Group 1, Group 2/2A, and Group 4 examinations.
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📖 Question Explanations & Notes
1. Thirukkural 618 (குறள் 618)
Correct Answer: (B) Failing to learn what must be learned and not putting in effort
Thiruvalluvar states: "பொறிஇன்மை யார்க்கும் பழிஅன்று அறிவுஅறிந்து ஆள்வினை இன்மை பழி" — Lack of natural luck or bodily senses is not a disgrace; failing to acquire necessary knowledge and lacking energetic effort is the true disgrace.
2. Ondiveeran (ஒண்டிவீரன்)
Correct Answer: (C) Maaveeran Puli Thevar
Ondiveeran was the legendary commander-in-chief of Maaveeran Puli Thevar's army at Nerkattumseval, Tirunelveli, who fought bravely against British colonial forces.
3. Joint Sitting of Parliament (நாடாளுமன்றக் கூட்டுக்கூட்டம்)
Correct Answer: (C) Article 108
Article 108 of the Constitution of India empowers the President to summon a Joint Sitting of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to resolve deadlocks on ordinary bills.
4. Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Extension
Correct Answer: (B) December 2028
Under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, the flagship scheme providing functional tap connections to rural households has been extended until December 2028.
5. Singap Pen Kadan Thittam (சிங்கப் பெண் கடன் திட்டம்)
Correct Answer: (C) ₹7,015 crore
The Tamil Nadu state government sanctioned a total budget outlay of ₹7,015 crore for the Singap Pen Kadan Thittam implemented through cooperative credit societies.
6. 23rd President of Bangladesh
Correct Answer: (A) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
In the landmark presidential election, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh.
7. Global Observation on August 21
Correct Answer: (B) World Senior Citizens' Day
August 21 is celebrated globally as World Senior Citizens' Day to recognize the contributions of older adults and raise awareness of senior care issues.
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