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Daily Current Affairs for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A and Group 4

Welcome to TNPSCPrepPro’s daily current-affairs series. This edition covers major developments in Tamil Nadu, agriculture, infrastructure, the Indian economy and important national events. Each topic includes key facts and practice questions to support your TNPSC preparation.

Exam focus: TNPSC Group 1 • Group 2 • Group 2A • Group 4
Date: 11 October 2026

Today’s Important Current Affairs

  1. Prime Minister inaugurates development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai
  2. Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
  3. Chennai Metro Rail Phase II expansion
  4. Port infrastructure and Tamil Nadu’s blue economy
  5. Birth anniversaries of important national leaders
  6. Navratri and Maa Shailputri

1. Tamil Nadu: Development Projects Worth Over ₹13,000 Crore

What happened?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chennai on 11 October 2026 and inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹13,000 crore. The programme covered transport infrastructure, highways, railways, ports, petroleum-related development and education.

The projects aim to improve connectivity, support industrial development, reduce travel difficulties and create opportunities for employment. The announcements also highlight the relationship between infrastructure investment and regional economic growth.

Major areas covered

  • Metro rail: Expansion of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II.
  • Highways: National highway projects intended to improve road connectivity.
  • Railways: Railway infrastructure and redevelopment of selected stations.
  • Ports: Port-related development to support shipping and trade.
  • Education and research: The Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras featured in the programme.

TNPSC exam points

  • State: Tamil Nadu
  • City: Chennai
  • Total value of projects: More than ₹13,000 crore
  • Important sectors: Transport, highways, railways, ports and education
  • Key institution associated with the brain research centre: IIT Madras

Why it matters: Infrastructure projects are relevant to questions on economic development, urban transport, logistics, public investment and regional connectivity.

Official source: Press Information Bureau – Development projects in Chennai

2. Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

What is the mission?

The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is a Central Government initiative intended to strengthen domestic pulse production and reduce dependence on imports. It was launched on 11 October 2025 for the period from 2025–26 to 2030–31.

The mission focuses on improving the availability of quality seeds, expanding cultivation, supporting farmers and strengthening procurement and market arrangements. Pulses are important for household nutrition, agricultural livelihoods and soil health.

According to a PIB backgrounder published on 11 October 2026, the mission has a financial allocation of ₹11,440 crore for the six-year period.

Key objectives

  • Increase domestic production of pulses.
  • Improve access to quality seeds.
  • Support farmers through procurement and market measures.
  • Strengthen India’s nutritional security.
  • Reduce reliance on imported pulses.

Important targets

  • Domestic pulse production target: 350 lakh tonnes by 2030–31.
  • Target cultivation area: 310 lakh hectares by 2030–31.
  • Free seed kits planned: 88 lakh.
  • Certified seeds planned for distribution: 126 lakh quintals.
  • Procurement support: Tur, urad and masoor are covered by the mission’s stated MSP procurement commitment.

TNPSC exam points

  • Mission: Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
  • Launch date: 11 October 2025
  • Implementation period: 2025–26 to 2030–31
  • Financial allocation: ₹11,440 crore
  • Production target: 350 lakh tonnes by 2030–31

Why it matters: This topic connects agriculture, food security, farmers’ income, import dependence and government support prices.

Official source: PIB – India’s Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

3. Chennai Metro Rail Phase II Expansion

Key update

The Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II was inaugurated as part of the development programme in Chennai on 11 October 2026. The project was built at a reported cost of approximately ₹4,900 crore and includes a 3.7-km double-decker structure.

Metro expansion is important for growing cities because it can improve public transport capacity, reduce dependence on private vehicles and support better connections between residential areas and employment centres.

Why is the double-decker structure significant?

A double-decker transport structure can accommodate different transport routes or infrastructure levels within a shared corridor, depending on the engineering design. Such structures can help optimise the use of limited urban space.

TNPSC exam points

  • Project: Chennai Metro Rail Phase II
  • Stretch: Poonamallee–Vadapalani
  • State: Tamil Nadu
  • Cost reported for the stretch: Approximately ₹4,900 crore
  • Special feature: A 3.7-km double-decker structure

Exam connection: Revise the role of metro rail in sustainable urban mobility, congestion management and urban infrastructure.

Official source: PIB – Chennai development projects

4. Port Infrastructure and Tamil Nadu’s Blue Economy

Key update

Port infrastructure was another important part of the development announcements in Chennai. Ports are essential to domestic and international trade because they facilitate the movement of goods, support industrial supply chains and connect producers with overseas markets.

Tamil Nadu’s coastline and port network make maritime infrastructure particularly relevant to the state’s economy. Port modernisation can also support fishing communities through better harbour facilities, landing centres, storage and cold-chain arrangements.

The development programme highlighted initiatives associated with Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port and V.O. Chidambaranar Port. The Prime Minister also referred to plans to strengthen V.O. Chidambaranar Port at Thoothukudi as a major container and green-energy hub.

What is the blue economy?

The blue economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic development, livelihoods and environmental protection.

TNPSC exam points

  • Important port: V.O. Chidambaranar Port
  • Location: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
  • Related concept: Blue economy
  • Important sectors: Shipping, fisheries, maritime trade and coastal livelihoods

Why it matters: Prepare questions on major ports, coastal economic development, maritime logistics and sustainable use of marine resources.

Official source: PIB – Development projects in Chennai

5. Important National Leaders and Their Birth Anniversaries

The Prime Minister’s Office issued tributes on 11 October to several notable national figures. Such anniversaries are useful for TNPSC questions on Indian political history, social reform and public service.

Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan

Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, was an Indian independence activist and political leader. He became widely associated with the movement for democratic accountability and the call for “Total Revolution”.

Remember: Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan is associated with the Total Revolution movement.

Nanaji Deshmukh

Nanaji Deshmukh was a social activist and public figure known for his work in rural development and community-based initiatives. His work highlighted the importance of local participation and village development.

Remember: Nanaji Deshmukh is associated with rural development and social service.

Maharaja Agrasen

Maharaja Agrasen is a traditional historical figure remembered in community traditions for values associated with social welfare, enterprise and collective responsibility.

Remember: Questions may focus on the occasion of the tribute and the values associated with the personality.

Official source: Prime Minister’s Office releases – PIB

6. Navratri and Maa Shailputri

Key update

On 11 October 2026, the Prime Minister offered prayers to Maa Shailputri on the first day of Navratri. The observance is associated with devotion to Goddess Durga and her different forms.

Maa Shailputri is traditionally worshipped on the first day of the nine-day Navratri festival. The name is commonly interpreted as “daughter of the mountain”.

TNPSC exam points

  • Festival: Navratri
  • Form worshipped on the first day: Maa Shailputri
  • Religious association: Goddess Durga
  • Number of nights in Navratri: Nine

Revision note: Festival-related questions may test the order of worship, the associated deity and the cultural traditions observed in different parts of India.

Official source: Prime Minister’s Office releases – PIB

Quick Revision Table

Topic Important fact
Chennai development programme Projects worth over ₹13,000 crore
Chennai Metro Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Phase II
Metro stretch cost Approximately ₹4,900 crore
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses Launched on 11 October 2025
Pulses mission allocation ₹11,440 crore
Pulse production target 350 lakh tonnes by 2030–31
Cultivation-area target 310 lakh hectares by 2030–31
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Blue economy Sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources
Jayaprakash Narayan Associated with Total Revolution
Nanaji Deshmukh Associated with rural development
Navratri, first day Maa Shailputri

TNPSC Practice MCQs – 11 October 2026

1. The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses aims to strengthen which sector?
A. Fisheries
B. Pulse production
C. Solar energy
D. Urban transport

Answer: B. Pulse production

2. What is the financial allocation for the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses?
A. ₹5,000 crore
B. ₹8,500 crore
C. ₹11,440 crore
D. ₹15,000 crore

Answer: C. ₹11,440 crore

3. By which year does the pulses mission aim to reach a production target of 350 lakh tonnes?
A. 2027–28
B. 2028–29
C. 2029–30
D. 2030–31

Answer: D. 2030–31

4. The Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch belongs to which transport project?
A. Bengaluru Metro
B. Chennai Metro Rail Phase II
C. Kochi Water Metro
D. Delhi Metro Phase IV

Answer: B. Chennai Metro Rail Phase II

5. V.O. Chidambaranar Port is located in which Tamil Nadu district?
A. Chennai
B. Thoothukudi
C. Cuddalore
D. Nagapattinam

Answer: B. Thoothukudi

6. What does the term “blue economy” primarily refer to?
A. Mining in desert regions
B. Sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources
C. Digital banking services
D. Agricultural exports only

Answer: B. Sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources

7. Jayaprakash Narayan is associated with which movement?
A. Chipko Movement
B. Total Revolution
C. Self-Respect Movement
D. Bhoodan Movement

Answer: B. Total Revolution

8. Which form of Goddess Durga is worshipped on the first day of Navratri?
A. Maa Siddhidatri
B. Maa Mahagauri
C. Maa Shailputri
D. Maa Kalratri

Answer: C. Maa Shailputri

9. Which of the following is an important objective of metro rail expansion?
A. Increasing road congestion
B. Reducing public transport use
C. Improving urban mobility
D. Replacing all railway services

Answer: C. Improving urban mobility

10. Mahalaya is strongly associated with the festive traditions leading towards which festival?
A. Onam
B. Bihu
C. Durga Puja
D. Pongal

Answer: C. Durga Puja

One-Minute Revision

  • ₹13,000 crore: Value of the development projects announced in Chennai.
  • Poonamallee–Vadapalani: Chennai Metro Rail Phase II stretch.
  • ₹11,440 crore: Allocation for the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.
  • 350 lakh tonnes: Pulses production target for 2030–31.
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port: Located in Thoothukudi.
  • Blue economy: Sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.
  • Jayaprakash Narayan: Associated with Total Revolution.
  • Maa Shailputri: Worshipped on the first day of Navratri.

Final Preparation Tip

Revise the numerical facts first, especially the pulses mission’s allocation and targets, followed by the Chennai Metro project and the location of V.O. Chidambaranar Port. Complete the MCQs and review the explanations for any incorrect answers.

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