Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-26
Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently sanctioned ₹3,500 crore for the construction of one lakh houses under which housing program?Options
AChief Minister's Housing SchemeBKalaignar Kanavu Illam programmeCAnna Centenary Housing SchemeDGreen Housing Scheme
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Kalaignar Kanavu Illam programme
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned ₹3,500 crore for the construction of one lakh houses under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam programme.
Q2Which sacred grove in Dindigul was recently declared as Tamil Nadu's second biodiversity heritage site?Options
AAzhagar Kovil sacred groveBKasampatty sacred groveCPichavaram Mangrove ForestDPoint Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
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Kasampatty sacred grove
Explanation
The Kasampatty sacred grove in Dindigul district has been declared as Tamil Nadu's second biodiversity heritage site.
Q3The Tamil Nadu government recently sanctioned ₹1,000 crore for improving roads in which specific administrative units?Options
AMunicipal Corporations and MunicipalitiesBDistrict Panchayats and Town PanchayatsCVillage Panchayats and Panchayat UnionsDState Highways and National Highways
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Village Panchayats and Panchayat Unions
Explanation
The T.N. government sanctioned ₹1,000 crore for improving roads in village panchayats and panchayat unions.
Q4Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new Pamban rail bridge on April 6. This bridge connects the mainland to which island in Tamil Nadu?Options
ASriharikota IslandBRameswaram Island (Pamban Island)CKaraikal IslandDHare Island
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Rameswaram Island (Pamban Island)
Explanation
The new Pamban rail bridge connects the Indian mainland with Rameswaram Island (Pamban Island).
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Q5Which state plans to formulate its own space policy and is actively seeking an ISRO centre within its borders?Options
AKarnatakaBMaharashtraCTamil NaduDAndhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu plans to formulate its own space policy and is eyeing an ISRO centre.
Q6What is NeVA, an initiative designed to make legislative proceedings paperless and promote transparency in State/UT Legislatures?Options
ANational e-Vidhan ApplicationBNational Electronic Voting ArchiveCNew Electronic Vision ActDNetwork of Virtual Assemblies
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National e-Vidhan Application
Explanation
NeVA stands for National e-Vidhan Application, designed to make legislative proceedings paperless and promote transparency.
Q7The recent launch of India's 'Nuclear mission' to meet increasing energy requirements through environment-friendly clean energy vindicates the pledge of which renowned Indian scientist?Options
AC.V. RamanBHomi J. BhabhaCVikram SarabhaiDA.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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Homi J. Bhabha
Explanation
The launch of India's 'Nuclear mission' vindicates Homi Bhabha's pledge to meet India's energy requirements through clean energy.
Q8In the Khelo India Para Games 2025, which state finished second in the team championship medal tally, behind Haryana?Options
AMaharashtraBUttar PradeshCTamil NaduDKerala
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu finished second in the team championship medal tally at the Khelo India Para Games 2025, with Haryana retaining the top spot.
Q9The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has been effective in driving investments, employment, and growth in which specific manufacturing sector?Options
ATextiles and ApparelsBSolar PV ModulesCAutomobile & Auto ComponentsDAdvanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery
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Automobile & Auto Components
Explanation
The PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components is driving investments, employment, and growth in this sector.
Q10Puliyangudi lime, known for its very high citrus level and abundant juice, is a unique agricultural product from which Indian state?Options
AAndhra PradeshBKarnatakaCTamil NaduDKerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Puliyangudi lime, known for its very high citrus level and abundant juice, is a unique product from Tamil Nadu.
Q11Which national initiative, currently showing a good response, focuses on advancing artificial intelligence in India?Options
ADigital India AI MissionBIndia AI MissionCNational AI StrategyDAI for All Initiative
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India AI Mission
Explanation
The India AI Mission is a national initiative for advancing artificial intelligence, which has shown a good response according to MietY.
Q12Despite the Union government's claim, a Lok Sabha reply indicated that Tamil Nadu received ₹2,348 crore less this fiscal year compared to Uttar Pradesh for which major rural employment guarantee scheme?Options
APradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)BMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)CPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G)DDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
Explanation
A Lok Sabha reply revealed that Tamil Nadu received ₹2,348 crore less than Uttar Pradesh under MGNREGS this fiscal year.
Q13Under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, the Ministry of Defence recently inked ₹6,900 crore contracts for the procurement of which key defence equipment?Options
AAdvanced Fighter Jets and HelicoptersBSubmarines and Naval FrigatesC155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems and High Mobility VehiclesDMain Battle Tanks and Armoured Personnel Carriers
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155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems and High Mobility Vehicles
Explanation
The Ministry of Defence signed ₹6,900 crore contracts for 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles.