Daily Current Affairs - 2025-04-26
Q1Under which central government scheme did Tamil Nadu recently launch its first EV infrastructure workshop to develop a statewide charging network?Options
APM e-DRIVE SchemeBFAME India SchemeCNational Electric Mobility Mission PlanDSwachh Bharat Mission-Urban Electric
Options
Correct answer
PM e-DRIVE Scheme
Explanation
Tamil Nadu launched its first EV infrastructure workshop under the PM e-DRIVE scheme, aiming to establish a comprehensive statewide charging network.
Q2The 'Urudhunai' loan scheme, recently launched by the Tamil Nadu government, aims to provide financial assistance to which communities?Options
AFarmers and FishermenBWomen EntrepreneursCAdi Dravidars and Scheduled TribesDDifferently Abled Persons
Options
Correct answer
Adi Dravidars and Scheduled Tribes
Explanation
The 'Urudhunai' loan scheme is specifically designed to provide financial assistance to Adi Dravidars and Scheduled Tribes in Tamil Nadu.
Q3What was recently launched by CM M.K. Stalin to create a comprehensive online archive of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly's proceedings and documents?Options
ATamil Nadu e-Governance PortalBDigital Library of State RecordsCWeb portal for digital repository of TN AssemblyDArchives Modernization Project
Options
Correct answer
Web portal for digital repository of TN Assembly
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin launched a dedicated web portal to establish a digital repository for the Tamil Nadu Assembly, archiving its proceedings and documents.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government recently announced that it would bear the GST on funds allocated for which specific purpose?Options
AState Disaster Relief FundBPublic Sector Undertaking InvestmentsCMLA constituency development fundDPanchayat Development Projects
Options
Correct answer
MLA constituency development fund
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the state government would bear the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on funds allocated to the MLA constituency development fund.
Start the quiz — free forever
Q5Which Tamil Nadu government scheme has been lauded for its effectiveness in improving the control of non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes at the community level?Options
AChief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance SchemeBMakkalai Thedi Maruthuvam schemeCInnuyir Kappom – Nammai Kaakkum 48DKalaignar Health Insurance Scheme
Options
Correct answer
Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme
Explanation
The 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' scheme has shown significant success in improving the control of hypertension and diabetes at the community level in Tamil Nadu.
Q6ISRO recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful short-duration hot test of which type of engine at its IPRC facility in Mahendragiri?Options
ACryogenic EngineBHypergolic Liquid EngineCSemi-cryogenic EngineDSolid Rocket Booster
Options
Correct answer
Semi-cryogenic Engine
Explanation
ISRO successfully conducted a short-duration hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine at the IPRC facility in Mahendragiri, marking a key milestone in its development.
Q7Dr. K. Kasturirangan, a former chairman of ISRO who recently passed away, is also significantly associated with the formulation of which major national education policy?Options
ANational Education Policy (NEP) 2020BRight to Education (RTE) Act 2009CSarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)DNational Skill Development Mission
Options
Correct answer
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Explanation
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, renowned space scientist and former ISRO chief, played a pivotal role in drafting the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Q8The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently achieved a major milestone in its hypersonic missile program by successfully testing which engine for over 1000 seconds?Options
ARamjet EngineBScramjet EngineCTurbojet EngineDPulsed Detonation Engine
Options
Correct answer
Scramjet Engine
Explanation
DRDO successfully conducted a ground test of its scramjet engine for over 1000 seconds, a critical step towards developing hypersonic cruise missiles.
Q9Which company recently became the first firm in India to receive government aid to build an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model?Options
AOpenAIBSarvam AICGoogle AIDMicrosoft AI
Options
Correct answer
Sarvam AI
Explanation
Sarvam AI is the first company in India to receive government assistance for building its Artificial Intelligence model.
Q10The Ministry of Cooperation recently signed an MoU with which e-commerce platform to facilitate the onboarding of cooperative dairy and other products?Options
AAmazonBFlipkartCSwiggy InstamartDJioMart
Options
Correct answer
Swiggy Instamart
Explanation
The Ministry of Cooperation has signed an MoU with Swiggy Instamart to integrate cooperative dairy and other products onto their platform, expanding market reach.
Q11The Toda tribe, native to which region of Tamil Nadu, recently rethatched their sacred temple using a unique rare grass?Options
APalani HillsBNilgirisCKodaikanal HillsDWestern Ghats (Southern part)
Options
Correct answer
Nilgiris
Explanation
The Toda tribe, indigenous to the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, has a unique cultural practice of rethatching their sacred temples with a rare, specific type of grass found in their region.
Q12Which flagship scheme of the Tamil Nadu government supports students to excel in competitive examinations like UPSC, under which recent achievers were felicitated by the Chief Minister?Options
APudhumai Penn ThittamBNaan Mudhalvan schemeCMakkalai Thedi MaruthuvamDKalvi Kaanbom scheme
Options
Correct answer
Naan Mudhalvan scheme
Explanation
The 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme is a flagship initiative of the Tamil Nadu government aimed at empowering youth and supporting their preparation for competitive examinations, including UPSC.