Daily Current Affairs - 2025-05-11
Q1Where are civil defence mock drills being conducted in Tamil Nadu to enhance emergency preparedness?Options
AHospitalsBSchoolsCMajor reservoirsDGovernment offices
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Major reservoirs
Explanation
Civil defence mock drills are being held at Tamil Nadu's major reservoirs to enhance emergency preparedness.
Q2What initiative is the Tamil Nadu government planning to address the issue of stray dogs and abandoned animals?Options
AMass vaccination drivesBSetting up animal sheltersCPromoting pet adoption campaignsDImposing fines on pet owners
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Setting up animal shelters
Explanation
Tamil Nadu plans to set up shelters for abandoned dogs to address the stray dog issue.
Q3Who is scheduled to inaugurate the 127th edition of the Ooty Flower Show on May 15?Options
AGovernor of Tamil NaduBChief Minister M.K. StalinCUnion Minister for TourismDDistrict Collector of Nilgiris
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is scheduled to unveil the 127th Ooty Flower Show on May 15.
Q4In an effort to discourage human-elephant interactions, the Forest Department recently cleared garbage in which region of Tamil Nadu, specifically at Nilakottai?Options
AAnaimalaiBSrirangamCNilgirisDMudumalai
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Nilgiris
Explanation
The Forest Department in the Nilgiris cleared garbage at Nilakottai to discourage human-elephant interactions.
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Q5According to the AICTE Chairman, in which key educational metric does Tamil Nadu significantly lead the rest of the country?Options
ALiteracy RateBGross Enrolment Ratio (GER)CDropout Rate in Primary EducationDTeacher-Student Ratio
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Correct answer
Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER)
Explanation
The AICTE Chairman stated that Tamil Nadu is far ahead of the rest of the country in Gross Enrolment Ratio.
Q6Fishermen from which district in Tamil Nadu are protesting against a proposed hydrocarbon project at Wadge Bank?Options
AThoothukudiBRamanathapuramCChennaiDKanniyakumari
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Kanniyakumari
Explanation
Kanniyakumari fishers are opposing a hydrocarbon project at Wadge Bank.
Q7What significant challenge has been identified regarding the online admission process for government arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu, particularly affecting rural applicants?Options
AHigh application feesBLack of awareness and digital literacyCLimited college seatsDComplex eligibility criteria
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Lack of awareness and digital literacy
Explanation
Awareness on the online admission process in government arts and science colleges is yet to trickle down to applicants from rural parts.
Q8The Tamil Nadu government has announced a new initiative to digitally document the performing arts of which communities?Options
AArtisan communitiesBMarginalized communitiesCAdi Dravidar and tribal communitiesDCoastal communities
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Adi Dravidar and tribal communities
Explanation
The T.N. government is digitally documenting the performing arts of Adi Dravidar and tribal communities.
Q9The Tamil Nadu government plans to provide year-long training for entrance exams to which group of students?Options
APrivate school studentsBGovernment school studentsCCollege studentsDStudents aspiring for abroad studies
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Government school students
Explanation
Government school students are set to receive year-long training for entrance exams from the Tamil Nadu government.
Q10What is the name of ISRO's new radar imaging satellite scheduled for launch on May 18 from Sriharikota, aimed at enhancing border surveillance, even during bad weather conditions?Options
AChandrayaan-3BGaganyaanCNISARDRISAT-1B
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RISAT-1B
Explanation
ISRO's new radar imaging satellite, RISAT-1B, is scheduled for launch on May 18 to boost India's border surveillance.
Q11Which joint satellite mission between NASA and ISRO is expected to launch soon, as mentioned by the ISRO Chief?Options
AMangalyaan-2BAditya-L1CNISARDRISAT-1B
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NISAR
Explanation
The NASA-ISRO Radar Satellite (NISAR) mission is expected to launch next month, as per the ISRO Chief.
Q12According to ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, how many satellites are currently engaged round-the-clock to ensure the safety and security of Indians?Options
A5B7C10D12
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10
Explanation
ISRO Chief V. Narayanan stated that 10 satellites are engaged round the clock to ensure the safety and security of Indians.
Q13Which Indian organization is currently developing humanoid robots for military missions to reduce the risk to human troops?Options
AISROBDRDOCHALDBEL
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DRDO
Explanation
DRDO scientists are working on humanoid robots for military missions to reduce risk for troops.
Q14The Central government recently approved an additional 2.8 million tonnes of FCI rice for what purpose?Options
ADistribution through PDSBExport to friendly nationsCEthanol productionDStrategic reserves
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Ethanol production
Explanation
The Centre approved an additional 2.8 million tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production.
Q15S. Ayyappan, a recent Padma Shri recipient who passed away, was a former chief of which prominent Indian agricultural research body?Options
ACouncil of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)BIndian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)CIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)DDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
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Correct answer
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Explanation
S. Ayyappan, a Padma Shri recipient, was a former chief of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).