Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-02
Q1Which new Chennai Metro Rail corridor was recently approved by the Tamil Nadu government, connecting Poonamallee with a proposed greenfield airport?Options
APoonamallee-ParandurBMadhavaram-SIPCOTCAirport-KilambakkamDLight House-Poonamallee
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Poonamallee-Parandur
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government recently gave its nod to Chennai Metro Rail’s Poonamallee-Parandur corridor.
Q2In which district of Tamil Nadu were 60 tonnes of Kappaphycus seeds recently distributed to women cultivators to promote seaweed farming?Options
AThoothukudiBRamanathapuramCNagapattinamDCuddalore
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Ramanathapuram
Explanation
The Ramanathapuram Collector recently distributed 60 tonnes of Kappaphycus seed to women cultivators, promoting seaweed farming in the district.
Q3Who is the Indian astronaut selected to study physical, cognitive, and physiological responses in space, and the cognitive impact of continuous electronic displays in microgravity?Options
AWing Commander Rakesh SharmaBGroup Captain Shubhanshu ShuklaCSquadron Leader R. SuprabhDGroup Captain Prashant Balakrishnan Nair
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Correct answer
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is the Indian astronaut chosen for this study in space.
Q4The Madras High Court recently upheld which specific regulation regarding online real money games in Tamil Nadu?Options
AA complete ban on all online gamesBA night ban on online real money gamesCA ban on online games involving skillDA ban on all online games for minors
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A night ban on online real money games
Explanation
The Madras High Court upheld the night ban on online real money games in Tamil Nadu.
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Q5India is set to fast-track the development of which hypersonic missile, targeting Mach 8 speed and a 1,500 km strike range, following DRDO's scramjet success?Options
AAgni-VBBrahMos-IICPrithvi-IIDAkash-NG
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BrahMos-II
Explanation
India will fast-track the development of the BrahMos-II hypersonic missile, aiming for Mach 8 speed and a 1,500 km strike range, after DRDO's scramjet success.
Q6Who was recently honored with the prestigious Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi Classical Tamil Award?Options
ADr. K. NedunchezhianBScholar Thayammal AravananCDr. V. JayadevanDProf. M. Nalini
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Scholar Thayammal Aravanan
Explanation
Scholar Thayammal Aravanan received the Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi Classical Tamil Award.
Q7Which scheme, aimed at establishing the world's largest cooperative food grain storage, was recently reviewed by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah?Options
APradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai YojanaBNational Food Security MissionCWorld's Largest Cooperative Food Grain Storage SchemeDPradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
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World's Largest Cooperative Food Grain Storage Scheme
Explanation
The Union Home Minister chaired a review meeting of the world's largest cooperative food grain storage scheme.
Q8Which international electric vehicle manufacturer recently chose Tamil Nadu to set up its manufacturing plant, citing the state's ideal location, talent pool, and government support?Options
ATeslaBVinFastCNioDRivian
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VinFast
Explanation
VinFast decided to set up its plant in Tamil Nadu due to the ideal location, talent pool, and government support.
Q9What is ‘Bharat Gen’, recently launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, described as India's first of its kind?Options
AAn indigenous quantum computing platformBAn AI-based Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) for Indian LanguagesCA new satellite navigation systemDA supercomputer for climate research
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An AI-based Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) for Indian Languages
Explanation
‘Bharat Gen’ is India's first government-funded AI-based Multimodal LLM for Indian Languages.
Q10What significant bill related to social welfare was recently cleared by the Tamil Nadu Governor?Options
AThe Tamil Nadu Women's Safety BillBThe Tamil Nadu Senior Citizens Welfare BillCThe Tamil Nadu Disability Empowerment BillDThe Tamil Nadu Child Protection Bill
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The Tamil Nadu Disability Empowerment Bill
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Governor recently cleared the disability empowerment bill.
Q11Under the newly notified scheme to promote manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India, what key incentive is offered to EV makers for local production?Options
ADirect cash subsidies for every vehicle soldBSignificant import tax cuts for local productionCExclusive access to government contractsDFree land for setting up manufacturing units
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Significant import tax cuts for local production
Explanation
The government offers major import tax cuts to EV makers for local production under the electric car scheme.
Q12A high-level committee on Centre-State relations recently met the T.N. Chief Minister. From Tamil Nadu's perspective, what is a key area of advocacy regarding the constitutional division of powers?Options
ABringing defence under the State ListBBringing education under the State ListCBringing railways under the State ListDBringing foreign affairs under the State List
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Bringing education under the State List
Explanation
The DMK, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, is advocating for bringing education under the State List to enhance state autonomy. The high-level committee meeting reinforces discussions on Centre-State relations.
Q13Which Indian chess grandmaster recently achieved his first-ever win against world champion Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament?Options
AViswanathan AnandBRameshbabu PraggnanandhaaCD. GukeshDArjun Erigaisi
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Correct answer
D. Gukesh
Explanation
D. Gukesh secured his first-ever win against Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025.
Q14Which of the following dams in Tamil Nadu recently had an alert issued regarding the likely opening of its shutters due to increased water levels?Options
AMettur DamBBhavani Sagar DamCPoomala DamDVaigai Dam
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Poomala Dam
Explanation
An alert was issued for Poomala Dam as its shutters are likely to be opened due to increased water levels.