Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-11
Q1How many children are currently benefitting daily from the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme in Tamil Nadu?Options
A10 lakhB15 lakhC22 lakhD30 lakh
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Correct answer
22 lakh
Explanation
According to Udhayanidhi Stalin, 22 lakh children are benefitting daily from the Chief Minister’s breakfast scheme.
Q2What did the Madras High Court rule regarding the release of funds by the Centre to states for the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act?Options
AFunds must be linked to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.BFunds need not be linked to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.CFunds are entirely the responsibility of the state governments.DThe Centre is not obligated to release funds for RTE.
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Correct answer
Funds need not be linked to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Explanation
The Madras High Court directed the Centre to release Tamil Nadu's education funds and stated that funds payable by the Centre to states to implement RTE need not be linked to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Q3What new measure has the Tamil Nadu government mandated for all its State government offices?Options
AImplementation of a biometric attendance system.BMaintenance of public grievance redress registers.CAdoption of a paperless office environment.DCompulsory training in new digital tools.
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Correct answer
Maintenance of public grievance redress registers.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has mandated that all State government offices will maintain public grievance redress registers.
Q4Which district in Tamil Nadu is set to introduce special bank credit for livestock rearing for Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?Options
AVelloreBSalemCKrishnagiriDDharmapuri
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Correct answer
Krishnagiri
Explanation
Special bank credit for livestock rearing for SHGs is to be introduced in Krishnagiri district.
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Q5What has the Tamil Nadu History Congress urged the Centre to immediately release concerning archaeological findings?Options
APoompuhar excavation reportsBKeeladi reportsCAdichanallur findings analysisDKodumanal artifact details
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Correct answer
Keeladi reports
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu History Congress has urged the Centre to immediately release the Keeladi reports, highlighting the ongoing debate between the Centre and Tamil Nadu regarding these archaeological findings.
Q6Who recently inaugurated a mega book park at Chennai Central Metro station?Options
AUnion Minister for CultureBTamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. StalinCMinister for Higher Education, Tamil NaduDMayor of Chennai Corporation
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a mega book park at Chennai Central Metro station.
Q7Who is the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot selected as the Axiom-4 captain for a future space mission, and whose space food menu is being prepared by Mysuru’s DFRL?Options
ARakesh SharmaBSunita WilliamsCShubhanshu ShuklaDKalpana Chawla
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Correct answer
Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation
IAF wishes Axiom-4 captain Shubhanshu Shukla, and Mysuru’s DFRL is crafting the menu for astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla.
Q8What is 'DIGIPIN', the new 10-character digital address system launched by India?Options
AA new postal code system for rural areas.BA digital address for every 4x4m area, developed by India Post, IIT-H & ISRO.CA secure digital identity for online transactions.DAn initiative to digitize land records across the country.
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Correct answer
A digital address for every 4x4m area, developed by India Post, IIT-H & ISRO.
Explanation
India has launched 'DIGIPIN', a 10-character digital address for every 4x4m area, which was developed by India Post, IIT-H, and ISRO.
Q9What is the primary objective of IREDA successfully raising ₹2,005.90 Crore via Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)?Options
ATo fund conventional fossil fuel projects.BTo boost green financing for renewable energy projects.CTo invest in real estate development.DTo reduce its existing debt burden.
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Correct answer
To boost green financing for renewable energy projects.
Explanation
IREDA successfully raised ₹2,005.90 Crore via QIP to boost green financing, primarily for renewable energy projects.
Q10What new initiative has the Tamil Nadu government decided to implement to address the issue of illegal immigrants?Options
ATo conduct a state-wide census of all residents.BTo establish a dedicated Special Task Force.CTo increase border security measures.DTo collaborate with neighboring states for data sharing.
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Correct answer
To establish a dedicated Special Task Force.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is set to set up a Special Task Force to identify illegal immigrants.