Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-12
Q1Which Union Ministry's team recently reviewed water projects in Chennai for the National Water Awards?Options
AMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeBMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers' WelfareCMinistry of Jal ShaktiDMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct answer
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation
A team from the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti recently reviewed water projects in Chennai, including groundwater recharge, wastewater treatment, and rainwater harvesting initiatives, as part of the National Water Awards assessment.
Q2What significant finding was reported regarding Tamil Nadu's contribution to Central schemes compared to the Union government?Options
ATamil Nadu's share was higher than the Union government's in at least six Central schemes.BThe Union government's share was consistently higher across all Central schemes in Tamil Nadu.CBoth Tamil Nadu and the Union government contributed equally to all Central schemes.DTamil Nadu's contribution to Central schemes has significantly decreased in recent years.
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu's share was higher than the Union government's in at least six Central schemes.
Explanation
The news report highlighted that Tamil Nadu's share was higher than the Union government's in funding for at least six Central schemes, indicating a significant state contribution to these programs.
Q3Approximately how many children are benefitting daily from the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme in Tamil Nadu?Options
A10 lakhB15 lakhC20 lakhD22 lakh
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22 lakh
Explanation
Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that 22 lakh children are benefitting daily from the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme in Tamil Nadu.
Q4How many new Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) are planned to be established in Tamil Nadu?Options
A5B8C10D12
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10
Explanation
The State government announced that 10 new Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) would be established in Tamil Nadu.
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Q5What specific section of which Act did Tamil Nadu CM write to the PM about, requesting its restoration for loan waivers?Options
ASection 21 of the Essential Services Maintenance ActBSection 13 of the Disaster Management ActCSection 42 of the Farmers' Empowerment ActDSection 8 of the Agricultural Debt Relief Act
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Section 13 of the Disaster Management Act
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin wrote to the Prime Minister, urging him to restore Section 13 on loan waivers in the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
Q6From which dam did Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin recently release water for delta irrigation?Options
ABhavani Sagar DamBAmaravathi DamCVaigai DamDMettur Dam
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Correct answer
Mettur Dam
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin recently released water from the Mettur Dam for delta irrigation, a crucial step for agricultural activities in the region.
Q7What new measure has been mandated for all State government offices in Tamil Nadu to improve public services?Options
ATo conduct weekly public awareness campaigns.BTo maintain public grievance redress registers.CTo implement biometric attendance for all visitors.DTo provide all services exclusively through online portals.
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To maintain public grievance redress registers.
Explanation
All State government offices in Tamil Nadu have been mandated to maintain public grievance redress registers to ensure efficient and transparent resolution of citizen complaints.
Q8What concern did Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin raise regarding the 'Keeladi civilisation findings'?Options
AThe need for more international funding for Keeladi excavations.BAllegations of attempts to suppress or erase Tamil history related to Keeladi.CThe slow pace of research and publication of findings.DLack of tourist infrastructure at the Keeladi site.
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Allegations of attempts to suppress or erase Tamil history related to Keeladi.
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin asserted that the Keeladi findings do not align with a particular ideology, and accused certain groups of attempting to suppress or erase Tamil history related to these discoveries.
Q9What important ruling did the Madras High Court recently make regarding 'Natham lands'?Options
ANatham lands can be privatized for industrial development.BIt can be allotted only to the poor for residential purposes.CNatham lands must be used exclusively for public infrastructure projects.DThe government has no jurisdiction over the allocation of Natham lands.
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It can be allotted only to the poor for residential purposes.
Explanation
The Madras High Court ruled against the privatization of 'Natham lands,' stating that they can be allotted only to the poor for residential purposes, reaffirming their social welfare objective.
Q10How many individuals were recently elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu?Options
AFourBFiveCSixDSeven
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Six
Explanation
Six individuals, including Kamal Haasan, P. Wilson, and Salma, were recently elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu.