Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-22
Q1NLC India's wholly-owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited, recently secured a 500-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. This project is to be developed in which Indian state?Options
AAndhra PradeshBKeralaCTamil NaduDKarnataka
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
NLC India Renewables Limited, a subsidiary of NLC India, has secured a 500-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Tamil Nadu. The Letter of Award was received from the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation.
Q2Under the 'Green Tamil Nadu Mission', the Forest Department in Pudukottai district plans to raise how many seedlings?Options
AOver 2 lakhBOver 3 lakhCOver 4 lakhDOver 5 lakh
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Correct answer
Over 5 lakh
Explanation
The Forest Department in Pudukottai district aims to raise over 5 lakh seedlings under the 'Green Tamil Nadu Mission' to enhance the state's green cover.
Q3Tamil Nadu has sought Geographical Indication (GI) tags for how many agricultural products to enhance farmer benefits and promote unique local produce?Options
AThreeBFourCFiveDSix
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Correct answer
Five
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has applied for Geographical Indication (GI) tags for five agricultural products to help farmers and highlight the distinctiveness of its local agricultural heritage.
Q4What is the total allocation made for the development of 448 km of four-lane roads under the Chief Minister’s Road Development Scheme in Tamil Nadu since 2021?Options
A₹2,500 croreB₹3,000 croreC₹3,858 croreD₹4,200 crore
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Correct answer
₹3,858 crore
Explanation
Since 2021, the Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹3,858 crore under the Chief Minister’s Road Development Scheme for developing 448 km of four-lane roads across the state.
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Q5Who has been appointed as the new Higher Education Secretary of Tamil Nadu following a major reshuffle of IAS officers?Options
AS. GopalakrishnanBP. SankarCR. SelvarajDK. Krishnan
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Correct answer
P. Sankar
Explanation
P. Sankar has been appointed as the Higher Education Secretary of Tamil Nadu as part of a significant transfer of IAS officers by the state government.
Q6Who recently became Tamil Nadu’s first transwoman to be appointed as an assistant professor at a college?Options
APriya BabuBKalki SubramaniamCJencyDLiving Smile Vidya
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Correct answer
Jency
Explanation
Jency has made history by becoming the first transwoman in Tamil Nadu to secure a position as an assistant professor at a college, marking a significant step towards inclusivity in higher education.
Q7ISRO is planning 'SpaDeX-2', an ambitious mission for what purpose?Options
ATo establish a permanent lunar baseBTo dock satellites in elliptical orbitCTo conduct manned missions to MarsDTo launch a new generation of Earth observation satellites
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Correct answer
To dock satellites in elliptical orbit
Explanation
ISRO's 'SpaDeX-2' mission is designed to demonstrate the capability of docking satellites in an elliptical orbit, which is crucial for advanced space operations.
Q8Which Indian organization, in partnership with a private sector firm, recently developed a 5.56x45 mm CQB carbine, with Bharat Forge securing the deal for the Indian Army?Options
AHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)BIndian Ordnance FactoriesCDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)DTata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)
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Correct answer
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the 5.56x45 mm CQB carbine in collaboration with a private firm, and Bharat Forge has secured the contract to supply it to the Indian Army.
Q9Which entity recently won the 'Top Award for Digital Payments in 2024–25' for its outstanding contribution to the digital payments ecosystem?Options
ANational Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)BReserve Bank of India (RBI)CIndia Post Payments Bank (IPPB)DState Bank of India (SBI)
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Correct answer
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Explanation
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) received the 'Top Award for Digital Payments in 2024–25' for its significant role in promoting digital transactions and financial inclusion.
Q10From the next academic year, the government plans to implement a uniform admission age for Class 1. What will be this new minimum age?Options
AFive yearsBSix yearsCSeven yearsDFour years
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Correct answer
Six years
Explanation
The government announced that, starting from the next academic year, a uniform admission age of six years will be implemented for students enrolling in Class 1.
Q11A new species of gecko, endemic to the Western Ghats, was recently discovered in which region of Tamil Nadu?Options
AKodaikanalBYercaudCCoonoorDValparai
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Correct answer
Coonoor
Explanation
A new species of gecko, identified as endemic to the Western Ghats, was recently discovered in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, adding to the region's rich biodiversity.
Q12Which of the following organizations/institutions is actively involved in developing India’s 'unhackable quantum network' and achieving secure free-space quantum communication?Options
AOnly ISROBOnly DRDOCISRO, DRDO, and IIT-DelhiDOnly IIT-Delhi
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Correct answer
ISRO, DRDO, and IIT-Delhi
Explanation
ISRO and DRDO are working on building India's unhackable quantum network, with IIT-Delhi notably achieving secure 1 km free-space quantum communication. India aims to achieve quantum communication using satellites by 2030.