Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-23
Q1Which public sector company's renewable energy arm recently secured a 500-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATANGEDCOBNLC IndiaCBHELDNTPC
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Correct answer
NLC India
Explanation
NLC India Renewables, a subsidiary of NLC India, secured the 500-MWh battery energy storage system project in Tamil Nadu.
Q2Under the 'Green Tamil Nadu Mission', the Forest Department recently announced plans to raise over 5 lakh seedlings in which district?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCPudukottaiDVillupuram
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Correct answer
Pudukottai
Explanation
The Forest Department will raise over 5 lakh seedlings under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission in Pudukottai.
Q3Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently sought the Prime Minister's intervention to support which group of farmers facing challenges in the state?Options
APaddy farmersBSugarcane farmersCMango farmersDBanana farmers
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Correct answer
Mango farmers
Explanation
Both CM Stalin and EPS requested Central support for mango farmers in Tamil Nadu, highlighting their issues.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government recently announced its decision to pay a sum of ₹143 crore to paddy farmers. For what purpose is this amount being paid?Options
ACrop loan waiversBDues from a Central agencyCProcurement bonusesDIrrigation subsidy
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Correct answer
Dues from a Central agency
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government will pay the ₹143 crore due to paddy farmers from a Central agency.
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Q5What was the recent ruling by the Madras High Court regarding state taxes on railway properties?Options
AThey are subject to full state taxesBThey are exempt from state taxes even if commercially usedCThey are exempt only if used for non-commercial purposesDCommercial usage of railway properties mandates special state taxes
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Correct answer
They are exempt from state taxes even if commercially used
Explanation
The Madras High Court ruled that railway properties are exempt from state taxes even if commercially used.
Q6The Madurai EPFO office will organize 'PF Near You' and 'Suvidha Samagam Grievance Camps' across how many southern districts?Options
AFourBFiveCSixDSeven
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Correct answer
Six
Explanation
The Madurai EPFO office will organize 'PF Near You' and 'Suvidha Samagam Grievance Camps' across six southern districts.
Q7The Union government is considering a subsidy scheme to boost the domestic production of which critical material?Options
ALithium-ion batteriesBRare earth magnetsCSolar panelsDSemiconductor chips
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Correct answer
Rare earth magnets
Explanation
The government is to decide on a subsidy scheme for rare earth magnet production.
Q8The Madras High Court recently reaffirmed a ruling regarding the conversion of residential houses. What did it state?Options
AHouses can be converted to any commercial establishment without approvalBHouses can be converted into prayer halls only with government approvalCHouses cannot be used for any religious gatheringDAll residential properties are tax-exempt if used for religious purposes
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Correct answer
Houses can be converted into prayer halls only with government approval
Explanation
The Madras High Court reaffirmed that a house cannot be converted into a prayer hall without government approval.
Q9Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently secured a significant contract from ISRO. What is the contract for?Options
AManufacturing satellites for planetary missionsBDeveloping new cryogenic enginesCSmall Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technologyDEstablishing a new ground station
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Correct answer
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology
Explanation
HAL secured a ₹511 Crore ISRO contract for Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology.
Q10What new technology in the 'Poshan app' is currently raising concerns among Anganwadi workers and activists due to fears of exclusion and privacy risks?Options
AGPS trackingBBiometric attendanceCFacial recognitionDVoice command system
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Correct answer
Facial recognition
Explanation
Facial recognition on the Poshan app is raising concerns among Anganwadi workers and activists.
Q11Environmentalists recently raised concerns and sought protection for which Tamil Nadu hill range from potential molybdenite mining activities?Options
ANilgiri HillsBAnaimalai HillsCPalani HillsDJavadi Hills
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Correct answer
Palani Hills
Explanation
Environmentalists sought protection of Palani hills from possible mining activities to extract molybdenite.
Q12The Bargur Hills route in Erode district of Tamil Nadu was recently closed for heavy vehicles. What was the reason for its closure?Options
AWildlife migrationBLandslidesCRoad work in KarnatakaDMonsoon flooding
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Correct answer
Road work in Karnataka
Explanation
The Bargur Hills route was closed due to road work in Karnataka, leading to heavy vehicles being rerouted through Dhimbam Ghat.
Q13The water level in Mettur Dam, a vital reservoir for Tamil Nadu, was recently reported to be approximately how many feet?Options
A90 feetB105 feetC113.37 feetD120 feet
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Correct answer
113.37 feet
Explanation
The water level in Mettur Dam stands at 113.37 feet.
Q14For the first time, India has achieved what significant milestone in the SDG Index?Options
AEntered top 50BEntered top 100CBecame the highest-ranked developing countryDAchieved all SDG targets
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Correct answer
Entered top 100
Explanation
India broke into the top 100 of the SDG Index for the first time.
Q15Which Indian financial entity received the top award for Digital Payments in 2024–25?Options
AState Bank of IndiaBHDFC BankCNational Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)DIndia Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
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Correct answer
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Explanation
India Post Payments Bank won the Top Award for Digital Payments in 2024–25.
Q16Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin recently criticized the Central government for allegedly favouring which language in its funding over other classical languages?Options
ATeluguBKannadaCSanskritDMalayalam
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Correct answer
Sanskrit
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM slammed the centre for skewed funding favouring Sanskrit over classical languages.
Q17Who was recently appointed as the Higher Education Secretary by the Tamil Nadu government as part of a major IAS officer reshuffle?Options
AK. NanthakumarBP. SankarCS. LakshmiDD. Jagannathan
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Correct answer
P. Sankar
Explanation
P. Sankar was recently appointed as the Higher Education Secretary by the Tamil Nadu government.
Q18The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Chennai, recently organized a training program on "Learning Science Via Standards" for science teachers in which Tamil Nadu district?Options
AKancheepuramBVillupuramCKallakurichiDSalem
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Correct answer
Kallakurichi
Explanation
BIS Chennai organized the training program on "Learning Science Via Standards" for science teachers at Kallakurichi.
Q19The Madras High Court recently issued a directive to the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary regarding a panel formed to curb unauthorised constructions. What was the directive?Options
ATo expand the panel's jurisdictionBTo ensure the panel meets once a monthCTo disband the panel immediatelyDTo increase funding for the panel
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Correct answer
To ensure the panel meets once a month
Explanation
The Madras High Court directed the T.N. Chief Secretary to ensure the panel formed to curb unauthorised constructions meets once a month.
Q20The statue of which renowned Tamil comedian and actor, known as 'Kalaivanar', is set to be relocated in Chennai at the request of his family?Options
AM.R. RadhaBN.S. KrishnanCK.A. ThangaveluDV.K. Ramasamy
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Correct answer
N.S. Krishnan
Explanation
'Kalaivanar' N.S. Krishnan’s statue is to be relocated in Chennai at the request of his family.