Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-26
Q1Where is a common engineering facility for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the aerospace and defence sectors being established in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Coimbatore
Explanation
A common engineering facility for MSMEs in the aerospace and defence sectors is being established in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Q2What is the name of the Indian astronaut joining the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), whose journey is expected to aid India's Gaganyaan mission?Options
ARakesh SharmaBSunita WilliamsCShubhanshu ShuklaDKalpana Chawla
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Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation
Shubhanshu Shukla is the Indian astronaut joining the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). His journey is seen as a crucial step for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, demonstrating India's role as a space partner.
Q3How much Cauvery water (in tmc ft) has Tamil Nadu urged Karnataka to release for the month of July?Options
A20 tmc ftB25 tmc ftC31 tmc ftD40 tmc ft
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31 tmc ft
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has urged Karnataka to release the stipulated quota of 31 tmc ft. of Cauvery water for the month of July at the CWMA meeting.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government recently cancelled the approval for a textile unit expansion near which anicut due to environmental concerns?Options
AGrand Anicut (Kallanai)BBhavani Sagar DamCKodiveri AnicutDMettur Dam
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Kodiveri Anicut
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government cancelled the approval for a textile unit expansion near the Kodiveri anicut following environmental concerns.
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Q5Which significant case heard by the Madras High Court recently clarified that maternity period should be counted as part of a bond period for employees?Options
AAruna Roy v. Union of IndiaBK. Uma Devi v. State of Tamil NaduCVishaka v. State of RajasthanDMinerva Mills v. Union of India
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K. Uma Devi v. State of Tamil Nadu
Explanation
In the 'K. Uma Devi v. State of Tamil Nadu' case, the Madras High Court ruled that maternity period has to be counted as part of the bond period for employees, addressing maternity rights.
Q6The Sugamya Bharat App was recently revamped by the government to strengthen accessibility support for which groups of citizens?Options
AChildren and YouthBFarmers and WorkersCDivyangjan and Elderly CitizensDWomen Entrepreneurs
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Divyangjan and Elderly Citizens
Explanation
The Sugamya Bharat App has been revamped to strengthen accessibility support specifically for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) and elderly citizens.
Q7Electrical Safety Day is observed annually on which date, with awareness programs organized by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)?Options
AJune 5BJune 26CJuly 15DAugust 29
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June 26
Explanation
Electrical Safety Day is observed annually on June 26, and the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) organizes awareness programs on this occasion.
Q8The Coimbatore Corporation Council recently passed a resolution for managing which type of waste at four locations and was directed by the NGT to clear legacy waste from the Vellalore dumpyard?Options
APlastic wasteBE-wasteCConstruction and Demolition (C&D) wasteDMedical waste
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Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste
Explanation
Coimbatore Corporation passed a resolution for managing construction waste and was directed by the NGT to clear legacy waste from the Vellalore dumpyard, highlighting their focus on waste management.
Q9What was the theme of the 28th National Good Governance Webinar Series 2025-26, held on June 26, 2025?Options
ADigital Transformation in GovernanceBHolistic Development of DistrictsCSustainable Urban PlanningDPublic Service Delivery Excellence
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Holistic Development of Districts
Explanation
The 28th National Good Governance Webinar Series 2025-26 was held on June 26, 2025, with the theme ‘Holistic Development of Districts’.
Q10Which major city in Tamil Nadu is set to begin the construction of its first cable-stayed bridge soon?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCChennaiDTiruchirappalli
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Chennai
Explanation
Chennai is set to begin the construction of its first cable-stayed bridge soon, marking a significant infrastructure development.
Q11The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Police Medal is to be awarded to 15 police officers for their outstanding work in which specific area?Options
ACrime InvestigationBTraffic ManagementCEradicating DrugsDCommunity Policing
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Eradicating Drugs
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Police Medal will be awarded to 15 police officers for their outstanding work in eradicating drugs.
Q12Which department/body in Tamil Nadu has its control over temples in the state reaffirmed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker?Options
ADepartment of ArcheologyBTamil Development DepartmentCHindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE)DDepartment of Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments
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Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE)
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker has reaffirmed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department’s control over temples in the state.
Q13The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently permitted the felling of 1,819 trees for the widening of which road in Tamil Nadu, with a mandate for strict replantation?Options
AChennai–Bengaluru HighwayBMadurai–Rameswaram RoadCAvinashi–Mettupalayam RoadDEast Coast Road
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Avinashi–Mettupalayam Road
Explanation
The NGT permitted the felling of 1,819 trees for the widening of the Avinashi–Mettupalayam Road in Tamil Nadu, with a strict condition for replantation.
Q14The Madras High Court recently upheld the right of which public sector bank to deny appointment to a candidate based on a poor CIBIL report and loan defaults?Options
APunjab National Bank (PNB)BBank of Baroda (BoB)CState Bank of India (SBI)DCanara Bank
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State Bank of India (SBI)
Explanation
The Madras High Court upheld State Bank of India's (SBI) right to deny appointment to a candidate based on a poor CIBIL report and loan defaults.