Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-27
Q1Tamil Nadu has urged Karnataka to release a stipulated quota of Cauvery water in July. What is the quantity requested by Tamil Nadu?Options
A25 tmc ft.B31 tmc ft.C40 tmc ft.D45 tmc ft.
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Correct answer
31 tmc ft.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu urged Karnataka to release 31 tmc ft. of Cauvery water in July at the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) meeting.
Q2Tamil Nadu has delayed opening online admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the current academic year. What is the primary reason cited by the state for this delay?Options
ALack of technical infrastructureBCentre withholding fundsCLow number of applicationsDChanges in admission policy
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Correct answer
Centre withholding funds
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has stated that it has delayed opening online admissions for RTE due to the Centre withholding funds.
Q3A common engineering facility is being established in Coimbatore to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) specializing in which key sectors?Options
ATextile and ApparelBInformation Technology and SoftwareCAerospace and DefenceDAutomobile and Logistics
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Correct answer
Aerospace and Defence
Explanation
A common engineering facility is coming up in Coimbatore for MSMEs specifically in the aerospace and defence sectors.
Q4The Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker recently reaffirmed the control of which department over temples in the state?Options
ADepartment of ArcheologyBHindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) DepartmentCDepartment of Tourism and CultureDEndowments Board
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Correct answer
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker reaffirmed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department's control over temples in the state.
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Q5Which ISRO astronaut, recently in the news for an interaction with the Prime Minister from the International Space Station, is noted for his role as an Axiom Mission Pilot?Options
ARakesh SharmaBSunita WilliamsCShubhanshu ShuklaDKalpana Chawla
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Correct answer
Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation
Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is an ISRO space hero and Axiom Mission Pilot who recently interacted with the Prime Minister from the International Space Station.
Q6According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), what was India's current account surplus in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q4FY25)?Options
A$8.2 billionB$10.0 billionC$13.5 billionD$15.8 billion
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Correct answer
$13.5 billion
Explanation
India recorded a current account surplus of $13.5 billion in Q4FY25, as stated by the RBI.
Q7The 30th webinar of the National Good Governance Webinar Series 2025-26, focusing on the dissemination and replication of best practices, was held under which specific theme?Options
ADigital Transformation in GovernanceBCitizen-Centric ServicesCInnovation – DistrictDSustainable Development Goals
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Correct answer
Innovation – District
Explanation
The 30th National Good Governance Webinar Series was held on the theme 'Innovation – District' to disseminate best practices.
Q8Scientists have recently uncovered an exciting use for the leaves of which common tree, finding that they can act as a natural, biodegradable laser shield?Options
ANeemBMangoCTeakDBanyan
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Correct answer
Teak
Explanation
Scientists have discovered that teak leaves can offer a natural, biodegradable laser shield for protecting optical devices and human eyes from high-power laser radiation.