Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-29
Q1The first low-floor electric buses in Tamil Nadu were recently launched in which city?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCChennaiDTiruchirappalli
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Chennai
Explanation
Chennai recently saw the launch of 120 low-floor electric buses, marking a first for Tamil Nadu.
Q2Tamil Nadu recently opened ____ spillway shutters of the Mullaperiyar Dam to manage water levels.Options
A9B11C13D15
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13
Explanation
Tamil Nadu opened 13 spillway shutters of the Mullaperiyar Dam due to rising water levels.
Q3Which island in the Gulf of Mannar is currently undergoing a restoration project by the Tamil Nadu government to combat erosion and boost marine biodiversity?Options
AHare IslandBKrusadai IslandCPoomarichan IslandDKariyachalli Island
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Kariyachalli Island
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has commenced the restoration of Kariyachalli island in the Gulf of Mannar to combat erosion and boost marine biodiversity.
Q4A contempt petition has been filed in the Madras High Court against the Tamil Nadu Government concerning the delay in implementing which of the following?Options
AMid-Day Meal SchemeBRight to Education (RTE) admissionsCKalaignar Magalir Urimai ThogaiDNaan Mudhalvan Scheme
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Right to Education (RTE) admissions
Explanation
A contempt petition was filed in the Madras High Court against the Tamil Nadu Government for failing to start RTE admissions.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government is set to begin the land acquisition process for a new airport project at which location?Options
AHosurBMadurantakamCParandurDCheyyar
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Parandur
Explanation
The land acquisition process for the proposed Parandur airport project is set to begin soon in Tamil Nadu.
Q6National Statistics Day is celebrated annually in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of which eminent statistician?Options
AC.R. RaoBP.V. SukhatmeCP. C. MahalanobisDJagdish Bhagwati
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P. C. Mahalanobis
Explanation
National Statistics Day is celebrated on June 29th, the birth anniversary of Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis, for his contributions to statistics and economic planning.
Q7The 'DIGIPIN' system, a national-scale geospatial addressing system for India, has been developed as a collaborative effort by which three entities?Options
AIIT Bombay, DRDO, Ministry of Housing and Urban AffairsBIIT Delhi, NIC, Survey of IndiaCIIT Hyderabad, ISRO (NRSC), Department of PostsDIIT Madras, NITI Aayog, Ministry of Electronics and IT
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IIT Hyderabad, ISRO (NRSC), Department of Posts
Explanation
DIGIPIN is a collaborative project by IIT Hyderabad, ISRO's National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), and the Department of Posts to standardize address systems in India.
Q8The Central government recently issued Model Rules to States/UTs to enhance the Ease of Doing Business in which sector?Options
AFisheriesBDairy farmingCAgroforestryDSericulture
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Agroforestry
Explanation
The Centre issued Model Rules to streamline regulatory frameworks and aid Ease of Doing Business in the agroforestry sector.
Q9The Tamil Nadu government has recently expanded its vaccination drive for which disease to seven additional districts?Options
ADengue FeverBJapanese EncephalitisCChikungunyaDMalaria
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Japanese Encephalitis
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has expanded its Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccination drive to seven more districts as part of public health measures.
Q10Which Indian organization is currently developing a 'bunker-buster' missile with warheads capable of penetrating 100 meters underground?Options
ABharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)BHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)CDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)DIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a bunker-buster missile designed to penetrate deep underground targets.