Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-28
Q1Where is India's second spaceport being constructed by ISRO, which is expected to be ready by December 2026?Options
ASriharikota, Andhra PradeshBKulasekarapattinam, Tamil NaduCThiruvananthapuram, KeralaDBengaluru, Karnataka
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Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Explanation
India's second spaceport is being constructed by ISRO at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu, with a target completion by December 2026. This facility is primarily for launching small satellites.
Q2The work on Centres of Excellence focusing on AVGC-XR and AI is gaining momentum in which Indian state?Options
AKarnatakaBTelanganaCMaharashtraDTamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu
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Work on AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) Centres of Excellence is gaining momentum in Tamil Nadu, indicating the state's focus on emerging technologies.
Q3The Tamil Nadu government recently announced a ₹170-crore plan for the upgrade of which educational institutions?Options
AArts and Science CollegesBPolytechnic CollegesCIndustrial Training Institutes (ITIs)DMedical Colleges
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Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
Explanation
The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced a ₹170-crore plan to upgrade Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), focusing on enhancing skill development among the youth.
Q4According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, which Indian state holds the top position in terms of the number of factories?Options
AGujaratBMaharashtraCTamil NaduDUttar Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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The Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24 revealed that Tamil Nadu tops in the number of factories, indicating a strong industrial workforce.
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Q5Tamil Nadu's second 'Mahout Village' has been established in which Tiger Reserve?Options
AMudumalai Tiger ReserveBKalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveCSathyamangalam Tiger ReserveDAnamalai Tiger Reserve
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Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's second 'Mahout Village' is ready at Kozhikamuthi, located within the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, aiming to support mahouts and their families.
Q6Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Tamil Nadu's first Fire Commission?Options
AShankar JiwalBK. ShankarCRajeev KumarDSanthosh Singh
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Shankar Jiwal
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Outgoing Tamil Nadu DGP Shankar Jiwal has been made the Chairman of the state's first Fire Commission.
Q7How many students from government schools in Tamil Nadu were recently admitted to IIT-Madras?Options
A15B20C28D35
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28
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A total of 28 students from government schools in Tamil Nadu were recently admitted to IIT-Madras, highlighting the impact of state government educational initiatives.
Q8ISRO is collaborating with which Japanese aerospace agency for the Chandrayaan-5 Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission?Options
AJAXABMHICNECDKawasaki
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JAXA
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ISRO and Japan's JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) are collaborating for the Chandrayaan-5 Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, signifying strong international cooperation in space exploration.
Q9India and Japan recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under which international agreement on Climate Change?Options
AKyoto ProtocolBParis AgreementCCopenhagen AccordDMontreal Protocol
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Paris Agreement
Explanation
India and Japan signed an MoC on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, aimed at facilitating low carbon technologies.
Q10As per ISRO's long-term roadmap, by which year does India plan to have its indigenous space station and operational NavIC system?Options
A2030B2035C2040D2047
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2035
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ISRO's roadmap includes plans for India to have its indigenous space station and operational NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) system by 2035.
Q11Which new Act was recently discussed in a meeting between CCI and MeitY to build a secure, competitive, and innovation-driven digital economy?Options
AInformation Technology Act, 2000BCyber Security Act, 2021CDigital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023DE-commerce Regulation Act, 2022
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Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Explanation
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) held a meeting to discuss the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Q12Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin emphasized that GST reforms cannot serve people effectively without protecting what?Options
AConsumer pricesBState revenuesCExport subsidiesDCorporate profits
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State revenues
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CM Stalin stated that GST reforms cannot truly benefit people unless state revenues are protected, highlighting concerns over federal fiscal relations.
Q13Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin recently undertook a week-long tour to which two countries to attract investments?Options
AFrance and ItalyBGermany and UKCJapan and South KoreaDUSA and Canada
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Germany and UK
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Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin embarked on a week-long tour to Germany and the UK with the objective of attracting significant investments to the state.
Q14The Centre has approved a major infrastructure expansion project for the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) at an estimated cost of ₹385.27 crore. CUTN is located in which district?Options
AChennaiBThanjavurCTiruvarurDCoimbatore
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Tiruvarur
Explanation
The Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) is located in Tiruvarur district, and it has received approval for a substantial infrastructure expansion project.
Q15Which two national bodies organized a conclave on Marine Multi-Hazards Services for the Indian Coastline in Chennai?Options
AISRO and DRDOBINCOIS and NDMACMinistry of Earth Sciences and IMDDCoast Guard and Navy
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INCOIS and NDMA
Explanation
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) jointly organized a conclave in Chennai on Marine Multi-Hazards Services.