Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-31
Q1What was the primary objective of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's recent visit to Germany?Options
ATo promote Tamil culture and languageBTo attract industrial investments for Tamil NaduCTo discuss climate change policies with German leadersDTo establish sister-state relationships
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Correct answer
To attract industrial investments for Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently visited Germany to attract industrial investments for the state, signing MoUs with several German companies and calling upon the Tamil diaspora to invest in Tamil Nadu.
Q2Tamil Nadu is exploring the possibility of replicating a successful fiber optic network model from which Indian state?Options
AKarnatakaBAndhra PradeshCKeralaDTelangana
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Correct answer
Kerala
Explanation
A Tamil Nadu delegation recently visited KFON (Kerala Fiber Optic Network) offices, exploring the possibility of replicating the model in Tamil Nadu.
Q3Which lake in Erode district has recently been notified as Tamil Nadu's third Biodiversity Heritage Site?Options
AVellode Birds SanctuaryBElathur lakeCKodiveri DamDBhavani Sagar Dam
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Correct answer
Elathur lake
Explanation
Elathur lake in Erode has been officially notified as Tamil Nadu’s third Biodiversity Heritage Site.
Q4For which specific central education scheme is Tamil Nadu MP Sasikanth Senthil on a hunger strike, demanding the release of funds?Options
AMid-Day Meal SchemeBSarva Shiksha AbhiyanCSamagra ShikshaDRashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
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Correct answer
Samagra Shiksha
Explanation
Tamil Nadu MP Sasikanth Senthil is on a hunger strike demanding the release of ₹2,152 crore in Samagra Shiksha funds for the state.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department is set to conduct an underwater archaeological survey off the coast between which two historical locations?Options
AMamallapuram and PuducherryBPoompuhar and NagapattinamCRameswaram and ThoothukudiDKanyakumari and Kollam
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Correct answer
Poompuhar and Nagapattinam
Explanation
The T.N. Archaeology Department will begin an underwater archaeological survey off the coast between Poompuhar and Nagapattinam in mid-September.
Q6In which Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu were roads reportedly laid flouting forest rules, sparking environmental concerns?Options
AKalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveBSathyamangalam Tiger ReserveCMudumalai Tiger ReserveDSrivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve
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Correct answer
Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve
Explanation
Roads were reportedly laid flouting forest rules in the Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve.
Q7Chennai Corporation recently informed the Madras High Court that conservancy workers would receive the same salary until what issue is resolved?Options
ACompletion of infrastructure projectsBDisposal of an industrial disputeCImplementation of new welfare schemesDRecruitment of new workers
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Correct answer
Disposal of an industrial dispute
Explanation
Chennai Corporation told the Madras High Court that conservancy workers would get the same salary until the disposal of an industrial dispute.
Q8ISRO has invited proposals from the scientific community to analyze data from the lander and rover of which lunar mission?Options
AChandrayaan-1BChandrayaan-2CChandrayaan-3DMangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
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Correct answer
Chandrayaan-3
Explanation
ISRO is seeking proposals to study Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover data from the scientific community.
Q9What is the name of India's first AI-powered translator for tribal languages, recently launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?Options
ABhashiniBAdi VaaniCJan BhashaDDesi Bhasha
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Correct answer
Adi Vaani
Explanation
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Beta Version of Adi Vaani, India’s 1st AI-Powered Translator for Tribal Languages.
Q10What recent decision by the Supreme Court upheld the rollout of ethanol-blended petrol in India?Options
AIssued new guidelines for blending ratiosBDismissed a plea challenging the rolloutCOrdered a nationwide survey on its impactDRecommended further research on ethanol production
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Correct answer
Dismissed a plea challenging the rollout
Explanation
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the ethanol-blended petrol rollout, thereby upholding its implementation.
Q11Where is 'Semicon India - 2025' scheduled to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on September 2nd?Options
AGandhinagar, GujaratBBengaluru, KarnatakaCYashobhoomi, New DelhiDHyderabad, Telangana
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Correct answer
Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
Explanation
The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate ‘Semicon India - 2025’ on September 2nd at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
Q12BHEL is collaborating with which DRDO laboratory to manufacture radar domes?Options
ADRDL (Defence Research and Development Laboratory)BDMRL (Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory)CASL (Advanced Systems Laboratory)DLRDE (Electronics and Radar Development Establishment)
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Correct answer
DMRL (Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory)
Explanation
BHEL is manufacturing radar domes in a tie-up with DRDO’s DMRL (Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory).
Q13Following intervention by the Madras High Court, the Chennai Corporation is set to purchase temple land for what specific purpose?Options
ATo build a new community hallBTo expand a public parkCTo construct a modern marketDTo run a school
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Correct answer
To run a school
Explanation
The Chennai Corporation is to purchase temple land for ₹18.85 crore to run a school after Madras High Court intervention.
Q14Recent reports indicate a significant financial loss to Tamil Nadu's textile hub due to which country's tariffs?Options
AChinaBEuropean UnionCUnited StatesDJapan
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Correct answer
United States
Explanation
Reports indicate an estimated loss of over ₹14,000 crore to Tamil Nadu's textile hub due to US tariffs (referred to as 'Trump tariff' in one article).