Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-01
Q1Which of the following lakes in Tamil Nadu was recently notified as the state's third Biodiversity Heritage Site?Options
AKoonthankulam LakeBPallikaranai MarshlandCElathur LakeDPoint Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
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Correct answer
Elathur Lake
Explanation
Elathur lake in Erode district has been notified as Tamil Nadu’s third Biodiversity Heritage Site, after Arittapatti in Madurai and Tiruppur Kanjirankulam.
Q2During Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s recent visit to Germany, what was the total value of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed to attract investments to the state?Options
A₹3,800 croreB₹5,500 croreC₹7,020 croreD₹10,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹7,020 crore
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s foreign trips attracted 26 MoUs worth Rs 7,020 crore during his Germany visit, which are expected to generate over 15,000 jobs.
Q3India recently unveiled its first indigenous 32-bit space-grade microprocessor. What is its name and which organization developed it?Options
AShakti, IIT MadrasBParam, C-DACCVikram, ISRODAjit, DRDO
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Correct answer
Vikram, ISRO
Explanation
ISRO-made Vikram 32-bit processor, India's first indigenous space-grade microchip, was unveiled at Semicon India 2025 and presented to PM Modi.
Q4Tamil Nadu recently moved the Supreme Court regarding a central government decision. What was the core issue of this dispute?Options
AAllocation of GST revenueBDelinking of Samagra Shiksha funds from RTE reimbursementsCInterstate water sharing disputeDCentralization of infrastructure projects
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Correct answer
Delinking of Samagra Shiksha funds from RTE reimbursements
Explanation
Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court after the Centre delinked Samagra Shiksha funds from RTE reimbursements, affecting funding for 43 lakh students and 2.2 lakh teachers.
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Q5Which state's digital infrastructure project is Tamil Nadu studying with the intention of possibly replicating its model?Options
AKarnataka (K-SWAN)BAndhra Pradesh (AP FiberNet)CKerala (KFON)DTelangana (T-Fiber)
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Correct answer
Kerala (KFON)
Explanation
A Tamil Nadu delegation recently visited KFON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network) offices, exploring the possibility of replicating the model in Tamil Nadu to enhance digital connectivity.
Q6What is the name of the Tamil Nadu-based food delivery platform that Cuddalore restaurants are increasingly adopting over national players like Swiggy and Zomato?Options
AUbereatsBZaarozCFoodPandaDDeliveroo
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Correct answer
Zaaroz
Explanation
Restaurants in Cuddalore are shunning Swiggy and Zomato and switching to Zaaroz, a Tamil Nadu-based food delivery platform.
Q7ISRO has recently invited proposals from the scientific community. What is the purpose of this invitation?Options
ATo design the next generation of space launch vehiclesBTo analyze the data collected by the Chandrayaan-3 lander and roverCTo develop new materials for space applicationsDTo collaborate on India's future human spaceflight missions
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Correct answer
To analyze the data collected by the Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover
Explanation
ISRO has sought proposals from the scientific community to study and analyze the data collected by the Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, allowing broader participation in lunar research.