Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-08
Q1The Tamil Nadu government has launched a new initiative to protect and restore marine biodiversity. What is the name of this initiative?Options
ABlue Ocean Conservation TrustBMarine Resources FoundationCCoastal Ecosystem Revival FundDDeep Sea Protection Agency
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Correct answer
Marine Resources Foundation
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Marine Resources Foundation with the objective of protecting and restoring marine biodiversity.
Q2Which eminent personality is the Tamil Nadu government set to felicitate at an event in Chennai on September 13?Options
AA.R. RahmanBK. BalachanderCIlaiyaraajaDVairamuthu
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Correct answer
Ilaiyaraaja
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government will felicitate music maestro Ilaiyaraaja at a special event in Chennai on September 13.
Q3How many villages in Tamil Nadu has the state government declared to be 'seemai karuvelam'-free, as reported to the Madras High Court?Options
A325 villagesB450 villagesC517 villagesD600 villages
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517 villages
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court that 517 villages in the state have been made 'seemai karuvelam'-free.
Q4What is the name of India's first fully indigenous 32-bit chip, developed by an ISRO laboratory?Options
AAgniBDhruvCVikramDPrithvi
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Correct answer
Vikram
Explanation
ISRO's laboratory has developed 'Vikram', India's first fully indigenous 32-bit chip.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu Finance Minister recently expressed concerns about the Union government's fiscal policies. What was the main point of his statement?Options
AImpact of GST on state revenueBCentre's fiscal bias hurting Opposition statesCDelay in disbursal of central fundsDLack of investment in state infrastructure projects
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Correct answer
Centre's fiscal bias hurting Opposition states
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Finance Minister stated that the Centre's fiscal bias is hurting Opposition states.
Q6Farmers from which district in Tamil Nadu urged the government to lift the ban on tapping toddy?Options
ACoimbatoreBNamakkalCErodeDTiruppur
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Correct answer
Namakkal
Explanation
Farmers in Namakkal district urged the government to lift the ban on tapping toddy, arguing it would boost their economy.
Q7Which city in Tamil Nadu is experiencing a real estate boom due to a proposed new airport?Options
ARamanathapuramBMaduraiCHosurDSalem
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Correct answer
Hosur
Explanation
Hosur's real estate market is booming due to the proposal for a new airport in the region.
Q8The Tamil Valarchi Kazhagam is undertaking an initiative to achieve what specific goal related to language and technology?Options
ATo develop a new Tamil scriptBTo translate global literature into TamilCTo make Tamil content searchable for AI toolsDTo establish Tamil language schools abroad
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Correct answer
To make Tamil content searchable for AI tools
Explanation
The Tamil Valarchi Kazhagam aims to make Tamil content searchable for Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
Q9According to a recent study, what is Tamil Nadu's ranking as a market for small business credit in India?Options
AFirstBSecondCThirdDFourth
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Second
Explanation
A study revealed that Tamil Nadu is the second biggest market for small business credit in India.
Q10Which major future space missions did ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announce the agency is currently working on?Options
AMars Orbiter Mission 2 and Venus Orbiter MissionBAditya-L1 successor and Gaganyaan 2CChandrayaan 4, Chandrayaan 5, and Space StationDReusable Launch Vehicle and Lunar Polar Exploration Mission
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Correct answer
Chandrayaan 4, Chandrayaan 5, and Space Station
Explanation
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated that ISRO is working on Chandrayaan 4, Chandrayaan 5, and a Space Station project.
Q11The Kurichi-Kuniyamuthur water supply improvement scheme, which is in its final stage, is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMaduraiBTiruchirappalliCCoimbatoreDVellore
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
The Kurichi-Kuniyamuthur water supply improvement scheme is located in Coimbatore district.