Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-13
Q1The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently launched the ‘Anbu Karangal’ initiative. What is the primary purpose of this scheme?Options
AProviding financial assistance to children in need.BDistributing free laptops to students.COffering skill development training for unemployed youth.DSupplying clean drinking water to rural areas.
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Correct answer
Providing financial assistance to children in need.
Explanation
The ‘Anbu Karangal’ initiative, launched by TN CM Stalin on September 15, is specifically aimed at providing financial assistance to children.
Q2The Madras High Court recently issued an order to the Tamil Nadu government regarding the protection of wildlife and human settlements in Coimbatore. What did the court mandate?Options
ATo create a 320-km long buffer zone along the boundary between forests and human habitations.BTo relocate all human settlements bordering forest areas.CTo ban all agricultural activities near forest lands.DTo establish new wildlife sanctuaries in Coimbatore.
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Correct answer
To create a 320-km long buffer zone along the boundary between forests and human habitations.
Explanation
The Madras High Court ordered the T.N. government to create a buffer zone along the 320-km long boundary between forests and human habitations in Coimbatore to mitigate man-animal conflict.
Q3Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister recently inaugurated 2,480 housing units constructed under which state board?Options
ATamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB)BTamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB)CTamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB)DTamil Nadu Rural Development Board (TNRDB)
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB)
Explanation
The Deputy CM inaugurated 2,480 housing units across the state constructed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB).
Q4The Indian government has launched a new scheme with an outlay of INR 100 crore to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. This scheme primarily targets startups in which emerging sector?Options
AArtificial Intelligence (AI)BGreen HydrogenCElectric Vehicles (EV)DBiotechnology
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Correct answer
Green Hydrogen
Explanation
The Government launched a 100 Cr scheme to boost Green Hydrogen Startups, indicating a focus on renewable energy and sustainable technologies.
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Q5The Union government recently reopened the application window for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for a specific category of goods, citing a growing market. Which category is this?Options
APharmaceuticalsBTextilesCWhite Goods (ACs and LED Lights)DAutomobiles and Auto Components
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Correct answer
White Goods (ACs and LED Lights)
Explanation
The government re-opened the application window for the PLI scheme specifically for White Goods, which include ACs and LED Lights, for 30 days from September 15, 2025.
Q6Which renowned music maestro was recently recommended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for the Bharat Ratna, and in whose name a state award was also announced?Options
AA.R. RahmanBIlaiyaraajaCM.S. ViswanathanDK. Balachander
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Correct answer
Ilaiyaraaja
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin appealed to the Centre to confer Bharat Ratna on music composer Ilaiyaraaja and also announced a state award in his name.
Q7For the proposed new greenfield airport in Parandur, located in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, approximately how much land has been acquired?Options
AOver 100 acresBOver 250 acresCOver 500 acresDOver 1000 acres
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Correct answer
Over 500 acres
Explanation
Over 500 acres of land has been acquired for the Parandur airport project.
Q8ISRO has outlined a plan for student involvement in space technology for 2025. How many student satellites does ISRO aim to launch by that year?Options
A25B50C75D100
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Correct answer
75
Explanation
ISRO plans to launch 75 student satellites by 2025, with Indian students involved in building them.
Q9What type of facilities has the Tamil Nadu government recently approved to set up across the state, aimed at addressing environmental concerns related to transport?Options
AElectric Vehicle (EV) charging stationsBPublic transportation hubsCVehicle scrapping facilitiesDEmission testing centers
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Correct answer
Vehicle scrapping facilities
Explanation
Tamil Nadu government has given its nod to set up scrapping facilities to discard old vehicles, which is an environmental initiative in the transport sector.
Q10Under which project in Tamil Nadu will institutions be recognized and awarded for their efforts in creating the best green spaces?Options
AGreen Tamil Nadu MissionBPachathuruthu projectCNamma Ooru SuperuDTamil Nadu Climate Change Mission
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Correct answer
Pachathuruthu project
Explanation
Institutions will be awarded for creating best green spaces under the ‘Pachathuruthu’ project.