Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-15
Q1The "Anbu Karangal" scheme, recently launched in Tamil Nadu, is primarily aimed at supporting which group?Options
AFarmersBWomen Self-Help GroupsCOrphaned childrenDSenior citizens
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Orphaned children
Explanation
The "Anbu Karangal" scheme was launched by CM Stalin to provide support, especially for the education, of orphaned children in Tamil Nadu.
Q2Which Indian state has become the first to issue identification cards for women Self-Help Group (SHG) members?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCKarnatakaDTamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu holds the distinction of being the first state in India to issue identity cards for its women Self-Help Group (SHG) members.
Q3Attakatti, recently in news, has been chosen as the location for Tamil Nadu's new conservation centre for which species?Options
AHornbillsBTigersCElephantsDNilgiri Tahr
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Hornbills
Explanation
Attakatti has been selected as the site for Tamil Nadu's dedicated conservation centre for hornbills.
Q4Tamil Nadu has constituted an expert committee to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in which specific sector?Options
AAgricultureBEducationCHealthcareDRenewable Energy
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Healthcare
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian announced the formation of an expert committee to investigate the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector.
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Q5Which two prominent Indian institutions are collaborating to launch an ultra-precise timekeeping project across 5 sites in the country?Options
AIITs and DRDOBISRO and NPLCCSIR and BARCDAIIMS and ICMR
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ISRO and NPL
Explanation
India is set to launch an ultra-precise timekeeping project through a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).
Q6Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently sought the Bharat Ratna for which renowned music composer and announced an annual award in his name?Options
AA.R. RahmanBYuvan Shankar RajaCAnirudh RavichanderDIlaiyaraaja
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Ilaiyaraaja
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has requested the Bharat Ratna for music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and also instituted an annual award in his honor.
Q7The "Special Campaign 5.0," recently undertaken by several Union Ministries, places a renewed focus on which key environmental aspect?Options
AForest conservationBWater pollution controlCE-Waste DisposalDAir quality management
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E-Waste Disposal
Explanation
The "Special Campaign 5.0," initiated by various Union Ministries like Chemicals and Petrochemicals and Mines, emphasizes e-waste disposal, cleanliness, and workplace efficiency.
Q8The new integrated terminal building at which major Tamil Nadu airport is set to be four times larger than its current size?Options
AChennai International AirportBMadurai AirportCCoimbatore International AirportDTiruchirappalli International Airport
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Coimbatore International Airport
Explanation
The Coimbatore International Airport is undergoing expansion with a new integrated terminal building planned to be four times larger than the existing one.
Q9Tamil Nadu's Electricity Minister recently sought a new comprehensive debt restructuring scheme for which specific entities?Options
AState Transport CorporationsBUrban Local BodiesCElectricity Distribution Companies (Discoms)DWater Supply Boards
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Electricity Distribution Companies (Discoms)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister Sivasankar has advocated for a new comprehensive debt restructuring scheme specifically for electricity distribution companies (Discoms) in the state.
Q10Tamil Nadu recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which region of France to foster cooperation?Options
ABrittanyBNormandyCOccitanieDCentre-Val de Loire
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Centre-Val de Loire
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has signed an MoU with the Centre-Val de Loire region of France to establish and strengthen cooperation in various sectors.
Q11Which company recently developed India's first rare earth-free motors, marking a significant step in sustainable technology?Options
ATata MotorsBMahindra ElectricCSimple EnergyDAther Energy
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Simple Energy
Explanation
Simple Energy has achieved the milestone of developing India's first rare earth-free motors, contributing to more sustainable technological solutions.
Q12The Mettur Dam, a crucial reservoir for irrigation and power generation in Tamil Nadu, is located on which river?Options
AVaigai RiverBBhavani RiverCCauvery RiverDThamirabarani River
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Cauvery River
Explanation
The Mettur Dam, an important multi-purpose dam in Tamil Nadu, is built across the Cauvery River.
Q13According to a recent report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), which Indian state has consistently reported the highest number of road accidents?Options
AUttar PradeshBMaharashtraCTamil NaduDKerala
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
A recent MoRTH report indicates that Tamil Nadu continues to lead the country in the number of road accidents, necessitating urgent policy reforms.