Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-16
Q1With which French region has Tamil Nadu recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)?Options
AÎle-de-FranceBProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurCCentre-Val de LoireDNouvelle-Aquitaine
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Centre-Val de Loire
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre-Val de Loire region of France to strengthen cooperation in various sectors.
Q2Tangedco aims to install how many KW of rooftop solar power units in Madurai district by 2027?Options
A15,000 KWB27,000 KWC30,000 KWD40,000 KW
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27,000 KW
Explanation
Tangedco plans to install 27,000 KW of rooftop solar power units in Madurai district by 2027 to boost renewable energy capacity.
Q3Which Chennai-based startup recently had India's largest space-tech refuelling R&D facility inaugurated by the ISRO Chairman in Bengaluru?Options
AAgnikul CosmosBSkyroot AerospaceCOrbitAIDDBellatrix Aerospace
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Correct answer
OrbitAID
Explanation
OrbitAID, a Chennai-based spacetech startup, has inaugurated India's largest space-tech refuelling R&D facility in Bengaluru, with the ISRO Chairman presiding over the event.
Q4Which Indian state has become the first to issue identity cards for women Self-Help Group (SHG) members?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCTamil NaduDMaharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is the pioneering state in India to issue identity cards to women Self-Help Group (SHG) members, as stated by the Deputy Chief Minister.
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Q5The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to pilot an IoT-based lighting system on which highway in Tamil Nadu for improved visibility?Options
AChennai-Bengaluru HighwayBChennai-Tiruchi HighwayCCoimbatore-Salem HighwayDMadurai-Thoothukudi Highway
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Correct answer
Chennai-Tiruchi Highway
Explanation
NHAI is piloting an Internet of Things (IoT)-based lighting system on the Chennai-Tiruchi highway to enhance visibility and safety for commuters.
Q6World Ozone Day commemorates the signing of which international environmental treaty?Options
AKyoto ProtocolBParis AgreementCMontreal ProtocolDStockholm Convention
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Montreal Protocol
Explanation
World Ozone Day, observed annually on September 16, commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Q7What new initiative did Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently launch for Muslim students?Options
ASkill development centersBOverseas study grantsCScholarship programmeDEntrepreneurship incubation
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Scholarship programme
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently launched a scholarship programme aimed at supporting Muslim students in their educational pursuits.
Q8Which airport in Tamil Nadu is set to have a new integrated terminal building that will be four times larger than its current size?Options
AChennai International AirportBMadurai AirportCCoimbatore International AirportDTiruchi International Airport
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Coimbatore International Airport
Explanation
Coimbatore International Airport is undergoing expansion with a new integrated terminal building designed to be four times bigger, enhancing its capacity and facilities.
Q9Which company recently developed India's first rare earth-free motors?Options
ATata MotorsBMahindra ElectricCSimple EnergyDAther Energy
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Correct answer
Simple Energy
Explanation
Simple Energy has successfully developed and introduced India's first motors that do not rely on rare earth elements, marking a significant technological advancement.
Q10How many years has India's National Logistics Policy completed as of the recent announcement by the Union government?Options
ATwo yearsBThree yearsCFour yearsDFive years
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Three years
Explanation
India recently marked three years since the launch of its National Logistics Policy, which aims to transform the country's supply chain ecosystem.