Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-23
Q1Which entity in Tamil Nadu will manage World Bank funds allocated for mangrove plantation efforts?Options
ATamil Nadu Forest DepartmentBDistrict CollectorsCVillage mangrove councilsDState Biodiversity Board
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Correct answer
Village mangrove councils
Explanation
The article states that "Village mangrove councils in Tamil Nadu to handle World Bank funds for mangrove plantation."
Q2Canteens operated by which self-help groups (SHGs) are slated to be opened in government colleges across Tamil Nadu?Options
AMahalir Thittam SHGsBMakkal Sakthi SHGsCKalvi Valarchi SHGsDPasumai Suvam SHGs
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Correct answer
Mahalir Thittam SHGs
Explanation
The news article states that "Canteens operated by Mahalir Thittam SHGs to be opened in Tamil Nadu’s government colleges."
Q3The "Green Tamil Nadu Mission Day" was recently observed with the planting of tree seedlings. What is the primary objective of this mission?Options
ATo promote organic farming in the stateBTo increase the forest and tree cover in Tamil NaduCTo conserve endangered wildlife speciesDTo develop eco-tourism spots
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Correct answer
To increase the forest and tree cover in Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The "Green Tamil Nadu Mission" primarily focuses on increasing the state's green cover, as evidenced by the mass planting of tree saplings mentioned in the articles.
Q4The newly launched Vande Bharat Express train connects Chennai with which major city in southern Tamil Nadu?Options
AMaduraiBThoothukudiCTirunelveliDKanyakumari
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Correct answer
Tirunelveli
Explanation
The article explicitly mentions the launch of the "Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat Express Train."
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Q5Which international company has partnered with ISRO to provide advanced automation technology for its space missions, including launch vehicle and satellite operations at Sriharikota?Options
ASiemensBHoneywellCSchneider ElectricDABB
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Correct answer
Schneider Electric
Explanation
Multiple articles confirm that Schneider Electric has partnered with ISRO to provide advanced automation for its space mission operations at Sriharikota.
Q6What is the approved financial outlay for the DSIR Scheme "Capacity Building and Human Resource Development" recently approved by the Cabinet?Options
ARs. 1500 croreBRs. 2277.397 croreCRs. 3000 croreDRs. 1850 crore
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Correct answer
Rs. 2277.397 crore
Explanation
The article states that the DSIR Scheme "Capacity Building and Human Resource Development" has an "outlay of Rs. 2277.397 crore."
Q7Which major Indian conglomerate's subsidiary, Reliance Consumer Products Limited, is set to establish an integrated manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATata GroupBAditya Birla GroupCReliance Industries LimitedDAdani Group
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Correct answer
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation
The article explicitly mentions "Ambani’s Reliance Consumer Products Limited," indicating its affiliation with Reliance Industries Limited.
Q8The Central Water Commission (CWC) recently organized a virtual workshop on "Technology for Efficient Water Management" as part of which summit?Options
AJal Shakti AbhiyanBSujalam Bharat SummitCNational Water ConventionDWater for All Conference
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Correct answer
Sujalam Bharat Summit
Explanation
The article states that the virtual workshop was organized "as Part of the Sujalam Bharat Summit."
Q9The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is scheduled to release the Third Master Plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area in January 2026, coinciding with which festival?Options
ADiwaliBChristmasCPongalDTamil New Year
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Correct answer
Pongal
Explanation
The article specifies that the CMDA will release the Third Master Plan "in January 2026 on Pongal."
Q10Which state university in Tamil Nadu recently ranked first among TN State universities for having the highest number of faculty members in the world's top 2% scientists list in the Scopus 2025 database?Options
AAnna UniversityBUniversity of MadrasCBharathiar UniversityDMadurai Kamaraj University
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Correct answer
Bharathiar University
Explanation
The article states that "Bharathiar University (BU) with 17 faculty members in world’s top 2% scientists in Scopus 2025 database ranks first among T.N. State varsities."