Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-27
Q1The Madras High Court recently upheld a new scheme by the Tamil Nadu government aimed at enhancing last-mile connectivity. What is this scheme?Options
Ae-bike rental schemeBMinibus schemeCDrone delivery serviceDShared auto-rickshaw scheme
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Minibus scheme
Explanation
The Madras High Court upheld the Tamil Nadu government's new minibus scheme, which aims to improve last-mile connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas.
Q2According to the Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister, how many tourists visited the state in the past eight months?Options
AApproximately 15.50 crore touristsBApproximately 19.80 crore touristsCApproximately 24.21 crore touristsDApproximately 28.15 crore tourists
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Approximately 24.21 crore tourists
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister stated that 24.21 crore tourists visited Tamil Nadu in the past eight months.
Q3Which Tamil Nadu Act is being amended to smooth the process of redevelopment, particularly for old apartments?Options
ATamil Nadu Urban Development ActBTamil Nadu Housing Board ActCTamil Nadu Apartment Ownership ActDTamil Nadu Real Estate Regulation Act
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Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act is being amended to address the complexities and difficulties in the redevelopment of old apartment complexes.
Q4The recent stampede tragedy at a political rally occurred in which district of Tamil Nadu, prompting the state government to order a probe by the Aruna Jagadeesan Commission?Options
AMaduraiBSalemCKarurDVillupuram
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Karur
Explanation
The stampede tragedy occurred at a political rally in Karur district. The state government subsequently ordered a probe by the Aruna Jagadeesan Commission.
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Q5Pleasure boating was recently launched at Vedamirtha lake. In which town is this lake located in Tamil Nadu?Options
AThanjavurBVedaranyamCRameswaramDKanyakumari
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Vedaranyam
Explanation
Pleasure boating was recently launched at Vedamirtha lake in Vedaranyam, enhancing its tourism potential.
Q6Approximately how many candidates appeared for the TNPSC Group II examination across Tamil Nadu recently?Options
AOver 2 lakh candidatesBOver 3 lakh candidatesCOver 4 lakh candidatesDOver 5 lakh candidates
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Over 4 lakh candidates
Explanation
Over 4 lakh candidates appeared for the TNPSC Group II examination across Tamil Nadu.
Q7Which Tamil Nadu Minister's recent remarks regarding Uttar Pradesh and women in the north sparked a controversy?Options
AThangam ThennarasuBM. P. SaminathanCT.R.B. RajaaDUdhayanidhi Stalin
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T.R.B. Rajaa
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa's remarks regarding Uttar Pradesh and women in the north recently sparked a controversy.
Q8What is the name of the humanoid robot being integrated into ISRO's Gaganyaan crew capsule?Options
ARobo-MitraBGagan-BotCVyomitraDAstro-Mate
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Vyomitra
Explanation
Vyomitra is the name of the female humanoid robot developed by ISRO, which will be integrated into the Gaganyaan crew capsule for uncrewed test flights.
Q9Which of India's first space observatories recently completed 10 years of operation?Options
AChandrayaan-1BMangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)CAstroSatDXPoSat
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AstroSat
Explanation
India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, AstroSat, recently completed 10 years in orbit, providing valuable data on celestial objects.
Q10Which Indian biosphere reserve was recently designated by UNESCO, highlighting its unique ecosystem?Options
ANilgiri Biosphere ReserveBSundarbans Biosphere ReserveCGreat Rann of Kutch Biosphere ReserveDCold Desert Biosphere Reserve
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Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
Explanation
India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, located in the Western Himalayas, was recently designated by UNESCO, recognizing its unique high-altitude cold desert ecosystem.
Q11Which Indian organization is spearheading the country's hydrogen revolution by developing sustainable energy solutions for rockets, buses, and industries?Options
ADRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)BCSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)CISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)DNTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation)
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ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Explanation
ISRO is actively involved in India's hydrogen revolution, exploring its use as a sustainable energy solution for various applications, including rockets, buses, and industrial uses.
Q12What is the name of the joint NASA-ISRO satellite that recently sent its first radar images of Earth's surface, revealing exceptional details of land and forests?Options
ASentinel-6BNISARCLandsat 9DTerraSAR-X
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NISAR
Explanation
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite recently delivered its first radar images, providing highly detailed views of Earth's land surface.
Q13What is the name of the second fully solar-powered village in India, also the native village of the Chief Minister mentioned in the news?Options
APunsariBDharnaiCKondareddypallyDChilika
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Kondareddypally
Explanation
Kondareddypally, the native village of a Chief Minister, has become the second fully solar-powered village in India.
Q14Which Indian organization won businessline's Changemaker of the Year Award for its strategic technology contributions?Options
AISROBDRDOCCSIRDBARC
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DRDO
Explanation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) received businessline's Changemaker of the Year Award for its significant contributions in strategic technology.
Q15The Energy Management Centre is studying the feasibility of tapping which mineral deposits in Kerala for energy production?Options
AUraniumBBauxiteCThoriumDMica
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Thorium
Explanation
The Energy Management Centre's director is studying the feasibility of tapping thorium deposits in Kerala for nuclear energy production, recognizing India's vast reserves of this mineral.