Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-29
Q1What action has the Tamil Nadu government announced in response to the Karur stampede incident?Options
AForming a commission to probe the mishap and framing rules for public events.BProviding immediate financial compensation to all victims.CBanning all political rallies in the state permanently.DDeploying central forces to manage crowd control at future events.
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Correct answer
Forming a commission to probe the mishap and framing rules for public events.
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced the formation of a commission to probe the Karur stampede and frame rules and guidelines for public events.
Q2Chennai's longest flyover, recently inaugurated in T. Nagar, has been named after which late MLA?Options
AJ. AnbazhaganBK. KarunanidhiCC.N. AnnaduraiDM.G. Ramachandran
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Correct answer
J. Anbazhagan
Explanation
The Chennai flyover, inaugurated by CM Stalin, is named after the late MLA J. Anbazhagan.
Q3What is the new maximum age limit for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate courses in Arts and Science colleges in Tamil Nadu?Options
A40 yearsB35 yearsC30 yearsDNo age limit
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40 years
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has removed the age limit for UG admissions in arts and science colleges, allowing candidates up to 40 years of age to apply.
Q4The Centre has been criticized for delaying which two major infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai-Salem Expressway and Coimbatore Airport ExpansionBKovai and Madurai metrosCSethusamudram Shipping Canal Project and Kanyakumari PortDCauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link Project and Palk Strait Bridge
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Correct answer
Kovai and Madurai metros
Explanation
The Centre has been flayed for delaying the metro rail projects in Kovai (Coimbatore) and Madurai.
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Q5Which famous annual festival, known for its unique traditions, is celebrated with grandeur at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu?Options
AThaipusamBKarthigai DeepamCDasaraDPongal
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Correct answer
Dasara
Explanation
Kulasekarapattinam is renowned for its unique Dasara celebrations, attracting devotees from various places.
Q6What is the name of ISRO's humanoid robot designed to fly on the Gaganyaan mission and perform tasks in space?Options
AChandrayaanBMangalyaanCVyomitraDAryabhata
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Vyomitra
Explanation
Vyomitra is ISRO's female humanoid robot that will fly on uncrewed test flights of the Gaganyaan mission to test the crew capsule and simulate human functions.
Q7Under which scheme has the Union Government rolled out a 100% subsidy for establishing EV charging infrastructure?Options
AFAME India SchemeBNational Electric Mobility Mission PlanCPM E-DriveDSmart City Mission
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Correct answer
PM E-Drive
Explanation
The government has rolled out a 100% subsidy for establishing EV charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive scheme.
Q8The Department of Telecommunications (DoT)'s 'Sanchar Saathi' initiative is primarily aimed at what?Options
AProviding affordable telecom services to rural areas.BRecovering lost and stolen mobile handsets.CPromoting indigenous telecom equipment manufacturing.DEnsuring cybersecurity for digital transactions.
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Correct answer
Recovering lost and stolen mobile handsets.
Explanation
The 'Sanchar Saathi' initiative by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has successfully helped recover over 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile handsets.
Q9What is the primary benefit emphasized by the government for promoting ethanol blending in petrol?Options
AIncreasing engine efficiencyBReducing crude oil importsCEnhancing vehicle performanceDDecreasing vehicle maintenance costs
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Reducing crude oil imports
Explanation
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized that ethanol blending of petrol primarily aims at reducing crude oil imports, thus benefiting the economy.
Q10The M.S. Swaminathan Award is given in recognition of contributions to which field?Options
AAgricultural ProductivityBEnvironmental Protection and AwarenessCRural DevelopmentDSpace Technology
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Environmental Protection and Awareness
Explanation
The M.S. Swaminathan Award is presented for Environmental Protection and Awareness, recognizing significant initiatives and contributions in this field.
Q11Who has recently been appointed as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?Options
AShaktikanta DasBT. Rabi SankarCS.C. MurmuDMichael D. Patra
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Correct answer
S.C. Murmu
Explanation
S.C. Murmu has been recently appointed as one of the Deputy Governors of the Reserve Bank of India.
Q12What is the latest forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and TNAU for the 2025 Northeast Monsoon in most parts of Tamil Nadu?Options
ABelow normal rainfallBNormal rainfallCAbove normal rainfallDSevere drought conditions
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Above normal rainfall
Explanation
Both IMD and TNAU have forecast above normal Northeast monsoon rainfall for most parts of Tamil Nadu in 2025.