Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-30
Q1What recent action has been taken by the Tamil Nadu government regarding the pension scheme for its employees?Options
AIt has approved a new contributory pension scheme.BA Pension Committee has submitted an interim report on the pension scheme.CThe government has decided to discontinue the existing pension scheme.DIt has announced a significant hike in pension benefits for all employees.
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Correct answer
A Pension Committee has submitted an interim report on the pension scheme.
Explanation
A Pension Committee has submitted an interim report to the Tamil Nadu government concerning the pension scheme for government employees.
Q2Chennai's recently inaugurated longest flyover has been named after which late MLA?Options
AM. KarunanidhiBJ. AnbazhaganCK. KamarajDC.N. Annadurai
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Correct answer
J. Anbazhagan
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated Chennai’s longest flyover in T. Nagar, naming it after the late MLA J. Anbazhagan.
Q3What new policy change has the Tamil Nadu government implemented regarding admissions to Undergraduate (UG) courses in arts and science colleges?Options
AOnly candidates below 25 years of age are eligible.BA minimum age limit of 21 years has been introduced.CCandidates up to 40 years of age can now get admitted.DAge restrictions for UG admissions have been completely removed.
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Correct answer
Candidates up to 40 years of age can now get admitted.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has implemented a policy change allowing candidates up to 40 years of age to get admitted into Undergraduate (UG) courses in arts and science colleges.
Q4Which humanoid robot has been developed by ISRO to test India's first crewed spacecraft?Options
AKIRABMitraCVyomitraDAstra
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Correct answer
Vyomitra
Explanation
ISRO has developed 'Vyomitra', a humanoid robot, to test India's first crewed spacecraft.
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Q5What is the primary focus of the government's efforts in e-waste management, as collection faces gaps?Options
AExporting e-waste to other countries.BIncinerating e-waste to generate energy.CRecycling e-waste for precious metals.DBurying e-waste in landfills.
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Correct answer
Recycling e-waste for precious metals.
Explanation
The government is setting its sights on recycling e-waste for precious metals, recognizing gaps in current e-waste collection efforts.
Q6For which product from Kanniyakumari district is a Geographical Indication (GI) tag currently being sought?Options
AKanniyakumari ClovesBKanniyakumari NannariCKanniyakumari MaravalliDKanniyakumari Banana
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Correct answer
Kanniyakumari Nannari
Explanation
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is currently being sought for Kanniyakumari Nannari.
Q7The Union Cabinet recently approved the 'National Pulses Mission' with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore. What is its primary objective?Options
ATo increase the export of pulses to global markets.BTo make India self-sufficient in pulses by 2030-31.CTo provide pulses at highly subsidized rates to all citizens.DTo reduce the cultivation of pulses in favor of cash crops.
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Correct answer
To make India self-sufficient in pulses by 2030-31.
Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved the 'National Pulses Mission' (Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses) for 2025-26 to 2030-31, with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore, to make India self-sufficient in pulses.
Q8Following the recent stampede incident in Karur, what significant announcement was made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin?Options
AA ban on all public events in the state.BFormation of a new police force for crowd control.CGovernment to frame rules and guidelines for public events.DImposition of a state-wide curfew during large gatherings.
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Correct answer
Government to frame rules and guidelines for public events.
Explanation
Following the Karur stampede, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the government would frame rules and guidelines for public events to prevent such incidents in the future.
Q9Ahead of the festive season, the Centre released an additional ₹1.01 trillion (₹1,01,603 crore) as tax devolution to states. What is the primary purpose of this advance release?Options
ATo provide direct financial aid to citizens for festive shopping.BTo help states meet their expenses and boost developmental spending.CTo clear all outstanding debts of the state governments.DTo fund specific national projects exclusively.
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Correct answer
To help states meet their expenses and boost developmental spending.
Explanation
The Centre released an advance tax devolution to states ahead of the festive season to enable states to meet their expenses and boost developmental spending.
Q10In Thirumangalam, Madurai, what specific industrial activity are villagers and an AIADMK MLA protesting against, citing environmental concerns?Options
AEstablishment of a textile factory.BConstruction of a new highway.CEntry of a fireworks manufacturing unit.DExpansion of a mining project.
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Correct answer
Entry of a fireworks manufacturing unit.
Explanation
Villagers and an AIADMK MLA in Thirumangalam, Madurai, are protesting against the entry of a fireworks manufacturing unit, stating it would spoil the eco-system.
Q11AICTE's new course aims to prepare students for careers in which critical sector, including opportunities with DRDO?Options
AInformation TechnologyBDefence SectorCHealthcare ManagementDRenewable Energy
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Correct answer
Defence Sector
Explanation
AICTE's new course could be a ticket to DRDO and armed forces, indicating its focus on preparing students for careers in India’s defence sector.
Q12What is the forecast for the upcoming Northeast Monsoon 2025 in most parts of Tamil Nadu, as per IMD and TNAU?Options
ABelow normal rainfall.BNormal rainfall.CAbove normal rainfall.DDrought-like conditions.
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Correct answer
Above normal rainfall.
Explanation
The IMD and TNAU have forecast an above-normal Northeast Monsoon in most parts of Tamil Nadu for 2025.
Q13What was the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision regarding the Repo Rate in its recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting?Options
AIncreased the Repo Rate by 25 basis points.BDecreased the Repo Rate by 50 basis points.CKept the Repo Rate unchanged at 5.5%.DIntroduced a new floating Repo Rate mechanism.
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Correct answer
Kept the Repo Rate unchanged at 5.5%.
Explanation
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the Repo Rate unchanged at 5.5% in its recent meeting.
Q14Which government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) has been ranked as the top in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai Government ITIBCoimbatore Government ITICMadurai Government ITIDTiruchi Government ITI
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Correct answer
Madurai Government ITI
Explanation
The Madurai government ITI has been ranked as the top Industrial Training Institute in Tamil Nadu.
Q15What safety feature has the Union Government proposed to make mandatory for Electric Vehicles (EVs) to reduce pedestrian-related accidents?Options
AAutomatic Emergency Braking (AEB)BAdvanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)CAcoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)DBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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Correct answer
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Explanation
The Union Government proposes mandatory Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for EVs to reduce pedestrian-related accidents. EVs are often silent at low speeds, making them harder for pedestrians to detect.