Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-03
Q1Tamil Nadu recently sanctioned ₹1 crore for the conservation of how many lesser-known endangered species?Options
ATwoBThreeCFourDFive
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Four
Explanation
Tamil Nadu sanctioned ₹1 crore for the conservation of four lesser-known endangered species, namely the Indian Pangolin, Slender Loris, Rusty-spotted Cat, and Fishing Cat.
Q2Following reports of contamination in some cough syrup samples tested in Tamil Nadu, which Union Ministry initiated risk-based inspections of drug manufacturing firms?Options
AMinistry of Health and Family WelfareBMinistry of Chemicals and FertilizersCMinistry of Commerce and IndustryDMinistry of Science and Technology
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation
The Union Health Ministry initiated risk-based inspections of drug manufacturing firms after Tamil Nadu's tests detected adulteration in some cough syrup samples.
Q3The Madras High Court recently constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the stampede incident that occurred in Karur. Who has been appointed to head this SIT?Options
A'Bussy' AnandBAsra GargCNirmal KumarDVijay
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Asra Garg
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The Madras High Court ordered the formation of a SIT headed by IPS Officer Asra Garg to probe the Karur stampede.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister recently stated that which district, known for its arid conditions, will no longer be a dry region, signaling significant water management initiatives?Options
AVillupuramBThoothukudiCRamanathapuramDSivaganga
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Ramanathapuram
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared that Ramanathapuram district, historically known as a dry region, would no longer face water scarcity issues.
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Q5Which Indian state is currently experiencing a significant pickup in wind energy generation, contributing substantially to its renewable energy targets?Options
AGujaratBRajasthanCTamil NaduDMaharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Wind energy generation has been picking up in Tamil Nadu, demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy.
Q6What is the name of India's new hypersonic missile, which DRDO is set to test by the end of 2025, capable of flying at 7,400 km/h?Options
ABrahMosBDhvaniCAgni-VDPrithvi
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Dhvani
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DRDO is set to test India's new hypersonic missile, named 'Dhvani', by the end of 2025.
Q7World Space Week is celebrated annually during which period?Options
ASeptember 1-7BOctober 4-10CNovember 14-20DDecember 25-31
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October 4-10
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World Space Week is celebrated every year from October 4 to October 10.
Q8A proposed hydroelectric project in Tamil Nadu is raising concerns due to its potential harm to the habitat of which endangered state animal?Options
ALion-tailed MacaqueBIndian ElephantCNilgiri TahrDBengal Tiger
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Nilgiri Tahr
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The hydroelectric project is specifically highlighted for its potential threat to the Nilgiri Tahr habitat, which is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
Q9Which Union Ministry recently launched a Pan-India E-Waste Recycling Drive under Special Campaign 5.0?Options
AMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeBMinistry of Electronics and Information TechnologyCMinistry of MinesDMinistry of Heavy Industries
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Ministry of Mines
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The Ministry of Mines launched a Pan-India E-Waste Recycling Drive as part of Special Campaign 5.0.
Q10Gandhigram Trust, a prominent institution in Tamil Nadu, recently collaborated with which fashion brand to reimagine Khadi ready-to-wear?Options
AFabindiaBKaveriCNalliDManyavar
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Kaveri
Explanation
Gandhigram Trust collaborated with the fashion brand Kaveri to promote and reimagine Khadi ready-to-wear garments.