Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-06
Q1What is the 'Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme' (CMCHIS) in Tamil Nadu primarily known for increasing spending on, as per recent reports?Options
ACardiology treatmentsBOncology treatmentsCDiabetic careDMaternity services
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Oncology treatments
Explanation
Recent reports indicate that spending under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) in Tamil Nadu has significantly risen for oncology treatments, highlighting the state's focus on cancer care.
Q2Which animal's conservation day was recently celebrated by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department to highlight its role as a 'saviour of grasslands'?Options
ANilgiri TahrBIndian Bison (Gaur)CLion-tailed MacaqueDAsiatic Elephant
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Nilgiri Tahr
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department celebrated Nilgiri Tahr Day, emphasizing the wild goat species' crucial role in maintaining grassland ecosystems.
Q3The Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister recently inaugurated a skill development centre with a focus on empowering which specific group of students?Options
AEconomically backward studentsBDifferently abled studentsCStudents from tribal communitiesDGirl students pursuing STEM courses
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Differently abled students
Explanation
The skill development centre inaugurated by the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister aims to provide vocational training and enhance employment opportunities specifically for differently abled students.
Q4According to Tamil Nadu Minister TRB Rajaa, which specific ecosystem in the state is poised to drive the future of India?Options
AAgricultural production ecosystemBTextile manufacturing ecosystemCResearch & Development (R&D) ecosystemDTourism and hospitality ecosystem
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Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem
Explanation
Minister TRB Rajaa stated that Tamil Nadu's strong Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem is crucial for driving India's future growth and innovation.
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Q5For which public sector undertaking's recruitment drive are Government ITIs in Tamil Nadu providing free training to former students, as per recent news?Options
ATamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC)BTamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD Board)CTamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO)DTamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC)
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Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO)
Explanation
Government ITIs are sensitizing their old students about free training opportunities for a recruitment drive by the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), aiming to fill various positions.
Q6Tamil Nadu's Education Minister, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, recently appealed to the Union Government regarding the sharing of funds for which significant education initiative?Options
ASarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)BMid-Day Meal SchemeCRight to Education (RTE) ActDRashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)
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Right to Education (RTE) Act
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Education Minister appealed to the Centre to release the state's due share of funds for implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act, particularly for admissions in private schools under the 25% reservation quota.
Q7The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to increase the compensation limit that its ombudsman can award to aggrieved bank customers to what amount?Options
A₹10 lakhB₹20 lakhC₹30 lakhD₹50 lakh
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₹30 lakh
Explanation
The RBI plans to empower its ombudsman to award compensation up to ₹30 lakh to aggrieved bank customers, enhancing consumer protection in the banking sector.
Q8Which institution is set to back the new digital currency that India plans to introduce, as stated by Union Minister Piyush Goyal?Options
ASecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)BNational Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)CMinistry of FinanceDReserve Bank of India (RBI)
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Explanation
Union Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that India intends to introduce a digital currency that will be backed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), similar to fiat currency.
Q9What is the investment target set by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for the state to achieve by the year 2032?Options
A₹50,000 croreB₹75,000 croreC₹1,00,000 croreD₹1,25,000 crore
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₹75,000 crore
Explanation
Tamil Nadu aims to attract investments worth ₹75,000 crore by 2032, as stated by CM Stalin.
Q10As per the latest synchronised elephant survey, what is the recorded elephant population in Tamil Nadu?Options
A2,850B3,170C3,500D2,980
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3,170
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The latest synchronised elephant survey conducted in Tamil Nadu recorded a population of 3,170 elephants, indicating the status of wildlife conservation efforts in the state.