Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-12
Q1Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently inaugurated mega food parks in which of the following districts of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai and KancheepuramBVillupuram and TheniCSalem and CoimbatoreDMadurai and Tirunelveli
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Correct answer
Villupuram and Theni
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated mega food parks in Villupuram and Theni districts to boost food processing industries and support farmers.
Q2What is the proposed investment amount by Foxconn in Tamil Nadu, as announced after its leadership met with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin?Options
A₹10,000 croreB₹12,500 croreC₹15,000 croreD₹20,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹15,000 crore
Explanation
Foxconn leadership met with CM Stalin and announced an investment of ₹15,000 crore in Tamil Nadu.
Q3ISRO recently organized a National Meet and opened scientific data from which mission for Indian scientists?Options
AChandrayaan-3BAditya-L1CXPoSatDGaganyaan
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Correct answer
XPoSat
Explanation
ISRO organized the XPoSat National Meet and opened up the scientific data from the XPoSat Mission, along with an Announcement of Opportunity for National Guest Observers.
Q4The Supreme Court recently issued notice on an NGO's plea to decommission the 130-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam. In which state is this dam located?Options
ATamil NaduBKeralaCKarnatakaDAndhra Pradesh
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Correct answer
Kerala
Explanation
The Mullaperiyar Dam, a 130-year-old dam, is located in Kerala, though its operations and water rights are crucial for Tamil Nadu.
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Q5According to Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, approximately how many people in Chennai and neighbouring areas were issued free house site pattas in one year?Options
A80,000B1 lakhC1.2 lakhD1.4 lakh
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Correct answer
1.4 lakh
Explanation
Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that 1.4 lakh people in Chennai and neighbouring areas were issued free house site pattas in one year.
Q6As per the statement by Minister P.K. Sekarbabu, what is the approximate yearly interest earned from the gold monetized from 21 temples in Tamil Nadu?Options
A₹10 croreB₹12 croreC₹15 croreD₹17 crore
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Correct answer
₹17 crore
Explanation
P.K. Sekarbabu, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, stated that gold from 21 temples is fetching over ₹17 crore as yearly interest.
Q7Which Union Government initiative was recently launched as 'Offshore' to strengthen integrated offshore planning and boost India’s Blue Economy, with NITI Aayog also releasing a strategy report on it?Options
ASAGARMALA ProjectBPM GatiShaktiCDeep Ocean MissionDPradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
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Correct answer
PM GatiShakti
Explanation
PM GatiShakti – Offshore was launched to strengthen integrated offshore planning and boost India’s Blue Economy. NITI Aayog also released a report on “India’s Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries”.
Q8The Tamil Nadu government recently cancelled the drug licence and shut down which pharmaceutical company following cough syrup related deaths?Options
ACipla PharmaBSresan PharmaCSun PharmaDAurobindo Pharma
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Correct answer
Sresan Pharma
Explanation
The T.N. government cancelled drug licences of Sresan Pharma and shut down the company after cough syrup related deaths.
Q9What is "Vyommitra," recently unveiled by ISRO–CTTC BBSR?Options
AIndia's first lunar roverBIndia's first deep-sea exploration vehicleCIndia's first half-humanoid for space missionsDIndia's first quantum computing platform
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Correct answer
India's first half-humanoid for space missions
Explanation
ISRO–CTTC BBSR unveiled Vyommitra, the nation’s first half-humanoid, designed for space missions.
Q10The Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL) is exploring a scheme to encourage farmers in which district to raise pulpwood trees, thereby supporting their livelihood?Options
ASalemBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
TNPL is exploring the scope to initiate Coimbatore farmers into raising pulpwood trees.
Q11According to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, what is India's current position in the global automobile market?Options
AFirstBSecondCThirdDFourth
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Correct answer
Third
Explanation
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that India is the third largest automobile market globally.
Q12BSNL recently launched eSIM services in which two Indian regions?Options
AKerala and KarnatakaBTamil Nadu and PuducherryCAndhra Pradesh and TelanganaDMaharashtra and Goa
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Explanation
BSNL launched eSIM Services in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Q13The Tamil Nadu government plans to borrow a significant amount in the third quarter of FY2026. What is this approximate amount?Options
A₹25,000 croreB₹30,000 croreC₹39,000 croreD₹45,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹39,000 crore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government plans to borrow ₹39,000 crore in Q3 of FY2026.
Q14An onion glut recently triggered a price crash in the wholesale market of which Tamil Nadu district?Options
ASalemBErodeCDindigulDKrishnagiri
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Correct answer
Dindigul
Explanation
An onion glut triggered a price crash in the Dindigul wholesale market.
Q15The Government recently launched the Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 with the primary objective of:Options
AProviding skill development to new employeesBExpanding social security coverage of employeesCOffering unemployment benefits to former employeesDStreamlining recruitment processes in public sector
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Correct answer
Expanding social security coverage of employees
Explanation
The Government launched the Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 to expand social security coverage of employees.