Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-13
Q1Which of the following districts in Tamil Nadu recently saw the inauguration of mega food parks by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin?Options
ACoimbatore and SalemBVillupuram and TheniCMadurai and TirunelveliDErode and Kancheepuram
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Villupuram and Theni
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently inaugurated mega food parks in Villupuram and Theni districts.
Q2What is the primary objective of the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam' mentioned in the State Planning Commission report?Options
AProviding free education for womenBEnhancing digital literacy among rural womenCHelping beneficiaries buy food and medicinesDSupporting women entrepreneurs with business loans
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Helping beneficiaries buy food and medicines
Explanation
The State Planning Commission report stated that the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam' helps beneficiaries buy food and medicines.
Q3Which telecommunication company recently launched eSIM services in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry?Options
AReliance JioBVodafone IdeaCBSNLDAirtel
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BSNL
Explanation
BSNL has recently launched eSIM services in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, allowing customers to use digital SIM cards.
Q4According to a recent report, which three Indian states account for almost 60% of India's elephant population?Options
AKerala, Odisha, and Uttar PradeshBKarnataka, Assam, and Tamil NaduCWest Bengal, Uttarakhand, and JharkhandDMadhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan
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Karnataka, Assam, and Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Hindu reported that almost 60% of India’s elephants are found in Karnataka, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.
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Q5What is 'Vyommitra', recently highlighted in news related to ISRO's Gaganyaan Mission?Options
AA new satellite launch vehicleBA deep-space telescopeCA humanoid robotDAn advanced navigation system
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A humanoid robot
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Vyommitra is a humanoid robot developed by ISRO, designated as a 'robot friend' for the Gaganyaan Mission, capable of talking, thinking, and working in space.
Q6What significant investment has Foxconn leadership pledged for Tamil Nadu after meeting CM Stalin?Options
A₹5,000 crore in renewable energyB₹10,000 crore in automobile manufacturingC₹15,000 crore in electronics manufacturingD₹20,000 crore in IT services
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₹15,000 crore in electronics manufacturing
Explanation
Foxconn leadership met CM Stalin and expressed their intention to invest ₹15,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, likely in electronics manufacturing.
Q7What is the primary purpose of ISRO opening up 143 GB of XPoSat data for the scientific community?Options
ATo conduct public surveys on space explorationBTo allow scientists to analyse X-ray polarization data from cosmic sourcesCTo share images of Earth for environmental monitoringDTo provide data for commercial satellite ventures
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To allow scientists to analyse X-ray polarization data from cosmic sources
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ISRO has opened up XPoSat data to allow scientists to conduct detailed studies of X-ray polarization from cosmic sources, advancing astrophysics research.
Q8What new facility was recently launched in Chennai to boost weather forecasts in Tamil Nadu?Options
AA new meteorological observatoryBAdditional weather radarsCAn advanced satellite ground stationDA climate research center
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Additional weather radars
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Tamil Nadu is set to get more weather radars, and a new facility was launched in Chennai to boost forecasts.
Q9The Supreme Court recently directed notices to be served to the Union and Tamil Nadu governments regarding a petition seeking the decommissioning of which dam?Options
AMettur DamBVaigai DamCBhavani Sagar DamDMullaperiyar Dam
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Mullaperiyar Dam
Explanation
The Supreme Court has directed notices to be served to the Union and Tamil Nadu governments on a petition seeking the decommissioning of the Mullaperiyar dam.
Q10What is the 'PM GatiShakti Public' platform, recently launched by Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, designed to democratize access to?Options
AFinancial aid for small businessesBAgricultural market prices and subsidiesCGeospatial and infrastructure dataDPublic health records and medical information
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Geospatial and infrastructure data
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The 'PM GatiShakti Public' platform was launched to democratize access to geospatial and infrastructure data, supporting integrated planning and development.