Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-14
Q1The documentary "Wild Tamil Nadu" is set to premiere in Chennai. This documentary primarily focuses on which aspect of Tamil Nadu?Options
AAncient Temples and ArchitectureBWildlife and BiodiversityCTraditional Arts and CraftsDHistorical Forts and Palaces
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Correct answer
Wildlife and Biodiversity
Explanation
The article explicitly states 'Wild Tamil Nadu documentary to premiere in Chennai', indicating its focus on wildlife.
Q2Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently urged the Prime Minister to provide assistance to farmers growing which specific fruit in the State?Options
ABananaBMangoCGrapesDJackfruit
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Correct answer
Mango
Explanation
CM Stalin reiterated his request to Modi to help 'mango farmers' in the State.
Q3Which Tamil Nadu government welfare scheme, aimed at providing financial aid to women heads of families, was recently highlighted by a State Planning Commission report for helping beneficiaries purchase food and medicines?Options
AMuthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit SchemeBPudhumai Penn SchemeCKalaignar Magalir Urimai ThittamDChief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme
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Correct answer
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam
Explanation
The article specifically mentions 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam’ helps beneficiaries buy food, medicines' according to the State Planning Commission report.
Q4A new facility to boost weather forecasts, including additional weather radars, was recently launched in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCChennaiDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
The article states 'new facility launched in Chennai to boost forecasts' and 'T.N. to get more weather radars'.
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Q5The Supreme Court recently directed notices to the Union and Tamil Nadu governments regarding a petition seeking the decommissioning of which inter-state dam?Options
AMettur DamBBhavani Sagar DamCMullaperiyar DamDAmaravathi Dam
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Correct answer
Mullaperiyar Dam
Explanation
The Supreme Court directed notices regarding a petition seeking decommissioning of the Mullaperiyar dam.
Q6The Tamil Nadu government provides a 35% subsidy for setting up what kind of units and facilities in the agricultural sector?Options
ASeed Processing Units and NurseriesBFarm Machinery Service CentersCOrganic Fertilizer Production UnitsDAgricultural products value addition units and storage facilities
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Correct answer
Agricultural products value addition units and storage facilities
Explanation
The article states '35% subsidy for setting up agricultural products value addition units, storage facilities'.
Q7Unorganised workers in Tamil Nadu recently demanded that the State Assembly pass a resolution to repeal which central government policies?Options
AThe four labour codesBThe National Education PolicyCThe Farm LawsDThe Forest Rights Act amendments
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Correct answer
The four labour codes
Explanation
Unorganised workers demanded a resolution 'to repeal Centre’s four labour codes'.
Q8The first phase of a significant Western Bypass project, aimed at easing traffic, is set to be completed in November in which major Tamil Nadu city?Options
AMaduraiBTiruppurCCoimbatoreDSalem
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
The article mentions 'First phase of western bypass in Coimbatore city to be completed in November'.
Q9Over 5,000 palmyrah seeds were recently planted around a waterbody as part of a conservation effort in Gangaikondan. This initiative is often associated with the ecological and cultural significance of palmyrah, which is the state tree of which Indian state?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCTamil NaduDKarnataka
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Palmyrah is the state tree of Tamil Nadu, and the planting initiative took place within Tamil Nadu (Gangaikondan).
Q10Fishermen from Ramanathapuram district recently sought action against fishermen from another region for using high Horse Power (HP) engines, affecting their livelihoods. Which region were these other fishermen reportedly from?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCPuducherryDKarnataka
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Correct answer
Puducherry
Explanation
Ramanathapuram fishermen sought action against 'Puducherry fishermen using high Horse Power engines'.
Q11IREDA, an organization recently praised for its Q2 FY26 progress, is primarily associated with financing projects in which sector?Options
AInformation TechnologyBClean EnergyCHealthcareDManufacturing
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Correct answer
Clean Energy
Explanation
The article title 'India’s Clean Energy Momentum Strengthens with IREDA’s Impressive Q2 FY26 Progress' directly links IREDA to clean energy.
Q12What is the target year set by ISRO for its first crewed lunar mission?Options
A2027B2030C2035D2040
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Correct answer
2040
Explanation
ISRO has set a target of 'Crewed Moon landing by 2040'.
Q13Which female humanoid robot has been developed by ISRO to accompany astronauts on the Gaganyaan mission?Options
AMaitriBVyommitraCAstroBotDGaganrekha
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Correct answer
Vyommitra
Explanation
The article highlights 'ISRO’s Vyommitra — A robot friend on Gaganyaan'.
Q14The National Digital Livestock Mission workshop recently emphasized the use of which platform for smarter livestock management in India?Options
Ae-PashuHatBBharat PashudhanCAnimal Health PortalDLivestock Connect
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Correct answer
Bharat Pashudhan
Explanation
The workshop 'Stresses Use of Bharat Pashudhan Platform for Smarter Livestock Management'.
Q15IndiaAI, an initiative for artificial intelligence, recently launched a Face Authentication Challenge with a significant prize pool to enhance transparency and integrity in which domain?Options
AOnline Banking TransactionsBPublic ExaminationsCE-commerce SecurityDBiometric Attendance Systems
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Correct answer
Public Examinations
Explanation
IndiaAI launched the challenge 'to Boost Transparency and Integrity in Public Examinations'.
Q16What was the theme of the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition-2025, inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi?Options
ASmart Railways for Sustainable FutureBFuture-Ready RailwaysCInnovation in Rail TransportDConnecting India through Rail
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Correct answer
Future-Ready Railways
Explanation
The exhibition was inaugurated 'With the theme ‘Future-Ready Railways’'.
Q17Which initiative, featuring 'Shrutlekh', was highlighted as a victory for multilingual India for its ability to bridge linguistic divides in real-time?Options
ADigital IndiaBBHASHINICUMANGDe-Gov
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Correct answer
BHASHINI
Explanation
The article states 'BHASHINI's Shrutlekh Bridges Linguistic Divide in Real Time'.
Q18DRDO recently achieved a successful test of an indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System at what approximate altitude?Options
A10,000 feetB20,000 feetC32,000 feetD40,000 feet
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Correct answer
32,000 feet
Explanation
The system was 'successfully tested at 32,000 feet altitude'.
Q19Which mineral was recently classified as a 'Major Mineral' by the Ministry of Mines, a decision that could impact its mining and regulatory framework?Options
ABauxiteBGypsumCLimestoneDMica
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Correct answer
Limestone
Explanation
The Ministry of Mines 'Classifies Limestone as Major Mineral Completely'.
Q20What is the name of India's first dedicated solar mission to study the Sun?Options
AChandrayaan-3BMangalyaanCAditya-L1DShukrayaan-1
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Correct answer
Aditya-L1
Explanation
The article clearly states 'Aditya-L1: India’s First Dedicated Solar Mission'.