Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-17
Q1Which of the following statements regarding technology and skill development initiatives in Tamil Nadu is/are correct?
I. An IT Skill Development Center, a Tech Skilling Hub & Center of Excellence, has been launched at MEPZ SEZ in collaboration with C-DAC.
II. The Tamil Nadu government is setting up an AI Centre of Excellence in Coimbatore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.Options
AI onlyBII onlyCBoth I and IIDNeither I nor II
Options
Correct answer
Both I and II
Explanation
Statement I is correct as per Article 1, stating that an IT Skill Development Center, a Tech Skilling Hub & Center of Excellence, has been launched at MEPZ SEZ in collaboration with C-DAC. Statement II is also correct as per Article 2, indicating that the Tamil Nadu government is setting up an AI Centre of Excellence in Coimbatore under the PPP model.
Q2Which state leads the country in revenue generated from the sale of prison products, having collected over ₹67 crore?Options
AMaharashtraBUttar PradeshCTamil NaduDGujarat
Options
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
According to Article 6, Tamil Nadu leads the country in revenue generated from prison products, having collected over ₹67 crore.
Q3The Tamil Nadu Assembly recently readopted which Bill, explicitly rejecting the Governor’s observations?Options
ATamil Nadu Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2024BTamil Nadu Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill, 2024CTamil Nadu Land Reforms (Amendment) Bill, 2024DTamil Nadu Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Options
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Explanation
As per Articles 8 and 37, the Tamil Nadu Assembly readopted the Tamil Nadu Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill, 2024, after rejecting the Governor's observations.
Q4The flowering of 'Kurinji' after eight years in Tamil Nadu's newly notified reserve forest in Gudalur is considered an indicator of what?Options
AImproved forest management practicesBSuccessful conservation efforts for endemic speciesCClimate changeDIncreased rainfall in the region
Options
Correct answer
Climate change
Explanation
Article 11 states that the Kurinji flowering in Gudalur's newly notified reserve forest after eight years is an indicator of climate change.
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Q5What percentage of all medical tourists visiting India are received by Tamil Nadu, as stated by the Health Minister?Options
A15%B20%C25%D30%
Options
Correct answer
25%
Explanation
As per Article 22, the Health Minister stated that Tamil Nadu receives 25% of all medical tourists visiting India.
Q6According to Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, what is the estimated annual revenue loss the state could face due to GST rationalization?Options
A₹5,000–₹7,000 croreB₹8,000–₹10,000 croreC₹11,000–₹13,000 croreD₹13,000–₹15,000 crore
Options
Correct answer
₹13,000–₹15,000 crore
Explanation
Article 4 states that Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said the state could lose ₹13,000–₹15,000 crore annually due to GST rationalization.
Q7Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently announced the formation of a commission for what purpose?Options
ATo study the impact of climate change on coastal areasBTo make recommendations for a law against 'honour' killingsCTo review the performance of public sector undertakingsDTo promote traditional Tamil arts and crafts
Options
Correct answer
To make recommendations for a law against 'honour' killings
Explanation
As per Articles 44 and 45, CM Stalin announced a commission to make recommendations for a law against 'honour' killings in Tamil Nadu.
Q8According to the ISRO chief, by which year is India expected to have its own space station?Options
A2030B2035C2040D2045
Options
Correct answer
2035
Explanation
Article 15 states that the ISRO chief announced India aims to have its own space station by 2035.
Q9What was the specific theme under which the Ministry of Mines achieved significant milestones as part of 'Special Campaign 5.0'?Options
ACleanliness DrivesBDigital Literacy PromotionCE-Waste Collection DriveDWater Conservation Initiatives
Options
Correct answer
E-Waste Collection Drive
Explanation
Article 54 highlights that the Ministry of Mines achieved significant milestones under Special Campaign 5.0 with the theme ‘E-Waste Collection Drive’.
Q10The Global Startup Summit held in Coimbatore recently attracted how much in investments, as announced by the Tamil Nadu government?Options
A₹75 croreB₹100 croreC₹127 croreD₹150 crore
Options
Correct answer
₹127 crore
Explanation
Article 24 states that the Global Startup Summit in Coimbatore attracted ₹127 crore in investments, according to the T.N. government.