Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-18
Q1The rare Kurinji flowers, which recently bloomed after eight years in Tamil Nadu's newly notified Gudalur reserve forest, are considered an indicator of what phenomenon?Options
AIncreased biodiversityBClimate changeCSoil degradationDForest regeneration
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Correct answer
Climate change
Explanation
The article explicitly states that the flowering of Kurinji after eight years in the Gudalur reserve forest is an indicator of climate change.
Q2Which Indian state currently leads the country in revenue generated from the sale of products manufactured in its prisons?Options
AUttar PradeshBMaharashtraCTamil NaduDKerala
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has generated over ₹67 crore from prison products, which is the highest in the country.
Q3Tamil Nadu's first BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) integrated elevated corridor is proposed to be constructed on GST Road between which two points?Options
AChennai Airport to GuindyBKilambakkam to Mahindra World CityCTambaram to ChengalpattuDVadapalani to Porur
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Correct answer
Kilambakkam to Mahindra World City
Explanation
The proposed BRTS integrated elevated corridor is planned on GST Road, specifically from Kilambakkam to Mahindra World City.
Q4According to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, in which specific financial metric did Tamil Nadu achieve an improvement between 2019-20 and 2023-24?Options
ARevenue DeficitBFiscal DeficitCDebt-GSDP ratioDCapital Expenditure
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Debt-GSDP ratio
Explanation
The CAG stated that Tamil Nadu achieved an improvement only in its debt-GSDP ratio, indicating prudent fiscal management in this specific area.
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Q5The 11th Aditya-L1 Workshop, focusing on India's first solar mission, was recently inaugurated at which university?Options
AAnna UniversityBPondicherry UniversityCIndian Institute of Science (IISc) BengaluruDUniversity of Hyderabad
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Pondicherry University
Explanation
The 11th Aditya-L1 Workshop was inaugurated at Pondicherry University, highlighting India's progress in solar space research.
Q6What are 'Thozhi' hostels, and how many are currently under construction across Tamil Nadu as per Minister Geetha Jeevan?Options
AHostels for migrant workers; 10BHostels for women seeking employment; 26CHostels for college students; 30DHostels for senior citizens; 15
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Hostels for women seeking employment; 26
Explanation
Minister Geetha Jeevan stated that 26 'Thozhi' hostels are under construction across the state to provide accommodation for women seeking employment.
Q7A conservation centre for which endangered marine animal is being planned in a ‘No-Development Zone’ in Tamil Nadu, raising environmental concerns?Options
ASea TurtleBDolphinCDugongDWhale Shark
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Dugong
Explanation
A Dugong (sea cow) conservation centre is being planned in a 'No-Development Zone', which has led to environmental concerns regarding the chosen location.
Q8Which Central government scheme, aimed at upgrading existing schools, did Kerala recently agree to join after initial reluctance?Options
APM POSHAN SchemeBSamagra Shiksha AbhiyanCPM SHRI SchemeDNational Education Policy
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PM SHRI Scheme
Explanation
Kerala had initially resisted but eventually agreed to join the PM SHRI scheme, which aims to upgrade existing schools into 'model schools'.
Q9Tamil Nadu farmers are urging Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to write to the Union government to relax the moisture limit for paddy procurement to what percentage?Options
A15%B17%C20%D22%
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22%
Explanation
Farmers are seeking relaxation of the moisture limit to 22% for paddy procurement, citing difficulties with the current standards.
Q10The Centre plans to mandate QR code-based traceability for which two categories of essential medicines to enhance transparency and combat counterfeiting?Options
APainkillers and AntibioticsBVitamins and Dietary SupplementsCVaccines and Anticancer MedicinesDCold and Cough Syrups
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Correct answer
Vaccines and Anticancer Medicines
Explanation
To enhance transparency and combat counterfeiting, the Centre plans to mandate QR code-based traceability for vaccines and anticancer medicines.
Q11Following heavy rains, the Mullaperiyar dam opened all its 13 shutters. Which two districts are primarily facing rain havoc due to the increased water discharge?Options
AMadurai and TheniBIdukki and TheniCCoimbatore and DindigulDKerala's Alappuzha and Kottayam
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Idukki and Theni
Explanation
After the Mullaperiyar dam shutters were opened, the Idukki district in Kerala and the Theni district in Tamil Nadu faced significant rain havoc.
Q12The Global Startup Summit held in Coimbatore recently, organized by the Tamil Nadu government, attracted how much investment?Options
A₹50 croreB₹85 croreC₹127 croreD₹200 crore
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Correct answer
₹127 crore
Explanation
The Global Startup Summit in Coimbatore, a key event for promoting entrepreneurship in the state, successfully attracted investments worth ₹127 crore.