Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-19
Q1Tamil Nadu's first BRTS integrated elevated corridor is proposed to be constructed on GST Road, connecting which two locations?Options
AChennai Airport to TambaramBKilambakkam to Mahindra World CityCGuindy to PerungalathurDMadhavaram to Siruseri
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Correct answer
Kilambakkam to Mahindra World City
Explanation
The first BRTS integrated elevated corridor in Tamil Nadu is proposed on GST Road, connecting Kilambakkam to Mahindra World City.
Q2What was Tamil Nadu's off-budget borrowing amount as of March 2024?Options
A₹2,500.50 croreB₹3,919.10 croreC₹4,120.75 croreD₹5,000.00 crore
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₹3,919.10 crore
Explanation
According to The Hindu, Tamil Nadu's off-budget borrowings stood at ₹3,919.10 crore as of March 2024.
Q3The Coimbatore Corporation is urged to convene a consultative meeting with farmers regarding the ₹200-crore rejuvenation project of which river?Options
ABhavaniBAmaravathiCNoyyalDVaigai
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Noyyal
Explanation
The ₹200-crore rejuvenation project in Coimbatore is for the Noyyal river.
Q4Which government agency recently completed the first phase of an underwater survey off the Poompuhar coast in Tamil Nadu?Options
AArchaeological Survey of India (ASI)BNational Institute of Oceanography (NIO)CTamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA)DIndian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
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Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA)
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) completed the underwater survey off the Poompuhar coast.
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Q5Farmers are urging Chief Minister Stalin to write to the Centre to relax the moisture limit for paddy procurement to what percentage?Options
A17%B19%C22%D25%
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22%
Explanation
Farmers are demanding that the moisture limit for paddy procurement be relaxed to 22%.
Q6The new water pipeline nearing completion to Tiruvannamalai draws water from which dam?Options
AMettur DamBGrand AnicutCSathanur DamDVaigai Dam
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Sathanur Dam
Explanation
The new water pipeline for Tiruvannamalai draws water from the Sathanur Dam.
Q7The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently foiled the smuggling of Chinese firecrackers in 'Operation Fire Trail' at which Tamil Nadu port?Options
AChennai PortBEnnore PortCThoothukudi PortDKaraikal Port
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Thoothukudi Port
Explanation
The DRI seized smuggled Chinese firecrackers worth ₹5.01 crore at Thoothukudi Port under 'Operation Fire Trail'.
Q8The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) recently increased its number of relief centres to how many, in view of a heavy rain forecast?Options
A150B180C215D250
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215
Explanation
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) increased its relief centres to 215 in anticipation of heavy rain.
Q9Who became the first person from India's Northeastern region to lead an ISRO research project linked to the Aditya-L1 solar mission?Options
ADr. Kalpana ChawlaBDr. Tessy ThomasCDr. Murchana KhusrooDDr. Ritu Karidhal
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Correct answer
Dr. Murchana Khusroo
Explanation
Dr. Murchana Khusroo is the first individual from the Northeastern region to lead an ISRO research project connected to the Aditya-L1 solar mission.
Q10Which ISRO mission recently made the first-ever observation of the Sun's impact on the Moon?Options
AChandrayaan-1BChandrayaan-2CChandrayaan-3DMangalyaan
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Chandrayaan-2
Explanation
Chandrayaan-2 recently achieved a milestone by making the first-ever observation of the Sun's impact on the Moon.
Q11The Union Government plans to mandate QR code-based traceability for which category of products to enhance safety and authenticity?Options
AProcessed foods and beveragesBTextiles and garmentsCVaccines and anticancer medicinesDElectronic goods and appliances
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Vaccines and anticancer medicines
Explanation
The Centre is planning to mandate QR code-based traceability for vaccines and anticancer medicines.
Q12Which Indian organization recently announced significant progress in semiconductor technology development?Options
AISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)BDRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)CBARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre)DTIFR (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research)
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DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Explanation
The DRDO Chairman stated that the organization has made significant progress in semiconductor technology.
Q13Which Union Ministry won an award for its Anganwadis in tribal areas?Options
AMinistry of Health and Family WelfareBMinistry of Social Justice and EmpowermentCMinistry of Tribal AffairsDMinistry of Women and Child Development
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation
The Ministry of Women and Child Development received an award for its Anganwadis in tribal areas.
Q14India's only active mud volcano, whose samples date back to 23 million years, is located in which region?Options
AKutch, GujaratBBarren Island, AndamanCLonar, MaharashtraDLadakh, Jammu & Kashmir
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Barren Island, Andaman
Explanation
India's only active mud volcano is located in the Andaman Islands, specifically in Barren Island.
Q15'JivaScope', the India winner of the James Dyson Award 2025, is a device designed for which purpose?Options
AAdvanced agricultural monitoringBNon-invasive diagnostic tool for JaundiceCEco-friendly waste managementDReal-time air quality measurement
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Non-invasive diagnostic tool for Jaundice
Explanation
JivaScope is an innovative non-invasive device for diagnosing jaundice, which won the James Dyson Award 2025 for India.
Q16The PM SHRI scheme, recently joined by Kerala, is primarily associated with which sector?Options
ARural housingBPrimary and secondary educationCHealthcare for the elderlyDFarmers' income support
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Primary and secondary education
Explanation
The PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme focuses on upgrading existing schools into model schools to deliver quality education.