Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-22
Q1Where will Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurate a solar bus terminal on November 27?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCErodeDCoimbatore
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Erode
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to inaugurate a solar bus terminal in Erode on November 27.
Q2Which flagship scheme of the Tamil Nadu government is aimed at uplifting women?Options
AMakkalai Thedi MaruthuvamBNaan MudhalvanCKalaignar Magalir Urimai ThittamDPudhumai Penn Thittam
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Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam
Explanation
The 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam' is a flagship scheme of the Tamil Nadu government focusing on uplifting women.
Q3Tamil Nadu's first Medical Devices Testing Laboratory is planned to be established in which city?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDTiruchi
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Coimbatore
Explanation
Alternative land has been identified in Coimbatore for Tamil Nadu’s first Medical Devices Testing Laboratory.
Q4Which Indian city recently launched the country's first real-time flood forecast system?Options
AMumbaiBChennaiCBengaluruDKolkata
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Chennai
Explanation
Chennai has received India’s first real-time flood forecast system.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government recently took possession of an SRM hotel property in Tiruchi. What was it renamed to by the State tourism department?Options
AHotel Tamil Nadu Unit-IBHotel Tamil Nadu Unit-IICTamil Nadu State HotelDCauvery View Hotel
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Hotel Tamil Nadu Unit-II
Explanation
The State tourism department renamed the SRM property as Hotel Tamil Nadu unit-II after the government took possession.
Q6Which dam's three spillway shutters were recently closed by the Tamil Nadu government?Options
AMettur DamBBhavani Sagar DamCMullaperiyar DamDVaigai Dam
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Mullaperiyar Dam
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government recently closed three spillway shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam.
Q7What type of insect was successfully used in South India, including Tamil Nadu, to control a devastating pest affecting tapioca crops?Options
ALadybugBParasitic waspCPraying mantisDSilk moth
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Parasitic wasp
Explanation
A parasitic wasp was successfully used to control the mealybug pest affecting tapioca crops in South India.
Q8Who is the recipient of the Vaikom Award for Social Justice from the Tamil Nadu government?Options
AKanimozhi KarunanidhiBThenmozhi SoundararajanCArundhati RoyDMedha Patkar
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Thenmozhi Soundararajan
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to confer the Vaikom Award for Social Justice to activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan.
Q9According to the Tamil Nadu Food Minister, the DMK government has built more of what type of infrastructure in 52 months than the previous 10 years of AIADMK rule?Options
AHospitalsBSchoolsCFoodgrain godownsDHighways
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Foodgrain godowns
Explanation
The TN Food Minister stated that more foodgrain godowns were built in 52 months by the DMK government than in 10 years of AIADMK rule.
Q10Tamil Nadu is enhancing its narcotics detection capabilities by training which animals?Options
AHorsesBDogsCFalconsDMonkeys
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Dogs
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is training 17 pups to strengthen narcotics detection efforts.
Q11Which upcoming ISRO mission aims for human spaceflight by 2027 and is reported to be 90% complete?Options
AChandrayaan-4BGaganyaanCAditya-L1DMangalyaan-2
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Gaganyaan
Explanation
ISRO's Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight mission is reported to be 90% complete, with a crewed launch planned by 2027.
Q12Which two major Indian entities have collaborated to establish a Centre for Sustainable Energy to drive India's Net-Zero Transition?Options
AISRO & IIT BombayBDRDO & IISc BangaloreCCoal India Limited & IIT MadrasDNTPC & IIT Delhi
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Coal India Limited & IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras and Coal India Limited have launched a Centre for Sustainable Energy to drive India’s Net-Zero Transition.
Q13What emerging technology is India aiming to harness for social good, inclusive growth, and skill development, as highlighted by MeitY Secretary Shri S. Krishnan and the SOAR initiative?Options
AQuantum ComputingBArtificial Intelligence (AI)CBlockchainDBiotechnology
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Explanation
MeitY Secretary Shri S. Krishnan emphasized harnessing AI for social good, and SOAR focuses on AI-driven education and skill development.
Q14From when will the key provisions related to nomination under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 come into effect?Options
A1st January 2025B1st April 2025C1st November 2025D1st March 2026
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1st November 2025
Explanation
Key provisions relating to nomination under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 are set to come into effect from 1st November 2025.
Q15Under which digital health initiative are institutions like JIPMER promoting free ABHA card registration and on-site printing?Options
APradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaBNational Health MissionCAyushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)DDigital India Health Program
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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Explanation
JIPMER is offering free ABHA card registration and on-site printing under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
Q16A USTM scientist is utilizing data from which ISRO mission for a prestigious project?Options
AChandrayaan-3BAditya-L1 Solar MissionCGaganyaanDNISAR
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Aditya-L1 Solar Mission
Explanation
A USTM scientist has earned an ISRO project using data from India’s Aditya-L1 Solar Mission.
Q17What is the purpose of the ₹730 Crore recently released by the Centre to boost development?Options
AUrban infrastructure developmentBBoosting rural local bodiesCNational highway constructionDIndustrial sector subsidies
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Boosting rural local bodies
Explanation
The Centre released ₹730 Crore to boost rural local bodies.
Q18ISRO is set to launch a 6.5-tonne US satellite by the year-end. What is the name of this satellite?Options
AStarlinkBBlueBird-6COneWebDAmazon Kuiper
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BlueBird-6
Explanation
Dr. V. Narayanan stated that ISRO will launch the US’ BlueBird-6 Satellite by the year-end.
Q19The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is inviting designs for the logo of which national mission, offering a prize of ₹1 Lakh?Options
ANational Solar MissionBNational Wind Energy MissionCGreen Hydrogen MissionDNational Biofuel Mission
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Green Hydrogen Mission
Explanation
MNRE has invited designs for the logo of the Green Hydrogen Mission, with the winner receiving ₹1 Lakh.
Q20Which Indian company has pioneered the production of single crystal turbine blades in India, a critical technology for advanced aerospace and power generation?Options
ABharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)BHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)CTata Advanced SystemsDPTC Industries
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Correct answer
PTC Industries
Explanation
PTC Industries has pioneered single crystal turbine blade production in India.
Q21What agricultural commodity's procurement process in Tamil Nadu is currently facing challenges due to monsoon rains and administrative issues?Options
ASugarcaneBPaddyCCottonDMaize
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Paddy
Explanation
Paddy procurement delays and distress among delta farmers in Tamil Nadu are reported due to monsoon rains and related issues.