Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-24
Q1Recently, the Madras High Court dismissed a plea seeking permission for which traditional event, stating it violates the animal cruelty law and cannot be conferred cultural status in Tamil Nadu?Options
AJallikattuBManjuvirattuCRekla RaceDCock Fights
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Cock Fights
Explanation
The Madras High Court observed that organising cock fights violates the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and cultural status cannot be conferred on such events in Tamil Nadu.
Q2Which prominent environmental conservation site in Tamil Nadu recently came into focus due to allegations by Arappor Iyakkam regarding illegal plan approval for building construction?Options
AGulf of Mannar Biosphere ReserveBPoint Calimere Wildlife and Bird SanctuaryCPallikaranai MarshlandDVedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
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Pallikaranai Marshland
Explanation
Arappor Iyakkam, an activist group, has alleged illegal plan approval for construction on the Pallikaranai marshland, a crucial wetland ecosystem in Chennai.
Q3What issue recently led to Union government expert teams visiting Tamil Nadu to inspect paddy and calls from the State government and farmers for relaxation of norms, particularly affecting Delta districts?Options
AShortage of fertilisersBPaddy blast disease outbreakCMoisture levels in procured paddyDLack of proper storage facilities
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Moisture levels in procured paddy
Explanation
Central expert teams were sent to Tamil Nadu to assess moisture levels in paddy, as the State requested relaxation of procurement norms due to higher-than-stipulated moisture content, especially in Delta districts.
Q4Which significant urban ecological park in Chennai was recently inaugurated after renovation by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and its adjacent estuary was reviewed for monsoon preparedness, including dredging works?Options
AGuindy National ParkBSemmozhi PoongaCTholkappia Poonga (Adyar Poonga)DChetpet Eco-park
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Tholkappia Poonga (Adyar Poonga)
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the renovated Tholkappia Poonga (also known as Adyar Poonga), and both he and Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reviewed monsoon preparedness and dredging activities in the Adyar estuary.
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Q5What is the approximate completion status of ISRO's ambitious Gaganyaan mission, India's first human spaceflight, as confirmed by ISRO chairman V Narayanan, with a target launch year?Options
A75% complete, target 2025B90% complete, target 2027C50% complete, target 2026D80% complete, target 2028
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90% complete, target 2027
Explanation
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan (as per articles) confirmed that the Gaganyaan mission is approximately 90% complete, with the first human spaceflight targeted for 2027.