Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-25
Q1Aurolab, the manufacturing division of Aravind Eye Hospital, is located in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Madurai
Explanation
Aurolab, the manufacturing division of Aravind Eye Hospital, is located in Madurai.
Q2Which Ramsar site in Chennai is currently a subject of environmental concern due to a proposed project, as opposed by AIADMK leader Palaniswami?Options
APoint Calimere Wildlife and Bird SanctuaryBPallikaranai MarshlandCChitrangudi Bird SanctuaryDGulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve
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Correct answer
Pallikaranai Marshland
Explanation
AIADMK leader Palaniswami opposes a project in the Ramsar site at Chennai’s Pallikaranai marshland.
Q3What new power has been granted to Village Panchayats in Tamil Nadu regarding solid waste management?Options
ATo establish recycling plantsBTo conduct awareness campaigns onlyCTo penalise households not segregating solid wasteDTo outsource waste collection to private companies
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To penalise households not segregating solid waste
Explanation
Village panchayats in Tamil Nadu can now penalise households not segregating solid waste.
Q4Which of the following districts were assessed by Union government's expert teams to check moisture levels of paddy in Tamil Nadu?Options
AKarur, Salem, MaduraiBTiruchi, Pudukkottai, ThanjavurCChennai, Coimbatore, ErodeDCuddalore, Villupuram, Dindigul
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Correct answer
Tiruchi, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur
Explanation
Central teams assessed paddy moisture levels in Tiruchi, Pudukkottai, and Thanjavur districts of Tamil Nadu.
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Q5What was the recent ruling made by the Madras High Court regarding cryptocurrency?Options
AIt is illegal under Indian lawBIt is considered a 'property' under Indian lawCIt is subject to GST onlyDIt can be used as legal tender
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Correct answer
It is considered a 'property' under Indian law
Explanation
The Madras High Court has declared cryptocurrency as 'Property' under Indian Law.
Q6What is the primary objective of ISRO's Gaganyaan mission?Options
ATo send a rover to MarsBTo establish a lunar baseCTo launch India's first human spaceflight missionDTo deploy a new communication satellite network
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Correct answer
To launch India's first human spaceflight mission
Explanation
ISRO's Gaganyaan mission aims to launch India's first human spaceflight mission.
Q7The National Crises Management Committee (NCMC) recently held a meeting chaired by Dr. T. V. Somanathan to review preparedness for what impending event?Options
AA major earthquake in the HimalayasBAn impending cyclone in the Bay of BengalCA national droughtDA cyber-attack on critical infrastructure
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Correct answer
An impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal
Explanation
The NCMC meeting was held to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal.
Q8The captured elephant 'Radhakrishnan' was recently released into which wildlife reserve in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMudumalai Tiger ReserveBAnamalai Tiger ReserveCKalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveDSathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
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Correct answer
Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
Explanation
The captured elephant 'Radhakrishnan' was released in Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.
Q9What did the Madras High Court direct the Tamil Nadu government to do regarding the plastic ban in the Western Ghats?Options
ATo provide alternatives to plastic productsBTo conduct a meeting with brand owners to enforce the banCTo increase penalties for plastic usageDTo declare the entire Western Ghats as a plastic-free zone
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Correct answer
To conduct a meeting with brand owners to enforce the ban
Explanation
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to convene a meeting with brand owners to enforce the plastic ban in the Western Ghats.
Q10What new amenities are expected to be available soon at Chennai Metro Rail stations?Options
AOnly ticket vending machinesBMore options to dine and shopCExpanded parking facilitiesDDedicated cycle tracks
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Correct answer
More options to dine and shop
Explanation
More options to dine and shop will be available soon at Chennai Metro Rail stations.
Q11What central assistance was disbursed to the kin of Karur tragedy victims?Options
AMedical aid onlyBA solatium of Rs 2 lakhCJob opportunitiesDHousing assistance
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Correct answer
A solatium of Rs 2 lakh
Explanation
The Central government disbursed Rs 2 lakh solatium to the kin of Karur tragedy victims.
Q12NISAR is a joint Earth observation satellite mission between which two space agencies?Options
AISRO and ESA (European Space Agency)BNASA and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)CNASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)DRoscosmos and CNSA (China National Space Administration)
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NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Explanation
NISAR is a joint mission of NASA and ISRO.
Q13A rice institute has issued field-ready flood management advice for which two crop varieties during monsoon?Options
ABasmati and Sona MasuriBPonni and IR 20CSamba and ThaladiDKuruvai and Kar
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Correct answer
Samba and Thaladi
Explanation
A rice institute issued field-ready flood management advice for samba and thaladi crops.
Q14What type of scam did the CB-CID recently crack down on in a state-wide operation in Tamil Nadu?Options
ALand fraud scamBBank loan scamCIridium scamDJob recruitment scam
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Iridium scam
Explanation
The CB-CID cracked down on an Iridium scam in a state-wide operation.
Q15Which communication satellite is ISRO scheduled to launch on November 2 using the LVM3 rocket, notable for being its heaviest ever?Options
AINSAT-4ABGSAT-11CCMS-03DKalpana-1
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Correct answer
CMS-03
Explanation
ISRO is scheduled to launch the CMS-03 communication satellite, described as its heaviest ever, on November 2 with LVM3.