Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-26
Q1What is a key challenge faced by paddy farmers in Tamil Nadu regarding procurement by direct procurement centres (DPCs) and the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC)?Options
AHigh moisture content in paddy and labour shortageBLack of adequate storage facilitiesCInsufficient minimum support priceDDelay in fund disbursement to farmers
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High moisture content in paddy and labour shortage
Explanation
Paddy farmers in Tamil Nadu face difficulties due to the strict moisture content norms for procurement and the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) struggles to keep pace with arrivals because of labour shortages at Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs).
Q2What new initiative is planned for Chennai Metro Rail stations to enhance passenger experience?Options
AIntroduction of more dining and shopping optionsBExpansion of metro lines to new suburban areasCImplementation of a smart card system for all public transportDProvision of free Wi-Fi across all stations
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Introduction of more dining and shopping options
Explanation
Chennai Metro Rail stations will soon offer more options for dining and shopping to improve passenger convenience and experience, as reported by The Hindu.
Q3According to a recent decision, which local bodies in Tamil Nadu are empowered to penalise households for not segregating solid waste?Options
AMunicipal CorporationsBVillage PanchayatsCTown PanchayatsDDistrict Panchayats
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Village Panchayats
Explanation
Village panchayats in Tamil Nadu have been empowered to penalise households that fail to segregate solid waste, aiming to improve waste management practices at the local level.
Q4Which significant ecological site in Chennai, recently mentioned in news regarding a proposed project, is recognised as a Ramsar site?Options
AGuindy National ParkBChembarambakkam LakeCPallikaranai MarshlandDPulicat Lake
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Pallikaranai Marshland
Explanation
The Pallikaranai marshland in Chennai is a designated Ramsar site, an internationally important wetland. A proposed project there has faced opposition due to its ecological sensitivity.
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Q5The Kalaignar International Convention Centre, a major infrastructure project in Tamil Nadu, is slated for completion by which year and month?Options
AFebruary 2026BDecember 2025CJune 2026DJanuary 2027
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February 2026
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Minister E.V. Velu stated that the Kalaignar International Convention Centre is set for completion by February 2026.
Q6Which ISRO launch vehicle is set to deploy India's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, primarily to extend coverage to ocean regions?Options
APSLVBGSLV Mk-IICLVM3DSSLV
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LVM3
Explanation
ISRO is preparing to launch the CMS-03 communication satellite on November 2 using the LVM3 rocket. This satellite is India's heaviest communication satellite and is intended to extend coverage to ocean regions.
Q7What legal recognition has the Madras High Court recently given to cryptocurrency under Indian law?Options
AIt is recognised as a currency.BIt is recognised as a commodity.CIt is recognised as 'property'.DIt is recognised as a security.
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It is recognised as 'property'.
Explanation
The Madras High Court has recently ruled that cryptocurrency will be recognised as 'property' under Indian law, a significant step in clarifying its legal status.
Q8The 'MISHTI' scheme, recently in news, is primarily associated with which environmental conservation effort in India?Options
AWetland restorationBMangrove restorationCForest cover expansionDCoral reef protection
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Mangrove restoration
Explanation
The MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) scheme focuses on restoring mangrove ecosystems along India's coastlines.
Q9The Supreme Court recently dismissed the Centre's plea regarding the resumption of the MGNREGA scheme in which Indian state, following a High Court direction?Options
AUttar PradeshBWest BengalCBiharDOdisha
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West Bengal
Explanation
The Supreme Court dismissed the Centre's plea against the High Court's direction to resume the MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal, reaffirming the High Court's order.
Q10The captured elephant 'Radhakrishnan' was recently released into which Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMudumalai Tiger ReserveBAnamalai Tiger ReserveCKalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveDSathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
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Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
Explanation
The elephant named 'Radhakrishnan', which was captured earlier, was released into the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) in Tamil Nadu.