Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-27
Q1The National Biodiversity Authority recently provided financial assistance of ₹55 Lakh to farmers involved in the cultivation of a specific plant in Tamil Nadu. Which plant species was this assistance for?Options
ASandalwoodBTeakCRed SandersDNeem
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Correct answer
Red Sanders
Explanation
The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹55 Lakh to farmers of Red Sanders in Tamil Nadu.
Q2Tamil Nadu Speaker M. Appavu recently stated that the state will never accept a particular central scheme. Which scheme was referred to?Options
APM-KISANBPM Gati ShaktiCPH SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India)DPM Fasal Bima Yojana
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Correct answer
PH SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Speaker M. Appavu stated that the state will never accept the PH SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme.
Q3What is a significant challenge faced by paddy farmers in Tamil Nadu, which recently led to central teams inspecting procurement centres in districts like Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam?Options
ALack of irrigation facilitiesBPests and diseasesCIssue of moisture content in procured paddyDShortage of labor
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Correct answer
Issue of moisture content in procured paddy
Explanation
Paddy farmers in Tamil Nadu face issues primarily related to the moisture content in procured paddy, leading to inspections by central teams.
Q4Who recently visited Coimbatore and Tiruppur on his maiden visit to Tamil Nadu after assuming office?Options
APrime Minister Narendra ModiBPresident Droupadi MurmuCVice-President Shri C. P. RadhakrishnanDUnion Home Minister Amit Shah
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Correct answer
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan
Explanation
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan received a warm welcome in Coimbatore and Tiruppur on his maiden visit to Tamil Nadu after assuming office.
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Q5Which cyclone recently necessitated preparedness reviews and holiday declarations in districts like Chennai and Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu?Options
ACyclone OckhiBCyclone MichaungCCyclone MonthaDCyclone Vardah
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Correct answer
Cyclone Montha
Explanation
Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reviewed Cyclone Montha preparedness in Chennai, and holidays were declared in Chennai and Tiruvallur due to it.
Q6Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently reviewed restoration works at which significant ecological spot in Chennai?Options
APallikaranai MarshlandBPulicat LakeCAdyar estuaryDChembarambakkam Lake
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Correct answer
Adyar estuary
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin reviewed works in the Adyar estuary, a significant ecological spot in Chennai.
Q7Which High Court recently ruled that cryptocurrency should be recognized as 'property' under Indian law?Options
ABombay High CourtBDelhi High CourtCMadras High CourtDKarnataka High Court
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Correct answer
Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently ruled that cryptocurrency should be recognized as 'property' under Indian law.
Q8The 'Kalaignar International Convention Centre' in Tamil Nadu is set for completion by which specific deadline?Options
ADecember 2024BFebruary 2026CAugust 2025DApril 2027
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Correct answer
February 2026
Explanation
Minister E.V. Velu stated that the Kalaignar International Convention Centre is set for completion by February 2026.
Q9Which technology company is backing a garment manufacturing unit poised to boost industrial development in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu?Options
AInfosysBWiproCZohoDTCS
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Correct answer
Zoho
Explanation
A Zoho-backed garment unit is set to anchor Nagapattinam’s major industrial push.
Q10In which district of Tamil Nadu did farmers recently protest against land alienation?Options
AThanjavurBKrishnagiriCCuddaloreDSalem
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Correct answer
Krishnagiri
Explanation
Farmers protested against land alienation in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu.
Q11The MISHTI scheme, recently in news, is primarily associated with the restoration of which ecological feature?Options
AWetlandsBMangrove forestsCCoral reefsDGrasslands
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Correct answer
Mangrove forests
Explanation
The MISHTI scheme focuses on mangrove restoration, with a significant area covered in Gujarat.
Q12The Union Cabinet recently approved the Terms of Reference for which Central Pay Commission?Options
A6th Central Pay CommissionB7th Central Pay CommissionC8th Central Pay CommissionD9th Central Pay Commission
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8th Central Pay Commission
Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
Q13What is the primary purpose of ISRO's CMS-03 mission, which involves India's heaviest communication satellite to be launched by LVM3-M5?Options
APlanetary explorationBEarth observationCExtend communication coverage to ocean regionsDWeather forecasting
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Correct answer
Extend communication coverage to ocean regions
Explanation
CMS-03 is India’s heaviest communication satellite, launched under LVM3-M5 mission to extend communication coverage to ocean regions.
Q14Which eminent personality was posthumously honored among the winners of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, an award recognizing contributions to science and technology, with professors from IIT Madras also being among the recipients?Options
ADr. C.V. RamanBDr. A.P.J. Abdul KalamCProfessor Jayant NarlikarDDr. Homi J. Bhabha
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Correct answer
Professor Jayant Narlikar
Explanation
Professor Jayant Narlikar was posthumously honored in the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, which also included professors from IIT Madras.
Q15A recent study identified unsafe drinking water as a key factor driving antimicrobial resistance in isolated tribal communities across which three South Indian states?Options
AAndhra Pradesh, Telangana, OdishaBKerala, Karnataka, Tamil NaduCGoa, Maharashtra, GujaratDChhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal
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Correct answer
Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The study found that unsafe drinking water fuels antimicrobial resistance among isolated tribal communities in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Q16The Supreme Court recently ordered the resumption of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in which Indian state?Options
AUttar PradeshBBiharCRajasthanDWest Bengal
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Correct answer
West Bengal
Explanation
Workers unions and political parties welcomed the Supreme Court order on the resumption of MGNREGS in West Bengal.
Q17By which year does India aim to send humans to the Moon, as stated by former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath?Options
A2030B2035C2047D2050
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Correct answer
2047
Explanation
Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stated that India aims to send humans on Moon by 2047.
Q18The 8th session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly was inaugurated by which Indian dignitary?Options
APrime Minister Narendra ModiBPresident Droupadi MurmuCMinister of External Affairs S. JaishankarDMinister of New and Renewable Energy R.K. Singh
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Correct answer
President Droupadi Murmu
Explanation
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the opening plenary of the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly.
Q19The Tamil Nadu government recently addressed allegations regarding an illegal building project within which significant wetland in Chennai?Options
AMadras Crocodile Bank TrustBGuindy National ParkCPallikaranai marshlandDVedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
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Correct answer
Pallikaranai marshland
Explanation
The T.N. government denied allegations that a building project within the Pallikaranai marshland was given illegal approval.