Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-28
Q1According to a news report from October 2025, which prominent leader stated that the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) supports 'SIR' in Tamil Nadu?Options
AM.K. StalinBEdappadi K. PalaniswamiCAnbumani RamadossDK. Annamalai
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Correct answer
Anbumani Ramadoss
Explanation
The headline 'PMK supports SIR in Tamil Nadu, says Anbumani' directly attributes the statement to Anbumani.
Q2According to a DD News report dated October 28, 2025, what was the name of the cyclone for which an 'Orange alert' was issued in 4 Tamil Nadu districts?Options
ACyclone MochaBCyclone MandousCCyclone MonthaDCyclone Michaung
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Correct answer
Cyclone Montha
Explanation
The DD News headline from October 28, 2025, explicitly states 'Cyclone Montha: Orange alert in 4 TN districts; Chennai braces for heavy rain'.
Q3According to the news dated 2025-10-28, what was the name of the cyclone that prompted an alert in Tamil Nadu ports and caused Chennai and northern TN districts to brace for heavy rain?Options
ACyclone 'Nivar'BCyclone 'Montha'CCyclone 'Fani'DCyclone 'Gaja'
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Correct answer
Cyclone 'Montha'
Explanation
The headline clearly states 'Cyclone ‘Montha’ nears Andhra coast, Chennai, northern TN districts brace for heavy rain'.
Q4According to the provided headline, which political party is associated with M.K. Stalin?Options
AAIADMKBBJPCDMKDCongress
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Correct answer
DMK
Explanation
The headline 'Tamil Nadu BJP Ploy for AIADMK 2026 Win, Stalin's DMK Strategy' directly links M.K. Stalin with the DMK party.
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Q5According to the news headline, which two teams played to a memorable draw in the Ranji Trophy 2025, with Nischal and Lemtur guiding one of the teams?Options
ANagaland and Tamil NaduBKerala and KarnatakaCMumbai and DelhiDBengal and Saurashtra
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Correct answer
Nagaland and Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The headline explicitly states, 'Ranji Trophy 2025: Nischal, Lemtur guide Nagaland to memorable draw against Tamil Nadu,' indicating Nagaland and Tamil Nadu were the teams involved.
Q6Which cyclone led to the closure of schools across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha on October 28, 2025, according to IMD alerts?Options
ACyclone FaniBCyclone MonthaCCyclone AmphanDCyclone Michaung
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Correct answer
Cyclone Montha
Explanation
The headline explicitly states that 'Schools across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha closed due to Cyclone Montha'.
Q7Who is identified as the chief of the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party in the context of recent discussions about crop damage in Tamil Nadu?Options
AM.K. StalinBO. PanneerselvamCVijayDEdappadi K. Palaniswami
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Correct answer
Vijay
Explanation
The headline explicitly states, 'TVK Chief Vijay', indicating that Vijay is the head of the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam party.
Q8According to a news report from October 28, 2025, who saved a woman who slipped while boarding a moving train in Tamil Nadu?Options
AA GRP (Government Railway Police) officerBA local civilianCAn RPF (Railway Protection Force) copDA train conductor
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Correct answer
An RPF (Railway Protection Force) cop
Explanation
The headline explicitly states: 'RPF cop saves her'.
Q9According to the news report from October 28, 2025, how many districts were predicted to receive heavy rains, potentially impacting Chennai with a school holiday on October 29?Options
A5B7C9D12
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Correct answer
9
Explanation
The headline explicitly states '9 Districts To Get Heavy Rains', indicating the number of districts affected.
Q10According to the news on October 28, 2025, what was the Q2 profit reported by TNPL?Options
A₹4.3 CrB₹8.1 CrC₹10.2 CrD₹6.5 Cr
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Correct answer
₹8.1 Cr
Explanation
The headline states 'TNPL Q2 Profit Rises to ₹8.1 Cr'.
Q11According to the headline, which two major political parties are currently engaged in a face-off in Tamil Nadu regarding 'SIR' as the state braces for an electoral roll drive?Options
ADMK and BJPBAIADMK and BJPCDMK and CongressDAIADMK and DMK
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Correct answer
DMK and BJP
Explanation
The headline explicitly mentions 'DMK-BJP face-off over SIR as Tamil Nadu braces for electoral roll drive,' directly indicating the two parties involved.
Q12Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu stated that the state would never accept which scheme, described as part of the Centre’s New Education Policy?Options
APH SHRI schemeBPM POSHAN schemeCPM-Kisan schemeDPM Awas Yojana
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Correct answer
PH SHRI scheme
Explanation
According to the headline, Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu stated that the state would never accept the 'PH SHRI scheme', which is part of the Centre’s New Education Policy.
Q13According to a news report from October 28, 2025, who stated that "BJP’s daydream will not become a reality when DMK is active"?Options
AM.K. StalinBAmit ShahCJ.P. NaddaDK. Annamalai
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Correct answer
M.K. Stalin
Explanation
The headline explicitly states that Tamil Nadu CM Stalin made the statement: 'BJP’s daydream will not become a reality when DMK is active: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin'.
Q14According to the Sportstar headline regarding the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, who received the accolades in a match where Tamil Nadu bagged three crucial points?Options
ATamil Nadu team captainBImliwatiCThe opposition teamDThe match officials
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Correct answer
Imliwati
Explanation
The headline states, 'Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Imliwati gets the accolades, Tamil Nadu bags three crucial points'.
Q15According to a recent study reported by The Hindu, unsafe drinking water is fueling antimicrobial resistance among isolated tribal communities in which of the following Indian states?Options
AAndhra Pradesh, Telangana, and KarnatakaBKerala, Karnataka, and Tamil NaduCOdisha, Chhattisgarh, and JharkhandDMaharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan
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Correct answer
Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The headline explicitly states that the study found unsafe drinking water fueling antimicrobial resistance among isolated tribal communities in 'Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu'.
Q16According to the news dated October 28, 2025, the 'SIR 2.0' initiative is scheduled to begin in how many States/Union Territories and aims to cover approximately how many voters?Options
A10 States/UTs and 45 crore votersB12 States/UTs and 51 crore votersC15 States/UTs and 50 crore votersD8 States/UTs and 48 crore voters
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Correct answer
12 States/UTs and 51 crore voters
Explanation
The headline states 'SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, UTs, cover 51 crore voters'.
Q17According to a Newsonair report from October 28, 2025, which cyclone intensified over the Bay of Bengal, leading to an alert in Chennai?Options
ACyclone MochaBCyclone MonthaCCyclone MandousDCyclone Michaung
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Correct answer
Cyclone Montha
Explanation
The headline explicitly mentions 'Cyclone ‘Montha’ Intensifies Over Bay of Bengal', putting Chennai on alert.
Q18In the context of the Collector chairing a meeting on October 28, 2025, concerning the electoral roll, what does the abbreviation "SIR" most likely stand for?Options
AState Information ReportBSpecial Investigative ReviewCSystematic Inclusion RecordDSpecial Summary Revision
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Correct answer
Special Summary Revision
Explanation
The abbreviation "SIR" in the context of electoral rolls commonly refers to Special Summary Revision, a periodic exercise conducted by election authorities to update and verify voter lists.
Q19According to a news report from October 28, 2025, who stated that 'DMK Ministers are afraid of SIR'?Options
AM.K. StalinBNainar NagendranCK. PalaniswamiDO. Panneerselvam
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Correct answer
Nainar Nagendran
Explanation
The headline explicitly states, 'DMK Ministers afraid of SIR, says Nainar Nagendran - The Hindu', directly attributing the statement to Nainar Nagendran.
Q20Which two prominent personalities reportedly received bomb threats, leading to an investigation by the Tamil Nadu Police, as per recent news?Options
AKamal Haasan and VijayBSuriya and KarthiCRajinikanth and DhanushDAjith Kumar and Vikram
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Correct answer
Rajinikanth and Dhanush
Explanation
According to the provided summary, 'Rajinikanth, Dhanush receive bomb threats; Tamil Nadu Police launches probe.'