Daily Current Affairs - 2025-10-30
Q1The Madras High Court recently issued an interim order halting construction near which prominent Ramsar site in Tamil Nadu?Options
APoint Calimere Wildlife and Bird SanctuaryBChitrangudi Bird SanctuaryCPallikaranai Marsh Reserve ForestDGulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve
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Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest
Explanation
The Madras High Court issued an interim order halting a luxury project near the Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest, which is a designated Ramsar site in Chennai.
Q2Which High Court in India recently became the first to recognise cryptocurrency as 'property' under Indian laws?Options
ABombay High CourtBDelhi High CourtCMadras High CourtDKarnataka High Court
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Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court created a legal precedent by ruling that cryptocurrency qualifies as 'property' under Indian laws.
Q3Which port in Tamil Nadu was recently honoured with the 'Green Visionary' Award at the India Maritime Week 2025?Options
AChennai PortBKamarajar Port (Ennore)CV.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin)DKaraikal Port
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V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin)
Explanation
V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin won the 'Green Visionary' Award at the India Maritime Week 2025, recognizing its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Q4Tamil Nadu Auto Skills (TNAS) recently partnered with which organization to upskill engineers in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automotive technology?Options
AIIT MadrasBCreamCollar EduTechCDRDODISRO
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CreamCollar EduTech
Explanation
CreamCollar EduTech signed an MoU with TN Auto Skills to provide upskilling programs for engineers in AI and automotive technology.
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Q5What is ISRO's target for the number of rocket launches per year by 2029?Options
A25 launchesB30 launchesC40 launchesD50 launches
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50 launches
Explanation
The ISRO chief announced that the agency is working towards achieving a target of 50 rocket launches a year by 2029.
Q6Which organization is developing specialized food items, parachutes, and landing gears for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission?Options
AIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)BHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)CDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)DBharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation
DRDO has been actively involved in developing critical components like specialized food, parachutes, and landing gears for the Gaganyaan mission.
Q7What is India's ambitious target for renewable energy generation capacity by the year 2030?Options
A175 GWB250 GWC450 GWD500 GW
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500 GW
Explanation
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi stated that India is working towards achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Q8The Nagarathar community, known for its cultural ties with Tamil Nadu, recently built a new 'Satram' (choultry) in which city, symbolizing Kashi–Tamil Nadu cultural connect?Options
AAyodhyaBHaridwarCVaranasiDMathura
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Varanasi
Explanation
The Vice-President inaugurated a new Satram built by the Nagarathar community in Varanasi, strengthening the Kashi–Tamil Nadu cultural connection.
Q9Which national census, set to be fully digitized, will utilize 'VYAS Apps' for real-time and geo-referenced data collection in 2025?Options
AGeneral Population CensusBLivestock CensusCMarine Fisheries CensusDAgriculture Census
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Marine Fisheries Census
Explanation
The first fully digitized National Marine Fisheries Census 2025 will be conducted using VYAS Apps for efficient and accurate data collection.