Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-01
Q1What is the estimated cost of the massive outer harbour project that Chennai Port is set to revive?Options
A₹5,000 croreB₹6,500 croreC₹8,000 croreD₹10,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹8,000 crore
Explanation
Chennai Port is set to revive its massive outer harbour project, with an estimated cost of ₹8,000 crore.
Q2The Madras High Court recently halted a housing project due to its proximity to which important Ramsar Site in Chennai?Options
APoint Calimere Wildlife and Bird SanctuaryBVembanur Wetland ComplexCPallikaranai MarshlandDChitrangudi Bird Sanctuary
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Correct answer
Pallikaranai Marshland
Explanation
The Madras High Court halted a housing project near the Pallikaranai Marsh Ramsar Site, emphasizing environmental protection.
Q3Which Tamil Nadu state agency is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of an international cricket stadium in Coimbatore?Options
ATIDCOBSIPCOTCELCOTDTNSDC
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Correct answer
TIDCO
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has invited Expression of Interest to develop an international cricket stadium in Coimbatore.
Q4ISRO successfully launched India's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, using which rocket?Options
APSLV-C56BGSLV-F12CLVM3-M5DSSLV-D2
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Correct answer
LVM3-M5
Explanation
ISRO successfully launched the CMS-03 communication satellite, India's heaviest, using its 'Bahubali' rocket, LVM3-M5. Many articles confirm this.
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Q5Which city is set to host the 4-day India International Science Festival (IISF 2025) from December 6?Options
ABengaluruBNew DelhiCMumbaiDChandigarh
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Correct answer
Chandigarh
Explanation
The 4-day India International Science Festival (IISF 2025) is scheduled to be held in Chandigarh from December 6.
Q6The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed an MoU with IICA to develop a Comprehensive SDG Alignment Framework. What does SDG stand for?Options
ASustainable Development GoalsBSocial Democracy GuidelinesCStrategic Development GroupDScience & Digital Governance
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Correct answer
Sustainable Development Goals
Explanation
MoSPI signed an MoU with IICA to develop a Comprehensive SDG Alignment Framework, where SDG stands for Sustainable Development Goals, integrating various indicators for 'Viksit Bharat' vision.
Q7The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) recently imposed penalties on coaching centers for what reason?Options
ALack of proper infrastructureBMisleading advertisements and unfair trade practicesCCharging excessive feesDEmploying unqualified teachers
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Correct answer
Misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices
Explanation
The CCPA imposed penalties of ₹8,00,000 each on Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS coaching centers for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices.