Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-02
Q1What is the Tamil Nadu state government's scheme aimed at involving local communities and alumni in school development, for which Salem district made a significant contribution?Options
AKalaignar Kanavu IllamBPudhumai PennCNamma School Namma Ooru PalliDMakkalai Thedi Maruthuvam
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Namma School Namma Ooru Palli
Explanation
The 'Namma School Namma Ooru Palli' scheme encourages local communities and alumni to contribute to the development of government schools. Salem district alone contributed ₹168.54 crore to this scheme.
Q2The Chennai Port is set to revive a massive outer harbour project. What is the estimated cost of this project?Options
A₹5,000 croreB₹6,000 croreC₹7,000 croreD₹8,000 crore
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₹8,000 crore
Explanation
Chennai Port is reviving its massive outer harbour project, with an estimated cost of ₹8,000 crore.
Q3What is the name of India's heaviest communication satellite successfully launched by ISRO using the LVM3-M5 rocket?Options
AGSAT-20BINSAT-4ACCMS-03DCARTOSAT-3
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CMS-03
Explanation
ISRO successfully launched CMS-03, which is India's heaviest communication satellite, using its LVM3-M5 rocket.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government recently formed committees to manage a fund dedicated to the conservation of which specific category?Options
AWater bodies and riversBForests and wildlife sanctuariesCEndangered speciesDCoastal ecosystems
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Endangered species
Explanation
Committees have been formed to manage the Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation Fund, established by the state government.
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Q5Farmers' associations in the Cauvery delta region have requested the suspension of which central government job scheme to address labour shortages for paddy cultivation?Options
APradhan Mantri Fasal Bima YojanaBMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)CPradhan Mantri Kisan Samman NidhiDAgricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA)
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Explanation
Farmers' associations in the Cauvery delta pleaded for the suspension of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme to overcome labour shortage for paddy cultivation.
Q6Which Indian institution, in collaboration with Ohio State University, recently developed a new AI framework to aid the discovery of next-generation drugs?Options
AIIT DelhiBIISc BangaloreCIIT MadrasDAIIMS Delhi
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IIT Madras
Explanation
Researchers from IIT Madras WSAI and Ohio State University developed a new AI framework for next-generation drug discovery.
Q7A feasibility report has been submitted for setting up a SIPCOT Mini Textile Park in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AErodeBTiruppurCKancheepuramDPudukottai
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Pudukottai
Explanation
A feasibility report for establishing a SIPCOT Mini Textile Park in Pudukottai district has been submitted.
Q8What does SIR stand for in the context of electoral processes in Tamil Nadu, which the ECI informed the Madras High Court would lead to a fresh voter list?Options
ASystematic Intensive RevisionBSpecial Integrated RollCState Information RegistryDStandardized Electoral Records
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Special Integrated Roll
Explanation
The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Madras High Court that the Special Integrated Roll (SIR) process would lead to a fresh voter list in Tamil Nadu.
Q9Which Indian institution recently unveiled a document titled "Reimagining Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led Transformation"?Options
AMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareBIndian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)CNITI AayogDReserve Bank of India
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NITI Aayog
Explanation
NITI Aayog recently unveiled the document "Reimagining Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led Transformation."
Q10The new terminal at which airport in Tamil Nadu has spurred significant growth in passenger traffic?Options
AMadurai AirportBCoimbatore International AirportCThoothukudi AirportDSalem Airport
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Thoothukudi Airport
Explanation
The new terminal has spurred growth in passenger traffic at Thoothukudi airport.
Q11What popular name is often used to refer to ISRO's LVM3-M5 rocket, known for launching heavy satellites?Options
AAgniBShaktiCBahubaliDGaruda
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Bahubali
Explanation
ISRO's LVM3 rocket is popularly known as 'Bahubali' due to its capability to lift heavy satellites.
Q12Which Tamil Nadu government undertaking has invited Expressions of Interest for developing an international cricket stadium in Coimbatore?Options
AELCOTBTNHBCTIDCODSIPCOT
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TIDCO
Explanation
TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) has invited Expressions of Interest to develop an international cricket stadium in Coimbatore.
Q13Which state regulatory commission in Tamil Nadu has requested an audit of discom regulatory assets from the Principal Accountant?Options
ATNPCBBTNERCCTNREGNDTNSTC
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TNERC
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has written to the Principal Accountant for an audit of discom regulatory assets.
Q14The Vice-President of India recently emphasized promoting which Indian traditional product as a global brand?Options
ASilkBSpicesCCoirDHandicrafts
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Coir
Explanation
The Vice-President urged stakeholders to make Indian Coir a global brand.
Q15Which bench of the Madras High Court recently quashed an order cancelling the license of a hospital in Tiruchi, which was involved in an illegal kidney sale racket?Options
AChennai BenchBCoimbatore BenchCMadurai BenchDSalem Bench
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Madurai Bench
Explanation
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court quashed the order cancelling the license of a Tiruchi hospital involved in an illegal kidney sale racket.