Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-07
Q1What is the current status of residential rooftop solar energy system adoption in Tamil Nadu?Options
AIt has seen rapid growth and widespread adoption.BIt is yet to pick up significantly.CIt is declining due to lack of subsidies.DIt has met all its installation targets.
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Correct answer
It is yet to pick up significantly.
Explanation
The article states that the installation of residential rooftop solar energy systems is yet to pick up in Tamil Nadu.
Q2Which Indian city's Metro Rail recently became a 'green corridor' to transport lungs for transplantation, a first for its state?Options
ABengaluruBHyderabadCChennaiDDelhi
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Chennai
Explanation
Chennai Metro Rail became the first in Tamil Nadu to act as a 'green corridor' for transporting lungs for transplantation.
Q3Which invasive plant species was recently removed from 1,963 hectares of land in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu?Options
ALantana camaraBEupatorium odoratumCSenna spectabilisDParthenium hysterophorus
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Correct answer
Senna spectabilis
Explanation
Senna spectabilis, an invasive plant, was removed from a significant area in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
Q4Under which new policy is the Tamil Nadu government initiating the process to revamp its school curriculum?Options
ANational Education Policy (NEP)BState Education Policy (SEP)CTamil Nadu Curriculum Framework (TNCF)DNew Education Reform (NER)
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State Education Policy (SEP)
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is framing a new curriculum under its State Education Policy (SEP).
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Q5Which major industrial corporation in Chennai recently announced a 20% reduction in its water footprint over two years?Options
AChennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)BTamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited (TANCEM)CTamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL)DMadras Fertilizers Limited (MFL)
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Correct answer
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
Explanation
CPCL's MD H. Shankar stated that the company has cut its water footprint by 20% in two years.
Q6Which prominent reservoir in Chennai recently had its floodgates reopened after a temporary closure?Options
AChembarambakkam ReservoirBPoondi ReservoirCRed Hills ReservoirDCholavaram Reservoir
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Red Hills Reservoir
Explanation
The floodgates of Chennai's Red Hills reservoir were reopened after a nine-day closure.
Q7What pioneering measure has Tamil Nadu recently taken to encourage women's cricket?Options
AEstablishing a dedicated women's cricket leagueBProviding free coaching for all women cricketersCIntroducing quotas for women in state-level teamsDOffering scholarships for women's cricket education
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Correct answer
Establishing a dedicated women's cricket league
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has taken pioneering measures to encourage women's cricket, implying steps like establishing a league or similar initiatives, although the summary is broad.
Q8Which Indian High Court recently made a significant observation that 'faith can’t be fenced by caste and divinity can’t be confined by human prejudice'?Options
ABombay High CourtBCalcutta High CourtCMadras High CourtDDelhi High Court
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Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court made this powerful observation regarding caste, faith, and human prejudice.
Q9According to a recent NGO study, which demographic group is disproportionately affected by the 40% rise in crimes against women in Tamil Nadu?Options
AUrban womenBElderly womenCWomen from SC/ST communitiesDWomen from economically backward classes
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Correct answer
Women from SC/ST communities
Explanation
The NGO study revealed that women from SC/ST communities are the worst sufferers of the rise in crimes against women in Tamil Nadu.
Q10In which Tamil Nadu city is a new climate technology start-up initiative set to be launched?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCChennaiDTiruchi
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Correct answer
Tiruchi
Explanation
A climate technology start-up initiative is set to take off in Tiruchi.
Q11What specific demand has Tamil Nadu recently placed before the Cauvery panel regarding water allocation at Biligundlu?Options
ATo increase the allocation to 15 tmc.BTo ensure Biligundlu gets 13.78 tmc.CTo reduce the allocation due to heavy rainfall.DTo review the entire water sharing agreement.
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Correct answer
To ensure Biligundlu gets 13.78 tmc.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu urged the Cauvery panel to ensure Biligundlu gets 13.78 tmc of water.
Q12Near which major Tamil Nadu port city is a church on the seashore facing submergence due to coastal erosion?Options
AChennaiBThoothukudiCRameswaramDNagapattinam
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Correct answer
Thoothukudi
Explanation
A church on the seashore near Thoothukudi may submerge due to erosion.
Q13By which year does ISRO aim to send a crewed mission to the Moon?Options
A2030B2035C2040D2047
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2040
Explanation
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan outlined an ambitious mission to send a crewed mission to the moon by 2040.
Q14Which Indian mission is credited with discovering water molecules on the Moon?Options
AChandrayaan-1BMangalyaan-1CChandrayaan-2DChandrayaan-3
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Chandrayaan-1
Explanation
ISRO chief Dr Narayanan V stated that it was the Indian mission (Chandrayaan-1) that found water molecules on the moon.
Q15According to Secretary MeitY, S Krishnan, what is the primary role of DigiLocker in digital governance?Options
ATo issue new digital IDs for citizens.BTo serve as the trust layer connecting citizens, ministries, and departments.CTo facilitate online payments for government services.DTo conduct digital literacy programs across the country.
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To serve as the trust layer connecting citizens, ministries, and departments.
Explanation
S Krishnan stated that DigiLocker serves as the trust layer connecting citizens, ministries, and departments, enabling secure, interoperable, and accountable digital governance.
Q16The Central government is considering relaxing norms for which agricultural commodity's procurement, specifically concerning moisture content?Options
AWheatBSugarcaneCPaddyDCotton
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Paddy
Explanation
The Centre is to decide soon on the relaxation of moisture content for paddy procurement.
Q17Which High Court recently directed the Central government to resume MGNREGA funds and sought an affidavit on arrears payment within four weeks?Options
ABombay High CourtBCalcutta High CourtCMadras High CourtDAllahabad High Court
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Calcutta High Court
Explanation
The Calcutta High Court directed the Centre to resume MGNREGA funds in West Bengal and sought an affidavit on arrears payment.
Q18Which Indian public sector undertaking is actively working towards sustainable aviation fuel and has made rapid strides in EV recharging infrastructure?Options
AOil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)BBharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)CIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)DHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Explanation
IOCL is working towards sustainable aviation fuel and has made rapid strides in EV recharging.