Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-08
Q1For the first time in Tamil Nadu, which mode of public transport was utilized as a 'green corridor' for transporting organs for transplantation?Options
AChennai Metro RailBState Transport BusesCSuburban TrainsDIntra-city Taxis
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Chennai Metro Rail
Explanation
Chennai Metro Rail was used for the first time in Tamil Nadu to transport lungs for transplantation, marking it as a 'green corridor'.
Q2A new climate technology start-up initiative is set to take off in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTiruchi
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Tiruchi
Explanation
The Hindu reports that a climate technology start-up initiative is set to be launched in Tiruchi (Trichy), Tamil Nadu.
Q3Consumer forums across Tamil Nadu have recently directed banks to pay compensation to victims of which type of crime?Options
ARobberyBCyber fraudCProperty disputeDLoan default
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Cyber fraud
Explanation
Consumer forums in Tamil Nadu have been directing banks to pay compensation to customers who have fallen victim to cyber fraud.
Q4Which city's public transport system won the national award for 'Best Public Transport System' at the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2024?Options
ABengaluru MetroBMumbai LocalCMTC ChennaiDDelhi Metro
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MTC Chennai
Explanation
MTC Chennai was awarded the national award for 'Best Public Transport System' at the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2024.
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Q5Which major reservoir in Chennai recently had its floodgates reopened after a nine-day closure?Options
AChembarambakkamBPoondiCCholavaramDRed Hills
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Red Hills
Explanation
The floodgates of Chennai’s Red Hills reservoir were reopened nine days after their closure.
Q6According to ISRO chief Dr. S. Narayanan, which Indian mission was instrumental in finding water molecules on the Moon?Options
AMangalyaanBChandrayaan-1CChandrayaan-2DAditya-L1
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Chandrayaan-1
Explanation
ISRO chief Dr. Narayanan stated that it was the Indian mission (referring to Chandrayaan-1) that found water molecules on the moon.
Q7What is the Government of India's initiative to transform Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) into Multi-Purpose Cooperatives aiming to strengthen?Options
AUrban infrastructure networksBIndustrial manufacturing clustersCIndia's grassroots economic networksDInternational trade agreements
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India's grassroots economic networks
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The Government of India is taking significant steps to strengthen India’s grassroots economic networks by transforming Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) into Multi-Purpose Cooperatives.
Q8The 'Dhwani Spandana' project, for which KSRTC recently received a national award, is designed to assist which group of people?Options
ASenior citizensBVisually impairedCHearing impairedDPhysically challenged
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Visually impaired
Explanation
KSRTC received a prestigious National Award for its 'Dhwani Spandana' project, which is a navigation system specifically designed for the visually impaired.
Q9Which Indian envoy recently discussed semiconductor and AI plans for India with the CEO of Intel?Options
AT.S. TirumurtiBVinay KwatraCHarsh Vardhan ShringlaDSyed Akbaruddin
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Vinay Kwatra
Explanation
Indian envoy Vinay Kwatra recently held discussions with the Intel CEO regarding semiconductor and AI plans for India.
Q10What significant directive did the Madras High Court issue to police officers regarding civil disputes?Options
APolice must mediate all civil disputesBPolice officers shall not entertain or conduct enquiries in civil disputesCPolice are the primary authority for civil dispute resolutionDPolice should refer all civil disputes to criminal courts
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Police officers shall not entertain or conduct enquiries in civil disputes
Explanation
The Madras High Court clearly stated that police officers shall not entertain or conduct enquiries in civil disputes, emphasizing their limited role in such matters.