Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-10
Q1Under which scheme is the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) Chennai being upgraded as a Centre of Excellence?Options
APM Kaushal Vikas YojanaBPM Vishwakarma SchemeCPM Sethu SchemeDSkill India Mission
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PM Sethu Scheme
Explanation
The National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) Chennai is being upgraded as a Centre of Excellence under the PM Sethu Scheme with a project cost of ₹200 crore.
Q2In which district of Tamil Nadu is the new Neo Tidel Park proposed to be set up?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCPudukottaiDThanjavur
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Pudukottai
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that a new Neo Tidel Park would be set up in Pudukottai district.
Q3Which Tamil Nadu public transport corporation recently received a national award for the best public transport system?Options
AMetropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) ChennaiBState Express Transport Corporation (SETC)CTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) VillupuramDCoimbatore Corporation Transport
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Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai
Explanation
The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai received a national award for the best public transport system.
Q4What new welfare initiative for senior citizens was recently launched by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in the State?Options
AFree medical campsBSpecial housing schemesCDaycare centresDPension hike
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Daycare centres
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The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister launched daycare centres for senior citizens across the State, aimed at providing care and engagement during the day.
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Q5Environmental concerns have been raised regarding a proposed wind farm near which significant bird sanctuary in Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu?Options
AChitrangudi Bird SanctuaryBKoonthankulam Bird SanctuaryCVellode Bird SanctuaryDGreater Flamingo Sanctuary
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Greater Flamingo Sanctuary
Explanation
Concerns have been raised over a proposed wind farm near the Greater Flamingo Sanctuary in Dhanushkodi, highlighting potential environmental impact.
Q6ISRO recently conducted a key test of the main parachutes for which upcoming human spaceflight mission?Options
AChandrayaan-3BAditya-L1CGaganyaanDMangalyaan-2
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Gaganyaan
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ISRO successfully conducted a key parachute test for its ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, which aims to send astronauts to space.
Q7Where was India’s first MWh-Scale Vanadium Flow Battery recently inaugurated?Options
AISRO Headquarters, BengaluruBNTPC NETRA, Greater NoidaCBHEL, HaridwarDIIT Madras Research Park
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NTPC NETRA, Greater Noida
Explanation
India’s first MWh-Scale Vanadium Flow Battery was inaugurated by Shri Manohar Lal at NTPC NETRA in Greater Noida, marking a significant step in energy storage technology.
Q8What service does the 'Nationwide DLC Campaign 4.0' offer to pensioners at their doorstep?Options
AHealth check-up servicesBDigital Life Certificate generationCPension fund statementsDInvestment advice
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Digital Life Certificate generation
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The Nationwide DLC Campaign 4.0, including mega camps in Chennai, focuses on generating Digital Life Certificates (Jeevan Pramaan) for pensioners at their doorstep through postal delivery staff.
Q9The President of India is set to confer the First Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards. What is the primary focus of these awards?Options
APromoting sustainable agricultureBEncouraging community participation in water conservationCDeveloping renewable energy sourcesDImproving urban sanitation
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Encouraging community participation in water conservation
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The First Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards, to be conferred by the President, aim to recognize and encourage community participation in water conservation efforts.
Q10Which Tamil Nadu corporation recently shelved proposals to steeply increase drinking water and Underground Drainage (UGD) taxes?Options
AChennai CorporationBMadurai CorporationCTirunelveli CorporationDCoimbatore Corporation
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Tirunelveli Corporation
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The Tirunelveli Corporation decided to shelve proposals for a steep increase in drinking water and Underground Drainage (UGD) taxes and deposits, following public concern.
Q11What was the primary reason cited by omni bus operators from Kerala for halting inter-state services to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka?Options
AFuel price hikeBDriver shortageCInability to pay road taxDLack of passenger demand
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Inability to pay road tax
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Omni bus operators from Kerala halted inter-state services to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, citing their inability to pay steep road taxes in these states.