Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-11
Q1Under which central government scheme is the National Skill Training Institute in Chennai receiving a ₹200-crore upgrade?Options
APM Kaushal Vikas YojanaBPM Vishwakarma YojanaCPM SetuDSkill India Mission
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PM Setu
Explanation
The National Skill Training Institute in Chennai is set to receive a ₹200-crore upgrade, which will be funded under the central government's PM Setu scheme.
Q2What significant achievement related to Ramsar sites was recently highlighted regarding Tamil Nadu by the Madras High Court?Options
AIt is the first state to identify 50 Ramsar sites.BIt is the only state to have 20 Ramsar sites.CIt has the most number of Ramsar sites in India.DIt recently declared its first Ramsar site.
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It is the only state to have 20 Ramsar sites.
Explanation
The Madras High Court was informed that Tamil Nadu is the only state in India to have declared 20 Ramsar sites, which are wetlands of international importance.
Q3What recent milestone did ISRO achieve for India's Gaganyaan mission?Options
ASuccessful launch of the crew module into orbitBCompletion of the main parachutes trial for the crew moduleCDeployment of astronauts for a simulated space walkDSuccessful docking with the International Space Station
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Completion of the main parachutes trial for the crew module
Explanation
ISRO recently announced the successful completion of the main parachutes trial for the Gaganyaan crew module, a critical step towards India's first human spaceflight mission.
Q4Which German state is exploring deeper ties with Tamil Nadu in areas like education, high-tech manufacturing, and skilling?Options
ABavariaBNorth Rhine-WestphaliaCSaxonyDBaden-Württemberg
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Saxony
Explanation
The German state of Saxony is actively seeking to build deeper ties with Tamil Nadu, focusing on collaboration in education, high-tech manufacturing, and skilling initiatives.
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Q5Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently congratulated which renowned art director for receiving the prestigious 'Chevalier' honour?Options
AA.R. RahmanBThotta TharaniCVairamuthuDMani Ratnam
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Thotta Tharani
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extended his congratulations to acclaimed art director Thotta Tharani on being conferred with the esteemed 'Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres' (Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government.
Q6Where was India's first MWh-scale Vanadium Flow Battery recently inaugurated?Options
AISRO Satellite Centre, BengaluruBNTPC NETRA, Greater NoidaCIIT DelhiDChennai Port Trust
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NTPC NETRA, Greater Noida
Explanation
Shri Manohar Lal inaugurated India’s First MWh-Scale Vanadium Flow Battery at NTPC NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance), located in Greater Noida.
Q7What initiative allows pensioners to generate their biometric-based Digital Life Certificate at their doorstep?Options
APM Jan Dhan YojanaBAtal Pension YojanaCDoorstep Digital Life Certificate Service by Postal DepartmentDJeevan Pramaan Centres
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Doorstep Digital Life Certificate Service by Postal Department
Explanation
The Postal Department provides a 'Doorstep Digital Life Certificate Service' where postal delivery staff can help pensioners generate their biometric-based Digital Life Certificate at their homes.
Q8A proposed wind farm near which significant bird sanctuary in Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, has recently raised environmental concerns?Options
AVedanthangal Bird SanctuaryBKoonthankulam Bird SanctuaryCGreater Flamingo SanctuaryDPoint Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
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Greater Flamingo Sanctuary
Explanation
Environmental concerns have been raised regarding a proposed wind farm in Dhanushkodi, as it is located near the Greater Flamingo Sanctuary, a vital habitat for migratory birds.
Q9The application fee for obtaining a Geographical Indication (GI) tag has recently been reduced to what amount in India?Options
A₹500B₹1,000C₹2,000D₹5,000
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₹1,000
Explanation
The application fee for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been significantly reduced to ₹1,000, with an aim to encourage more applications, especially from tribal communities.
Q10In which district of Tamil Nadu was the foundation stone recently laid for the restoration of Wellington Lake?Options
AVillupuramBCuddaloreCChengalpattuDThanjavur
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Cuddalore
Explanation
The foundation stone for the restoration of Wellington Lake was recently laid in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.
Q11The Tamil Nadu Health Department recently issued strict guidelines to protect which vulnerable group from snakebites?Options
AAgricultural workersBForest department staffCSchoolchildrenDTrekking enthusiasts
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Schoolchildren
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued strict guidelines aimed at protecting schoolchildren from the dangers of snakebites, particularly within school premises.
Q12Which type of analysis, developed by ISRO, has been made mandatory in highway project reports by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)?Options
ASatellite Imagery MappingBGeospatial SurveyingCNational Digital Elevation Model (NDEM) analysisDAdvanced Remote Sensing
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National Digital Elevation Model (NDEM) analysis
Explanation
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has made ISRO's National Digital Elevation Model (NDEM) analysis mandatory in highway project reports to enhance planning and execution.
Q13The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, is set to confer the first-ever Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards. These awards are related to which key area?Options
ASwachh Bharat AbhiyanBWater Conservation and Public ParticipationCRenewable Energy PromotionDRural Electrification
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Water Conservation and Public Participation
Explanation
The Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards, to be conferred by the President, recognize exemplary efforts in water conservation through public participation.