Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-12
Q1Which Indian state has declared the highest number of Ramsar sites (20 sites) in the country, as recently highlighted in the Madras High Court regarding the Pallikaranai marshland dispute?Options
AKeralaBTamil NaduCUttar PradeshDGujarat
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Madras High Court was informed that Tamil Nadu is the only state in India to have declared 20 Ramsar sites, a fact highlighted during a hearing on the Pallikaranai marshland dispute.
Q2Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) is planning to set up a space propellant park in which district, near ISRO's second launch complex?Options
AChengalpattuBThoothukudiCThanjavurDSalem
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Thoothukudi
Explanation
Tidco is set to establish a space propellant park near ISRO's second launch complex in Kulasekarapattinam, Thoothukudi district, aiming to boost aerospace manufacturing.
Q3What is the revised Dearness Allowance (DA) percentage for Tamil Nadu government employees and teachers, effective from July?Options
A50%B55%C58%D60%
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58%
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has increased the dearness allowance for its employees and teachers by 3%, raising it to 58% from the existing 55%, effective from July.
Q4Which critical component for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission, developed by Godrej Aerospace, was recently delivered to the space agency?Options
ACrew ModuleBService ModuleCVikas EngineDLaunch Escape System
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Vikas Engine
Explanation
Godrej Aerospace delivered the 'Vikas Engine,' a mission-critical component, to ISRO for the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. Additionally, ISRO successfully validated the crew module's parachute system.
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Q5The Supreme Court recently rejected Tamil Nadu's plea regarding which inter-state river water project, leading to Karnataka considering it a victory?Options
ACauvery Delta ProjectBMullaperiyar Dam ProjectCMekedatu ProjectDAmaravathi River Project
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Correct answer
Mekedatu Project
Explanation
The Supreme Court's rejection of Tamil Nadu's plea against the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project was termed 'justice to the State' by Karnataka, intensifying the long-standing inter-state dispute over the Cauvery river.
Q6India is on track to command what percentage of the global green hydrogen demand by 2030?Options
A5%B10%C15%D20%
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10%
Explanation
Union Minister Shri Shripad Y. Naik stated that India is on track to command 10% of the global green hydrogen demand by 2030, highlighting the nation's commitment to clean energy.
Q7In a move to address malnutrition and iron deficiency, consignments of 'fortified rice kernels' have been distributed to rice mills across which region of Tamil Nadu?Options
AWestern Ghats regionBCauvery deltaCNorthern districtsDSouthern dry belt
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Correct answer
Cauvery delta
Explanation
Consignments of fortified rice kernels have reached rice mills across the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu, as part of an initiative to provide nutritious rice through the public distribution system.
Q8What is the new reduced application fee for obtaining a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in India?Options
A₹5,000B₹2,500C₹1,000D₹500
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₹1,000
Explanation
The application fee for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been significantly reduced to ₹1,000. This move aims to encourage more products, especially tribal goods, to obtain the tag.
Q9The German state of Saxony is exploring deep ties with Tamil Nadu in which of the following key areas?Options
ATourism and HospitalityBAgriculture and Food ProcessingCEducation, High-Tech Manufacturing, and SkillingDTextiles and Handicrafts
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Education, High-Tech Manufacturing, and Skilling
Explanation
Saxony is exploring strong collaborations with Tamil Nadu, focusing on education, high-tech manufacturing, and skilling, aiming to foster mutual growth and innovation.
Q10The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has made ISRO’s National Database for Emission Monitoring (NDEM) analysis mandatory in reports for which projects?Options
ARailway infrastructure projectsBHighway project reportsCSmart City development plansDPort modernization projects
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Highway project reports
Explanation
MoRTH has mandated the inclusion of ISRO’s NDEM analysis in highway project reports. This ensures scientific assessment of environmental impacts and optimal planning for road infrastructure.