Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-13
Q1Tidco is set to establish India's first Space Propellant Park. This park will be located in which district of Tamil Nadu, near ISRO's second launch complex?Options
AThoothukudiBChengalpattuCVillupuramDTirunelveli
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Thoothukudi
Explanation
Tidco (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) plans to establish India's first Space Propellant Park near the ISRO launch centre in Kulasekarapattinam, Thoothukudi district.
Q2What is the percentage by which Tamil Nadu government recently increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and teachers, effective from July?Options
A3%B5%C7%D10%
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3%
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The Tamil Nadu government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and teachers by 3%, raising the total DA to 58% of their basic pay, effective from July.
Q3IIT Madras has launched a new 'Language and Cognition Lab'. What is the primary focus of this lab?Options
ATo develop new programming languages for quantum computing.BTo study India's linguistic diversity and develop linguistically informed AI.CTo research ancient Indian scripts and their historical significance.DTo create advanced translation software for international diplomacy.
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To study India's linguistic diversity and develop linguistically informed AI.
Explanation
The 'Language and Cognition Lab' at IIT Madras aims to study India's rich linguistic diversity and use this understanding to develop advanced, linguistically informed Artificial Intelligence (AI) models.
Q4Which Indian company recently delivered the first human-rated L110 Vikas engine to ISRO for the Gaganyaan mission?Options
ALarsen & Toubro (L&T)BGodrej AerospaceCHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)DBharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
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Godrej Aerospace
Explanation
Godrej Aerospace successfully delivered the first human-rated L110 Vikas engine to ISRO, a critical component for the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
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Q5The Chennai Corporation has identified various locations to set up Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city. What is a key motivation behind this initiative?Options
ATo promote tourism by providing charging facilities at historical sites.BTo reduce traffic congestion by encouraging public transport usage.CTo support the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions.DTo generate revenue through charging fees for commercial purposes.
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To support the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions.
Explanation
The establishment of EV charging stations by Chennai Corporation is part of a broader strategy to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, thereby contributing to reduced carbon emissions and cleaner air in the city.
Q6The Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor has successfully attracted significant investments. What is the approximate value of investments attracted by this corridor?Options
A₹15,000 croreB₹20,000 croreC₹29,000 croreD₹35,000 crore
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₹29,000 crore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor has attracted investments worth ₹29,000 crore, highlighting the state's growing role in India's defence manufacturing sector.
Q7According to a recent report, what is India's current ranking globally in terms of patent filing, and what percentage of these patents are filed by resident Indian innovators?Options
A3rd largest, over 40% by resident innovatorsB6th largest, over 55% by resident innovatorsC8th largest, over 50% by resident innovatorsD10th largest, over 60% by resident innovators
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6th largest, over 55% by resident innovators
Explanation
India has emerged as the world's 6th largest patent filer, with over 64,000 patents. Notably, more than 55% of these patents are filed by resident Indian innovators, indicating a strong domestic innovation ecosystem.