Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-15
Q1Which welfare scheme was recently launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for Chennai Corporation sanitation workers?Options
AFree Uniform SchemeBFree Meal SchemeCHousing Assistance SchemeDEducational Support Scheme
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Correct answer
Free Meal Scheme
Explanation
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, recently launched a free meal scheme for Chennai Corporation sanitation workers.
Q2For which upcoming Census of India are the House listing Operations of the Pre-Test currently being conducted in Tamil Nadu?Options
ACensus of India 2021BCensus of India 2027CCensus of India 2031DCensus of India 2024
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Correct answer
Census of India 2027
Explanation
The House listing Operations of the Pre-Test for the Census of India 2027 have commenced in Tamil Nadu.
Q3Consider the following statements regarding ISRO's future missions:
1. ISRO aims to launch its Chandrayaan-4 mission, which is a Moon sample-return mission, by 2028.
2. India aims to establish its own space station by 2035.
3. India's human spaceflight mission is targeted for 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
A1 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1, 2 and 3D1 and 2 only
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Correct answer
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. ISRO plans Chandrayaan-4 (Moon sample-return mission) by 2028, aims for an Indian Space Station by 2035, and targets human spaceflight in 2025.
Q4Which of the following statements about Tamil Nadu's infrastructure development is/are correct?
1. The Tamil Nadu government has recently applied for site clearance for the Hosur airport.
2. The Coimbatore railway junction is likely to be redeveloped on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
3. Tamil Nadu is pushing for faster expansion of airports to match its economic surge.Options
A1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1, 2 and 3D1 and 3 only
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Correct answer
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All the statements are correct. Tamil Nadu is pursuing airport expansion, including seeking site clearance for Hosur airport, and Coimbatore railway junction redevelopment under PPP.
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Q5What was the recently extended deadline for paddy crop insurance registration in Tamil Nadu?Options
ANovember 15BNovember 20CNovember 30DDecember 15
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Correct answer
November 30
Explanation
The last date for paddy crop insurance registration in Tamil Nadu was recently extended to November 30.
Q6The Tamil Nadu government recently moved the Supreme Court regarding which significant issue concerning state-centre relations in education?Options
ARelease of Samagra Shiksha fundsBPresident’s refusal to grant assent to the anti-NEET BillCEstablishment of new central universitiesDAllocation of funds for digital education initiatives
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Correct answer
President’s refusal to grant assent to the anti-NEET Bill
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government moved the Supreme Court against the President’s refusal to grant assent to the anti-NEET Bill.
Q7What was the primary request made by the Tamil Nadu government to the Supreme Court regarding education funds from the Centre?Options
AIncreased allocation for higher educationBRelease of Samagra Shiksha fundsCAdditional grants for school infrastructureDFunds for vocational training programs
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Correct answer
Release of Samagra Shiksha funds
Explanation
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea seeking the release of Samagra Shiksha funds.
Q8Approximately how many MGNREGA workers were deleted from the scheme's records between October 10 and November 14?Options
A17 lakhB22 lakhC27 lakhD32 lakh
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Correct answer
27 lakh
Explanation
Between October 10 and November 14, 27 lakh MGNREGA workers were deleted from the scheme's records.