Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-20
Q1The South India Natural Farming Summit 2025, where Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with farmers, was held in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTiruchirappalli
Options
Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
The Prime Minister interacted with farmers at the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Q2The Union Government recently rejected the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Metro Rail projects in which two major cities of Tamil Nadu, citing 'discrepancies' and 'flaws'?Options
AChennai and SalemBCoimbatore and MaduraiCTiruchirappalli and ThanjavurDErode and Vellore
Options
Correct answer
Coimbatore and Madurai
Explanation
The Union Government rejected the Metro Rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai, stating 'discrepancies' and 'major flaws' in their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). This has led to a political row between the state and central governments.
Q3The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, recently condemned the Centre for rejecting the State's plea to relax the procurement norms for which agricultural produce, specifically concerning its moisture content?Options
ASugarcaneBCottonCPaddyDMaize
Options
Correct answer
Paddy
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin condemned the Centre's rejection of the State's request for relaxation in paddy moisture content norms for procurement, terming it undemocratic and apathetic.
Q4What significant technological milestone was recently achieved by ISRO with its CE20 cryogenic engine, particularly in relation to the Gaganyaan Mission's launch vehicle?Options
AFirst successful orbital insertionBDevelopment of a new solid propellantCSuccessful engine restart test without external start-gasDLongest duration burn test in space
Options
Correct answer
Successful engine restart test without external start-gas
Explanation
ISRO achieved a milestone in space propulsion by successfully performing an engine restart test on its CE20 cryogenic engine without external start-gas, crucial for the Gaganyaan Mission's launch vehicle.
Start the quiz — free forever
Q5On World Toilet Day 2025, the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched which campaign focused on improving sanitation and promoting behavioral change?Options
ASwachh Bharat Abhiyan Phase 3BJal Jeevan MissionCHamara Shauchalaya, Hamara BhavishyaDSanitation for All
Options
Correct answer
Hamara Shauchalaya, Hamara Bhavishya
Explanation
The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the “Hamara Shauchalaya, Hamara Bhavishya” (Our Toilet, Our Future) Campaign on World Toilet Day 2025 to reinforce sanitation efforts.
Q6In Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, construction recently commenced for which of the following projects, aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and economic activity?Options
AIT Park and Textile HubBSports Complex, Seafood Value Addition Centre, and Fish Landing FacilityCSolar Power Plant and Desalination PlantDAirport Expansion and Tourist Resort
Options
Correct answer
Sports Complex, Seafood Value Addition Centre, and Fish Landing Facility
Explanation
Construction of a sports complex, a seafood value addition centre, and a fish landing facility recently commenced in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, indicating local infrastructure development.
Q7The Indian government has recently made effective four Labour Codes with the aim of simplifying and streamlining existing labour laws. Which of the following is NOT one of these four Labour Codes?Options
ACode on WagesBCode on Industrial RelationsCCode on Social SecurityDCode on Minimum Employment
Options
Correct answer
Code on Minimum Employment
Explanation
The four Labour Codes that have been made effective are the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. There is no specific "Code on Minimum Employment."
Q8The Central Polytechnic College, located in Tamil Nadu, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which prominent industry body to enhance industry-academia collaboration?Options
ANASSCOMBFICCICCREDAIDCII
Options
Correct answer
CREDAI
Explanation
The Central Polytechnic College signed an MoU with CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India) to foster collaboration.
Q9What is "ATOMESUS AI," a next-gen India-origin intelligence platform recently announced by India's young innovators?Options
AA new educational robot for schoolsBA blockchain-based financial systemCA powerful AI platform built with ISRO-level engineeringDA global climate monitoring satellite
Options
Correct answer
A powerful AI platform built with ISRO-level engineering
Explanation
"ATOMESUS AI" is described as a next-gen India-origin intelligence platform built with ISRO-level engineering, announced by India's young innovators.
Q10Farmers from the Cauvery delta region in Tamil Nadu recently urged the state government to take steps to thwart which state's move to construct a dam at Mekedatu?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCKarnatakaDPuducherry
Options
Correct answer
Karnataka
Explanation
Cauvery delta farmers in Tamil Nadu called for steps to thwart Karnataka’s move to build a dam at Mekedatu, a long-standing point of contention in the inter-state water dispute.