Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-21
Q1The "Centre for Heat Resilience," recently highlighted for its extensive roadmap, is being established in which Indian state?Options
AKeralaBTamil NaduCAndhra PradeshDKarnataka
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is establishing a 'Centre for Heat Resilience' with a comprehensive roadmap to combat extreme heat conditions.
Q2India recently unveiled the "National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025" on which significant occasion?Options
ANational Farmers' DayBWorld Food DayCWorld Fisheries DayDInternational Day of Rural Women
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World Fisheries Day
Explanation
The 'National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025' was unveiled by India on World Fisheries Day.
Q3According to the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), what percentage of groundwater assessment units in Tamil Nadu have been identified as over-exploited?Options
AApproximately 15%BNearly 33%CAround 50%DAbout 20%
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Nearly 33%
Explanation
The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) identified nearly 33% of the groundwater assessment units in Tamil Nadu as over-exploited.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government's request to the Union government for a 5% relaxation in which norm for paddy procurement was recently rejected?Options
AGrain length standardBMoisture content limitCColour and appearanceDForeign matter percentage
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Moisture content limit
Explanation
The Union government rejected Tamil Nadu's plea to relax the moisture content limit by 5% for paddy procurement.
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Q5What is the new reduced eligibility period for gratuity under the recently implemented Labour Codes in India?Options
AThree yearsBTwo yearsCOne yearDSix months
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One year
Explanation
Under the new Labour Codes, the eligibility for gratuity has been reduced to one year from the previous five years.
Q6The Union government recently returned the Metro Rail project proposals for which two major cities in Tamil Nadu, leading to criticism from the State government?Options
ASalem and TirunelveliBMadurai and CoimbatoreCThoothukudi and ErodeDVellore and Kancheepuram
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Correct answer
Madurai and Coimbatore
Explanation
The Union government returned the Metro Rail project proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai, leading to strong criticism from the Tamil Nadu government.
Q7In Tamil Nadu, women using Self-Help Group (SHG) IDs are now permitted to carry goods up to what weight for free on government buses?Options
A10 kgB15 kgC20 kgD25 kg
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25 kg
Explanation
Udhayanidhi Stalin announced that women with SHG IDs can carry goods up to 25kg for free in government buses in Tamil Nadu.
Q8To address the issues faced by sugarcane farmers, the Tamil Nadu state government recently formed a special:Options
ATask ForceBCommitteeCDepartmentDCooperative
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Committee
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government recently formed a committee to address the issues faced by sugarcane farmers in the state.
Q9Work has recently commenced on a ₹3-crore Korai mat weaving cluster in Musiri, a town located in which Indian state?Options
AKarnatakaBAndhra PradeshCTamil NaduDKerala
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Korai mat weaving cluster project, valued at ₹3 crore, has begun in Musiri, Tamil Nadu, a region known for this traditional craft.
Q10ISRO recently achieved a 'world-first' by demonstrating the bootstrap-mode start capability for which cryogenic engine, crucial for the Gaganyaan mission?Options
AVikas engineBCE20CSCRAMJET engineDPS4 engine
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Correct answer
CE20
Explanation
ISRO successfully demonstrated the bootstrap-mode start capability for its CE20 cryogenic engine, marking a world-first and a crucial step for the Gaganyaan mission.
Q11Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu was recently featured in a Public Diplomacy Outreach Event organized by the MEA Chennai Branch Secretariat?Options
ABrihadeeswarar TempleBGroup of Monuments at MahabalipuramCNilgiri Mountain RailwayDGingee Fort
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Correct answer
Gingee Fort
Explanation
The MEA Chennai Branch Secretariat organized a Public Diplomacy Outreach Event to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gingee Fort.
Q12The Tamil Nadu government recently expanded the Cauvery delta region by adding how many new revenue villages?Options
A25B38C42D50
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38
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has added 38 new revenue villages to expand the Cauvery delta region, reflecting efforts in water management and administration.
Q13The 'iTNT Hub', aimed at fostering technology and innovation, recently commenced its operations in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDTiruchirappalli
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Coimbatore
Explanation
The 'iTNT Hub' has started its operations in Coimbatore, aiming to boost technology and innovation in the region.