Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-24
Q1Which state government has initiated the statewide distribution of interest-free loans to Self-Help Group (SHG) women?Options
AKeralaBKarnatakaCTamil NaduDAndhra Pradesh
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Hindu reported on the statewide distribution of interest-free loans for SHG women initiated by the Tamil Nadu government.
Q2Following the Supreme Court's judgment on TET, what did Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to amend?Options
AIndian Penal Code (IPC) and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)BRight to Education (RTE) Act and NCTE ActCEnvironmental Protection Act and Wildlife Protection ActDLabour Codes and Industrial Disputes Act
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Right to Education (RTE) Act and NCTE Act
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin requested Prime Minister Modi to amend the Right to Education (RTE) Act and the NCTE Act following the Supreme Court's judgment on TET.
Q3Which Chennai-based CSIR institute recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic and research collaboration?Options
ACSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)BCSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC)CCSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI)DCSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
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CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC)
Explanation
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC), located in Chennai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Academic and Research Collaboration.
Q4The Tamil Nadu Medical Recruitment Board (MRB) recently announced exam dates for which specific health-related post with 1429 vacancies?Options
AStaff NurseBPharmacistCLab TechnicianDHealth Inspector
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Health Inspector
Explanation
The TN MRB announced exam dates for 1429 posts of Health Inspector in 2025.
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Q5Under the National Quantum Mission, India's first major Quantum Fabrication & Central Facility is being established at which institution?Options
AIIT MadrasBIIT DelhiCIIT BombayDIISc Bengaluru
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IIT Bombay
Explanation
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of a ₹720-crore Quantum Fabrication & Central Facilities at IIT Bombay under the National Quantum Mission.
Q6India recently signed a ₹61,000 crore deal with which country to jointly develop a next-gen fighter jet engine for AMCA?Options
AUnited StatesBRussiaCFranceDIsrael
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France
Explanation
India and France signed a ₹61,000 crore DRDO–Safran Deal to develop a next-gen 120–140 kN fighter jet engine for AMCA.
Q7According to recent reports, India's net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) turned negative for the second consecutive month in September. What does this indicate?Options
AInflows exceeded outflows, indicating strong economic growth.BOutflows exceeded inflows, indicating a decrease in foreign investment.CFDI remained stable, showing no significant change.DDomestic investment significantly increased, offsetting FDI.
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Outflows exceeded inflows, indicating a decrease in foreign investment.
Explanation
India’s net FDI was negative for the second straight month in September as outflows exceeded inflows, indicating a decrease in foreign investment.
Q8Which district recently received a national award for its outstanding work in water conservation?Options
AMysuruBMandyaCHubballiDMangaluru
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Mandya
Explanation
Mandya district in Karnataka received a national award for its outstanding water conservation work.
Q9Which bank has recently extended its doorstep digital life certificate service to all pensioners across India?Options
AState Bank of India (SBI)BPunjab National Bank (PNB)CIndia Post Payments Bank (IPPB)DHDFC Bank
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India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Explanation
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) extended its doorstep digital life certificate service to all pensioners.
Q10What type of naval vessel is INS Mahe, recently commissioned as India’s first of its class?Options
AAircraft CarrierBDestroyerCAnti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water CraftDFrigate
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Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Explanation
INS Mahe has been commissioned as India’s first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.