Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-26
Q1The Mekedatu dam project, a long-standing source of friction between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, is proposed to be built across which river?Options
AKrishnaBGodavariCCauveryDPeriyar
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Cauvery
Explanation
The Mekedatu dam project, proposed by Karnataka, is a contentious issue as it involves the construction of a dam across the Cauvery river, which Tamil Nadu argues will affect its downstream water flow.
Q2Which Indian High Court recently ordered the prosecution of officials who grant illegal building plan permissions in hill stations?Options
AKarnataka High CourtBMadras High CourtCKerala High CourtDBombay High Court
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Madras High Court
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The Madras High Court issued a directive to prosecute officials responsible for issuing illegal building plan permissions in hill stations, aiming to protect the fragile ecology of these regions.
Q3India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-I, which was recently unveiled, is developed by which company?Options
ADhruva SpaceBAgnikul CosmosCSkyroot AerospaceDBellatrix Aerospace
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Skyroot Aerospace
Explanation
Vikram-I is India's first privately built orbital rocket, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, marking a significant step in private sector participation in space technology.
Q4The Union Cabinet recently approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to promote the manufacturing of which critical component in India?Options
ALithium-ion BatteriesBSemiconductor ChipsCRare Earth Permanent MagnetsDAdvanced Solar Panels
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Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved a significant scheme worth ₹7,280 crore to boost indigenous manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM), crucial for various high-tech industries and to achieve self-reliance in this critical sector.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government is seeking a consultant to prepare a Detailed Techno-Economic Report for the development of an airport in which city?Options
AThoothukudiBSalemCHosurDVellore
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Hosur
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The Tamil Nadu government is actively pursuing the development of an airport in Hosur and is looking for a consultant to prepare a Detailed Techno-Economic Report to assess its feasibility.
Q6Encroachments were recently demolished around the historic Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu for better crowd management during which major festival?Options
APongalBThaipusamCKarthigai DeepamDChithirai Festival
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Karthigai Deepam
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Encroachments around the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai were cleared to facilitate smoother crowd movement and enhance safety during the upcoming Karthigai Deepam festival.
Q7The translocated elephant named ‘Rolex’ was recently found dead in which Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMudumalai Tiger ReserveBKalakad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveCSrivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger ReserveDAnamalai Tiger Reserve
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Anamalai Tiger Reserve
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The translocated elephant 'Rolex' was found dead in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR), prompting an investigation into the cause of its demise.