Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-28
Q1IIT-Madras recently signed an MoU for start-up development and its XTIC hosted the first International XR Symposium. These initiatives highlight its focus on which area?Options
ATraditional Arts and CultureBHealthcare ManagementCTechnology and InnovationDAgricultural Practices
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Technology and Innovation
Explanation
IIT-Madras's MoU is for start-up development, and its XTIC hosted the first International XR Symposium, positioning India as a Global South leader in immersive tech. This clearly indicates a focus on technology and innovation.
Q2What is the deadline for farmers to register for crop insurance in Tamil Nadu, as announced by the State Agriculture Minister, and what is a related concern raised by ryots?Options
ANovember 15, demanding lower premiumsBDecember 1, urging withdrawal of farmer ID mandate or deadline extensionCJanuary 1, seeking more insurance providersDDecember 31, requesting online registration only
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December 1, urging withdrawal of farmer ID mandate or deadline extension
Explanation
The T.N. Agriculture Minister announced December 1 as the deadline for crop insurance registration. Ryots (farmers) have urged the state government to either withdraw the farmer ID mandate or extend the crop insurance deadline.
Q3What was the name of the recent cyclone that severely affected Tamil Nadu, causing heavy rainfall, crop damage, and prompting the state government to seek additional NDRF teams and support from armed forces?Options
ACyclone OckhiBCyclone GajaCCyclone MichaungDCyclone Ditwah
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Cyclone Ditwah
Explanation
Cyclone Ditwah recently caused heavy rainfall and flooding in south Tamil Nadu, damaging crops and leading the state government to seek additional NDRF teams and armed forces support. School holidays were also declared in several districts.
Q4DMK MPs and the Coimbatore City Council have recently criticized the Centre regarding the approval of Metro Rail projects for which two cities in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai and SalemBTiruchi and MaduraiCMadurai and CoimbatoreDErode and Vellore
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Madurai and Coimbatore
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DMK MPs sought the Prime Minister's intervention for approval of Madurai and Coimbatore Metro Rail projects, and the Coimbatore City Council unveiled a resolution criticizing the Centre's rejection of its Metro Rail project.
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Q5What new initiative has Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced to promote traditional folk art forms in the state?Options
AEstablishing a dedicated television channelBAllocating land to set up schools for folk artsCProviding monthly stipends to folk artistsDOrganizing international folk art festivals
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Allocating land to set up schools for folk arts
Explanation
CM Stalin announced that the Tamil Nadu government would allocate land to set up schools specifically to promote traditional folk art forms.
Q6Tamil Nadu's new goat and sheep breeding policy advocates for what key measures?Options
AImporting high-yield foreign breeds and direct subsidies to large farms.BEstablishing a nucleus herd in each district and forming cooperative societies for rearers.CBanning traditional grazing practices and promoting commercial feedlots.DMandating genetic modification for improved resistance and centralized breeding facilities.
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Establishing a nucleus herd in each district and forming cooperative societies for rearers.
Explanation
The T.N. goat and sheep breeding policy advocates for the creation of a nucleus herd in each district and the formation of cooperative societies for goat and sheep rearers.
Q7Which joint NASA-ISRO satellite recently sent its first images of India from space and is also monitoring cyclone movements, such as Cyclone Ditwah?Options
AChandrayaan-3BNISARCMangalyaanDIRNSS
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NISAR
Explanation
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite recently sent its first images of India from space and has also provided data on Cyclone Ditwah's movement.
Q8India recently signed a ₹7,995 crore deal with which country to support the Navy’s MH-60R helicopter fleet?Options
ARussiaBFranceCUnited States (U.S.)DIsrael
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United States (U.S.)
Explanation
India sealed a ₹7,995 crore deal with the U.S. for the Navy’s MH-60R helicopter fleet support.
Q9In which location in Tamil Nadu is the first phase of the FinTech City project expected to open by January 2026?Options
ASholinganallurBNandambakkamCSiruseriDPerungudi
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Nandambakkam
Explanation
The first phase of the FinTech City project in Nandambakkam, Tamil Nadu, is likely to be opened by January 2026.
Q10What is 'Hansa-3 NG', which was recently launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh in Bengaluru?Options
AAn indigenous medical deviceBA new generation supercomputerCIndia's first indigenous Pilot trainer AircraftDA deep-sea exploration vehicle
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India's first indigenous Pilot trainer Aircraft
Explanation
'Hansa-3 NG' is India's first indigenous Pilot trainer Aircraft, launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh in Bengaluru.
Q11Which port in Tamil Nadu recently received its first Clinker vessel as part of an MoU with Ambuja Cement Limited?Options
AChennai PortBVOC PortCEnnore PortDNagapattinam Port
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VOC Port
Explanation
VOC Port received its first Clinker vessel in line with the MoU signed with Ambuja Cement Limited.
Q12Which institute, located in Tamil Nadu, organized the Curtain Raiser event for the India International Science Festival – 2025?Options
AIndian Institute of Science (IISc), BengaluruBCSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), KaraikudiCIndian Institute of Technology (IIT), MadrasDAnna University, Chennai
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CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi
Explanation
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, organized the Curtain Raiser event for the India International Science Festival – 2025.
Q13India's Samudrayaan mission, aimed at deep-sea exploration, is facing delays due to the non-availability of 'syntactic foam' from which country?Options
AUnited StatesBGermanyCJapanDFrance
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France
Explanation
The Samudrayaan mission is being delayed due to the non-availability of syntactic foam from France.