Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-01
Q1What is the new name for the official residence of the Governor of Tamil Nadu, formerly known as Raj Bhavan, effective immediately?Options
ALok BhavanBJan BhavanCMakkal IllamDDesh Bhavan
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Lok Bhavan
Explanation
The Raj Bhavan in Tamil Nadu has been redesignated as Lok Bhavan with immediate effect.
Q2The Madras High Court recently emphasized the desperate need for an eco-park in Chennai at which specific location?Options
AGuindy's Madras Race Club landBPallikaranai MarshlandCAdyar PoongaDVandalur Reserve Forest
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Guindy's Madras Race Club land
Explanation
The Madras High Court highlighted Chennai's desperate need for an eco-park at the Madras Race Club land in Guindy.
Q3The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently permitted the temple management to light a lamp at the 'deepathoon' in which famous temple?Options
AThiruparankundram Sri Subramaniaswamy TempleBMeenakshi Amman TempleCRameswaram Ramanathaswamy TempleDSrirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple
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Thiruparankundram Sri Subramaniaswamy Temple
Explanation
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court ruled that the Thiruparankundram temple management can light a lamp at the 'deepathoon'.
Q4The NISAR satellite, a joint mission of NASA and ISRO, recently captured images of which specific geographical features in India?Options
ARiver deltasBHimalayan glaciersCThar DesertDWestern Ghats
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River deltas
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NISAR satellite recently sent an image of river deltas in India.
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Q5What is identified as the core focus of India's expanding space program, as highlighted by a former ISRO Chief, concerning data and technology?Options
AData sovereignty and chip self-relianceBInternational collaborations and resource sharingCSpace tourism and commercial venturesDMilitary applications and defense research
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Data sovereignty and chip self-reliance
Explanation
An ex-ISRO Chief stated that India puts data sovereignty and chip self-reliance at the core of its expanding space push.
Q6Which application has the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently mandated for pre-installation on new mobile handsets to verify their genuineness and ensure telecom cybersecurity?Options
ASanchar SaathiBMyGovCAarogya SetuDDigiLocker
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Sanchar Saathi
Explanation
DoT issued directions for pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi App in mobile handsets for prevention of misuse and ensuring telecom cyber security.
Q7Which government social security scheme recently recorded over 8.34 crore enrolments, with women constituting 48% of the total subscribers?Options
AAtal Pension YojanaBPradhan Mantri Jan Dhan YojanaCPradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima YojanaDPradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
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Atal Pension Yojana
Explanation
Atal Pension Yojana recently crossed 8.34 crore enrolments, with women accounting for 48%.
Q8Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha recently praised Siddha physicians for utilizing which traditional therapy during swift in-flight medical interventions?Options
AVarmam therapyBAyurveda therapyCUnani therapyDNaturopathy therapy
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Varmam therapy
Explanation
Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha commended Siddha physicians for using Varmam therapy in swift in-flight medical intervention.
Q9Which cyclone was reported on December 1, 2025, to be bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to Chennai and neighboring districts like Tiruvallur, with a deep depression expected to weaken soon?Options
ACyclone DitwahBCyclone MichaungCCyclone VardahDCyclone Gaja
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Cyclone Ditwah
Explanation
News reports on December 1 and 2, 2025, explicitly mention Cyclone Ditwah causing heavy rains in Chennai and Tiruvallur.
Q10Sithannavasal, a historically significant site in Tamil Nadu renowned for its ancient Jain cave temple and frescoes, is located in which district?Options
APudukkottaiBMaduraiCTiruchirappalliDThanjavur
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Pudukkottai
Explanation
Sithannavasal, known for its Jain cave temple and frescoes, is located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. The article highlights its historical importance.