Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-04
Q1VinFast, an electric vehicle manufacturer, recently announced a significant investment to expand its plant in which Indian state?Options
ATamil NaduBAndhra PradeshCKarnatakaDTelangana
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, has committed to investing $500 million to expand its plant in Tamil Nadu.
Q2What is the increased number of Group 4 vacancies announced by TNPSC for the year 2025 in the Combined Civil Services Examination?Options
A4,562B5,307C6,120D5,950
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Correct answer
5,307
Explanation
TNPSC has increased the Group 4 vacancies for 2025 to 5,307 in the Combined Civil Services Examination.
Q3Where is the newly established satellite bus terminal that recently became operational, as mentioned in a news report?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCSolarDTiruvannamalai
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Solar
Explanation
The newly established satellite bus terminal at Solar (Erode district) has become operational.
Q4Which recent cyclone led to about 1,250 more irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu reaching full level?Options
ACyclone MichuangBCyclone MandousCCyclone DitwahDCyclone Gaja
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Correct answer
Cyclone Ditwah
Explanation
After Cyclone Ditwah, about 1,250 more irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu have reached their full water level.
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Q5What is the primary demand of the Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Welfare Association (TNMPWA) from the State government?Options
AIncrease the procurement price of milk.BProvide pending incentives worth ₹215 crore to milk producers.COffer free cattle fodder to all members.DWaive off all agricultural loans for milk producers.
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Correct answer
Provide pending incentives worth ₹215 crore to milk producers.
Explanation
The TNMPWA has demanded that the State government provide pending incentives worth ₹215 crore to milk producers.
Q6What is the main demand of the Tamil Nadu Government Employees Association (TNGEA) that led to protests in various parts of the state, including Thoothukudi?Options
AIncrease in Dearness Allowance.BRevival of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).CRegularization of contract employees.DPromotion based on seniority.
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Correct answer
Revival of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Government Employees Association (TNGEA) has been protesting to demand the revival of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
Q7Which of the following uncrewed missions is ISRO planning to execute by March 2026 as part of its seven planned major launches?Options
AChandrayaan-4BAditya-L2CMangalyaan-2DGaganyaan (first uncrewed)
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Correct answer
Gaganyaan (first uncrewed)
Explanation
ISRO is set for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission as part of its seven planned major launches by March 2026.
Q8Which national scheme has been expanded to boost advanced biofuel production in India?Options
APM KUSUM YojanaBGOBAR-Dhan YojanaCSATAT SchemeDJI-VAN Yojana
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Correct answer
JI-VAN Yojana
Explanation
The Government has expanded the JI-VAN Yojana to boost advanced biofuel production in India.
Q9Which organization recently released a roadmap titled "Transforming India into a leading Quantum-Powered Economy"?Options
AISROBDRDOCNITI AayogDMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
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Correct answer
NITI Aayog
Explanation
NITI Aayog released a roadmap on "Transforming India into a leading Quantum-Powered Economy".
Q10The Union Cabinet recently approved an MoU for the "India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund". What is the primary purpose of this fund?Options
ATo provide financial aid to Israeli startups in India.BTo facilitate cultural exchange programs between the two nations.CTo promote industrial R&D and technological innovation between India and Israel.DTo support joint military exercises and defense technology sharing.
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To promote industrial R&D and technological innovation between India and Israel.
Explanation
The fund aims to promote industrial research and development and technological innovation collaborations between India and Israel.
Q11The Union Cabinet recently approved a "Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses". What is the timeline for this mission?Options
A2024-25 to 2028-29B2025-26 to 2030-31C2023-24 to 2027-28D2026-27 to 2031-32
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Correct answer
2025-26 to 2030-31
Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' for the period 2025-26 to 2030-31.
Q12As of recent reports, what percentage of Indian districts currently have 5G coverage?Options
A75.5 percentB89.2 percentC99.9 percentD95.0 percent
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Correct answer
99.9 percent
Explanation
Recent reports indicate that 5G coverage is now available in 99.9 percent of Indian districts, with over 5 lakh BTS installed.
Q13The Madras High Court recently reiterated its order regarding the lighting of "deepam" atop which prominent hill in Madurai?Options
AAzhagarmalaiBPazhamuthircholai hillCThiruparankundram hillDYanamalai
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Correct answer
Thiruparankundram hill
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently ordered the deepam atop Thiruparankundram hill, reiterating its stance on the long-standing issue.
Q14Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is set to conduct the Food and Natural Products Expo 2025. When is this event scheduled to take place?Options
AJanuary 15 and 16, 2025BAugust 10 and 11, 2025CDecember 20 and 21, 2025DNovember 5 and 6, 2025
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Correct answer
December 20 and 21, 2025
Explanation
TNAU is scheduled to conduct the Food and Natural Products Expo 2025 on December 20 and 21.