Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-07
Q1Where is the new TIDEL Park, an IT/ITeS infrastructure project, currently under construction in Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCPanjapurDHosur
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Panjapur
Explanation
The TIDEL Park project is making steady progress in Panjapur, Tamil Nadu, developing IT/ITeS infrastructure.
Q2The "Tamil Nadu Rising Investor Meet" was recently held in which city, where 91 MoUs worth Rs 36,660 Crore were signed for uniform development?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTiruchirappalli
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Madurai
Explanation
The "Tamil Nadu Rising Investor Meet" was held in Madurai, resulting in the signing of 91 MoUs worth Rs 36,660 Crore, with a focus on uniform development.
Q3Which city in Tamil Nadu recently hosted the Regional Conference on Environment 2025, concluding with a strong call for a "Better and Greener Future"?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCSalemDVellore
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Chennai
Explanation
The Regional Conference on Environment 2025 concluded in Chennai, emphasizing the need for a better and greener future.
Q4Which Indian organization recently achieved a major breakthrough in aerospace self-reliance by demonstrating the first-ever morphing wing in flight, designed to adapt like living organisms?Options
AISROBHALCDRDODADA
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DRDO
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DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) demonstrated the first-ever morphing wing in flight, marking a major breakthrough in Indian aerospace self-reliance.
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Q5The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is undertaking a significant digitisation drive for which cultural heritage items in Tamil Nadu, with more than half already covered?Options
AAncient palm-leaf manuscriptsBStone inscriptions (estampages)CTraditional temple paintingsDBronze idols
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Stone inscriptions (estampages)
Explanation
More than half of Tamil estampages (impressions of historical inscriptions) have been covered under ASI’s ongoing digitisation drive.
Q6Under which national mission did the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) conduct its first-ever auction for the procurement of Green Ammonia?Options
ANational Solar MissionBNational Hydrogen Energy MissionCNational Green Hydrogen MissionDNational Clean Energy Mission
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National Green Hydrogen Mission
Explanation
SECI conducted its first-ever auction for the procurement of Green Ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Q7Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to inaugurate a mega farm expo on December 26 in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ASalemBVillupuramCTiruvannamalaiDCuddalore
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Tiruvannamalai
Explanation
Chief Minister Stalin is to inaugurate a mega farm expo in Tiruvannamalai on December 26.
Q8According to recent figures, how many subscribers has the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) scheme garnered?Options
AMore than 10 lakhsBMore than 25 lakhsCMore than 58 lakhsDMore than 75 lakhs
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More than 58 lakhs
Explanation
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has garnered more than 58 lakh subscribers according to recent figures.
Q9What is the primary focus of Tamil Nadu's "Master Plan 2044," which outlines a 20-year roadmap for the state?Options
AIndustrial growth and employment generationBCultural, climatic, and economic vibrancyCRural development and poverty alleviationDInfrastructure development and connectivity
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Cultural, climatic, and economic vibrancy
Explanation
The Master Plan 2044 sets a 20-year roadmap for cultural, climatic, and economic vibrancy in Tamil Nadu.
Q10The "Faceless Assessment Scheme" is a government initiative primarily associated with which sector in India?Options
ACustomsBIncome TaxCGSTDProperty Tax
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Income Tax
Explanation
The "Faceless Assessment Scheme" is a significant reform by the Income Tax Department aimed at bringing greater transparency and efficiency in tax administration.
Q11Residents in which Tamil Nadu locality recently experienced a "stench crisis" that triggered continuous protests, prompting the government to initiate control measures?Options
APallikaranaiBEnnoreCPottaluraniDManali
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Pottalurani
Explanation
The stench crisis in Pottalurani triggered continuous protests, leading the government to initiate control measures.
Q12India recently strengthened its bilateral cooperation with which country in the key sectors of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy Trade?Options
AUnited StatesBJapanCRussiaDGermany
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Russia
Explanation
India and Russia strengthened bilateral cooperation in Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Trade.
Q13A mega job fair is scheduled to be held on December 13 in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AThanjavurBNagapattinamCCuddaloreDTiruvarur
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Cuddalore
Explanation
A mega job fair is scheduled to be held in Cuddalore on December 13.
Q14The S&T Media and Communicators Conclave at IISF 2025 specifically focused on which three key areas?Options
ASpace exploration, climate change, and renewable energyBScience journalism, AI-enabled communication, and public engagementCBiotechnology, nanotechnology, and quantum computingDDigital marketing, social media trends, and cybersecurity
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Science journalism, AI-enabled communication, and public engagement
Explanation
The S&T Media and Communicators Conclave at IISF 2025 focused on science journalism, AI-enabled communication, and public engagement.
Q15Work has commenced to lift the gopuram of which famous temple in Chennai, a significant conservation effort?Options
AKapaleeshwarar TempleBParthasarathy TempleCVadapalani Murugan TempleDSri Kalikambal Temple
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Sri Kalikambal Temple
Explanation
Work to lift the gopuram of Sri Kalikambal Temple in Chennai has begun as a part of a conservation effort.