Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-11
Q1Under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission, how many palmyrah seeds have been planted recently across the state? test changeOptions
ALess than 50 lakhBAround 1 croreCOver 2.24 croreDMore than 5 crore
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Correct answer
More than 5 crore
Explanation
According to the news, over 2.24 crore palmyrah seeds have been planted under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission.
Q2Which two urban rail transport systems in Chennai are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for takeover in January?Options
AChennai Metro Rail and MRTSBChennai Metro Rail and Suburban RailCMRTS and Suburban RailDChennai Metro Rail and Local Buses
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Correct answer
Chennai Metro Rail and MRTS
Explanation
An MoU for Chennai Metro Rail’s takeover of MRTS is likely to be inked in January.
Q3What is the financial assistance provided by the Tamil Nadu government to modernise powerlooms in the state?Options
A₹50,000 subsidyB₹1 lakh subsidyC₹2 lakh loanD₹75,000 grant
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Correct answer
₹1 lakh subsidy
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government plans to provide a ₹1 lakh subsidy to modernise powerlooms.
Q4What is the core objective of the Tamil Nadu government's plan for women-operated bike and auto services in urban areas?Options
APromoting tourismBEnhancing road infrastructureCEnsuring safe urban mobilityDReducing traffic congestion
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Correct answer
Ensuring safe urban mobility
Explanation
The state plans women-operated bike and auto services specifically for safe urban mobility.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) recently received a patent for a formulation to control which pest in cucurbit crops?Options
AFruit borerBMelon flyCLeaf minerDWhitefly
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Correct answer
Melon fly
Explanation
TNAU was granted a patent for a formulation to control the melon fly in cucurbits.
Q6What new census initiative is Tamil Nadu undertaking to strengthen its groundwater conservation strategies?Options
ARiver basin censusBMonsoon rainfall censusCSpring censusDDam water level census
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Correct answer
Spring census
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is set to complete its first spring census this month to aid groundwater conservation strategies.
Q7Which Tamil Nadu IAS officer recently won the 2025 UN Champions of the Earth Award?Options
ASupriya SahuBAmudha DeviCShantha Sheela NairDPooja Kulkarni
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Correct answer
Supriya Sahu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu IAS officer Supriya Sahu has won the 2025 UN Champions of the Earth Award.
Q8What is the primary objective of the national 'IndiaAI Mission' which is advancing a push for scalable & inclusive AI?Options
ADeveloping AI for defense applications onlyBPromoting AI in entertainment and gamingCAdvancing scalable and inclusive AI across various sectorsDFocusing solely on AI research without practical applications
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Correct answer
Advancing scalable and inclusive AI across various sectors
Explanation
The IndiaAI Mission aims to advance a national push for scalable & inclusive AI in various sectors, including education.
Q9Where did India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel begin its commercial service?Options
AKochiBMumbaiCVaranasiDChennai
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Correct answer
Varanasi
Explanation
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel Began Commercial Service in Varanasi.
Q10ISRO is scheduled to launch the 6.5-tonne US commercial satellite 'BlueBird-6' using which of its heavy-lift rockets?Options
APSLVBGSLV Mk-IICLVM3 (formerly GSLV Mk-III)DSSLV
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Correct answer
LVM3 (formerly GSLV Mk-III)
Explanation
ISRO is set to launch the 6.5-tonne US commercial satellite BlueBird-6 on December 15 using its 'Bahubali' rocket, which is the LVM3 (formerly GSLV Mk-III).
Q11ISRO's next lunar missions, Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5, are confirmed to be launched by which year?Options
A2026B2027C2028D2030
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2028
Explanation
ISRO Chief V Narayanan confirmed that Chandrayaan-4 and 5 are planned for launch by 2028.
Q12A Standing Committee recently praised DRDO for its advancements in which specific cutting-edge technology and for achieving significant savings?Options
AQuantum ComputingBHypersonic TechnologyCBiotechnologyDRenewable Energy Systems
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Correct answer
Hypersonic Technology
Explanation
A panel lauded DRDO's hypersonic technology and the savings of ₹2.64 lakh crore it achieved.