Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-12
Q1India's first Food Security Museum was inaugurated in which city, recognized as the birthplace of the Food Corporation of India (FCI)?Options
AChennaiBThanjavurCMaduraiDHyderabad
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Thanjavur
Explanation
The first Food Security Museum in India was inaugurated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, which is also considered the birthplace of the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
Q2The Forest Department is preparing a management plan for the Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary, which is primarily located in which districts of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMadurai and VirudhunagarBSalem and ErodeCDindigul and KarurDVillupuram and Cuddalore
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Dindigul and Karur
Explanation
The Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary, for which a management plan is being prepared, is located in parts of the Dindigul and Karur districts of Tamil Nadu.
Q3Which disease is the focus of Tamil Nadu's new HPV vaccination programme being launched in four districts with high incidence?Options
AHepatitis BBCervical cancerCTuberculosisDPolio
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Cervical cancer
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is launching an HPV vaccination programme in four districts with a high incidence of cervical cancer, aiming to prevent the disease.
Q4The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam (KMUT) in Tamil Nadu has seen its beneficiaries hit which milestone number?Options
A50 LakhB1 CroreC1.3 CroreD2 Crore
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1.3 Crore
Explanation
According to recent reports, the beneficiaries of Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam (KMUT) have reached 1.3 crore.
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Q5A Tamil Nadu IAS officer recently won the UNEP's 2025 Champions of the Earth Award. What is the primary focus of this award category?Options
AEconomic DevelopmentBSpace ExplorationCEnvironmental ProtectionDCultural Preservation
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Environmental Protection
Explanation
The UNEP Champions of the Earth Award is the UN's highest environmental honor, recognizing leaders for their transformative impact on the environment. A Tamil Nadu IAS officer won this prestigious award.
Q6India's upcoming Census in 2027 has received cabinet approval and is notable for a specific feature. What makes the Census of India 2027 unique compared to previous censuses?Options
AIt will be conducted entirely offlineBIt will be the first digital census of IndiaCIt will exclude all urban areasDIt will be conducted without collecting any demographic data
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It will be the first digital census of India
Explanation
The Census of India 2027 has been approved and is set to be India's first digital census, marking a significant leap towards a data-driven future.
Q7There have been recent discussions and opposition regarding the proposed renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). What is the likely proposed new name for this scheme?Options
APradhan Mantri Gramin Kalyan YojanaBPujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar YojanaCAtal Gramin Vikas YojanaDDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Rozgar Yojana
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Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana
Explanation
The government is reportedly considering renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, a move that has faced opposition.
Q8The Union Cabinet recently approved a Bill to hike Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in a specific sector to 100%. Which sector is this?Options
ADefence ProductionBTelecommunicationsCInsurance SectorDRetail Trade
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Insurance Sector
Explanation
The Cabinet has approved a Bill to increase the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100%.
Q9What is the primary objective of the Semicon India Programme?Options
ATo promote software development services in IndiaBTo develop a complete ecosystem around design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and packaging of SemiconductorsCTo establish India as a global leader in artificial intelligence researchDTo encourage space tourism initiatives in India
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To develop a complete ecosystem around design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and packaging of Semiconductors
Explanation
The Semicon India Programme aims to develop a complete ecosystem encompassing design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and packaging of Semiconductors within the country.
Q10The Chennai Metro Rail recently commenced tunnelling work for Phase 2 between which two specific locations?Options
ACentral Station to AirportBPanagal Park to Boat ClubCKoyambedu to VadapalaniDSt. Thomas Mount to Little Mount
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Panagal Park to Boat Club
Explanation
Chennai Metro Rail has started its Phase 2 tunnelling work, specifically from Panagal Park to Boat Club.