Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-13
Q1Who among the following officials from Tamil Nadu was recently awarded the UNEP 2025 Champions of the Earth Award?Options
AV. Irai AnbuBSupriya SahuCGagandeep Singh BediDJ. Radhakrishnan
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Supriya Sahu
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Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary (Environment, Climate Change, and Forests) of Tamil Nadu, was awarded the prestigious UNEP 2025 Champions of the Earth Award for her significant contributions to environmental protection and climate action.
Q2India's first Green Hydrogen pilot project in a port is being set up at which port in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai PortBKamarajar Port (Ennore)CV.O. Chidambaranar PortDKaraikal Port
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V.O. Chidambaranar Port
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The V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, is host to India's first Green Hydrogen pilot project in a port, showcasing the country's commitment to sustainable energy.
Q3What recent change did the Tamil Nadu government introduce regarding the app-based GPS verification of crop damage for farmers?Options
AMade GPS verification mandatory for all crops.BRelaxed norms by allowing farmers to submit details manually as well.CIncreased the number of GPS verification checks per farmer.DIntroduced a new app with stricter verification protocols.
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Relaxed norms by allowing farmers to submit details manually as well.
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Following protests from farmers, the Tamil Nadu government relaxed the norms for app-based GPS verification of crop damage, allowing farmers to submit details manually if app usage is difficult.
Q4The Vice-President recently addressed a conference of Vice-Chancellors from State, Central, and Private Universities of Tamil Nadu. Where was this conference held?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDUdhagamandalam
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Udhagamandalam
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The Vice-President delivered an address at the Conference of Vice-Chancellors of State, Central, and Private Universities of Tamil Nadu, which was held in Udhagamandalam (Ooty).
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Q5According to recent reports, how many women beneficiaries are there under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam (KMUTT) in Salem district, Tamil Nadu?Options
AApproximately 2.5 lakhBApproximately 4.0 lakhCApproximately 6.32 lakhDApproximately 8.7 lakh
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Approximately 6.32 lakh
Explanation
Minister Rajendran announced that there are 6.32 lakh women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam (KMUTT) in Salem district.
Q6Which municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu recently announced that it would start penalizing residents for not having a license for their pet dogs and cats?Options
AGreater Chennai CorporationBMadurai CorporationCCoimbatore CorporationDSalem Corporation
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Greater Chennai Corporation
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The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) announced that it will begin penalizing residents who do not possess a valid license for their pet dogs and cats, aiming to regulate pet ownership.
Q7Which major national rural employment guarantee scheme has recently been the subject of controversy in Tamil Nadu due to proposals for its renaming?Options
APradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)BMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)CPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)DDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has faced opposition, including from AITUC-affiliated agricultural labourers’ body in Tamil Nadu, over proposals to drop 'Mahatma Gandhi' from its name.
Q8By which year does ISRO aim to launch its Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 missions, potentially making India a global hub for space technology?Options
A2026B2027C2028D2030
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2028
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ISRO plans to launch Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 missions by 2028, leveraging global partnerships to establish India as a major player in space technology.
Q9Which national mission is focused on boosting the efforts of states to enhance the production of oil palm and edible oils in India?Options
ANational Food Security Mission (NFSM)BNational Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)CPradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)DMission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
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National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)
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The National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) is a government initiative aimed at increasing the domestic production of edible oils, particularly oil palm, to reduce import dependence.
Q10What is the primary objective of the 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' nationwide campaign scheduled for 2025?Options
APromoting digital literacy in rural areas.BRedressal of Public Grievances and Improving Service Delivery.CEncouraging agricultural exports from villages.DEnhancing rural sports and youth development.
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Redressal of Public Grievances and Improving Service Delivery.
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'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' is a nationwide campaign aimed at addressing public grievances and improving the delivery of government services, with its first preparatory meeting held on December 10, 2025.