Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-15
Q1Which port in Tamil Nadu is set to implement a Green Hydrogen Pilot Project?Options
AChennai PortBEnnore PortCThoothukudi (Chidambaranar) PortDKamarajar Port
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Correct answer
Thoothukudi (Chidambaranar) Port
Explanation
The Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, is implementing a Green Hydrogen Pilot Project.
Q2A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared for the doubling of railway tracks between which two towns in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai and MaduraiBCoimbatore and SalemCThanjavur and KaraikalDTrichy and Villupuram
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Correct answer
Thanjavur and Karaikal
Explanation
The Railway Minister announced that the DPR has been prepared for the Thanjavur-Karaikal railway track doubling project.
Q3Which product from Tamil Nadu is an association seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for?Options
AThoothukudi PearlsBMadurai JasmineCKancheepuram SilkDNilgiri Tea
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Correct answer
Thoothukudi Pearls
Explanation
An association is seeking a GI tag for Thoothukudi pearls, known for their unique quality.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government recently awarded ₹1 crore to a Chennai-based athlete for winning a historic world cup in which sport?Options
AChessBTable TennisCCarromDBadminton
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Correct answer
Carrom
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government presented a ₹1 crore award to a Chennai-based carrom champion for their historic world cup victory.
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Q5Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has stated that the proposed restructuring of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) by the Union government could cost Tamil Nadu an estimated amount of:Options
A₹1,000 croreB₹2,000 croreC₹3,000 croreD₹4,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹4,000 crore
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin highlighted that the changes to MGNREGS could impose a financial burden of up to ₹4,000 crore on Tamil Nadu.
Q6What is the name of India's first privately developed rocket, which is projected to lift off from ISRO's launchpad in 2026?Options
APrithviBAkashCVikram-IDDhruv
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Correct answer
Vikram-I
Explanation
Vikram-I is India's first privately developed rocket, slated for launch from ISRO's facility in 2026.
Q7The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) primarily aims to provide social security to:Options
AGovernment employeesBOrganized sector workersCWorkers in the unorganized sectorDBusiness owners
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Correct answer
Workers in the unorganized sector
Explanation
APY is a government-backed pension scheme aimed at providing old age income security to workers primarily in the unorganized sector.
Q8According to the ICAR Director General, which scientific field is crucial for doubling India's food production by 2047?Options
ANanotechnologyBArtificial IntelligenceCRoboticsDGenomics
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Correct answer
Genomics
Explanation
The ICAR Director General emphasized the role of genomics in achieving the target of doubling food production by 2047.
Q9Which district in Tamil Nadu is set to introduce sailing training for children of fishermen and plans for water sports activities in Velankanni?Options
AKanyakumariBRamanathapuramCNagapattinamDThoothukudi
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Correct answer
Nagapattinam
Explanation
Nagapattinam district is initiating sailing training for fishermen's children and developing water sports at Velankanni.
Q10Who recently presented the prestigious 'Muthamizh Peravai awards' to various artistes in Tamil Nadu?Options
AGovernor of Tamil NaduBUnion Minister for CultureCChief Minister M.K. StalinDSpeaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly
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Correct answer
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin honored various artistes by presenting them with the Muthamizh Peravai awards.