Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-16
Q1What is the name of the new athlete management system launched by Udhayanidhi Stalin in Tamil Nadu?Options
ASports Tamil Nadu Athlete Management SystemBTamil Nadu Sports Development Authority PortalCDravidian Sports Excellence PlatformDChennai Athlete Tracking System
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Sports Tamil Nadu Athlete Management System
Explanation
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, launched the "Sports Tamil Nadu Athlete Management System."
Q2Which city in Tamil Nadu is targeted to become an MSME hub through the 'MSME Connect 2025' initiative?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Madurai
Explanation
The 'MSME Connect 2025' initiative aims to transform Madurai into an MSME hub.
Q3For what purpose is the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister seeking a ₹30,000 crore grant from the Central Government?Options
AFor flood relief and disaster managementBFor strengthening the education sector and setting up YIIRSCFor urban infrastructure development and Metro expansionDFor agricultural subsidies and farmer welfare schemes
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For strengthening the education sector and setting up YIIRS
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has sought ₹30,000 crore from the Centre for setting up YIIRS and strengthening the education sector.
Q4Which two major cities in Tamil Nadu recently had their Metro rail projects reportedly rejected or stalled?Options
AChennai and TrichyBCoimbatore and MaduraiCSalem and ErodeDThoothukudi and Tirunelveli
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Coimbatore and Madurai
Explanation
MP K.E. Prakash raised concerns about the reported rejection of Metro rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai.
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Q5Farmers in Salem are urging the Tamil Nadu government to procure which agricultural product for Pongal gift hampers?Options
APaddyBSugarcaneCTurmericDJaggery
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Sugarcane
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Farmers in Salem have urged the government to procure sugarcane for inclusion in Pongal gift hampers, a traditional practice during the festival.
Q6The Tamil Nadu government is considering extending the 'Arogya Sanjivini' health scheme to which specific group of teachers?Options
AGovernment school teachersBPrivate school teachersCAided school teachersDCollege professors
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Aided school teachers
Explanation
The government is considering bringing aided school teachers under the 'Arogya Sanjivini' health scheme.
Q7The proposed 'Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill' is reportedly intended to replace which existing rural employment scheme?Options
APradhan Mantri Gram Sadak YojanaBDeendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods MissionCMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)DPradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
Explanation
The proposed 'Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill' is seen by many as a move to replace or rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
Q8What does the acronym ASPIRE stand for, in the context of a government scheme for promoting rural entrepreneurship?Options
AA Scheme for Providing Industrial Research & EducationBAdvanced Support for Public Infrastructure & Rural EconomyCA Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry, and EntrepreneurshipDAgricultural Sector Investment and Rural Empowerment
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A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry, and Entrepreneurship
Explanation
ASPIRE stands for "A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry, and Entrepreneurship," implemented by the government to boost livelihood opportunities in rural areas.
Q9Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) recently hosted a conclave on 'Safe and Trusted AI'?Options
AIIT DelhiBIIT BombayCIIT MadrasDIIT Kanpur
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras’ Centre for Responsible AI hosted a two-day conclave on ‘Safe and Trusted AI’.
Q10By which year does India aim to achieve the rare global milestone of parallel human missions in both space and deep sea?Options
A2025B2027C2030D2032
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2027
Explanation
Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that India aims to achieve parallel human missions in space and deep sea by 2027.
Q11What is the full form of NFSA, a scheme under which new beneficiaries were added during the COVID-19 period?Options
ANational Financial Stability ActBNational Family Support AllianceCNational Food Security ActDNew Farmer Support Agency
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National Food Security Act
Explanation
NFSA stands for National Food Security Act, under which additional beneficiaries were added, enabling them to avail schemes like PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.
Q12The 'RESPOND Basket 2025' initiative is associated with which Indian organization, aiming to foster cutting-edge research collaborations?Options
ADRDOBCSIRCISRODICMR
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ISRO
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ISRO has released the 'RESPOND Basket 2025' to empower researchers, innovators, and academic institutions by fostering cutting-edge research collaborations.
Q13Which Indian state government, in collaboration with IndiaAI Mission and supported by the World Bank, established an AI and Agritech Innovation Center?Options
AKarnatakaBTelanganaCMaharashtraDGujarat
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Maharashtra
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The Government of Maharashtra's AI and Agritech Innovation Center was established in collaboration with IndiaAI Mission and supported by the World Bank.
Q14Which two prominent entities recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand mutual fund access across India?Options
ARBI and SEBIBMinistry of Finance and NITI AayogCDepartment of Posts and BSEDSBI and LIC
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Department of Posts and BSE
Explanation
The Department of Posts and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) signed a landmark MoU to expand mutual fund access throughout India.
Q15Approximately how many new medical seats in government colleges have been approved by the Union Government recently?Options
A5,000B7,500C10,023D12,000
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10,023
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The Union Government has approved 10,023 new medical seats in government colleges.