Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-17
Q1The Coimbatore Corporation is planning Phase II works for a newly built hockey ground under which Tamil Nadu state scheme?Options
AKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai ThittamBNamakku Naame ThittamCMakkalai Thedi MaruthuvamDCM Breakfast Scheme
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Namakku Naame Thittam
Explanation
The Coimbatore Corporation is planning Phase II works at a newly built hockey ground under the 'Namakku Naame' scheme, which encourages public participation in local development.
Q2What is the target year for the transformation of MRTS stations in Chennai with better amenities?Options
A2025B2026C2027D2028
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2028
Explanation
MRTS stations in Chennai are set to be transformed with better amenities by the year 2028.
Q3How much amount was allocated by the Tamil Nadu state government for the menstrual hygiene programme in 2024-25?Options
A₹525 croreB₹113.10 croreC₹2,123 croreD₹1,600 crore
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₹113.10 crore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu state government allocated ₹113.10 crore for the menstrual hygiene programme in the 2024-25 financial year.
Q4Which region in Tamil Nadu is targeting 40,000 households for rooftop solar energy installations?Options
AChennai regionBMadurai regionCCoimbatore regionDSalem region
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Coimbatore region
Explanation
The Coimbatore region is targeting 40,000 households for rooftop solar energy installations.
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Q5Which Tamil Nadu state cooperative organization reported a significant loss of ₹525 crore in 2024-25?Options
AAavinBTN Civil Supplies CorporationCTamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers FederationDTamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation
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Aavin
Explanation
Aavin, the state cooperative organization for milk, suffered a ₹525-crore loss in 2024-25, as stated by the Milk Producer’s Association.
Q6Which IIT in Tamil Nadu recently partnered with SWAYAM Plus to launch an AI-enabled HR Analytics programme?Options
AIIT MadrasBIIT PalakkadCIIT TirupatiDIIT Hyderabad
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IITM Pravartak (part of IIT Madras) partnered with SWAYAM Plus to launch an AI-enabled HR Analytics programme.
Q7What initiative is the Tamil Nadu government expanding to 297 green schools to mitigate heat and promote energy efficiency?Options
ASmart Classroom InitiativeBCool Roof InitiativeCRainwater HarvestingDDigital Learning Programme
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Cool Roof Initiative
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the Tamil Nadu government would expand its cool roof initiative to 297 green schools to combat heat and improve energy efficiency.
Q8Which body submitted a performance audit report on the Tamil Nadu Livelihood Mission to the Governor of Tamil Nadu?Options
AReserve Bank of India (RBI)BNITI AayogCComptroller and Auditor General (CAG)DState Planning Commission
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Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
Explanation
A performance audit report on the Tamil Nadu Livelihood Mission was submitted to the Governor of Tamil Nadu by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
Q9Who was honored with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025?Options
AN. ChandrasekaranBMukesh AmbaniCCyrus PoonawallaDGautam Adani
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Cyrus Poonawalla
Explanation
Cyrus Poonawalla was honored with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025.
Q10What percentage of the Indian Railways' broad gauge network has achieved electrification, nearing full completion?Options
A82%B39%C99.2%D52%
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99.2%
Explanation
Indian Railways has achieved nearly full electrification at 99.2% of its broad gauge network.