Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-18
Q1The Government of Tamil Nadu recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric for projects worth how much amount?Options
A₹518 croreB₹618 croreC₹718 croreD₹818 crore
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Correct answer
₹718 crore
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has inked an MoU with Schneider Electric for projects valued at ₹718 crore.
Q2What is the primary concern expressed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin regarding the new VB-G RAM G Bill?Options
AIt increases the number of workdays to 200 days, which is unsustainable.BIt weakens the existing rural job scheme, MGNREGA.CIt diverts funds from urban development projects.DIt introduces new taxes on agricultural produce.
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Correct answer
It weakens the existing rural job scheme, MGNREGA.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan have objected to the VB-G RAM G Bill, stating it weakens the existing rural job scheme, MGNREGA, and its promise of 125 days of work is deceptive.
Q3An indigenous 'Atmanirbhar Mobile Operating System' was recently developed by a firm incubated at which prominent Indian institution?Options
AIIT BombayBIIT DelhiCIIT MadrasDIISc Bengaluru
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Correct answer
IIT Madras
Explanation
A firm incubated at IIT Madras recently developed an indigenous 'Atmanirbhar Mobile Operating System'.
Q4Who recently urged for stronger support for women self-help groups in Tamil Nadu, particularly ahead of the festive season?Options
AChief Minister M.K. StalinBDeputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi StalinCChief Secretary Shiv Das MeenaDMinister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
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Correct answer
Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udayanidhi Stalin urged support for women self-help groups ahead of the festive season.
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Q5India's total installed power generation capacity recently reached 505 GW. What proportion of this capacity is contributed by non-fossil fuels?Options
ALess than one-thirdBExactly halfCMore than halfDLess than one-quarter
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More than half
Explanation
As per the recent report, non-fossil fuels contribute more than half of India's total installed power generation capacity, which stands at 505 GW.
Q6To enhance passenger experience, what new service is being introduced on Vande Bharat trains by Indian Railways?Options
AFree Wi-Fi for all passengersBOn-board medical facilitiesCRegional cuisinesDDedicated entertainment systems
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Correct answer
Regional cuisines
Explanation
Indian Railways is enhancing passenger experience by bringing regional cuisines on Vande Bharat trains.
Q7What is the name of India's proposed indigenous space station, whose first look was recently unveiled by ISRO?Options
AGaganyaan StationBChandrayaan StationCBharatiya Antariksh StationDSurya Station
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Correct answer
Bharatiya Antariksh Station
Explanation
ISRO recently unveiled the first look of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, India's home-built space station.
Q8A new Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus depot was recently inaugurated in Kumily. This is expected to improve frequency and benefit pilgrims traveling to which famous temple?Options
AMeenakshi Amman TempleBSabarimala TempleCSrirangam Ranganathaswamy TempleDRamanathaswamy Temple
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Correct answer
Sabarimala Temple
Explanation
The new TNSTC bus depot in Kumily will improve bus frequency and benefit tourists, merchants, and pilgrims going to Sabarimala.
Q9Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concerns over job losses and economic impact due to what issue?Options
AIncreased oil pricesBUS tariff hike affecting TN exportersCDecline in agricultural productionDShortage of skilled labor
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Correct answer
US tariff hike affecting TN exporters
Explanation
CM Stalin wrote to PM Modi about the impact of the US tariff hike on Tamil Nadu exporters, warning of job losses and economic repercussions.
Q10The Tamil Nadu government recently informed the High Court that no empirical data is available to prove a stone pillar on which historical hill is a "deepathoon" (lamp post)?Options
AUthiramerur HillBKancheepuram HillCThiruttani HillDThirupparankundram Hill
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Correct answer
Thirupparankundram Hill
Explanation
The T.N. government told the High Court that no empirical data is available to prove that a stone pillar on Thirupparankundram hill is a deepathoon.
Q11How much land did the Tamil Nadu Forest Department recently reclaim after a favorable Supreme Court verdict?Options
A50 acresB75 acresC102 acresD150 acres
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Correct answer
102 acres
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department won in the Supreme Court and got back 102 acres of land.
Q12What significant trend has been observed in the number of schools covered under the Centre's mid-day meal programme over the past five years?Options
AA slight increase in coverageBA significant decrease in coverageCStagnation in coverageDExpansion to private schools
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Correct answer
A significant decrease in coverage
Explanation
The number of schools covered under the Centre’s mid-day meal programme dropped by 84,400 in five years.