Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-19
Q1The Union Government recently released over ₹127 crores to strengthen Rural Local Bodies in Tamil Nadu. Under which scheme were these grants provided?Options
APradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)BMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)CXV Finance Commission GrantsDNational Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
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XV Finance Commission Grants
Explanation
The Centre released over ₹127 crores to strengthen Rural Local Bodies in Tamil Nadu under the XV Finance Commission Grants. This initiative aims to bolster the financial resources of local self-governing bodies.
Q2Villagers near Melur in Tamil Nadu are hopeful of the renovation of which reservoir to sustain farming activities?Options
AVaigai DamBPeriya Aruvi ReservoirCMullaperiyar DamDManjalar Dam
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Periya Aruvi Reservoir
Explanation
Villagers near Melur are awaiting the renovation of the Periya Aruvi Reservoir, which is crucial for sustaining farming activities in the region.
Q3In a recent initiative to promote green public transport in Tamil Nadu, 125 new low-floor electric buses were flagged off from an upgraded depot. Which city's depot was upgraded for this purpose?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCChennaiDSalem
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Chennai
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged off 125 new low-floor electric buses from the upgraded Poonamallee depot in Chennai, as part of the state's efforts to enhance green public transport.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently criticized a central government scheme, 'VB-G RAM G', calling it a deceptive promise and alleging it would dilute a flagship rural employment program. Which existing scheme is 'VB-G RAM G' being perceived as a replacement or dilution of?Options
APradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)BMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)CPradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)DNational Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin and other political leaders have criticized the 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, perceiving it as an attempt to dilute or replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), a crucial rural employment program.
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Q5Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) recently acquired a majority stake in a Tamil Nadu-based food company, strengthening its presence in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market. Which Tamil Nadu company was acquired?Options
AAavinBHatsun Agro ProductCCavinkareDUdhaiyams Agro Foods
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Udhaiyams Agro Foods
Explanation
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) acquired a majority stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods, a Tamil Nadu-based company, to expand its FMCG portfolio.
Q6The Chennai Corporation has initiated a plan to collect fees from street vendors, following a Supreme Court directive regarding their regulation. What is the primary purpose of collecting these fees?Options
ATo fund new infrastructure projects in the cityBTo provide health insurance to street vendorsCTo regulate street vending and ensure civic amenitiesDTo establish a welfare fund for their families
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To regulate street vending and ensure civic amenities
Explanation
The Chennai Corporation plans to collect fees from street vendors primarily to regulate street vending zones and ensure proper civic amenities and infrastructure for them, as per a Supreme Court directive.
Q7The Supreme Court recently reserved its verdict on Tamil Nadu's plea to set up an inter-state Water Disputes Tribunal for a specific river. Which river is at the center of this dispute, involving Tamil Nadu?Options
ACauvery RiverBVaigai RiverCPennaiyar RiverDThamirabarani River
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Pennaiyar River
Explanation
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on Tamil Nadu's plea to set up an inter-state Water Disputes Tribunal concerning the Pennaiyar river. This dispute involves water sharing and management between riparian states.
Q8The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently inaugurated a 'Standards Club' in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. What is the primary objective of establishing such clubs?Options
ATo promote industrial growth in the regionBTo educate students about quality, standards, and standardizationCTo facilitate international trade relationsDTo provide financial assistance to startups
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To educate students about quality, standards, and standardization
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) establishes 'Standards Clubs' to sensitize and educate young minds, particularly students, about the importance of quality, standards, and standardization in various aspects of life.
Q9IN-SPACe, a body under the Department of Space, has invited proposals from academic institutions to establish space labs. What is the main goal behind setting up these space labs?Options
ATo facilitate commercial space tourismBTo build future technologies and develop advanced space systemsCTo conduct astronomical observations onlyDTo launch private satellites for remote sensing
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To build future technologies and develop advanced space systems
Explanation
IN-SPACe has invited proposals from academic institutions to establish space labs with the main goal of building future technologies, developing advanced space systems, and fostering innovation in the Indian space sector.
Q10An AI training programme for government officials is set to be launched. What is the primary aim of this program?Options
ATo replace human officials with AI systemsBTo enhance efficiency and improve public service delivery using AICTo develop AI for national defense purposes onlyDTo introduce AI as a mandatory subject in civil service exams
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To enhance efficiency and improve public service delivery using AI
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The AI training programme for government officials aims to enhance efficiency, streamline administrative processes, and improve public service delivery through the effective application of Artificial Intelligence.