Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-22
Q1The 49th edition of the Chennai Book Fair, which is set to feature a record number of stalls, will be inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on which date?Options
AJanuary 6, 2026BJanuary 8, 2026CJanuary 14, 2026DDecember 24, 2025
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Correct answer
January 8, 2026
Explanation
The 49th Chennai Book Fair, featuring a record 1,000 stalls, will be inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on January 8, 2026.
Q2Recently, a new bridge worth ₹22.41 crore was inaugurated in Vadaperumbakkam. This bridge is located in which city/region of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCChennaiDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
A new bridge worth ₹22.41 crore was opened in Vadaperumbakkam, which is a locality in Chennai.
Q3Which major port in Tamil Nadu recently berthed the M.V. MSC Michaela, noted as the longest container vessel with the highest container carrying capacity?Options
AChennai PortBEnnore PortCVOC PortDKaraikal Port
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Correct answer
VOC Port
Explanation
The M.V. MSC Michaela, the longest container vessel with the highest container carrying capacity, recently berthed at VOC Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
Q4As of December 22, 2025, what was the water level recorded in the Mullaperiyar dam, a critical water source for several districts in Tamil Nadu?Options
A129.05 feetB130.50 feetC133.90 feetD142.00 feet
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Correct answer
133.90 feet
Explanation
On December 22, 2025, the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam was recorded at 133.90 feet.
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Q5The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is currently facing criticism and protests for being renamed as the 'VB-G RAM G Bill'. This scheme primarily guarantees employment to:Options
AUrban skilled workersBRural poorCIndustrial workersDGovernment employees
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Correct answer
Rural poor
Explanation
The MGNREGA scheme guarantees a minimum of 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. The renaming has drawn criticism from various political parties.
Q6ISRO's LVM3-M6 mission is set to launch a significant payload for international collaboration. This heavy-lift rocket is powering the global space ambitions of Bharat by launching which type of satellite for direct smartphone connectivity?Options
ACommunication satelliteBEarth observation satelliteCAST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2DNavigation satellite
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Correct answer
AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2
Explanation
The LVM3-M6 mission will launch AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2, a giant LEO satellite designed to bring direct smartphone connectivity.
Q7For India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, ISRO recently completed crucial tests for which component designed to ensure the safe return of Indian astronauts?Options
APropulsion systemBDrogue parachutesCLife support systemsDDocking mechanism
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Correct answer
Drogue parachutes
Explanation
ISRO successfully completed tests for the drogue parachutes, which are crucial for ensuring the safe return of the Gaganyaan crew module and astronauts.
Q8The IET India Scholarship Award 2025 has achieved a significant milestone in promoting gender diversity in STEM education. What was this notable achievement?Options
AIt offered scholarships to students from rural areas only.BAll five winners were women.CIt introduced a new research fund for AI.DIt expanded to include arts and humanities students.
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Correct answer
All five winners were women.
Explanation
All five winners of the IET India Scholarship Award 2025 were women, marking a major milestone for STEM education and gender diversity.
Q9The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) recently announced the preliminary examination results for Group 2 positions. Candidates can check their results on the official website:Options
Awww.tnpsc.nic.inBwww.tnpsc.gov.inCwww.tnpsc.orgDwww.tnpsc.com
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Correct answer
www.tnpsc.gov.in
Explanation
The TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Result 2025 was recently announced and can be checked on the official website tnpsc.gov.in.
Q10The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is set to convene a Pre-release Consultative Workshop at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. What is the primary focus of this upcoming workshop?Options
AReview of Goods and Services Tax (GST) ratesBDiscussion on new agricultural policiesCBase Revision of GDP, CPI and IIPDStrategies for urban development
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Correct answer
Base Revision of GDP, CPI and IIP
Explanation
The workshop is focused on the Base Revision of key economic indicators: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Index of Industrial Production (IIP).