Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-23
Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently announced the launch of Phase II of a key health insurance scheme. What is the name of this scheme?Options
AKalaignar Kandanool SchemeBChief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)CMEDISEPDMakkalai Thedi Maruthuvam
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MEDISEP
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The Tamil Nadu government is launching Phase II of the MEDISEP (Medical Insurance Scheme for State Employees and Pensioners) on January 1, with increased premium and coverage.
Q2Chennai Corporation aims to generate an annual revenue of ₹75 crore starting from 2026 through which activity?Options
ACollecting property tax from new buildingsBAllowing advertisements at 1,400 locationsCParking fee collection across the cityDLeasing out commercial spaces in its properties
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Allowing advertisements at 1,400 locations
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Chennai Corporation plans to allow advertisements at 1,400 locations across the city from 2026, aiming to generate an annual revenue of ₹75 crore.
Q3The Tamil Nadu Cabinet recently approved a fund of ₹100 crore for what specific purpose?Options
AConstruction of new public buildingsBRenovation of government schoolsCRevival of water bodiesDDevelopment of smart cities
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Revival of water bodies
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The Tamil Nadu Cabinet has approved a ₹100 crore fund for the revival of water bodies across the state.
Q4In which district of Tamil Nadu were startup communities recently launched in four villages to foster local entrepreneurship?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCCuddaloreDSalem
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Cuddalore
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Startup communities were recently launched in four villages in Cuddalore district to promote local entrepreneurship and rural development.
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Q5Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently flagged off 20 multi-axle air-conditioned buses for which transport corporation?Options
AMetropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC)BTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC)CState Express Transport Corporation (SETC)DPallavan Transport Corporation (PTC)
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State Express Transport Corporation (SETC)
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off 20 new multi-axle air-conditioned buses for the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC).
Q6The ten-day SARAS exhibition in Coimbatore focused on showcasing products from which sector?Options
AAutomobile industryBTextile and garment manufacturersCWomen self-help groupsDAgricultural produce from local farmers
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Women self-help groups
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The ten-day SARAS exhibition in Coimbatore highlighted products made by women self-help groups (SHGs), promoting their economic empowerment.
Q7ISRO's LVM3-M6 mission successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite. What is the primary purpose of this satellite?Options
AEarth observation and climate monitoringBInterplanetary researchCCommercial communications for space-to-phone broadbandDMilitary surveillance
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Commercial communications for space-to-phone broadband
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The BlueBird Block-2 satellite is a commercial communications satellite launched for a US firm (AST SpaceMobile), designed for space-to-phone broadband services.
Q8ISRO's LVM3-M6 mission, which launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, marked a significant milestone. What record did it achieve for ISRO?Options
AFirst successful launch from a new launchpadBHeaviest commercial payload launched by IndiaCFirst satellite to achieve geostationary orbit in one goDLongest duration mission for a communication satellite
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Heaviest commercial payload launched by India
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The LVM3-M6 mission successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, weighing 6,100 kg, making it ISRO's heaviest-ever commercial payload from Indian soil.
Q9The Centre has asked states to hold special gram sabhas for awareness on 'Viksit Bharat@2047 Gram Sabha'. What is the primary objective of this initiative?Options
ATo conduct agricultural census in rural areasBTo promote digital literacy among rural womenCTo raise awareness and gather public participation for India's development vision by 2047DTo identify beneficiaries for new housing schemes
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To raise awareness and gather public participation for India's development vision by 2047
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The 'Viksit Bharat@2047 Gram Sabha' initiative aims to involve citizens at the grassroots level in India's vision to become a developed nation by 2047, by raising awareness and ensuring public participation.
Q10Why is wind power considered a key component in India's ambition for clean energy, as highlighted in a recent discussion?Options
AIt is the cheapest source of energy available in India.BIndia has abundant coastline suitable for offshore wind farms.CIt offers a reliable baseload power supply compared to solar energy.DIt is a renewable source that significantly reduces carbon emissions.
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It is a renewable source that significantly reduces carbon emissions.
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Wind power is a crucial renewable energy source that helps significantly reduce carbon emissions, making it vital for India's clean energy ambitions.
Q11Which highly contagious avian influenza virus is the Minister urging people to take precautions against, as per recent news?Options
AH1N1BH5N1CH7N9DH9N2
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H5N1
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The Minister is urging people to take precautions against the H5N1 avian influenza virus.