Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-24
Q1Which Tamil Nadu institution recently secured a patent for a liquid nano fertilizer suitable for drone-spraying?Options
AMadras Institute of Technology (MIT)BTamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)CAnna UniversityDVellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has secured a patent for its liquid nano fertilizer, which is formulated to be suitable for drone-spraying applications.
Q2The project for Chennai's sixth reservoir is set to commence near which of the following locations?Options
APoonamalleeBTambaramCThiruporurDMahabalipuram
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Thiruporur
Explanation
Chennai's sixth reservoir project, crucial for the city's water supply, is scheduled to take off soon near Thiruporur.
Q3What new welfare scheme has the Tamil Nadu Government introduced for conservancy workers of Erode Corporation?Options
AHousing subsidyBFree medical check-upsCSkill development trainingDFree breakfast and lunch
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Free breakfast and lunch
Explanation
Under a new scheme by the Tamil Nadu Government, Erode Corporation conservancy workers will soon receive free breakfast and lunch.
Q4What is the approximate weight of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, India's heaviest commercial payload, successfully launched by ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket?Options
A2000 kgB4000 kgC6000 kgD8000 kg
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6000 kg
Explanation
ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, weighing approximately 6000-6100 kg, which is touted as India's heaviest commercial payload to date.
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Q5The Union Cabinet has approved the scheme for the conduct of the Census of India for which year?Options
A2025B2026C2027D2028
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2027
Explanation
The Union Cabinet has approved the scheme for the conduct of the Census of India 2027, which is a crucial exercise for national planning and policy-making.
Q6What is the new name for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) that has recently drawn protests, including from the DMK in Tamil Nadu?Options
APM-GRAM YojanaBVB-G RAM G Act 2025CBharat Rojgar YojanaDGramin Vikas Abhiyan
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VB-G RAM G Act 2025
Explanation
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has been renamed as the VB-G RAM G Act 2025, which has led to protests by various groups, including the DMK in Tamil Nadu.
Q7The Union Cabinet recently approved the setting up of a Commission to examine which of the following issues?Options
AInter-state river disputesBSub-categorization within Other Backward Classes (OBCs)CJudicial reformsDNational education policy implementation
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Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
Explanation
The Cabinet has approved the setting up of a Commission to examine the sub-categorization within the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), aiming for more equitable distribution of benefits.
Q8What is the amount sanctioned by the Tamil Nadu government as relief for crop damage recently?Options
A₹150.25 croreB₹289.63 croreC₹350.50 croreD₹400.10 crore
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₹289.63 crore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned ₹289.63 crore as relief for farmers affected by recent crop damage.
Q9Students from Chennai recently won a NASA award for their innovation in which field?Options
ARobotics for space explorationBAffordable, homegrown satellite internetCSustainable aviation fuelDAdvanced lunar habitat design
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Correct answer
Affordable, homegrown satellite internet
Explanation
Chennai students won a NASA award for their innovative work on affordable, homegrown satellite internet, showcasing local talent in cutting-edge technology.