Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-26
Q1What is the primary purpose of installing smart bulk meters for water supply in cities like those in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATo increase water tariffs for commercial usersBTo reduce water loss and enable real-time monitoringCTo identify illegal water connectionsDTo replace old water pipelines entirely
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Correct answer
To reduce water loss and enable real-time monitoring
Explanation
Smart bulk meters are designed to curb water loss and provide real-time monitoring of a city's water supply, enhancing efficiency.
Q2Which girl from Coimbatore was posthumously honored with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her exceptional bravery?Options
AKavya SriBMeena KumariCVyoma PriyaDAnjali Devi
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Correct answer
Vyoma Priya
Explanation
Vyoma Priya from Coimbatore was posthumously awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her bravery.
Q3What is the target year set by the Union Health Ministry for achieving 'TB Mukt Bharat' (TB-Free India)?Options
A2025B2027C2030D2032
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Correct answer
2027
Explanation
The Union Health Minister has called for achieving 'TB Mukt Bharat' by 2027.
Q4A new Aadhaar Seva Kendra was recently inaugurated by UIDAI in which major city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Madurai
Explanation
UIDAI recently inaugurated a new Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
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Q5How many foreign satellites has ISRO successfully launched into orbit since 2014, showcasing its global launch capabilities?Options
AApproximately 250BApproximately 390CApproximately 500DApproximately 150
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Correct answer
Approximately 390
Explanation
ISRO has successfully launched 390 foreign satellites into orbit since 2014 for 34 nations.
Q6What is a significant environmental challenge faced by the Tamil Nadu coast due to a lack of adequate infrastructure for its management?Options
AIncreasing plastic bottle accumulationBPiling up of discarded fishing gearCCoral reef degradationDOil spill incidents
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Correct answer
Piling up of discarded fishing gear
Explanation
Discarded fishing gear is piling up on the Tamil Nadu coast due to lagging recycling infrastructure, posing a significant environmental threat.
Q7The Tamil Nadu Health Minister recently issued job regularisation orders to how many contract nurses, addressing long-standing employment demands?Options
A120B169C200D250
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Correct answer
169
Explanation
The T.N. Health Minister issued job regularisation orders to 169 contract nurses.