Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-28
Q1What economic growth projection is mentioned for Tamil Nadu in 2025?Options
A8%B9%C10%D11%
Options
Correct answer
10%
Explanation
Article 4 states that Tamil Nadu is projected for double-digit growth in 2025, which corresponds to 10% or more.
Q2Which marine species' carcasses washing ashore has prompted the Tamil Nadu Forest Department to strengthen coastal patrolling?Options
AGreen Sea TurtleBLeatherback Sea TurtleCOlive Ridley Sea TurtleDHawksbill Sea Turtle
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Correct answer
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department decided to strengthen coastal patrolling after olive ridley sea turtle carcasses began washing ashore.
Q3The Tamil Nadu government has recently set new fees for which of the following property-related transactions?Options
AProperty assessment & valuationBProperty transfer returns and leasesCProperty tax paymentsDProperty dispute resolution
Options
Correct answer
Property transfer returns and leases
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has set new fees for property transfer returns and leases.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Union External Affairs Minister to take diplomatic steps to prevent the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen by which country's navy?Options
AMaldivesBSri LankaCMyanmarDBangladesh
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Correct answer
Sri Lanka
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has consistently raised concerns and sought diplomatic intervention regarding the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
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Q5Approximately how many applications were received for inclusion in Tamil Nadu's electoral rolls as of December 27?Options
AMore than 1 lakhBMore than 2 lakhCMore than 3 lakhDMore than 4 lakh
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Correct answer
More than 4 lakh
Explanation
As of December 27, more than 4.42 lakh applications were received for inclusion in Tamil Nadu's electoral rolls.
Q6Which municipal corporation is undertaking pipeline work on a section of the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway?Options
AChennai CorporationBVellore CorporationCCoimbatore CorporationDSalem Corporation
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Correct answer
Vellore Corporation
Explanation
Vellore Corporation is undertaking pipeline work on the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway to provide adequate water supply to its residents.
Q7Nagapattinam's deltaic coast is currently facing a 'silky crisis' primarily due to which environmental phenomenon?Options
AIncreased cyclone frequencyBOil spillsCSinking shoresDAlgal blooms
Options
Correct answer
Sinking shores
Explanation
Nagapattinam's deltaic coast is grappling with a 'silky crisis' primarily caused by sinking shores and coastal erosion.
Q8Where is the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) planning to establish its third launch pad, primarily for heavy-lift missions?Options
AThiruvananthapuramBMahendragiriCSriharikotaDChandipur
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Correct answer
Sriharikota
Explanation
ISRO is planning to establish its third launch pad at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, to facilitate heavy-lift missions.
Q9The Prime Minister recently chaired the Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in which city?Options
AMumbaiBBengaluruCChennaiDNew Delhi
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Correct answer
New Delhi
Explanation
The Prime Minister chaired the Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi on December 27 and 28.
Q10The government is collaborating with which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to monitor air quality?Options
AIIT MadrasBIIT DelhiCIIT BombayDIIT Kanpur
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Correct answer
IIT Kanpur
Explanation
The government is collaborating with IIT Kanpur to monitor air quality.
Q11Which guided rocket system with a range of 120-km was recently tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?Options
ABrahMosBAkashCPinakaDNag
Options
Correct answer
Pinaka
Explanation
DRDO recently tested the 120-km range Pinaka guided rocket system.
Q12The 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' aims to provide what benefit to eligible households?Options
AFree cooking gas connectionsBZero electricity bills through rooftop solarCSubsidized water supplyDFree internet connectivity
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Correct answer
Zero electricity bills through rooftop solar
Explanation
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to deliver zero electricity bills to households by promoting rooftop solar installations.
Q13What is the Indian Railways' plan for train capacity in major cities over the next five years?Options
AReduce by halfBMaintain current levelsCDoubleDTriple
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Correct answer
Double
Explanation
Indian Railways plans to double train capacity in major cities over the next five years.
Q14What is the name of the Indian Coast Guard's first pollution control vessel, constructed at Goa Shipyard Ltd.?Options
ASamudra RakshakBSamudra TarangCSamudra PaheredarDSamudra Pratap
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Correct answer
Samudra Pratap
Explanation
The Indian Coast Guard inducted its first pollution control vessel named 'Samudra Pratap', which was constructed at Goa Shipyard Ltd.