Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-29
Q1The Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) in Tamil Nadu has reportedly spent over ₹1,500 crore on which category of medical procedures?Options
ARoutine check-upsBHigh-end specialized treatmentsCVaccination drivesDBasic fever treatments
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Correct answer
High-end specialized treatments
Explanation
According to the news, the Chief Minister's health insurance scheme in Tamil Nadu has spent more than ₹1,500 crore on high-end procedures.
Q2What is the primary focus of the 'Dravidian Model' government 2.0, as stated by CM Stalin, regarding social welfare for women?Options
AInfrastructure developmentBIndustrial growthCImproved schemes for womenDAgricultural subsidies
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Correct answer
Improved schemes for women
Explanation
CM Stalin announced that the 'Dravidian Model' government 2.0 will implement improved schemes for women.
Q3Which district in Tamil Nadu recently witnessed a 5% rise in turmeric exports thanks to sustained global demand?Options
ASalemBMaduraiCErodeDCoimbatore
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Correct answer
Erode
Explanation
Turmeric exports from Erode district in Tamil Nadu saw a 5% rise due to sustained global demand.
Q4What was the recent outcome for Tamil Nadu regarding its anti-NEET bill, as the Centre declined its consent?Options
ABill passed with amendmentsBBill sent for Presidential assentCBill faced a setbackDBill implemented with Central support
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Correct answer
Bill faced a setback
Explanation
The Centre declined consent for Tamil Nadu's anti-NEET bill, leading to a setback for the state.
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Q5The Chennai Corporation is set to commence conservancy work at TNUHDB flats in how many locations?Options
A8B10C12D14
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Correct answer
14
Explanation
Chennai Corporation will begin conservancy work at TNUHDB flats in 14 locations.
Q6In which district of Tamil Nadu are villagers currently opposing graphite extraction?Options
AThoothukudiBSivagangaCKarurDTirunelveli
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Correct answer
Sivaganga
Explanation
Villagers in Sivaganga district are opposing graphite extraction in their area.
Q7What is the enhanced strike range of the new Pinaka rockets successfully tested by DRDO?Options
A60 kmB80 kmC100 kmD120 km
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Correct answer
120 km
Explanation
DRDO successfully tested Pinaka rockets with an enhanced strike range of 120 km.
Q8What was the recent Supreme Court decision concerning the definition of the Aravalli range, which was welcomed by the Environment Minister?Options
AApproved a new definitionBStayed the previous definitionCExpanded the Aravalli boundariesDDeclared Aravalli as a national park
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Correct answer
Stayed the previous definition
Explanation
The Environment Minister welcomed the Supreme Court's stay on the Aravalli definition.
Q9Where does ISRO plan to establish its third launch pad?Options
AThumbaBSriharikotaCChandipurDBalasore
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Correct answer
Sriharikota
Explanation
ISRO plans to establish its third launch pad at Shriharikota.
Q10The government recently banned advance tipping on which service platforms?Options
AFood delivery appsBE-commerce platformsCRide-hailing appsDOnline gaming platforms
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Correct answer
Ride-hailing apps
Explanation
The government banned advance tipping on ride-hailing apps after months of backlash.
Q11Which prestigious award was recently embroiled in a controversy involving allegations of using AI-generated images by IAS officers?Options
APadma AwardsBNational Water AwardCSwachh Bharat AwardDPrime Minister's Award for Public Administration
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Correct answer
National Water Award
Explanation
IAS officers were accused of using AI-generated images for the National Water Award, leading to a controversy.
Q12Which entity won the ‘Fintech Rising Star Award’ at the India Fintech Awards 2025?Options
APaytmBPhonePeCSaveINDBharatPe
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Correct answer
SaveIN
Explanation
SaveIN won the ‘Fintech Rising Star Award’ at the India Fintech Awards 2025.
Q13Teachers in Chennai recently staged protests demanding what?Options
AHigher pension benefitsBPromotion opportunitiesCEqual pay for equal workDReduced working hours
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Correct answer
Equal pay for equal work
Explanation
Teachers in Chennai were detained again while protesting for their demand of equal pay for equal work.
Q14Which Union Ministry recently reviewed the progress in over-exploited and critical groundwater districts across India?Options
AMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareBMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeCMinistry of Jal ShaktiDMinistry of Rural Development
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Correct answer
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation
The Ministry of Jal Shakti reviewed the progress in over-exploited and critical groundwater districts.
Q15The INSV Kaundinya, recently lauded by the Prime Minister, was built using which ancient Indian shipbuilding technique?Options
ADovetail joint techniqueBModular construction techniqueCStitched-ship techniqueDRiveted plank technique
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Correct answer
Stitched-ship technique
Explanation
INSV Kaundinya was built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique and embarked on its maiden voyage.