Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-30
Q1Where was Tamil Nadu's first exclusive wildlife rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation centre recently inaugurated?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDSalem
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Coimbatore
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's first exclusive wildlife rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation centre was inaugurated near Coimbatore.
Q2According to Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, which state has emerged as the country's best sports state?Options
AKeralaBKarnatakaCMaharashtraDTamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin declared that Tamil Nadu has emerged as the country's best sports state.
Q3The President of India recently returned which significant bill related to higher education in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATamil Nadu Medical Admissions BillBUniversity of Madras Amendment BillCAnna University Restructuring BillDTamil Nadu Private Colleges Regulation Bill
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University of Madras Amendment Bill
Explanation
The President of India returned the University of Madras Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend the university's governance.
Q4What theme was approved for Tamil Nadu's Republic Day tableau this year?Options
AClassical Tamil LiteratureBGreen EnergyCCultural Heritage of Tamil NaduDIndustrial Growth
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Green Energy
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's tableau for the Republic Day parade was approved with a 'green energy' theme.
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Q5A state-level handloom exhibition was recently inaugurated in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AKanchipuramBTiruppurCErodeDCoimbatore
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Erode
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A state-level handloom exhibition recently commenced in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
Q6Where was a new ₹9.67-crore international-standard hockey ground recently inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDTiruchirappalli
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Coimbatore
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated an international-standard hockey ground in Coimbatore.
Q7The valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 was addressed by the Vice-President of India in which significant location in Tamil Nadu?Options
AKanchipuramBMaduraiCRameswaramDThanjavur
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Rameswaram
Explanation
The Vice-President addressed the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
Q8Which committee recently submitted its final report to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin amidst a strike call by government employees?Options
AEducation Reform CommitteeBPension CommitteeCHealth Sector Review CommitteeDAgricultural Policy Committee
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Pension Committee
Explanation
The Pension Committee submitted its final report to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Q9Who has recently been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police for Tambaram?Options
ASandeep Rai RathoreBA. AmalrajCMahesh Kumar AggarwalDAbhash Kumar
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A. Amalraj
Explanation
ADGP A. Amalraj has returned as the Tambaram Police Commissioner.
Q10Which proposed new scheme by the Union Government is facing strong opposition from several states for allegedly replacing MGNREGA?Options
APradhan Mantri Gram Sadak YojanaBAtal Bhujal YojanaCVB G RAM (G) schemeDSwachh Bharat Abhiyan
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VB G RAM (G) scheme
Explanation
The 'VB G RAM (G)' scheme is facing opposition from states like Punjab for allegedly replacing MGNREGA, impacting rural employment guarantees.
Q11ISRO recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully static-firing an upgraded third stage of which newly developed rocket?Options
APSLVBGSLVCSSLVDLVM3
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SSLV
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ISRO successfully static-fired the improved third stage of the newly developed Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) rocket, boosting its payload capacity.
Q12Which organization recently signed an MoU with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to strengthen quality assurance in National Highway projects?Options
ABureau of Indian Standards (BIS)BNational Test House (NTH)CGeological Survey of India (GSI)DCentral Public Works Department (CPWD)
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National Test House (NTH)
Explanation
The National Test House (NTH) signed an MoU with NHAI to enhance quality assurance in National Highway projects.
Q13Indian Railways recently achieved the electrification of one of its toughest ghat sections. Which section is it?Options
AKalka-ShimlaBMatheran HillCSakleshpur–Subramanya RoadDDarjeeling Himalayan
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Sakleshpur–Subramanya Road
Explanation
Indian Railways successfully completed the electrification of the challenging Sakleshpur–Subramanya Road ghat section.
Q14Which Indian state recently approved the establishment of an Indian AI Research Organisation at GIFT City?Options
AMaharashtraBTelanganaCKarnatakaDGujarat
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Gujarat
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Gujarat has approved the establishment of the Indian AI Research Organisation at GIFT City.
Q15Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil recently launched 'Jal Seva Aankalan'. What is its primary purpose?Options
ATo assess irrigation projectsBTo evaluate drinking water servicesCTo monitor groundwater levelsDTo promote water conservation
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To evaluate drinking water services
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'Jal Seva Aankalan' was launched by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti to assess the quality and coverage of drinking water services across the country.
Q16Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently entered the civil helicopter market with the inaugural flight of which new variant?Options
ACheetah Mark IIIBChetak 2.0CDhruv NGDRudra Advanced
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Dhruv NG
Explanation
HAL entered the civil helicopter market after its Dhruv NG variant completed its inaugural flight.
Q17The successful 120-km test of the Pinaka rocket, a significant leap for India's artillery power, is associated with which organization?Options
AISROBDRDOCHALDBharat Dynamics Limited
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DRDO
Explanation
The Pinaka rocket test, enhancing India's artillery power, was successfully conducted by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation).