Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-31
Q1Which Tamil Nadu government scheme provides a gift hamper to ration card holders, family card holders, and Sri Lankan Tamil rehabilitation camp residents?Options
AKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai ThittamBChief Minister’s Breakfast SchemeCPongal Gift Hamper SchemeDMakkalai Thedi Maruthuvam
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Correct answer
Pongal Gift Hamper Scheme
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government announced a Pongal gift hamper scheme for ration card holders, family card holders, and Sri Lankan Tamil rehabilitation camp residents.
Q2Pharmacies in Tamil Nadu are set to display QR codes to enable the public to report which of the following?Options
ADrug availability issuesBAdverse drug eventsCPrice discrepanciesDExpired medicines
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Correct answer
Adverse drug events
Explanation
Pharmacies in Tamil Nadu will display QR codes to facilitate the public in reporting adverse drug events, enhancing pharmacovigilance.
Q3The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has set which year as the deadline for resolving 'legacy issues' within the state administration?Options
A2025B2026C2028D2030
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Correct answer
2026
Explanation
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has set 2026 as the deadline for resolving 'legacy issues' in the state, indicating a focus on administrative efficiency.
Q4Where in Tamil Nadu is the first Jallikattu event of 2026 scheduled to be held on January 3?Options
AAlanganallurBPalameduCAvaniapuramDThatchankurichi
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Correct answer
Thatchankurichi
Explanation
The first Jallikattu event of 2026 in Tamil Nadu is scheduled to take place at Thatchankurichi on January 3.
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Q5Which Tamil Nadu city has implemented a new traffic regulation barring heavy vehicles from entering via Palpannai junction between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCTiruchiDSalem
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Correct answer
Tiruchi
Explanation
Tiruchi city has introduced a new traffic regulation prohibiting heavy vehicles from entering through Palpannai junction during peak hours (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) to ease congestion.
Q6In which city of Tamil Nadu was the foundation stone recently laid for a new synthetic track, enhancing sports infrastructure?Options
AChennaiBSalemCErodeDVellore
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Correct answer
Salem
Explanation
The foundation stone for a new synthetic track was laid in Salem, Tamil Nadu, to boost the region's sports infrastructure.
Q7The Union Cabinet recently approved a 5-year moratorium and froze the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues of Vodafone Idea at what amount?Options
A₹45,310 croreB₹62,450 croreC₹87,695 croreD₹1,00,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹87,695 crore
Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved a 5-year moratorium on Vodafone Idea's dues and froze its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues at ₹87,695 crore.
Q8ISRO is in the process of developing its third launchpad at which location?Options
AThumba, KeralaBSriharikota, Andhra PradeshCMahendragiri, Tamil NaduDChandipur, Odisha
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Correct answer
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
ISRO is currently developing its third launchpad at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, which is also home to its existing launch facilities.
Q9In November 2025, India's broadband subscriber base achieved a significant milestone by crossing which mark?Options
A50 crore (0.5 billion)B75 crore (0.75 billion)C100 crore (1 billion)D125 crore (1.25 billion)
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Correct answer
100 crore (1 billion)
Explanation
In November 2025, India's broadband subscriber base successfully crossed the 100 crore (1 billion) mark, indicating vast digital penetration.
Q10Which of the following initiatives was launched by the Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications on December 31, 2025, related to land administration?Options
A'Gram Swaraj' portal and 'E-Sampada' appB'Land Stack' and 'Glossary of Revenue Terms' (GoRT)C'Dharani' portal and 'Patta' online serviceD'Bhu-naksha' and 'SVAMITVA' scheme
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Correct answer
'Land Stack' and 'Glossary of Revenue Terms' (GoRT)
Explanation
Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, launched 'Land Stack' and released 'Glossary of Revenue Terms' (GoRT) on December 31, 2025.
Q11The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme recently achieved a milestone with how much investment and disbursed incentives?Options
A₹25,000 Cr investment and ₹1,500 Cr incentivesB₹35,657 Cr investment and ₹2,321.94 Cr incentivesC₹40,000 Cr investment and ₹3,000 Cr incentivesD₹50,000 Cr investment and ₹4,500 Cr incentives
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Correct answer
₹35,657 Cr investment and ₹2,321.94 Cr incentives
Explanation
The PLI Scheme achieved major milestones with a total investment of ₹35,657 crore and disbursement of ₹2,321.94 crore in incentives.
Q12The evolution of vegetation in which famous National Park is being studied using swamp soil samples?Options
ARanthambore National ParkBJim Corbett National ParkCKaziranga National ParkDGir National Park
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Correct answer
Kaziranga National Park
Explanation
Research on swamp soil from Kaziranga National Park is providing insights into the evolution of its vegetation over time.