Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-25
Q1Which of the following dams in Tamil Nadu recently had its water level reported at 65.45 feet?Options
AMettur DamBBhavani Sagar DamCPapanasam DamDVaigai Dam
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Correct answer
Papanasam Dam
Explanation
The water level in Papanasam dam, located in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, was reported at 65.45 feet.
Q2The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), where the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) recently reviewed reservation policies, is located in which town of Tamil Nadu?Options
AThoothukudiBKalpakkamCKoodankulamDChennai
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Kalpakkam
Explanation
The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) is located in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. The NCSC recently visited IGCAR to review reservation policies.
Q3Which Tamil Nadu-based public sector undertaking (PSU) recently received the SKOCH Gold Award for Financial Excellence?Options
ANLC India LimitedBTamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)CTitan Company LimitedDChennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
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NLC India Limited
Explanation
NLC India Limited, a major public sector undertaking based in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, received the SKOCH Gold Award for Financial Excellence.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently accused the Centre of using 'delimitation' to divert attention from which pressing issue?Options
AShortage of electricityBCooking gas shortageCWater scarcityDUnemployment crisis
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Cooking gas shortage
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin accused the Centre of using delimitation as a diversionary tactic from the issue of cooking gas shortage and criticised its handling of the gas supply regulation.
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Q5The Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme aims to deepen regional air connectivity across India. What is the total outlay approved for this modified scheme?Options
A₹15,000 croreB₹28,840 croreC₹35,000 croreD₹42,200 crore
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₹28,840 crore
Explanation
The Cabinet has approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore to deepen regional connectivity and expand inclusive air access across India.
Q6What is the primary objective of the 'Shakti Sadan Scheme' as mentioned in a recent government release?Options
AProviding financial assistance for women entrepreneursBCreating a safe and enabling environment for women in difficult situationsCPromoting higher education among rural womenDSupporting women in sports and athletics
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Creating a safe and enabling environment for women in difficult situations
Explanation
The 'Shakti Sadan Scheme' aims at creating a safe and enabling environment for women in difficult situations.
Q7India has commissioned 8,000 TPA (Tonnes Per Annum) of what type of energy capacity until February 2026?Options
ASolar PowerBWind PowerCGreen HydrogenDNuclear Energy
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Green Hydrogen
Explanation
India has commissioned 8,000 TPA (Tonnes Per Annum) of Green Hydrogen capacity until February 2026.
Q8Which national satellite mission, a joint project between ISRO and NASA, is scheduled to launch on July 30?Options
AChandrayaan-3BNISARCAditya-L1DMangalyaan-2
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NISAR
Explanation
The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, a joint mission between ISRO and NASA, is scheduled for launch on July 30.
Q9What is the new emission intensity reduction target set by India for 2035, as approved by the Cabinet for communication to the UNFCCC?Options
A30% reductionB40% reductionC47% reductionD55% reduction
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47% reduction
Explanation
The Cabinet approved India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031-2035, which includes a target of 47% emission intensity reduction for 2035.
Q10Which system, aimed at upgrading communication and enhancing safety, recently received approval for projects worth ₹1,236 Crore from Indian Railways?Options
AVande Bharat SystemBKavach SystemCRailNet SystemDHigh-Speed Rail Network
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Correct answer
Kavach System
Explanation
Indian Railways approved projects worth ₹1,236 Crore to upgrade communication and the Kavach System, which is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to prevent collisions.