Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-25
Q1What trend is observed in placements from government polytechnics in Tamil Nadu this year?Options
AA significant decrease in placementsBNear total placementCModerate increase in placementsDStagnant placement rates
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Correct answer
Near total placement
Explanation
Government polytechnics in Tamil Nadu have recorded near total placement this year, indicating a positive trend in job opportunities for their students.
Q2What significant change has the Tamil Nadu Minister assured regarding ration tenders?Options
AIntroduction of a single tender systemBNo more monopoly in ration tendersCPrioritizing local suppliers exclusivelyDCentralization of all tender processes
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Correct answer
No more monopoly in ration tenders
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Minister has assured that there will be no more monopoly in ration tenders, aiming for a more transparent and competitive process.
Q3The Mekedatu dam issue, a point of legal action by the Tamil Nadu government, is an ongoing dispute with which neighbouring state?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCKarnatakaDPuducherry
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Correct answer
Karnataka
Explanation
The Mekedatu dam issue is a long-standing inter-state water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Q4Who has been recently appointed as the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Law and Order in Tamil Nadu?Options
AT.S. AnbuBArunCVijayDP. Viswanathan
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Correct answer
T.S. Anbu
Explanation
T.S. Anbu has been appointed as ADGP (Law and Order) by the T.N. Government, while Arun will head DVAC.
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Q5What is the current stance of the Tamil Nadu government regarding its language policy in education?Options
ATo continue the two-language policyBTo adopt a three-language policyCTo introduce a single-language policyDTo implement the PM Shri scheme immediately
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Correct answer
To continue the two-language policy
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has stated that the two-language policy will continue in the state.
Q6Which premier institute in Tamil Nadu recently launched an Advanced Ocean Engineering Research Facility funded by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited?Options
AAnna UniversityBIIT MadrasCVIT ChennaiDNational Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)
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Correct answer
IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras launched an Advanced Ocean Engineering Research Facility, with funding provided by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
Q7What ambitious public health target has the Tamil Nadu Minister recently announced concerning snakebite deaths in the state?Options
ATo reduce snakebite deaths by 50%BTo bring snakebite deaths to zeroCTo increase access to anti-venom in all districtsDTo launch a new awareness campaign on snakebites
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Correct answer
To bring snakebite deaths to zero
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Minister announced an ambitious goal to bring snakebite deaths to zero in the state.
Q8The 'PM-AJAY' scheme, for which a portal and mobile app were launched, is implemented by which Union Ministry?Options
AMinistry of EducationBMinistry of Health and Family WelfareCMinistry of Social Justice and EmpowermentDMinistry of Rural Development
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Correct answer
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation
The 'PM-AJAY' portal and mobile app were launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) scheme.
Q9Which Indian organization recently unveiled plans for future missions including Chandrayaan-4 and a Venus Mission?Options
ADRDOBISROCHALDBHEL
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Correct answer
ISRO
Explanation
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) recently unveiled its plans for ambitious future missions, including Chandrayaan-4 and a Venus Mission.
Q10Who confers the prestigious Padma Awards in India?Options
AThe Prime MinisterBThe Vice-PresidentCThe PresidentDThe Chief Justice of India
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Correct answer
The President
Explanation
The President of India confers the prestigious Padma Awards at a civil investiture ceremony.
Q11The Union Minister for Finance recently emphasized strengthening the textile value chain at an event related to which organization?Options
AFICCIBCIICTEXPROCILDNITI Aayog
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Correct answer
TEXPROCIL
Explanation
The Union Minister for Finance emphasized strengthening the textile value chain at the TEXPROCIL export awards 2023–24 ceremony.
Q12What is the primary reason cited by some analysts for the recent surge in petrol and diesel prices, as mentioned in the news?Options
AIncreased domestic demandBAdjustment to global crude surgeCHigher taxes imposed by state governmentsDFluctuations in currency exchange rates
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Correct answer
Adjustment to global crude surge
Explanation
Nadendla Manohar stated that the petrol and diesel price hike is an adjustment to the global crude surge.
Q13Residents of the Sri Lankan Tamil rehabilitation camp at Kulathulvaipatti have recently highlighted which key issues?Options
ALack of educational facilities for childrenBPoor connectivity to major citiesCHousing defects and lack of amenitiesDInsufficient medical personnel
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Correct answer
Housing defects and lack of amenities
Explanation
Residents of the Kulathulvaipatti Sri Lankan Tamil rehabilitation camp have flagged housing defects and a lack of amenities.
Q14Activists in Coimbatore have expressed concern that a reduction in low-floor bus services may disproportionately affect which groups?Options
ATourists and business travelersBStudents and workersCGovernment employees and senior citizensDSmall business owners and vendors
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Correct answer
Students and workers
Explanation
Activists in Coimbatore fear that a reduction in low-floor bus services may adversely affect students and workers.
Q15What environmental and public health concern has been recently reported near the Panjapur Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)?Options
AAir pollution from industrial emissionsBNoise pollution from heavy machineryCStench from stagnant waterDGroundwater contamination from chemical waste
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Correct answer
Stench from stagnant water
Explanation
A stench from stagnant water near the Panjapur STP has raised environmental and public health concerns.
Q16What directive has the Tamil Nadu Forest Minister issued to officials regarding forest land?Options
ATo conduct a new afforestation driveBTo establish more wildlife sanctuariesCTo clear encroachment of forest land reported after 2015DTo promote eco-tourism in reserved forests
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Correct answer
To clear encroachment of forest land reported after 2015
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Forest Minister has asked officials to clear encroachment of forest land reported after 2015.
Q17What specific issues have led to protests by TASMAC employees in various parts of Tamil Nadu?Options
ADemand for higher bonusesBOpposition to new store openingsCWithdrawal of bottle buy-back scheme and staff welfare issuesDProtesting against online sales of liquor
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Correct answer
Withdrawal of bottle buy-back scheme and staff welfare issues
Explanation
TASMAC employees have protested seeking the withdrawal of the bottle buy-back scheme and raising concerns over staff welfare and shop timing issues.