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TNPSC Current Affairs · April 2025

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April 1, 2025 6 Qs
1. When was the National Education Policy (NEP) introduced with a focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy?
A) 2019 B) 2020 C) 2021 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known
2. Until which year is the constitutional freeze on the number of Lok Sabha seats extended?
A) 2025 B) 2027 C) 2028 D) 2026 E) Answer Not Known
3. Who will launch the website developed by NITI Aayog and NCAER on State finances?
A) Finance Minister B) Prime Minister C) NITI Aayog CEO D) Chief Economic Advisor E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the name of the India-U.S. tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise?
A) Malabar Exercise B) Tiger Triumph C) Yudh Abhyas D) Vajra Prahar E) Answer Not Known
5. When is World Bipolar Day celebrated globally?
A) March 20 B) March 25 C) March 30 D) April 7 E) Answer Not Known
6. What is the primary characteristic of "vibe coding"?
A) Using AI to generate code without understanding its structure B) Collaborative coding with multiple developers C) Creating code with minimal errors D) Programming with strict syntax rules E) Answer Not Known
April 2, 2025 8 Qs
1. How many hornbill species are found in Tamil Nadu out of the total hornbill species found in India?
A) 3 out of 10 B) 4 out of 9 C) 5 out of 12 D) 2 out of 8 E) Answer Not Known
ExplanationHornbills are known as "feathered foresters" due to their ecological restoration role through seed · dispersal. · These frugivorous birds disperse a large variety of seeds through droppings and regurgitation. · The Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation is being established in Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
2. What is India's current ranking in the Global Innovation Index?
A) 29 B) 49 C) 39 D) 59 E) Answer Not Known
3. When was the delimitation exercise of Lok Sabha seats frozen for the first time?
A) 1971 B) 1986 C) 1981 D) 1976 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which betel leaf variety from Kumbakonam has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Pachaikodi B) Kozhundhu Vettrilai C) Vellaikodi D) Gangai Vettrilai E) Answer Not Known
5. Which former Chief Minister's name will be given to the library being constructed in Tiruchi at a cost of ₹290 crore?
A) C.N. Annadurai B) M. Karunanidhi C) K. Kamaraj D) M.G. Ramachandran E) Answer Not Known
6. When did China and India establish diplomatic relations, the 75th anniversary of which was celebrated recently?
A) April 1, 1950 B) April 1, 1949 C) April 1, 1947 D) April 1, 1952 E) Answer Not Known
7. According to the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025, what is identified as the highest ranked short-term global threat?
A) Climate change B) Economic recession C) Cybersecurity threats D) Misinformation and disinformation E) Answer Not Known
8. Which of the following programs has the highest budget allocation for addressing air pollution and related issues?
A) National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) B) FAME II C) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) D) Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban E) Answer Not Known
April 3, 2025 7 Qs
1. When was the Indo-Sri Lankan agreement on Katchatheevu signed?
A) June 28, 1974 B) August 21, 1974 C) October 3, 1991 D) December 5, 2014 E) Answer Not Known
2. According to the 2009 All India School Education Survey, which state had the highest percentage of schools teaching Sanskrit in the primary stage?
A) Himachal Pradesh B) Uttarakhand C) Uttar Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
3. What was the magnitude of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025?
A) 6.4 B) 7.0 C) 7.7 D) 8.5 E) Answer Not Known
4. What percentage of India's electricity is generated by thermal power plants?
A) 70% B) 60% C) 50% D) 80% E) Answer Not Known
5. Which region in India has the highest aerosol loading?
A) Western Ghats B) Deccan Plateau C) Indo-Gangetic plains D) Eastern Himalayas E) Answer Not Known
6. When did Aurangzeb imposed the 'jizya' tax on non-Muslims?
A) 1659 B) 1669 C) 1679 D) 1689 E) Answer Not Known
7. When did Shivaji die?
A) April 3, 1670 B) April 3, 1700 C) April 3, 1690 D) April 3, 1680 E) Answer Not Known
April 4, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which Indian telecommunications companies have partnered with SpaceX's Starlink?
A) Airtel and BSNL B) Jio and Vodafone C) Airtel and Jio D) BSNL and MTNL E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year was the Nehru-Liaquat Ali Pact signed?
A) 1947 B) 1950 C) 1952 D) 1971 E) Answer Not Known
3. Who translated "The Communist Manifesto" into Tamil in 1931?
A) E.V. Ramasamy B) M. Karunanidhi C) C.N. Annadurai D) P.K. Mookiah Thevar E) Answer Not Known
4. What are the two major hubs for cable landing sites in India?
A) Delhi and Kolkata B) Mumbai and Chennai C) Kochi and Vishakhapatnam D) Chennai and Goa E) Answer Not Known
5. Which organization partnered with NITI Aayog to launch the States Economic Forum portal?
A) National Statistical Commission B) Finance Commission C) Reserve Bank of India D) National Council of Applied Economic Research E) Answer Not Known
6. Which port is described as the "energy port" for the eastern region of India?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru Port B) Chennai Port C) Krishnapatnam Port D) Kamarajar Port E) Answer Not Known
April 5, 2025 7 Qs
1. Which Constitutional Schedule contains the anti-defection law in India?
A) Eighth Schedule B) Ninth Schedule C) Tenth Schedule D) Seventh Schedule E) Answer Not Known
2. Which state recorded the highest number of accidents in factories manufacturing combustible materials in 2022?
A) Uttar Pradesh B) Tamil Nadu C) Gujarat D) Rajasthan E) Answer Not Known
3. Which of the following countries will host the next BIMSTEC summit?
A) Bangladesh B) Thailand C) Myanmar D) India E) Answer Not Known
4. According to the Synchronized Vulture Survey 2025, which vulture species has the highest population in Tamil Nadu?
A) Egyptian Vulture B) Red-headed Vulture C) Long-billed Vulture D) White-rumped Vulture E) Answer Not Known
5. When is the International Transgender Day of Visibility observed globally?
A) April 15 B) March 31 C) June 28 D) December 10 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which of the following awards was conferred upon Manoj Kumar after the NDA government came to power in 2014?
A) Padma Shri B) Padma Bhushan C) Dadasaheb Phalke Award D) Padma Vibhushan E) Answer Not Known
7. What was Tamil Nadu's real economic growth rate for 2023-24?
A) 8.19% B) 8% C) 12.7% D) 9.69% E) Answer Not Known
April 6, 2025 6 Qs
1. In Tamil Nadu, at which of the following locations will the ICMR zoonotic disease surveillance study be conducted?
A) Vedanthangal and Kazhuveli B) Point Calimere and Pulicat C) Point Calimere and Vaduvur D) Kodiakkarai and Udayamarthandapuram E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the total planned borrowing by the Tamil Nadu government for the fiscal year 2025-26?
A) ₹20,000 crore B) ₹1,62,096.76 crore C) ₹55,844.53 crore D) ₹9,29,959.30 crore E) Answer Not Known
3. How many Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between India and Sri Lanka during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit?
A) Seven B) Six C) Five D) Eight E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the total length of the new Pamban Sea bridge?
A) 2.05 km B) 2.07 km C) 2.08 km D) 2.2 km E) Answer Not Known
5. Which state is the largest producer of aquaculture in India?
A) West Bengal B) Tamil Nadu C) Gujarat D) Andhra Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
6. What minimum duration must a person practice Islam to be eligible to dedicate property as waqf under the new amendments?
A) 3 years B) 5 years C) 7 years D) 10 years E) Answer Not Known
April 7, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which strait does the Pamban railway bridge cross?
A) Palk Strait B) Gulf of Mannar C) Gulf of Khambhat D) Andaman Sea E) Answer Not Known
2. When did the Supreme Court of India form a National Task Force to prevent increasing student suicides on campuses?
A) January 24, 2023 B) March 24, 2023 C) March 24, 2024 D) January 24, 2024 E) Answer Not Known
3. Which of the following campaigns was launched to integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene at the village level?
A) Swachh Sujal Abhiyan B) Sujal and Swachh Gaon C) Jal Shakti Abhiyan D) WASH Samridhi E) Answer Not Known
4. What percentage of India's rural villages have been declared ODF Plus?
A) 58% B) 80% C) 93% D) Over 96% E) Answer Not Known
5. What was the theme for World Health Day 2025?
A) Health for All by 2030 B) Building a Fairer, Healthier World C) Universal Health Coverage D) Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures E) Answer Not Known
April 8, 2025 10 Qs
1. Which database system is used to collate road accident data from all states and union territories in India?
A) CCTNS B) iRAD C) SCRB D) NATRS E) Answer Not Known
2. What does HACA stand for?
A) Hill Area Conservation Authority B) Hilly Area Control Administration C) Housing Area Coordination Agency D) Hill Area Control Act E) Answer Not Known
3. Who was the Chief Election Commissioner when the ECI issued EPICs claiming them to be unique in 2008?
A) T.N. Seshan B) N. Gopalaswami C) S.Y. Quraishi D) Navin Chawla E) Answer Not Known
4. Which committee's recommendations were the basis for the Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Medical Degree Courses Bill 2021?
A) Justice Venkatachaliah Committee B) Justice A.K. Rajan Committee C) Justice Srikrishna Committee D) Justice Lodha Committee E) Answer Not Known
5. Which legislation replaced the Aircraft Act of 1934 in India's aviation sector?
A) Civil Aviation Act, 2020 B) Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 C) National Aviation Policy Act, 2023 D) Air Traffic Management Act, 2022 E) Answer Not Known
6. What is India's global ranking in terms of preparedness for AI and green skills according to the QS World Future Skills Index?
A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth E) Answer Not Known
7. According to the 'Status of Policing in India Report', what percentage of police personnel agreed that it is acceptable to use violence against suspects of serious offenses for the greater good of society?
A) 41% B) 35% C) 63% D) 22% E) Answer Not Known
8. Which constitutional articles are allegedly violated by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, according to the Indian Union Muslim League petition?
A) Articles 14, 15, 25, and 26 B) Articles 14, 19, 21, and 29 C) Articles 15, 21, 25, and 30 D) Articles 14, 21, 26, and 32 E) Answer Not Known
9. What is the Defence Space Agency working on to mitigate current limitations in military communications?
A) Quantum communication network B) Artificial intelligence-based communication system C) Integrated satellite communication grid D) Ground-based laser communication system E) Answer Not Known
10. According to the "Health of the Nation 2025" report, what percentage of college students were found to be overweight compared to primary school students?
A) 19% compared to 8% B) 28% compared to 8% C) 40% compared to 14% D) 9% compared to 2% E) Answer Not Known
April 9, 2025 7 Qs
1. Who founded the Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam (SGN) in 1948?
A) Sriman Srinivasa Iyengar B) S. Ambujammal C) Mahatma Gandhi D) Sir V. Bhashyam Iyengar E) Answer Not Known
2. Which trilateral highway project was discussed during the BIMSTEC summit that would connect India's North-East to the Pacific Ocean?
A) India-Bhutan-Myanmar Corridor B) India-Bangladesh-Myanmar Highway C) India-Nepal-Thailand Highway D) India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway E) Answer Not Known
3. Where is the Indian Biological Data Centre housed that stores the genome sequence data from the GenomeIndia project?
A) Hyderabad, Telangana B) Chennai, Tamil Nadu C) Faridabad, Haryana D) Bengaluru, Karnataka E) Answer Not Known
4. Which district in Tamil Nadu is known for the cultivation of GI-tagged Chettikulam small onions?
A) Perambalur B) Tiruchirapalli C) Madurai D) Thanjavur E) Answer Not Known
5. Which Indian state recorded the highest number of pedestrian deaths in 2020?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala C) Karnataka D) Maharashtra E) Answer Not Known
6. In which Supreme Court case did the court legalize passive euthanasia?
A) Common Cause v. Union of India (2018) B) Aruna Shanbaug v. Union of India (2011) C) State of Tamil Nadu v. K. Balu (2017) D) M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1996) E) Answer Not Known
7. Who was honored with the 'Thagaisal Tamilar' (Distinguished Tamilian) Award for 2024 by the Tamil Nadu government?
A) Karunanidhi B) M.K. Stalin C) K. Balachander D) Kumari Anandan E) Answer Not Known
April 10, 2025 8 Qs
1. Which European country is becoming attractive for Indian students due to lower costs and work flexibility?
A) France B) United Kingdom C) Germany D) Italy E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the revised GDP growth forecast by RBI for 2025-26?
A) 6.7% B) 6.5% C) 6.3% D) 6.8% E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the approximate value of the deal approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security for Rafale-M fighter jets?
A) ₹60,000 crore B) ₹63,000 crore C) ₹70,000 crore D) ₹56,000 crore E) Answer Not Known
4. Which border area witnessed a skirmish between India and China in 2020?
A) Doklam B) Depsang C) Galwan D) Demchok E) Answer Not Known
5. On which census was the most recent delimitation exercise based?
A) 2001 Census B) 1981 Census C) 1971 Census D) 2011 Census E) Answer Not Known
6. In which city did Mahatma Gandhi resolve to adopt the loin cloth?
A) Chennai B) Coimbatore C) Thanjavur D) Madurai E) Answer Not Known
7. Who were the leaders who spearheaded the non-Brahmin movement in Tamil Nadu in 1916?
A) C.N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi B) Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and C. Rajagopalachari C) T.M. Nair and P. Theagaraya Chetti D) V.O. Chidambaram Pillai and Subramania Bharati E) Answer Not Known
8. Which Tamil Muslim group follows the matrilocal system?
A) Sha'afis B) Labbais C) Marakkayars D) Rawthers E) Answer Not Known
April 11, 2025 8 Qs
1. In which year was the Vembur sheep officially registered by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources?
A) 1982 B) 1998 C) 2007 D) 2009 E) Answer Not Known
2. Where does India rank in the 2023 Press Freedom Index?
A) 141 B) 161 C) 165 D) 180 E) Answer Not Known
3. The Polo Ground in Guindy National Park is being restored primarily to support which of the following species?
A) Spotted deer B) Blackbuck C) Wild boar D) Indian gaur E) Answer Not Known
4. Which portal will be used for registering gig workers to access various social security schemes according to the proposed central scheme?
A) UDYAM Portal B) eShram Portal C) DigiLocker D) National Career Service Portal E) Answer Not Known
5. Which crop had the highest area coverage in Tamil Nadu?
A) Paddy B) Millets C) Pulses D) Sugarcane E) Answer Not Known
6. The Bommayapalayam Canyon, locally known as "Semmanodai", is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
A) Cuddalore B) Kanchipuram C) Villupuram D) Chengalpattu E) Answer Not Known
7. Which sacred grove in Tamil Nadu was recently declared as the state's second Biodiversity Heritage Site?
A) Alagar Kovil B) Natham Sacred Grove C) Melur Sacred Grove D) Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) E) Answer Not Known
8. When was Mahatma Jyotiba Phule born?
A) April 11, 1837 B) April 11, 1857 C) April 30, 1827 D) April 11, 1827 E) Answer Not Known
April 12, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which of the following Acts was passed in India as a result of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?
A) Right to Education Act B) POSH Act C) Forest Rights Act D) Consumer Protection Act E) Answer Not Known
2. What percentage of pregnant women in India are anaemic?
A) 50% B) 33% C) 71% D) 20-30% E) Answer Not Known
3. Where was the All-India Congress Committee (AICC)/Congress Working Committee session held in April 2024?
A) New Delhi B) Vadodara C) Mumbai D) Ahmedabad E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the target year mentioned in the National Education Policy for having at least one multidisciplinary university in or near every district?
A) 2025 B) 2030 C) 2035 D) 2040 E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the primary feature of Indian EVMs that enhances voter confidence?
A) Biometric verification B) Infrared technology C) VVPAT slip verification D) AI-based validation E) Answer Not Known
6. Recently, which Indian table tennis player became the first Indian to reach the semi-finals of a WTT Star Contender event?
A) Sharath Kamal B) Manav Thakkar C) S.F.R. Snehit D) Manush Shah E) Answer Not Known
April 13, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which district in Tamil Nadu was selected as the site for Chennai's second airport?
A) Tiruvallur B) Kancheepuram C) Chengalpattu D) Vellore E) Answer Not Known
2. What was the total amount disbursed by the Centre to Tamil Nadu under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) between 2018-19 and 2023-24?
A) ₹1,871 crore B) ₹1,474 crore C) ₹2,152 crore D) ₹10,443 crore E) Answer Not Known
3. Which digital platform was utilized by the Tamil Nadu Government Heart Attack Management Programme for telemedicine guidance?
A) Telegram B) Facebook Messenger C) WhatsApp D) Signal E) Answer Not Known
4. When was the GenomeIndia project launched and how many institutions collaborated in this national genome sequencing initiative?
A) January 2019, 15 institutions B) January 2020, 20 institutions C) January 2021, 25 institutions D) January 2022, 10 institutions E) Answer Not Known
5. Which directorate will oversee the 'Kalaignar Centenary Integrated Biomedical Research Foundation' in Tamil Nadu?
A) Directorate of Medical Education and Research B) Directorate of Medical Services C) Directorate of Public Health D) Directorate of Health Research E) Answer Not Known
April 14, 2025 8 Qs
1. What position did the Indian Paralympic delegation achieve in the medals tally at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games?
A) 15th position B) 16th position C) 18th position D) 20th position E) Answer Not Known
2. Which state in eastern India has planned highway projects worth approximately ₹90,000 crore?
A) West Bengal B) Assam C) Odisha D) Bihar E) Answer Not Known
3. Which crocodile species is being studied in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta region?
A) Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) B) Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) C) Mugger or Marsh crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) D) American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) E) Answer Not Known
4. In India's federal design, which Schedule of the Constitution demarcates the legislative authority between the Union and States?
A) Fifth Schedule B) Sixth Schedule C) Seventh Schedule D) Ninth Schedule E) Answer Not Known
5. Which state has initiated a mission specifically focused on millets?
A) Karnataka B) Odisha C) Andhra Pradesh D) Maharashtra E) Answer Not Known
6. What does the acronym AI KEYME stand for?
A) Africa India Knowledge Engagement for Maritime Yield B) Africa India Key Maritime Engagement C) Africa India Knowledge Exchange for Maritime Yield D) Africa India Key Maritime Exercise E) Answer Not Known
7. What is the full form of BatEchoMon, India's first automated bat monitoring system?
A) Bat Ecosystem Monitoring B) Bat Ecological Monitoring C) Bat Echolocation Monitoring D) Bat Echo Management E) Answer Not Known
8. Who received the Verchol Dalit Literary Award along with a cash prize of ₹1 lakh from Neelam Cultural Centre?
A) Pa. Ranjith B) P. Sivakami C) Bama Faustina D) Sukirtharani E) Answer Not Known
April 15, 2025 6 Qs
1. Who was the first nominated member from the Scheduled Caste in the Madras Legislative Council?
A) M.C. Raja B) B.R. Ambedkar C) Thanthai Periyar D) K. Selvaperunthagai E) Answer Not Known
2. Which scheme was implemented by the Tamil Nadu government to help women agricultural laborers from the Adi Dravidar community become landowners?
A) Nanmaram Scheme B) Nannilam Scheme C) Nilam Thedi Scheme D) Samathuvapuram Scheme E) Answer Not Known
3. Who translated Jon Lee Anderson's "Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life" into Tamil?
A) Tamilselvan B) K. Nagarajan C) Deepalakshmi D) I.R. Lavretsky E) Answer Not Known
4. What is Beyt Dwarka?
A) An ancient port city B) A temple complex C) A submerged archaeological site D) An island off the coast of Gujarat E) Answer Not Known
5. Which day is observed as the 'Day of Equality' in Tamil Nadu?
A) January 17 B) September 17 C) April 14 D) April 16 E) Answer Not Known
6. What is the name of the emergency escape system on the human-rated LVM3 for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission?
A) Launch Abort System B) Crew Escape System C) Emergency Evacuation Module D) Safety Extraction Mechanism E) Answer Not Known
April 16, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which committee, formed in 1969 under M. Karunanidhi's government, was the first to examine Centre-State relations in India?
A) Sarkaria Commission B) Punchhi Commission C) Rajamannar Committee D) Kurian Joseph Committee E) Answer Not Known
2. Which atmospheric phenomenon is associated with the warming of the Central Equatorial Pacific and weaker monsoon rains in India?
A) La Nina B) El Nino C) Indian Ocean Dipole D) Madden-Julian Oscillation E) Answer Not Known
3. When was the ASHA scheme conceptualized in India with workers envisaged as health volunteers rather than as regular workforce?
A) 2000 B) 2015 C) 2010 D) 2005 E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the funding ratio between the Centre and State governments for providing incentives to ASHA workers in India?
A) 60-40 B) 50-50 C) 75-25 D) 90-10 E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the aspirational target set by the Government of India for installed capacity based on nuclear power by 2047?
A) 50 GW B) 75 GW C) 100 GW D) 125 GW E) Answer Not Known
April 17, 2025 7 Qs
1. Which mountain pass serves as a transit point for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from the Indian side?
A) Lipulekh B) Nathu La C) Shipki La D) Jelep La E) Answer Not Known
2. What term is used to describe the Gond tribals who were displaced to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
A) Bru tribals B) Gutti Koya tribals C) Halba tribals D) Muria tribals E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the current number of Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu?
A) 37 B) 38 C) 39 D) 40 E) Answer Not Known
4. According to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, how many years must a person prove they have been a practicing Muslim before dedicating property as Waqf?
A) Five years B) Three years C) Seven years D) Ten years E) Answer Not Known
5. Who has been recommended as the 52nd Chief Justice of India by the outgoing Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna?
A) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud B) Justice N.V. Ramana C) Justice U.U. Lalit D) Justice B.R. Gavai E) Answer Not Known
6. What percentage of job reservation for Persons with Disabilities exists in Tamil Nadu?
A) 3% B) 4% C) 5% D) 7% E) Answer Not Known
7. In which year was the Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi shut down?
A) 2016 B) 2017 C) 2019 D) 2018 E) Answer Not Known
April 18, 2025 8 Qs
1. What is the current per capita GDP of India?
A) $2,000 B) $3,500 C) $5,000 D) $7,500 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which scheme was introduced by the Government of India in its 2018 Budget to transform and strengthen India's public health system?
A) National Health Mission B) Ayushman Bharat C) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan D) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana E) Answer Not Known
3. Which state government approved the Space Industrial Policy 2025 with an aim to attract ₹10,000 crore investment?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala C) Karnataka D) Andhra Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
4. Which company's AI-ready data centre was inaugurated by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Siruseri?
A) TCS B) Infosys C) Wipro D) Sify E) Answer Not Known
5. Which ancient port town is being surveyed using sonar technology?
A) Arikamedu B) Mamallapuram C) Kaveripoompattinam D) Korkai E) Answer Not Known
6. Which of the following archaeological sites is located in Krishnagiri district?
A) Tamili inscriptions B) Rock-cut caves in Aralipatti C) Dolmens in Mallachanthiram D) Palace in Thirupullani E) Answer Not Known
7. What does the acronym MAIM in the context of AI strategy stand for?
A) Monitored Artificial Intelligence Management B) Multiple Algorithmic Intelligence Models C) Mutual Assured Intelligence Monitoring D) Mutual Assured AI Malfunction E) Answer Not Known
8. What is the primary purpose of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology?
A) To enable EV batteries to send power back to the grid B) To increase the battery life of electric vehicles C) To reduce charging time of electric vehicles D) To monitor the driving patterns of EV users E) Answer Not Known
April 19, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which Supreme Court judgment established time limits for Governors to decide on Bills passed by State legislatures?
A) State of Punjab vs Governor of Punjab (2023) B) State of Tamil Nadu vs The Governor of Tamil Nadu (2025) C) S.R. Bommai vs Union of India (1994) D) Kerala vs Union of India (2025) E) Answer Not Known
2. Which important water body separates Murshidabad district from Malda district?
A) Hooghly River B) Brahmaputra River C) Ganga River D) Damodar River E) Answer Not Known
3. Who is recognized as the 'Father of Angioplasty' in India?
A) Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarickal B) Dr. Andreas Gruentzzig C) Dr. Sai Satish D) Dr. B.C. Roy E) Answer Not Known
4. By which year has India committed to achieve net zero carbon emissions?
A) 2030 B) 2047 C) 2050 D) 2070 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which space mission will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station?
A) SpaceX Crew-6 B) Axiom-4 C) NASA-ISRO-1 D) Gaganyaan-1 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which spacecraft carried Rakesh Sharma to space in 1984?
A) Apollo B) Space Shuttle C) Soyuz D) Crew Dragon E) Answer Not Known
April 20, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the name of the artisan development scheme launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin as an alternative to the Centre's PM Vishwakarma scheme?
A) Kalaignar Karunanidhi Thittam B) Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam C) Tamil Nadu Artisan Scheme D) DMK Vishwakarma Thittam E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the minimum age requirement set for beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam?
A) 18 years B) 21 years C) 25 years D) 35 years E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the total number of criminal cases pending in District Courts across India?
A) 1.08 crore B) 7.68 crore C) 4.52 crore D) 3.44 crore E) Answer Not Known
4. Who has been recommended for appointment as the 52nd Chief Justice of India?
A) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud B) Justice Sanjiv Khanna C) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai D) Justice L. Nageswara Rao E) Answer Not Known
5. Under which initiative has the Indian government prioritized production and imports of critical minerals?
A) National Critical Mineral Mission B) Make in India Mission C) Mineral Security Initiative D) Strategic Materials Reserve Program E) Answer Not Known
April 21, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which city in Asia was the first to develop a Heat Action Plan (HAP)?
A) Mumbai B) Ahmedabad C) Bangkok D) Tokyo E) Answer Not Known
2. What recent action did the Tamil Nadu government announce in the Legislative Assembly regarding Centre-State relations?
A) Forming a three-member high-level committee B) Filing a case in the Supreme Court C) Passing a resolution against the Union government D) Conducting a referendum on autonomy E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year did India successfully demonstrate its Anti-Satellite (ASAT) capability?
A) 2017 B) 2018 C) 2019 D) 2020 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the first Train18 rake (later known as Vande Bharat) manufactured?
A) 2016 B) 2017 C) 2018 D) 2020 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which method was used by the Archaeological Survey of India to copy inscriptions from Pudukkottai district?
A) Estampage method B) Laser scanning C) Carbon dating D) Photogrammetry E) Answer Not Known
6. Which architectural style will be adopted for the new bus stops along the Marina Heritage Corridor?
A) Dravidian B) Indo-Gothic C) Art Deco D) Indo-Saracenic E) Answer Not Known
April 22, 2025 7 Qs
1. According to the Creative Economy Outlook 2024, which sector contributes the highest percentage to the global creative economy?
A) Research and Development B) Advertising and Market Research C) Software Services D) Architecture and Design E) Answer Not Known
2. Which constitutional article provides for "a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor"?
A) Article 74 B) Article 153 C) Article 163 D) Article 356 E) Answer Not Known
3. Which international summit is scheduled to be hosted by India?
A) Quad Summit B) G20 Summit C) BRICS Summit D) SCO Summit E) Answer Not Known
4. Which mission of ISRO completed its second successful docking of satellites in 2025?
A) Gaganyaan B) SpaDeX C) Chandrayaan-4 D) NavIC E) Answer Not Known
5. Which launch vehicle was used for the SpaDeX mission?
A) GSLV Mk-III B) SSLV C) PSLV-C60 D) LVM3 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which of the following was a historic 'first' about Pope Francis?
A) First Pope to resign from office B) First American Pope C) First Jesuit Pope D) First Pope to use social media E) Answer Not Known
7. How many elements are classified as Rare Earth Elements (REEs)?
A) 7 B) 12 C) 15 D) 17 E) Answer Not Known
April 23, 2025 7 Qs
1. In which year did the Justice Party face defeat in elections?
A) 1947 B) 1957 C) 1937 D) 1927 E) Answer Not Known
2. When was the original zoological collection first established in Madras (Chennai)?
A) 1822 B) 1855 C) 1861 D) 1979 E) Answer Not Known
3. Who inaugurated the Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur?
A) M. Karunanidhi B) J. Jayalalithaa C) C.N. Annadurai D) M.G. Ramachandran E) Answer Not Known
4. What is India's Arctic research base called as?
A) Maitri B) Himadri C) Bharati D) Annapurna E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year was India's Arctic policy released?
A) 2022 B) 2020 C) 2018 D) 2024 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which political leader criticized the Rajamannar Committee's recommendations saying they went "against autonomy, against the unity of India, and against social progress"?
A) K. Kamaraj B) M. Karunanidhi C) C. Rajeswara Rao D) E.M.S. Namboodiripad E) Answer Not Known
7. Which initiative was announced by the Indian government in September 2024 with an allocation of ₹2,000 crore to enhance weather and climate observations?
A) Operation Monsoon B) Project WeatherAI C) Mission Mausam D) Digital Climate Initiative E) Answer Not Known
April 24, 2025 6 Qs
1. How many universities in Tamil Nadu are functioning without a Vice-Chancellor?
A) 7 B) 10 C) 12 D) 15 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which sector is identified as the largest contributor to sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions in India?
A) Energy production B) Industry C) Transport D) Agriculture E) Answer Not Known
3. Which air pollutant is primarily emitted from the exhaust of cars and trucks?
A) Sulphur dioxide B) Methane C) Nitrogen oxides D) Black carbon E) Answer Not Known
4. Which city will host the 72nd Miss World beauty pageant in 2025?
A) Mumbai B) Hyderabad C) Bangalore D) New Delhi E) Answer Not Known
5. Which concept refers to India's self-sufficiency in defense production?
A) Make in India B) Defence Corridor C) Mission Shakti D) Atmanirbharat E) Answer Not Known
6. Who stated in the Constituent Assembly that "no judiciary can come in the way" when the future of the community is concerned?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D) Rajendra Prasad E) Answer Not Known
April 25, 2025 9 Qs
1. Which organization is now present in 37 districts across Tamil Nadu, providing mentoring and networking for entrepreneurs?
A) StartupTN B) Sify Technologies C) The Chennai Angels D) The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)-Chennai E) Answer Not Known
2. Which treaty did Pakistan mention could be cancelled along with other bilateral agreements with India?
A) Shimla Accord B) Indus Water Treaty C) Lahore Declaration D) Tashkent Agreement E) Answer Not Known
3. Which model was developed in the Virudhunagar initiative to provide orthodontic care to children with significant needs?
A) Public-Private Partnership model B) Hub-and-spoke model C) Community-based healthcare model D) Telemedicine model E) Answer Not Known
4. In which district will the university named after M. Karunanidhi be established?
A) Chennai B) Madurai C) Thanjavur D) Coimbatore E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the name of the scheme launched by StartupTN focusing on inclusive entrepreneurship and rural innovation?
A) Gramam Thorum Puthozhil B) Rural Entrepreneurship Scheme C) Village Innovation Program D) Tamil Nadu Rural Innovation Mission E) Answer Not Known
6. When was the Indus Waters Treaty signed between India and Pakistan?
A) 1947 B) 1956 C) 1960 D) 1971 E) Answer Not Known
7. Which of the following Padma awards was NOT received by Mary Clubwala Jadhav?
A) Padma Shri B) Padma Bhushan C) Padma Vibhushan D) Bharat Ratna E) Answer Not Known
8. For how long has Tamil Nadu banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs?
A) Six months B) One year C) Two years D) Permanently E) Answer Not Known
9. When did the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize April 25 as World Malaria Day?
A) 2000 B) 2003 C) 2006 D) 2010 E) Answer Not Known
April 26, 2025 7 Qs
1. Which body in India made diplomatic decisions against Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack?
A) National Security Council B) Cabinet Committee on Security C) Ministry of External Affairs D) National Crisis Management Committee E) Answer Not Known
2. Which initiative aims to connect young creators with industry leaders as part of the World Audio- Visual Entertainment Summit?
A) Create in India B) Creative Powerhouse C) WAVEX D) MAP E) Answer Not Known
3. When did the Permanent Indus Commission last convene?
A) 2022 B) 2021 C) 2020 D) 2023 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year did Viswanathan Anand become Asia's third Chess Grandmaster?
A) 1983 B) 1986 C) 1988 D) 1992 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which state government is planning to establish a dedicated industrial park for Taiwanese companies?
A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu C) Karnataka D) Andhra Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
6. Which of the following aircraft carriers is indigenously built by India?
A) INS Vikramaditya B) INS Viraat C) INS Vishal D) INS Vikrant E) Answer Not Known
7. When was the Chandrayaan-1 mission officially announced by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
A) August 15, 2003 B) August 15, 2002 C) August 15, 2000 D) January 26, 2003 E) Answer Not Known
April 27, 2025 6 Qs
1. The Urudhunai scheme announced by the Tamil Nadu government aims to provide small and micro loans to which of the following communities?
A) Only Scheduled Castes B) Only Tribal communities C) Adi Dravidar and Tribal communities D) All backward classes E) Answer Not Known
2. Which of the following Indian institutions has played a key role in determining India's continental shelf?
A) National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research B) Indian Space Research Organisation C) Defence Research and Development Organisation D) Geological Survey of India E) Answer Not Known
3. What was the percentage of preventable C-sections in Tamil Nadu?
A) 3.1% B) 5.4% C) 6.2% D) 7% E) Answer Not Known
4. What solution has NPCI created to reduce the impact of UPI downtime?
A) UPI Plus B) UPI Lite C) UPI Express D) UPI Reserve E) Answer Not Known
5. When did the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra originally begin under the bilateral agreement?
A) 1971 B) 1981 C) 1991 D) 2001 E) Answer Not Known
6. When was the Simla Agreement signed between India and Pakistan?
A) July 2, 1972 B) July 2, 1971 C) July 2, 1970 D) July 2, 1973 E) Answer Not Known
April 28, 2025 4 Qs
1. When was the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme rolled out in Tamil Nadu?
A) November 2023 B) March 2024 C) August 2021 D) January 2020 E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year did Chief Minister M.K. Stalin laid the foundation for the Kalaignar Centenary Park?
A) 2021 B) 2022 C) 2023 D) 2024 E) Answer Not Known
3. What is India's net-zero carbon emissions target year?
A) 2050 B) 2060 C) 2070 D) 2080 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which initiative is the Indian government indirectly funding to support AI infrastructure development?
A) IndiaAI Mission B) Digital India Mission C) Smart Cities Mission D) National AI Strategy E) Answer Not Known
April 29, 2025 7 Qs
1. Who was the first elected Deputy Speaker of independent India's Lok Sabha?
A) Sachidanand Sinha B) G.V. Mavalankar C) M.A. Ayyangar D) S.C. Kashyap E) Answer Not Known
2. Where does India rank in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders?
A) 159 out of 180 B) Below 100 C) Above 100 D) 135 out of 180 E) Answer Not Known
3. What was India's global ranking among military spenders in 2024?
A) Third B) Fourth C) Fifth D) Sixth E) Answer Not Known
4. Which international organization issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam?
A) United Nations General Assembly B) United Nations Security Council C) Financial Action Task Force D) International Court of Justice E) Answer Not Known
5. What percentage of Indians live in cities?
A) More than 40% B) More than 30% C) More than 25% D) More than 50% E) Answer Not Known
6. Which city ranked first in the sustainability index?
A) Bengaluru B) Chennai C) Ahmedabad D) Surat E) Answer Not Known
7. How many Rafale-M fighter jets will be procured for the Indian Navy as per the Inter- Governmental Agreement?
A) 24 B) 26 C) 28 D) 36 E) Answer Not Known
April 30, 2025 9 Qs
1. Which term was announced to be removed from official records in Tamil Nadu due to its derogatory connotations?
A) Hamlet B) Cheri C) Slum D) Colony E) Answer Not Known
2. Which Tamil Nadu Chief Minister banned the sale of arrack and toddy in 1991?
A) M. Karunanidhi B) M.G. Ramachandran C) J. Jayalalithaa D) O. Panneerselvam E) Answer Not Known
3. When was the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) passed in Sri Lanka?
A) 1972 B) 1979 C) 1982 D) 1987 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year did the Tamil Nadu government first initiate efforts to drop caste names from street name boards?
A) 1978 B) 1967 C) 1991 D) 2001 E) Answer Not Known
5. Who headed the technical committee appointed by the Supreme Court to detect malware on mobile phones in the Pegasus case?
A) Justice Ranjan Gogoi B) Justice R.V. Raveendran C) Justice Surya Kant D) Justice N. Kotiswar Singh E) Answer Not Known
6. When was liquor prohibition introduced in the Madras Presidency?
A) 1927 B) 1929 C) 1931 D) 1937 E) Answer Not Known
7. What was India's fiscal 2025 average of Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
A) 2.7% B) 3.0% C) 4.0% D) 5.9% E) Answer Not Known
8. What is the current forest and tree cover in India?
A) 21.34% B) 25.17% C) 23.45% D) 30.76% E) Answer Not Known
9. When did the most recent major locust outbreak begin in India?
A) Early 2018 B) Late 2019 C) Mid-2020 D) Early 2021 E) Answer Not Known
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