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TNPSC Current Affairs · March 2025

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March 1, 2025 6 Qs
1. When was the India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations first initiated?
A) 2005 B) 2007 C) 2020 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which day is observed as 'World Wetland Day'?
A) February 2 B) March 22 C) June 5 D) October 16 E) Answer Not Known
3. According to the ICRIER's Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy report, what is India's rank as a 'user' economy in the world?
A) 3rd B) 8th C) 20th D) 28th E) Answer Not Known
4. Which point in space is Aditya-L1 positioned at?
A) Low Earth Orbit B) Geosynchronous Orbit C) Earth-Sun Lagrangian Point L1 D) Lunar Orbit E) Answer Not Known
5. Where is the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel located?
A) Andhra Pradesh B) Karnataka C) Telangana D) Kerala E) Answer Not Known
6. Who is the first woman to head the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai?
A) S. Balachandran B) B. Amudha C) M. Rajeevan D) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra E) Answer Not Known
March 2, 2025 6 Qs
1. In which year was the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) implemented?
A) 2004 B) 2005 C) 2006 D) 2008 E) Answer Not Known
2. When is Tamil Nadu planning to launch its edition of the Economic Survey?
A) Before the State Budget presentation B) On March 14 C) A week after the Budget session D) At the end of the fiscal year E) Answer Not Known
3. Which department is responsible for preparing the Economic Survey in Tamil Nadu?
A) Planning Department B) Finance Department C) Economic Affairs Department D) Madras School of Economics E) Answer Not Known
4. Which Act did the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seek to amend?
A) Advocates Act, 1961 B) Bar Council of India Rules, 1975 C) Advocates Bill, 2023 D) Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 E) Answer Not Known
5. When was Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary officially designated as a wildlife sanctuary?
A) 1798 B) 1936 C) 1972 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which country leads the world in the number of people with diabetes?
A) China B) United States C) Russia D) India E) Answer Not Known
March 3, 2025 7 Qs
1. In which year was the Tamil Nadu Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (TNWCCB) established?
A) 2020 B) 2021 C) 2022 D) 2023 E) Answer Not Known
2. Who is the Additional Chief Secretary to the Departments of Environment, Climate Change, and Forests in Tamil Nadu?
A) Shravan Krishnan B) Supriya Sahu C) Rajiv Gandhi D) Shekhar Kumar E) Answer Not Known
3. Which genus of jumping spiders was recently discovered in India for the first time?
A) Epidelaxia B) Salticus C) Phidippus D) Plexippus E) Answer Not Known
4. What was the allocation for Gender Budget in the Union Budget 2025?
A) ₹3,27,407.72 crore B) ₹4,49,028.68 crore C) ₹5,07,082.46 crore D) ₹2,89,512.34 crore E) Answer Not Known
5. What was the average BMI for Indian women in 2019-21?
A) 21.9 B) 24.3 C) 23.1 D) 22.4 E) Answer Not Known
6. Who has been appointed as the 11th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in March 2025?
A) Tuhin Kanta Pandey B) Madhabi Puri Buch C) Ajay Tyagi D) Urjit Patel E) Answer Not Known
7. What was the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India?
A) 25 B) 31 C) 34 D) 40 E) Answer Not Known
March 4, 2025 9 Qs
1. According to the NITI Aayog report 'From Borrowers to Builders', which state has the highest share of women borrowers in India?
A) Maharashtra B) Karnataka C) Tamil Nadu D) Andhra Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
2. Which state has reported the highest number of Gangetic dolphins?
A) Uttar Pradesh B) West Bengal C) Bihar D) Assam E) Answer Not Known
3. What percentage of India's pharma exports were to the United States in FY24?
A) 25% B) 31% C) 35% D) 40% E) Answer Not Known
4. Under which fund is the 'Safe City Projects' initiative implemented in Chennai that includes the pink auto rickshaw scheme?
A) Smart Cities Mission Fund B) PM CARES Fund C) Nirbhaya Fund D) National Urban Livelihood Mission E) Answer Not Known
5. For which animal species was India's first sanctuary established in Tamil Nadu?
A) Eurasian Otter B) Slender Loris C) Dugong D) Soft-shell Turtle E) Answer Not Known
6. Which river in Tamil Nadu is mentioned as a habitat for the Eurasian Otter?
A) Cauvery B) Palar C) Vaigai D) Thamirabarani E) Answer Not Known
7. What initiative was launched by India for city-to-city collaboration on sustainable urban development?
A) Urban Climate Partnership Alliance B) Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) C) Sustainable Urban Development Forum D) Municipal Resource Efficiency Network E) Answer Not Known
8. When was the proposal to construct a new international airport for Chennai city first floated?
A) 1998 B) 1994 C) 1990 D) 2002 E) Answer Not Known
9. What is the current size of the Indian diaspora in Australia?
A) 5 lakh B) 7.5 lakh C) 15 lakh D) 10 lakh E) Answer Not Known
March 5, 2025 9 Qs
1. Which organization was established as per Mahatma Gandhi's wish to promote Hindi in South India?
A) Hindi Bhasha Prachar Samiti B) Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha C) Rashtriya Hindi Vikas Parishad D) Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Sansthan E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year was the Gulf of Mannar declared as a marine biosphere reserve by the Central Government?
A) 1989 B) 1979 C) 1999 D) 2009 E) Answer Not Known
3. Which of the following locations was proposed as a joint station for naval operations of India and Sri Lanka?
A) Rameswaram B) Katchatheevu C) Jaffna D) Delft Island E) Answer Not Known
4. Under which pillar of the IndiaAI Mission will the AI Safety Institute (AISI) be established?
A) Digital Infrastructure Pillar B) Research and Innovation Pillar C) Safe and Trusted Pillar D) Skilling and Talent Development Pillar E) Answer Not Known
5. Which political party launched the first anti-Hindi agitation in India in 1937?
A) Swatantra Party B) Justice Party C) Congress Socialist Party D) Communist Party E) Answer Not Known
6. Which existing law will the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, replace if enacted?
A) Income-Tax Act, 1956 B) Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2019 C) Finance Act, 1994 D) Income-Tax Act, 1961 E) Answer Not Known
7. Where does India rank globally in terms of domestic aviation market by passenger numbers?
A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth E) Answer Not Known
8. What does the acronym CAR stand for in the context of the financial system?
A) Credit Allocation Ratio B) Capital Adequacy Ratio C) Credit Assessment Reserve D) Capital Accumulation Rate E) Answer Not Known
9. What technique involves covering topsoil with bark, wood chips, leaves, or other organic material to preserve moisture?
A) Mulching B) Micro-irrigation C) Cropping D) Drip feeding E) Answer Not Known
March 6, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which Indian Prime Minister advocated for respecting tribal ways of life after independence?
A) Indira Gandhi B) Rajiv Gandhi C) Jawaharlal Nehru D) Lal Bahadur Shastri E) Answer Not Known
2. Who is the current Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
A) Arvind Panagariya B) K. Sanjay Murthy C) N.K. Singh D) Vinod Rai E) Answer Not Known
3. Who is the Chairperson of the 16th Finance Commission?
A) K. Sanjay Murthy B) Y.V. Reddy C) Arvind Panagariya D) N.K. Singh E) Answer Not Known
4. Which Constitutional Amendment froze the constituency boundaries till the first Census after 2026?
A) 84th Constitutional Amendment B) 82nd Constitutional Amendment C) 86th Constitutional Amendment D) 88th Constitutional Amendment E) Answer Not Known
5. What percentage of total Lok Sabha seats does Tamil Nadu currently hold?
A) 6.18% B) 9.18% C) 8.18% D) 7.18% E) Answer Not Known
6. In which year were Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) introduced in India?
A) 2005 B) 2000 C) 2010 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known
March 7, 2025 9 Qs
1. Which solar power plant project is Prime Minister Modi expected to launch in Sri Lanka?
A) Jaffna Solar Project B) Sampur Solar Power Plant C) Colombo Renewable Energy Project D) Batticaloa Green Energy Initiative E) Answer Not Known
2. What is India's current investment in research and development as a percentage of GDP?
A) 0.65% B) 1.0% C) 1.5% D) 2.0% E) Answer Not Known
3. Which act mandated that at least one-woman director should be placed on the board of certain class of public limited companies in India?
A) Companies Act, 2013 B) SEBI Act, 1992 C) Equality in Workplace Act, 2014 D) Corporate Diversity Act, 2015 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which Kenyan environmentalist and women's rights activist became the first African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
A) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf B) Leymah Gbowee C) Wangari Maathai D) Graça Machel E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year was the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted to advance women's rights globally?
A) 1985 B) 1990 C) 1995 D) 2000 E) Answer Not Known
6. According to the World Economic Forum report, which skill is ranked higher in importance for future learners?
A) Programming skills B) Social connection skills C) AI-related skills D) Analytical and cognitive thinking E) Answer Not Known
7. What is the name of the platform launched by the Union containing datasets to assist with developing artificial intelligence models and tools?
A) IndiaAI Portal B) Data.gov.in C) AI Kosha D) Digital India AI E) Answer Not Known
8. ___ is the hormone primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy.
A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Testosterone D) Prolactin E) Answer Not Known
9. What is the target age group for beneficiaries under the PMGDISHA scheme?
A) 10-50 years B) 14-60 years C) 18-65 years D) 21-70 years E) Answer Not Known
March 8, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which committee did Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin proposed a form regarding the delimitation process?
A) Federal Consultation Committee B) Joint Action Committee C) States Representation Board D) Delimitation Advisory Council E) Answer Not Known
2. What percentage of India's GDP has been accounted for by manufacturing and services sectors since 2010?
A) 70% B) 75% C) 85% D) 80% E) Answer Not Known
3. Which of the following government initiatives was specifically launched to foster an inclusive environment for women in STEM?
A) WISE-KIRAN B) WOS C) GATI D) NITI Aayog E) Answer Not Known
4. Which Department of Biotechnology program specifically supports women scientists returning to research after career breaks?
A) BioCARe B) BioSTAR C) BioRETURN D) BioADVANCE E) Answer Not Known
5. When was the allotment of EPIC series first introduced to the States/UTs?
A) 1990 B) 2000 C) 2005 D) 2010 E) Answer Not Known
6. What is the target set by the Spices Board of India for spice exports by 2030?
A) $4.5 billion B) $8 billion C) $10 billion D) $14 billion E) Answer Not Known
March 9, 2025 7 Qs
1. What theme was chosen for the national conference inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on International Women's Day?
A) Women Empowerment Through Education B) Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat C) Gender Equality in Modern India D) Breaking Barriers for Women E) Answer Not Known
2. How many districts in Tamil Nadu were announced to get 'Thozhiyar Viduthi' (working women's hostels) at a cost of ₹72 crore?
A) Seven B) Eight C) Nine D) Ten E) Answer Not Known
3. Which commission did India and Ireland recently agree to establish for coordinating on trade and international economic issues?
A) Joint Economic Commission B) Joint Economic Forum C) India-Ireland Business Council D) Bilateral Trade Commission E) Answer Not Known
4. When was the 100-day intensified TB elimination campaign launched in India?
A) October 7, 2024 B) November 7, 2024 C) January 7, 2025 D) December 7, 2024 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which Hindi poet received the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for the poetry collection "Main Jab Tak Aai Bahar"?
A) Gagan Gill B) Haobam Satyabati Devi C) Paul Kaur D) Yuva Baral E) Answer Not Known
6. According to the recent population study, what is the total number of dolphins found in Indian rivers?
A) 3,155 B) 6,327 C) 4,981 D) 7,450 E) Answer Not Known
7. When was Project Dolphin launched by the Prime Minister of India?
A) August 15, 2019 B) June 5, 2022 C) March 3, 2021 D) August 15, 2020 E) Answer Not Known
March 10, 2025 10 Qs
1. Which technology developed by Waterfly Technologies aims to provide affordable transportation over the Bay of Bengal?
A) Hover Craft B) Wing-in-Ground (WIG) Craft C) Electric Sea Plane D) Hydrofoil Vessel E) Answer Not Known
2. What percentage of India's elected representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions are women?
A) 33% B) 38% C) 46% D) 51% E) Answer Not Known
3. Which institution was inaugurated by India in 1976 to promote Indian languages and culture in Mauritius?
A) Mahatma Gandhi Institute B) Indian Cultural Centre C) World Hindi Secretariat D) Rabindranath Tagore Centre E) Answer Not Known
4. Which of the following countries has been the major supplier of semiconductor chips to India in the past 10 years?
A) Taiwan B) Japan C) South Korea D) China E) Answer Not Known
5. When was the EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) number system introduced in India?
A) 1989 B) 1993 C) 1998 D) 2002 E) Answer Not Known
6. What digital platform is used for assigning EPIC numbers to registered voters?
A) BHASHINI B) ERONET C) VOTER ID D) SAKSHAM E) Answer Not Known
7. Which dynasty initially constructed the Jalanatheswarar temple at Thakkolam?
A) Cholas B) Chalukyas C) Pallavas D) Rashtrakutas E) Answer Not Known
8. Who was the first woman lawyer entitled to practice law in India?
A) Indira Banerjee B) Bela Trivedi C) B.V. Nagarathna D) Cornelia Sorabji E) Answer Not Known
9. Which national park has been declared as India's 58th tiger reserve?
A) Pench National Park B) Madhav National Park C) Bandhavgarh National Park D) Kanha National Park E) Answer Not Known
10. Who led the expert committee that formulated the National Education Policy 2020?
A) K. Kasturirangan B) Dr. K. Sivan C) Dr. Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan D) Dr. G. Madhavan Nair E) Answer Not Known
March 11, 2025 7 Qs
1. Which three districts in Tamil Nadu were selected for the pilot project on groundwater aquifer mapping?
A) Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Viluppuram B) Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai C) Salem, Erode, Tiruppur D) Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri E) Answer Not Known
2. How many tuberculosis patients were notified across India?
A) 4.3 lakh B) 6.1 lakh C) 5.5 lakh D) 3.3 lakh E) Answer Not Known
3. When was the 100-day intensified TB elimination campaign launched by the Union Health Ministry?
A) January 1, 2024 B) December 7, 2023 C) November 15, 2023 D) March 24, 2024 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year did the Tamil Nadu government first introduce engineering education with Tamil as the medium of instruction?
A) 2010 B) 2007 C) 2011 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which economic target did Tamil Nadu aim to achieve by 2030?
A) $500 billion economy B) $750 billion economy C) $1 trillion economy D) $1.5 trillion economy E) Answer Not Known
6. Who was the Chief Minister of Manipur before the imposition of President's Rule?
A) Thongam Biswajit Singh B) Th. Basanta Kumar Singh C) Yumnam Khemchand Singh D) N. Biren Singh E) Answer Not Known
7. What percentage of India's arms imports came from Russia during 2020-2024?
A) 36% B) 45% C) 55% D) 72% E) Answer Not Known
March 12, 2025 7 Qs
1. Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A) Rajiv Kumar B) Sushil Chandra C) Gyanesh Kumar D) Om Prakash Rawat E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year did India cede Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka?
A) 1974 B) 1973 C) 1972 D) 1976 E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year did the World Health Organization (WHO) mandate against naming diseases based on geographical locations?
A) 2010 B) 2015 C) 2012 D) 2018 E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the highest honour of Mauritius that will be bestowed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A) Order of Mauritius B) Grand Officer of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean C) Pravasi Bharatiya Samman D) Order of the Republic E) Answer Not Known
5. Who invented the modern optical mouse in 1999?
A) IBM B) Apple C) Microsoft D) Xerox E) Answer Not Known
6. What is the GDP of India?
A) $3 trillion B) $6 trillion C) $5 trillion D) $4 trillion E) Answer Not Known
7. What is the full form of ASHA?
A) Accredited State Health Authority B) Accredited Social Health Activists C) Assigned State Health Associates D) Associated Social Healthcare Agents E) Answer Not Known
March 13, 2025 8 Qs
1. Which institution discovered the new eel species off Thoothukudi coast?
A) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute B) National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources C) Zoological Survey of India D) Indian Council of Agricultural Research E) Answer Not Known
2. What was the scientific name given to the newly discovered eel species in Thoothukudi?
A) Gymnothorax tamili B) Gymnothorax tamilicus C) Gymnothorax dravidus D) Gymnothorax tamilium E) Answer Not Known
3. Which fishing practice by Indian fishermen has been specifically criticized for its destructive impact on marine ecosystems in the Palk Bay region?
A) Long-lining B) Drift-netting C) Bottom trawling D) Purse seining E) Answer Not Known
4. When was the Mission Amrit Sarovar launched by the Union Government?
A) April 2020 B) October 2024 C) April 2022 D) August 2023 E) Answer Not Known
5. What institution is responsible for releasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data in India?
A) National Statistical Office B) Ministry of Finance C) Reserve Bank of India D) NITI Aayog E) Answer Not Known
6. Which three dimensions does the Human Development Index (HDI) focus on?
A) GDP, education, and healthcare B) Life expectancy, education, and income C) Poverty, literacy, and environmental impact D) Infant mortality, employment, and per capita income E) Answer Not Known
7. Which institutions are jointly designing and developing the Bharat Small Modular Reactor?
A) DRDO and HAL B) BARC and NPCIL C) ISRO and BHEL D) IIT Bombay and TIFR E) Answer Not Known
8. What percentage of GST has been imposed on the online gaming sector by the Union and State governments?
A) 12% B) 18% C) 22% D) 28% E) Answer Not Known
March 14, 2025 11 Qs
1. Which of the following recognitions has NOT been awarded to the Kasthurba Gandhi Kanya Gurukulam?
A) Dr. Ambedkar National Award B) G.D. Birla International Award for Women Upliftment C) Mahatma Gandhi Excellence in Education Award D) UNESCO Award for Cultural Heritage E) Answer Not Known
2. According to the Economic Survey of Tamil Nadu 2024-25, what is the contribution of agriculture to the State's total Gross State Value Added (GSVA)?
A) 10% B) 8% C) 6% D) 4% E) Answer Not Known
3. In which of the following crops does Tamil Nadu rank first in productivity, according to the Economic Survey of Tamil Nadu 2024-25?
A) Paddy, Maize, and Groundnut B) Oilseeds, Groundnut, and Sugarcane C) Sugarcane, Cotton, and Pulses D) Maize, Pulses, and Oilseeds E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the total gender budget allocation in the Union Budget 2025-26?
A) ₹3.27 lakh crore B) ₹3.61 lakh crore C) ₹4.49 lakh crore D) ₹5.12 lakh crore E) Answer Not Known
5. What was the slogan included in the Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 promotional logo?
A) Ellarkum Ellam B) Tamil Valarchi C) Tamil Vazhga D) Dravidam Munnerum E) Answer Not Known
6. Who designed the Indian rupee symbol (₹) that was adopted in 2010?
A) N. Dharmalingam B) D. Udaya Kumar C) K. Selvaperunthagai D) J. Jeyaranjan E) Answer Not Known
7. What is the annual health coverage amount provided under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) per family?
A) ₹3 lakh B) ₹10 lakh C) ₹2 lakh D) ₹5 lakh E) Answer Not Known
8. Which district topped the list of Olive Ridley egg collection in Tamil Nadu as of 2025?
A) Chennai B) Ramanathapuram C) Nagapattinam D) Cuddalore E) Answer Not Known
9. In which year was the first Police Training School established in Vellore?
A) 1856 B) 1859 C) 1861 D) 1879 E) Answer Not Known
10. Which central agency investigated the financial fraud involving distillery companies and bottling entities in Tamil Nadu?
A) Central Bureau of Investigation B) Enforcement Directorate C) Serious Fraud Investigation Office D) Income Tax Department E) Answer Not Known
11. Which satellite mission achieved the successful undocking operation by ISRO in March 2025?
A) Chandrayaan-4 B) Gaganyaan C) Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) D) NavIC E) Answer Not Known
March 15, 2025 10 Qs
1. Who holds the distinction of presenting the highest number of Budget speeches in Tamil Nadu's history?
A) V.R. Nedunchezhian B) O. Panneerselvam C) K. Anbazhagan D) Palanivel Thiagarajan E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the full form of APAAR?
A) Automated Personal Academic Account Repository B) Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry C) Authorised Permanent Academic Account Repository D) Advanced Permanent Academic Account Registry E) Answer Not Known
3. Which river serves as a border between Koppal and Vijayanagara districts?
A) Kaveri B) Krishna C) Tungabhadra D) Godavari E) Answer Not Known
4. According to the parliamentary panel report, what is the range of per day wages under MGNREGA across different states in India?
A) ₹194 to ₹374 B) ₹234 to ₹374 C) ₹254 to ₹394 D) ₹274 to ₹404 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which instrument onboard Aditya-L1 mission observed the flareless coronal mass ejection (CME)?
A) Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) B) Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) C) Solar Low Energy X-ray Spectrometer (SoLEXS) D) Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) E) Answer Not Known
6. When was the Chetpet eco-park first inaugurated?
A) 2015 B) 2016 C) 2017 D) 2019 E) Answer Not Known
7. Who presented the first Budget in independent Tamil Nadu?
A) C.N. Annadurai B) K.A. Mathialagan C) C. Subramaniam D) R. Gopala Reddy E) Answer Not Known
8. What percentage of Tamil Nadu's population consists of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
A) Over 15% B) Over one-fifth C) Over 25% D) Over 30% E) Answer Not Known
9. In which district of Maharashtra was the Gondi-medium school established?
A) Gadchiroli B) Chandrapur C) Gondia D) Nagpur E) Answer Not Known
10. How many tourist destinations have been sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme?
A) 34 B) 42 C) 40 D) 116 E) Answer Not Known
March 16, 2025 10 Qs
1. What is the total outlay of the Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget presented by M.R.K. Panneerselvam?
A) ₹45,661 crore B) ₹35,661 crore C) ₹25,661 crore D) ₹55,661 crore E) Answer Not Known
2. How many Chief Minister's Farmers Service Centres are planned to be established according to the Agriculture Budget?
A) 500 centres B) 1,000 centres C) 750 centres D) 1,500 centres E) Answer Not Known
3. Which policy is being launched by the Tamil Nadu government to promote cultivation of commercially valuable trees like sandal and red sanders?
A) Tamil Nadu Forest Conservation Policy B) Tamil Nadu Timber Development Policy C) Tamil Nadu Agroforestry Policy D) Tamil Nadu Sustainable Forestry Policy E) Answer Not Known
4. Where was the new plant species Uniyala keralensis discovered?
A) Silent Valley, Kerala B) Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala C) Eravikulam National Park, Kerala D) Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, Kerala E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the approximate worth of the two mega defence deals between India and France?
A) $5 billion B) $8 billion C) $11 billion D) $14 billion E) Answer Not Known
6. Which digital platform for voter enrollment was introduced by the Election Commission to prevent manual errors in voter lists?
A) ERONET B) VIPER C) e-EPIC D) VERINET E) Answer Not Known
7. Which paramilitary force is responsible for guarding the Indo-Myanmar border?
A) Border Security Force B) Indo-Tibetan Border Police C) Sashastra Seema Bal D) Assam Rifles E) Answer Not Known
8. In how many districts will the Hill Farmers' Development Scheme (Malai Vazh Uzhavar Munnetra Thittam) be implemented according to the Agriculture Budget?
A) 15 B) 20 C) 29 D) 37 E) Answer Not Known
9. What scheme did the Tamil Nadu Finance Minister announce in the 2025-26 Budget to support registered gig workers?
A) Free healthcare scheme B) Pension scheme C) Subsidy for buying e-scooters D) Free housing scheme E) Answer Not Known
10. According to the 2023 tiger census, how many tigers are estimated to be in India?
A) 2,967 B) 3,167 C) 3,682 D) 4,025 E) Answer Not Known
March 17, 2025 9 Qs
1. What is the total mangrove forest cover in Tamil Nadu as of 2024?
A) 4,500 hectares B) 9,039 hectares C) 2,142 hectares D) 3,625 hectares E) Answer Not Known
2. Which district in Tamil Nadu has the largest mangrove area?
A) Cuddalore B) Nagapattinam C) Tiruvarur D) Thanjavur E) Answer Not Known
3. When did the Congress party last hold power in Tamil Nadu before losing to the DMK?
A) 1967 B) 1962 C) 1957 D) 1972 E) Answer Not Known
4. How many climate-resilient sponge parks are planned to be set up across the Chennai Metropolitan Area?
A) Five B) Six C) Seven D) Eight E) Answer Not Known
5. What international designation has been given to the Pallikaranai marsh?
A) UNESCO Heritage Site B) Ramsar Site C) World Biosphere Reserve D) International Wetland Zone E) Answer Not Known
6. Which two Union government schemes will receive higher allocations in the 2025 Budget for nutrition?
A) POSHAN Abhiyan and Anganwadi Services B) National Nutrition Mission and ICDS C) Mid-Day Meal and National Health Mission D) Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 E) Answer Not Known
7. When did India and New Zealand initially begin negotiating the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)?
A) April 2010 B) April 2008 C) April 2012 D) April 2015 E) Answer Not Known
8. Which national mission opened public health system roles to non-medical public health specialists in 2005?
A) National Health Mission B) National Rural Health Mission C) Ayushman Bharat D) National Urban Health Mission E) Answer Not Known
9. What is India's target for electric power production from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030?
A) 25% B) 35% C) 50% D) 75% E) Answer Not Known
March 18, 2025 6 Qs
1. What was the sex ratio at birth in Tamil Nadu during 2022-2023 according to the State's Health Management Information System data?
A) 931 B) 938 C) 941 D) 878 E) Answer Not Known
2. What percentage of India's national GDP does the construction sector contribute?
A) 5% B) 7% C) 9% D) 12% E) Answer Not Known
3. Which country received the highest number of emigrants from India?
A) United Kingdom B) United Arab Emirates C) Canada D) United States of America E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year did the Galwan clashes between Indian and Chinese forces occur?
A) 2020 B) 2019 C) 2021 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year did India prohibit wheat exports?
A) 2020 B) 2021 C) 2022 D) 2023 E) Answer Not Known
6. From which Lok Sabha general election were Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in all constituencies?
A) 1999 B) 2004 C) 2009 D) 2014 E) Answer Not Known
March 19, 2025 8 Qs
1. Which country is India's second-largest trading partner?
A) China B) United States C) Russia D) United Kingdom E) Answer Not Known
2. When did India win its first Hockey World Cup?
A) 1971 B) 1973 C) 1975 D) 1982 E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the name of the book released to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of India's Hockey World Cup victory?
A) Golden Glory B) March of Glory C) Hockey Heroes D) Champions of 1975 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which scientist is credited with developing the first successful vaccine?
A) Louis Pasteur B) Edward Jenner C) Jonas Salk D) Robert Koch E) Answer Not Known
5. Who was the Chief Justice of India?
A) Sanjiv Khanna B) DY Chandrachud C) NV Ramana D) UU Lalit E) Answer Not Known
6. Where is the Lal Bahadur Shastri memorial located?
A) New Delhi B) Tashkent C) Allahabad D) Varanasi E) Answer Not Known
7. Which archaeological site in Telangana has been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A) Ramappa Temple B) Golconda Fort C) Mudumal D) Warangal Fort E) Answer Not Known
8. Which state in India first passed legislation to provide a framework for gig workers' social security?
A) Karnataka B) Telangana C) Maharashtra D) Rajasthan E) Answer Not Known
March 20, 2025 5 Qs
1. Under which scheme were compost bins, river restoration works, and procurement initiatives implemented in Chennai?
A) AMRUT B) Smart Cities Mission C) Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 D) HRIDAY E) Answer Not Known
2. What is Tamil Nadu's target to become a trillion-dollar economy?
A) 2025 B) 2030 C) 2034-35 D) 2047 E) Answer Not Known
3. What percentage of incentive will banks receive for UPI transactions under the newly announced scheme?
A) 0.15% B) 0.3% C) 0.5% D) 0.05% E) Answer Not Known
4. What climate phenomenon has been historically associated with deficit monsoon years in India?
A) La Niña B) ENSO Transition Mode C) Indian Ocean Dipole D) El Niño E) Answer Not Known
5. What does APAAR stand for in the context of India's education system?
A) Aadhaar-linked Personal Academic Account Registry B) Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry C) Automatic Process for Academic Achievement Records D) Academic Profile and Assessment Achievement Repository E) Answer Not Known
March 21, 2025 6 Qs
1. Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A) Gyanesh Kumar B) Rajiv Kumar C) Arun Goel D) Sunil Arora E) Answer Not Known
2. According to the India TB Report 2023, which gender is more affected by Tuberculosis in India?
A) Men B) Women C) Transgender persons D) Equal in all genders E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the monthly financial support provided to TB patients under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana?
A) ₹500 B) ₹750 C) ₹1,000 D) ₹1,500 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which year recorded the highest number of murders in Tamil Nadu between 2012 and 2024?
A) 2013 B) 2012 C) 2020 D) 2024 E) Answer Not Known
5. Who became the first woman and African to be elected as President of the International Olympic Committee in 2025?
A) Nawal El Moutawakel B) Thomas Bach C) Kirsty Coventry D) Haile Gebrselassie E) Answer Not Known
6. Which colonial law first introduced the concept of criminalizing entire communities in India?
A) Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 B) Indian Penal Code of 1860 C) Criminal Procedure Code of 1861 D) Regulation XXII of 1793 E) Answer Not Known
March 22, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which of the following subsidy categories constitutes the largest burden on Tamil Nadu's finances?
A) Electricity subsidies B) Food subsidies C) Agricultural subsidies D) Educational subsidies E) Answer Not Known
2. When will India assume the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?
A) November 2024 B) November 2025 C) January 2026 D) November 2027 E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the total financial allocation of the Production-Linked Initiative (PLI) scheme?
A) $1.73 billion B) $27.85 billion C) $151.93 billion D) $23 billion E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the current bilateral trade value between India and New Zealand?
A) Less than $2 billion B) Approximately $5 billion C) Around $10 billion D) More than $15 billion E) Answer Not Known
5. Which organization's headquarters is located in Nagpur?
A) Vishva Hindu Parishad B) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh C) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen D) Bajrang Dal E) Answer Not Known
6. In which year did Emperor Aurangzeb die?
A) 1607 B) 1618 C) 1707 D) 1721 E) Answer Not Known
March 23, 2025 7 Qs
1. How many women judges are currently serving in the Supreme Court of India?
A) Four B) Three C) One D) Two E) Answer Not Known
2. When was Katchatheevu island ceded to Sri Lanka by India?
A) 1974 B) 1972 C) 1976 D) 1983 E) Answer Not Known
3. How many rabies-related deaths were reported in Tamil Nadu in 2024?
A) 4 B) 47 C) 124 D) 480 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which of the following Krivak-class stealth frigates was launched recently at Goa Shipyard Ltd.?
A) INS Tushil B) INS Tamal C) INS Triput D) INS Tavasya E) Answer Not Known
5. Which crop showed the highest yield improvement when nano urea was combined with conventional urea?
A) Sugarcane B) Wheat C) Peas D) Rice E) Answer Not Known
6. Which of the following is the scientific name of jackfruit?
A) Artocarpus integrifolia B) Artocarpus heterophyllus C) Mangifera indica D) Artocarpus altilis E) Answer Not Known
7. Which bilateral naval exercise was conducted between India and France off the coast of Goa?
A) Varuna B) Malabar C) SIMBEX D) SLINEX E) Answer Not Known
March 24, 2025 6 Qs
1. In which year was the 'Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam' originally introduced?
A) 2005 B) 2006 C) 2015 D) 2025 E) Answer Not Known
2. Under which scheme has the monthly nutrition support for TB patients been doubled to ₹1,000?
A) Ayushman Bharat B) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana C) Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam D) Nikshay Poshan Yojana E) Answer Not Known
3. Which state's program is mentioned as a "TB death-free project" that has been successful in reducing TB mortality?
A) Kerala B) Gujarat C) Tamil Nadu D) Maharashtra E) Answer Not Known
4. Which mineral is primarily responsible for the blue color in Lapis Lazuli?
A) Pyrite B) Calcite C) Lazurite D) Sodalite E) Answer Not Known
5. Which organization has been roped in by UIDAI for AI use cases?
A) Sarvam AI B) mVaak C) AI4Bharat D) Paralaxiom E) Answer Not Known
6. Which organization in India imposed the anti-dumping duties?
A) Ministry of Finance B) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry D) Directorate General of Trade Remedies E) Answer Not Known
March 25, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which IIT campus will house a 20-acre zero-emission world-class testing centre for electric vehicles?
A) IIT Madras Guindy Campus B) IIT Madras Discovery Campus at Thaiyur C) IIT Madras Auroville Campus D) IIT Madras International Campus in Tanzania E) Answer Not Known
2. What is India's annual per capita household food waste?
A) 35 kilograms B) 55 kilograms C) 73 kilograms D) 95 kilograms E) Answer Not Known
3. When did the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan commence?
A) December 7, 2024 B) December 7, 2023 C) January 7, 2024 D) March 24, 2024 E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the full form of NOTTO in the health context?
A) National Organization for Training in Transplant Operations B) National Order for Tissue Transplant Organization C) National Oversight for Transplant Treatment Operations D) National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the name of the large-scale multinational exercise to be held with 10 African countries as announced by the Indian Navy?
A) SAGAR SHAKTI B) AIKEYME C) MILAN D) VARUNA E) Answer Not Known
6. Which region contains the highest extent of permafrost?
A) Ladakh Plateau B) Siwalik Range C) Kashmir Valley D) Shigar Valley E) Answer Not Known
March 26, 2025 8 Qs
1. Which invasive species poses a threat to local biodiversity in Ennore creek?
A) Zebra mussels B) Charru mussels (Mytella strigata) C) Green mussels D) Pearl oysters E) Answer Not Known
2. Which tribal clan is predominantly found in Jawadhu Hills?
A) Toda B) Irula C) Malayali D) Kurumba E) Answer Not Known
3. Who served as the Prime Minister in the National Front government formed in 1989?
A) H.D. Deve Gowda B) I.K. Gujral C) Chandra Shekhar D) V.P. Singh E) Answer Not Known
4. Which hydrographic survey ship discovered a U-shaped structure at a depth of 23 meters off the coast of Poompuhar in 2004?
A) INS Darshak B) INS Nirishak C) INS Sandhayak D) INS Investigator E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the primary regulatory body responsible for approving vaccines in India?
A) Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation B) Indian Council of Medical Research C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D) National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization E) Answer Not Known
6. What was the economic growth rate of Tamil Nadu in 2023-24?
A) 9.2% B) 8.2% C) 7.4% D) 6.6% E) Answer Not Known
7. Which organization has launched the BHIM 3.0 application?
A) Reserve Bank of India B) State Bank of India C) Ministry of Electronics and IT D) NPCI BHIM Services Ltd. E) Answer Not Known
8. Which country has the highest number of Indian nationals on death row?
A) Saudi Arabia B) United Arab Emirates C) Qatar D) Indonesia E) Answer Not Known
March 27, 2025 8 Qs
1. What is the cost of the new Pamban rail bridge connecting Ramanathapuram with Rameswaram island?
A) ₹513 crore B) ₹531 crore C) ₹351 crore D) ₹315 crore E) Answer Not Known
2. Which battery type has emerged as the industry standard for EVs in the past five years?
A) Nickel-Metal Hydride B) Sodium-Ion C) Solid-State Lithium-Ion D) Lithium-Iron-Phosphate E) Answer Not Known
3. When was the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 launched?
A) March 22, 2025 B) March 15, 2025 C) April 1, 2025 D) January 26, 2025 E) Answer Not Known
4. Who authored the book "The God Who Failed: An Assessment of Jawaharlal Nehru's Leadership"?
A) Shashi Tharoor B) Madhav Godbole C) Aditya Mukherjee D) Irfan Habib E) Answer Not Known
5. Which gender has a higher likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease?
A) Men B) Women C) Both equally D) Depends on genetic factors only E) Answer Not Known
6. Which state had the highest number of identified illegal mining cases in 2023?
A) Rajasthan B) Gujarat C) Telangana D) Andhra Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
7. In which year was the National Food Security Act (NFSA) passed by the Indian Parliament?
A) 2010 B) 2017 C) 2015 D) 2013 E) Answer Not Known
8. In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) launched to fulfill maternity entitlements?
A) 2015 B) 2016 C) 2017 D) 2019 E) Answer Not Known
March 28, 2025 7 Qs
1. In which decade did farmers of Puliyangudi decide to go in for lemon cultivation that transformed it into the 'lemon city of India'?
A) 1940s B) 1950s C) 1960s D) 1970s E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year was the 'Cast in Bronze Creative' unit established at Thimmakudi, where the panchaloha idols for Sri Lanka were crafted?
A) 1998 B) 1988 C) 2003 D) 2008 E) Answer Not Known
3. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report for 2020-24, what is India's position in the global arms import ranking?
A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border established?
A) 1962 B) 1960 C) 1972 D) 1968 E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year was Tamil accorded the status of official language in the State through an Act of Legislature?
A) 1956 B) 1958 C) 1957 D) 1967 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which two cities in Tamil Nadu were chosen for implementing urban mobility projects under the UK-TN partnership?
A) Chennai and Coimbatore B) Madurai and Salem C) Erode and Thoothukudi D) Trichy and Tirunelveli E) Answer Not Known
7. Which country adopted a bilingual education system with English as the first language and mother tongue as the second?
A) Singapore B) Malaysia C) India D) Sri Lanka E) Answer Not Known
March 29, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which tiger reserve will house the Centre for Excellence for hornbill conservation in Tamil Nadu?
A) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve B) Anamalai Tiger Reserve C) Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve D) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve E) Answer Not Known
2. Which initiative by India was mentioned as an example of being an active net contributor to global public good during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A) Vaccine Maitri B) Atmanirbhar Bharat C) PM CARES Fund D) International Solar Alliance E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the total budget allocated for the implementation of Vazhndhu Kattuvom 3.0 scheme in Tamil Nadu?
A) ₹66 crore B) ₹500 crore C) ₹1,000 crore D) ₹25 crore E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the budget allocated for establishing Para Sports Arenas in Tamil Nadu?
A) ₹19 crore B) ₹7.5 crore C) ₹45 crore D) ₹2.7 crore E) Answer Not Known
5. Which country currently has the only nuclear plant in Africa?
A) Nigeria B) Egypt C) Kenya D) South Africa E) Answer Not Known
6. By which year does India aim to generate 100 GW of nuclear energy?
A) 2030 B) 2035 C) 2047 D) 2050 E) Answer Not Known
March 30, 2025 8 Qs
1. Which operation was launched by India to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar following the earthquake in 2025?
A) Operation Dost B) Operation Maitri C) Operation Brahma D) Operation Ganga E) Answer Not Known
2. Which program was launched in 2018 to provide nutritional support to TB patients?
A) Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan B) Nikshay Poshan Yojana C) Treatment Support Group D) TB Elimination Programme E) Answer Not Known
3. Which year did Parliament enact the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act?
A) 2012 B) 2016 C) 2015 D) 2014 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which ministry primarily operates the SAHYOG portal in India?
A) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology B) Ministry of Home Affairs C) Ministry of Communications D) Ministry of Law and Justice E) Answer Not Known
5. How many districts in Tamil Nadu are affected by the absence of elected representatives in village panchayats?
A) 28 B) 30 C) 32 D) 38 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which of the following museums is being established to showcase the cultural transformation in the Thamirabarani river valley?
A) Noyyal Museum B) Porunai Museum C) Naavai Museum D) Keeladi Museum E) Answer Not Known
7. Where was the first successful hot test of the Engine Power Head Test Article conducted?
A) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh B) Thumba, Kerala C) Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu D) Challakere, Karnataka E) Answer Not Known
8. In which year was the Sabarmati Ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A) 1917 B) 1915 C) 1920 D) 1925 E) Answer Not Known
March 31, 2025 7 Qs
1. What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Myanmar?
A) 7.7 B) 6.8 C) 7.8 D) 8.2 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which two Indian naval ships departed from Visakhapatnam to assist in the Myanmar earthquake relief efforts?
A) INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant B) INS Satpura and INS Savitri C) INS Shivalik and INS Shakti D) INS Delhi and INS Mysore E) Answer Not Known
3. In which episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' did Prime Minister Narendra Modi discuss rainwater harvesting and waste management?
A) 100th episode B) 110th episode C) 120th episode D) 125th episode E) Answer Not Known
4. Who is the chairperson of the Fifth Tamil Nadu Police Commission?
A) Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah B) Justice R.M. Lodha C) Justice C.T. Selvam D) Justice K.G. Balakrishnan E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year was Sahodaran NGO founded in Chennai?
A) 1991 B) 1996 C) 2000 D) 2006 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which emperor built the temple at Bodh Gaya in the third century?
A) Ashoka B) Chandragupta Maurya C) Harshavardhana D) Kanishka E) Answer Not Known
7. In which year was the Bodh Gaya Temple Act passed by the Bihar Assembly?
A) 1947 B) 1956 C) 1951 D) 1949 E) Answer Not Known
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