Based on the Dinamani (Chennai Edition)
dated December 13, 2025 provided, here are the key Current Affairs
topics relevant for TNPSC exams (Group 1, 2, 4), categorized by subject.
1. Tamil Nadu
Administration & Welfare Schemes (Unit IX)
·
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai
Thogai (Phase 2 Expansion):
Event: Chief Minister
M.K. Stalin inaugurated the second phase of the scheme.
Key Data: 16.94 lakh new
beneficiaries were added. The total number of beneficiaries has now reached 1.38
crore.
Quote: The CM stated
that this scheme helps women gain self-respect and improves their livelihood.
·
HPV Vaccine for Cervical
Cancer Prevention:
Scheme: The TN Government
will launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive next month to
prevent cervical cancer in girl children.
Target Group: Girl children
aged 9 to 14 years.
Pilot Districts: The scheme will
be implemented initially in Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai, and
Dharmapuri.
·
First Women-Operated Bus in
Chennai:
Event: Chennai’s first
MTC bus fully operated by a female crew (Driver and Conductor) was launched.
Details:
§ Route: 57 (Vyasarpadi to Vallalar Nagar)7.
§ Crew: Driver Manickavalli and Conductor Divya.
§ Initiative: Part of the ‘Pink Bus’ initiative to ensure
women’s safety and employment.
·
Metro Rail Phase 2 Update:
Event: Tunneling work
commenced from Panagal Park to Boat Club.
Machine Name: The Tunnel Boring
Machine (TBM) is named “Mayil”.
2. Economy (Tamil
Nadu & India)
·
Tamil Nadu’s Economic Growth
(RBI Report):
Growth Rate: Tamil Nadu is the
fastest-growing state with a growth rate of 16% in the fiscal year
2024-25.
GSDP: The Gross State Domestic
Product (GSDP) stands at Rs 31.18 lakh crore.
Ranking:
§ 2nd Largest Economy: Tamil Nadu retains the 2nd
spot after Maharashtra (Rs 45.31 lakh crore).
§ Per Capita Income: Tamil Nadu ranks 3rd (Rs 3.23
lakh) among major states.
·
FDI in Insurance:
o
The Union Cabinet approved 100% Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector.
3. National
Affairs
·
Census 2025:
The Union Cabinet approved Rs 11,718 crore for the
Census.
Key Feature: This will be the
first Digital Census.
Timeline: House listing
from April-September 2026; Population enumeration in February 2027.
Note: The report mentions it will
include a Caste-based census.
·
MGNREGA Reforms:
The Cabinet approved a bill to rename the
“Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme”.
Proposed Name: “Pujya Bapu
Gramin Rozgar…”
Change: Increasing
guaranteed work days from 100 to 125 days21.
·
Nuclear Power Privatization:
The Cabinet approved a bill to allow private sector entry
into nuclear power generation to meet the target of 100 GW by 2047.
4. Science &
Technology
·
ISRO Future Goals:
Speaker: Former ISRO
Chairman K. Sivan at Madurai Kamaraj University convocation.
Targets: India plans to
set up its own Space Station by 2035 and land a human on the Moon by
2040.
·
Health Study (Digital
Screens):
A study in Chennai revealed that excessive digital screen
time increases blood sugar levels in Type-2 diabetes patients.
Recommendation: Follow the 20-20-20
rule (Every 20 mins, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds).
5. Sports
·
U-19 Asia Cup Cricket:
Result: India beat UAE
by 234 runs.
Record: 13-year-old Vaibhav
Suryavanshi scored 171 runs off 95 balls (including 14 sixes),
creating a new record for an Indian in U-19 One Day cricket.
·
Squash World Cup:
Venue: Chennai (Express
Avenue).
Update: India entered the
semi-finals by defeating South Africa 3-0.
6. Important
Leaders & Culture
·
Subramania Bharati:
Dinamani Editor K. Vaidyanathan described Bharathiyar as
a “Periyar before Periyar and Ambedkar” for his social
reformist views.
Book Released: “Unmai
Nindrida Vendum” by Maalan.
·
Parai Music:
Governor R.N. Ravi inaugurated the ‘Ver Aasan’ cultural
center in Sathur (Virudhunagar) and emphasized that Parai music should be
included in the school curriculum.
·
Obituary:
Former Union Home Minister and Congress veteran Shivraj
Patil passed away at age 90.
Here are the 5 MCQs in English based on the Dinamani newspaper (December 13, 2025) for your TNPSC preparation. You can copy and paste this into Word
TNPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – December 13, 2025
1. Which of the following districts is NOT included in the pilot project for the HPV vaccination against cervical cancer?
A) Ariyalur
B) Chennai
C) Dharmapuri
D) Perambalur
Answer: B) Chennai
Explanation: The pilot project for the HPV vaccination is initially being launched in four districts: Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai, and Dharmapuri. It is not starting in Chennai immediately.
2. According to the recent RBI report, what is the economic growth rate of Tamil Nadu for the fiscal year 2024-25?
A) 14%
B) 16%
C) 10%
D) 12%
Answer: B) 16%
Explanation: Tamil Nadu recorded a 16% growth rate in the fiscal year 2024-25, making it the fastest-growing state in the country during this period.
3. What is the route number of Chennai’s first MTC bus fully operated by a female crew (Driver and Conductor)?
A) 29C
B) 102
C) 57
D) 21G
Answer: C) 57
Explanation: Route number 57, which runs between Vyasarpadi and Vallalar Nagar, is the first MTC bus to be operated entirely by women (Driver Manickavalli and Conductor Divya).
4. How many new beneficiaries were added in the second phase of the ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’ scheme?
A) 10.00 Lakhs
B) 13.80 Lakhs
C) 16.94 Lakhs
D) 20.00 Lakhs
Answer: C) 16.94 Lakhs
Explanation: In the second phase, 16.94 lakh new beneficiaries were added to the scheme. This brings the total number of beneficiaries to 1.38 crore.
5. What is the unique feature of the upcoming Census 2025 approved by the Union Cabinet?
A) It excludes caste-based census
B) It is the first Digital Census
C) It will be paper-based only
D) It will be completed in 6 months
Answer: B) It is the first Digital Census
Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved the Census 2025 as the first-ever “Digital Census,” allowing for data collection through digital methods. It also mentions the inclusion of a caste-based census.
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