Daily Current Affairs - 2025-05-08
Q1Which project is responsible for bringing Krishna river water to Chennai from Andhra Pradesh?Options
ACauvery-Vaigai-Gundar LinkBTelugu Ganga ProjectCPeriyar-Vaigai ProjectDTamirabarani-Karumeniyar-Nambiyar Link
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Telugu Ganga Project
Explanation
The Telugu Ganga Project is an inter-state project that supplies Krishna river water to Chennai from Andhra Pradesh.
Q2Tamil Nadu recently banned the sale of mayonnaise made from raw eggs. What is the primary reason cited for this ban?Options
AHigh cholesterol contentBRisk of salmonella contaminationCExcessive use of preservativesDNot compliant with local culinary traditions
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Risk of salmonella contamination
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government banned mayonnaise made from raw eggs primarily due to the risk of salmonella contamination, a foodborne illness.
Q3The Tamil Nadu government recently sanctioned ₹150 crore for 'Namakku Naame Thittam' for the year 2025-26. What is the core principle of this scheme?Options
AProviding free education to underprivileged childrenBEncouraging public participation in local development projectsCOffering subsidies for agricultural equipmentDPromoting cultural tourism in rural areas
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Encouraging public participation in local development projects
Explanation
'Namakku Naame Thittam' is a flagship scheme of the Tamil Nadu government aimed at fostering community participation in local infrastructure development and welfare projects, where people contribute a part of the cost.
Q4Recently, the Supreme Court refused to hear a PIL seeking to enforce the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's three-language rule in Tamil Nadu. What is Tamil Nadu's current official language policy in schools?Options
AThree-language policy (Tamil, English, Hindi)BTwo-language policy (Tamil, English)CSingle-language policy (Tamil)DOptional three-language policy
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Two-language policy (Tamil, English)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu officially follows a two-language policy in schools, primarily consisting of Tamil and English, and has consistently opposed the imposition of Hindi as part of the three-language policy.
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Q5What significant achievement was noted in the Tamil Nadu Class 12 Board exam results for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare schools, as well as for prisoners?Options
AAchieved 100% pass rate in all subjectsBRecorded over 90% pass rateCIntroduced new vocational coursesDOutperformed private schools in all districts
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Recorded over 90% pass rate
Explanation
Both Tamil Nadu's Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare schools and prisoners appearing for the Class 12 Board exams recorded an impressive pass rate of over 90%, highlighting the state's inclusive education efforts.
Q6In a recent Tamil Nadu Cabinet reshuffle, Thiru. Duraimurugan was allotted which significant portfolio?Options
AFinanceBIndustriesCLawDNatural Resources
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Law
Explanation
In the recent cabinet reshuffle, Thiru. Duraimurugan was allotted the Law portfolio. Thiru. Regupathy was made Minister for Natural Resources.
Q7The grand new library being constructed in Tirunelveli will be named after which prominent personality, as announced by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister?Options
AKalaignar M. KarunanidhiBThanthai PeriyarCQuaid-E-MillathDK. Kamaraj
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Quaid-E-Millath
Explanation
The Chief Minister announced that the new grand library in Tirunelveli would be named after Quaid-E-Millath, a respected leader.
Q8Regarding India's Gaganyaan mission, what is a key upcoming milestone mentioned by the ISRO Chief?Options
ADeployment of a permanent space stationBFirst un-crewed flightCLaunch of a Mars sample return missionDCommencement of lunar mining operations
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First un-crewed flight
Explanation
The ISRO Chief mentioned that the first un-crewed flight is a key upcoming milestone for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
Q9Three flagship Jan Suraksha Schemes—Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY)—recently completed 10 years. What is their primary objective?Options
AProviding housing for the urban poorBEnhancing digital literacy in rural areasCOffering social security coverDBoosting agricultural productivity
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Offering social security cover
Explanation
The three Jan Suraksha Schemes (PMSBY, PMJJBY, APY) were launched with the primary objective of providing affordable social security and insurance cover to a large segment of the Indian population.
Q10India recently received an upgraded sovereign credit rating of ‘BBB’ with a ‘Stable’ trend from which global sovereign credit rating agency?Options
AMoody'sBFitch RatingsCStandard & Poor's (S&P)DMorningstar DBRS
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Morningstar DBRS
Explanation
Morningstar DBRS, a global sovereign credit rating agency, upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB’ with a ‘Stable’ trend.
Q11The Tamil Nadu government recently established a help desk and helpline for its citizens, particularly students, stranded in which regions due to various circumstances?Options
ANepal and BhutanBJammu and Kashmir, and PunjabCSri Lanka and MaldivesDUttar Pradesh and Bihar
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Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government set up help desks and helplines to assist Tamils, especially students, stranded in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
Q12In light of increasing temperatures and climate change, there is a growing call for India to implement a comprehensive policy on which environmental and health concern?Options
AFlooding and cyclonic stormsBAir pollution controlCHeatwavesDDrought and water scarcity
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Heatwaves
Explanation
The article highlights the urgent need for India to implement a comprehensive heatwave policy to mitigate the impact of rising temperatures and protect public health.