Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-02
Q1Which Tamil Nadu government flagship scheme has successfully facilitated employment for over 3.28 lakh student beneficiaries, as recently highlighted by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin?Options
AMagalir Urimali Thogai ThittamBNaan Mudhalvan SchemeCKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai ThittamDPudhumai Penn Thittam
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Naan Mudhalvan Scheme
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme has enabled over 3.28 lakh student beneficiaries to secure employment, showcasing the scheme's success in skill development and job placement.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government recently launched a pilot project for the door delivery of essential commodities in which city and how many other districts?Options
ACoimbatore and 5 districtsBMadurai and 7 districtsCChennai and 9 districtsDSalem and 10 districts
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Chennai and 9 districts
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has launched a pilot project for the door delivery of essential commodities in Chennai and nine other districts to enhance public welfare and accessibility.
Q3The Union government has approved the establishment of a PM MITRA textile park in Tamil Nadu. In which district will this park be located?Options
AErodeBTiruppurCVirudhunagarDKarur
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Virudhunagar
Explanation
The PM MITRA textile park will be established in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, to significantly boost the state's textile manufacturing capabilities and create employment.
Q4The Madras High Court recently appointed a mediator to resolve differences between which two parties in the Tamil film industry?Options
AActors and Directors GuildBProducers and FEFSICDistributors and Exhibitors AssociationDWriters and Music Composers Association
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Producers and FEFSI
Explanation
The Madras High Court appointed a mediator to address and resolve the ongoing disputes between Tamil film producers and the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI).
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government plans to establish a 'Guarantee Redemption Fund'. What is the primary purpose of this fund?Options
ATo provide subsidies for agricultural productsBTo redeem guarantees given by the state government for loansCTo fund new infrastructure projectsDTo offer scholarships to students
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To redeem guarantees given by the state government for loans
Explanation
The Guarantee Redemption Fund is intended to provide a financial mechanism for the state government to redeem or honor guarantees it has provided for various loans and financial obligations.
Q6The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its commercial arm IN-SPACe, has transferred how many advanced technologies to Indian private firms to boost space commercialisation and self-reliance?Options
A5 technologiesB10 technologiesC15 technologiesD20 technologies
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10 technologies
Explanation
ISRO, facilitated by IN-SPACe, has transferred 10 advanced technologies to six Indian private firms, aiming to foster greater participation of the private sector in India's growing space economy.
Q7The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, recently inaugurated C-FLOOD. What is C-FLOOD?Options
AA new dam construction projectBA Unified Inundation Forecasting SystemCA canal modernization programDA coastal erosion protection initiative
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A Unified Inundation Forecasting System
Explanation
C-FLOOD stands for 'Unified Inundation Forecasting System,' a new initiative to provide integrated and timely flood forecasts, enhancing disaster preparedness and response.
Q8The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised banks to integrate the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) for what purpose?Options
ATo boost digital payments adoptionBTo enhance customer service in bankingCFor cyber fraud prevention and mitigationDTo streamline inter-bank transactions
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For cyber fraud prevention and mitigation
Explanation
RBI has advised banks to integrate DoT’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) to strengthen their capabilities in preventing and mitigating cyber fraud, thus protecting customers from potential financial risks.
Q9IIT Madras will be offering 10 online courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to which demographic across India?Options
ACollege graduates onlyBSchoolchildrenCWorking professionalsDUniversity professors
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Schoolchildren
Explanation
IIT Madras is expanding AI education by offering 10 online courses specifically designed for schoolchildren across India, fostering early interest and foundational knowledge in artificial intelligence.
Q10What significant future plan has ISRO recently announced regarding space exploration?Options
ALaunching a mission to Mars with human crewBBuilding its own space stationCEstablishing a lunar base by 2030DDeveloping commercial space tourism
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Building its own space station
Explanation
ISRO has ambitious plans to build its own space station, marking a significant step towards India's long-term goals in space exploration and self-reliance.