Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-03
Q1How many e-passports have been issued by the Chennai Regional Passport Office since March, as per the recent statement by the Regional Passport Officer?Options
AOver 50,000BOver 75,000COver 1 lakhDOver 1.2 lakh
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Correct answer
Over 1.2 lakh
Explanation
The Chennai Regional Passport Officer stated that over 1.2 lakh e-passports have been issued since March.
Q2What is the key focus area that the Tamil Nadu government has been pushing for in ports, according to the Chennai Port Authority Chairman?Options
AIncreased tariffs and chargesBManual operations and traditional methodsCPort automation and sustainabilityDExpansion of fishing harbors
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Correct answer
Port automation and sustainability
Explanation
The Chennai Port Authority Chairman stated that the T.N. government has been pushing for port automation and sustainability.
Q3Which Tamil Nadu district is home to the Sterlite Copper plant, for which an expert panel has recommended a 'green restart'?Options
ACoimbatoreBThoothukudiCChennaiDMadurai
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Correct answer
Thoothukudi
Explanation
The Sterlite Copper plant, which an expert panel engaged by Vedanta has recommended for a 'green restart', is located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
Q4What is the primary objective of the 'Handloom Hackathon 2025' launched by the Development Commissioner (Handlooms)?Options
ATo promote traditional handloom weaving onlyBTo replace handlooms with power loomsCFostering innovation and empowering artisansDTo restrict the export of handloom products
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Correct answer
Fostering innovation and empowering artisans
Explanation
The 'Handloom Hackathon 2025' aims at fostering innovation and empowering artisans in the handloom sector.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government recently informed the Madras High Court that it would soon decide on permitting which agency to register an FIR regarding the transformer procurement 'scam'?Options
ACentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)BDirectorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)CEnforcement Directorate (ED)DNational Investigation Agency (NIA)
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Correct answer
Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)
Explanation
The T.N. government told the Madras HC that it would soon decide on permitting DVAC (Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption) to register an FIR in the transformer procurement 'scam' case.
Q6What is the name of the housing scheme launched by the Tamil Nadu government, for which efforts are on to expedite the construction of nearly 1.2 lakh houses?Options
AMakkal Nalavazhvu Illam SchemeBKalaignar Kanavu Illam SchemeCChief Minister's Housing SchemeDPeriyar Kudiyiruppu Thittam
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Correct answer
Kalaignar Kanavu Illam Scheme
Explanation
Efforts are underway to expedite the construction of nearly 1.2 lakh houses under the Tamil Nadu government's Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme.
Q7Which industry from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, is seeking global recognition with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag application?Options
ATextile industryBCoir industryCJaggery industryDPottery industry
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Correct answer
Coir industry
Explanation
Pollachi’s coir industry in Tamil Nadu is eyeing global recognition with a GI tag application.
Q8Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin recently released a master plan for the development of which major city?Options
AMaduraiBTiruchirappalliCCoimbatoreDSalem
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin released a master plan for the development of Coimbatore, focusing on its urban growth.
Q9ISRO recently transferred 10 advanced technologies to how many Indian private firms in a major push for space commercialisation and self-reliance?Options
A3B6C10D15
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Correct answer
6
Explanation
ISRO, through IN-SPACe, transferred 10 advanced technologies to 6 Indian private firms to boost space commercialisation and self-reliance.
Q10What is the name of the Indian astronaut who was onboard SpaceX's Dragon Crew Module for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-04)?Options
ARakesh SharmaBKalpana ChawlaCSunita WilliamsDShubhanshu Shukla
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Correct answer
Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation
Indian Astronaut and Ax-04 Mission Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla was onboard SpaceX's Dragon Crew Module for the Axiom Mission 4.
Q11The Tamil Nadu government is set to enact legislation to mitigate what specific environmental and social challenge?Options
AAir pollution in urban areasBMarine plastic wasteCMan-animal conflictDDeforestation in Western Ghats
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Correct answer
Man-animal conflict
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government announced its plan to enact legislation to mitigate man-animal conflict, a growing concern in the state.
Q12Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently inaugurated 208 Urban Health and Wellness Centres and 60 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Tamil Nadu. In which specific area of Chennai was one of these Urban Wellness Centres inaugurated?Options
AAnna NagarBT. NagarCSastri NagarDVelachery
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Correct answer
Sastri Nagar
Explanation
CM Stalin inaugurated an Urban Wellness Centre at Sastri Nagar, Chennai, as part of the launch of 208 such centres and 60 PHCs across Tamil Nadu.
Q13The Madras High Court recently quashed what specific government action that was deemed unlawful?Options
AIllegal land acquisitionBUnlawful phone tappingCArbitrary transfer of officialsDExcessive tax collection
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Correct answer
Unlawful phone tapping
Explanation
The Madras High Court quashed unlawful phone tapping, stating it was a violation of privacy.
Q14What is the name of the public outreach programme recently launched by CM Stalin for the DMK, involving door-to-door visits?Options
AMakkalai Thedi DMKBNamathu GramamCOraniyil Tamil NaduDIyakkam Engal Valzvu
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Correct answer
Oraniyil Tamil Nadu
Explanation
CM Stalin launched the DMK’s public outreach programme 'Oraniyil Tamil Nadu', which includes door-to-door visits.