Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-04
Q1What is the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu government's 'Kalaignar Kanavu Illam' scheme?Options
AProviding skill development training to rural youth.BExpediting the construction of affordable housing units.CDistributing free laptops to college students.DPromoting organic farming among farmers.
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Correct answer
Expediting the construction of affordable housing units.
Explanation
The 'Kalaignar Kanavu Illam' scheme aims to expedite the construction of housing units, with efforts currently focused on nearly 1.2 lakh houses.
Q2Which major dam in Tamil Nadu recently attained its full capacity for the second time this year?Options
AGrand Anicut DamBVaigai DamCMettur DamDBhavani Sagar Dam
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Correct answer
Mettur Dam
Explanation
Mettur Dam attained its full capacity for the second time this year.
Q3The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine Tamil Nadu's plea challenging the Madras High Court's stay on nine Acts related to which administrative process in state universities?Options
AAppointment of Vice-ChancellorsBSyllabus revisionCExamination conductDFee structure determination
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Correct answer
Appointment of Vice-Chancellors
Explanation
The plea challenges the Madras High Court's stay on nine Acts concerning the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in state universities, seeking to curtail the Governor's role.
Q4According to former ISRO chief S. Somnath, what is the estimated return on investment for every rupee spent on India's space programme?Options
ARs 1.54BRs 2.54CRs 3.54DRs 4.54
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Correct answer
Rs 2.54
Explanation
Former ISRO chief S. Somnath stated that the Indian space programme returns Rs 2.54 for every Re 1 spent.
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Q5In which Indian state is the country's second-largest space station being established, with a project cost of ₹10,000 crore?Options
AKarnatakaBGujaratCAndhra PradeshDOdisha
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Gujarat
Explanation
India's second-largest space station, the Gujarat Space Facility, is coming up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with a project cost of ₹10,000 crore.
Q6What is the main objective of the 'Ungaludan Stalin' scheme, scheduled to be launched by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on July 15?Options
APromoting digital literacy among senior citizens.BProviding financial assistance to small businesses.CEnsuring doorstep delivery of government services.DEnhancing public transportation facilities.
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Correct answer
Ensuring doorstep delivery of government services.
Explanation
The 'Ungaludan Stalin' scheme aims to ensure the doorstep delivery of government services to the citizens of Tamil Nadu.
Q7Who was recently chosen for the 'Thagaisal Thamizhar Award' by the Tamil Nadu government?Options
AK. VeeramaniBNanjil NadanCKhader MohideenDVasanthabalan
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Correct answer
Khader Mohideen
Explanation
IUML leader Khader Mohideen was recently chosen for the 'Thagaisal Thamizhar Award' by the Tamil Nadu government.
Q8Tamil Nadu Chief Minister recently inaugurated 208 urban health and wellness centres along with 60 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state. This initiative aims to strengthen which sector?Options
AEducationBAgricultureCPublic HealthDTourism
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Correct answer
Public Health
Explanation
The inauguration of urban health and wellness centres and PHCs directly strengthens the public health infrastructure and services in Tamil Nadu.
Q9Which town in Tamil Nadu is seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its coir industry to achieve global recognition?Options
ASalemBMaduraiCPollachiDThoothukudi
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Correct answer
Pollachi
Explanation
Pollachi's coir industry is actively seeking a GI tag for global recognition.
Q10A new plant species was recently discovered in the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot. This discovery highlights the ecological significance of which region?Options
AHimalayan RangesBThar DesertCWestern GhatsDSunderbans Delta
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Correct answer
Western Ghats
Explanation
The article explicitly states that a new plant species was found in the Western Ghats.
Q11Who is the Indian Astronaut mentioned as the Ax-04 Mission Pilot onboard SpaceX's Dragon Crew Module for the recently launched Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-04)?Options
ARakesh SharmaBSunita WilliamsCShubhanshu ShuklaDKalpana Chawla
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Correct answer
Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation
Shubhanshu Shukla is the Indian Astronaut and Ax-04 Mission Pilot onboard SpaceX's Dragon Crew Module for Axiom Mission 4.
Q12What percentage of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is contributed by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, as stated by the Union Minister for MSME?Options
A20.5%B30.1%C40.2%D50.8%
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Correct answer
30.1%
Explanation
The Union Minister for MSME stated that the MSME sector accounts for 30.1% of India's GDP.
Q13Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently released a master plan for the holistic development of which major city in the state?Options
AMaduraiBTrichyCCoimbatoreDSalem
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
CM Stalin released the master plan for the development of Coimbatore.
Q14The Supreme Court recently stayed a Madras High Court decision, allowing the Tamil Nadu government to proceed with recruitment for 2,569 vacancies in which department?Options
ATeachers Recruitment Board (TRB)BMedical and Health ServicesCMunicipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS)DPublic Works Department (PWD)
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Correct answer
Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS)
Explanation
The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court's decision, allowing the T.N. government to proceed with recruitment for 2,569 vacancies in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) department.
Q15What initiative is the Tamil Nadu government planning to organize to explore innovative design and delivery methods for its educational curriculum?Options
AGlobal Education SummitBCurriculum FairCTeacher Exchange ProgramDStudent Innovation Challenge
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Correct answer
Curriculum Fair
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is planning to organize a curriculum fair to study innovative design and delivery.