Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-07
Q1What is the approximate number of beneficiaries of Tamil Nadu's 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' scheme as reported by the Health Minister?Options
A1.5 CroreB2.28 CroreC3 CroreD5 Crore
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Correct answer
2.28 Crore
Explanation
According to the Health Minister, 2.28 crore people in Tamil Nadu have benefited under the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme.
Q2What new name has been proposed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for all state-run hostels in the state?Options
APeriyar HostelsBKalaignar HostelsCSocial Justice HostelsDThanthai Periyar Hostels
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Correct answer
Social Justice Hostels
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin announced that all state-run hostels in Tamil Nadu will be renamed 'Social Justice Hostels'.
Q3According to a recent report by the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission, what has been identified as a major factor contributing to increased heat stress in the state over the last 30 years?Options
ADecreased green coverBIncreased built-up areaCIndustrial pollutionDDecline in water bodies
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Correct answer
Increased built-up area
Explanation
The T.N. State Planning Commission’s report indicated that the increase in built-up area over 30 years has fuelled heat stress in the state.
Q4In which district of Tamil Nadu is dragon fruit farming reportedly gaining significant traction?Options
ACoimbatoreBErodeCMaduraiDSalem
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Correct answer
Erode
Explanation
The news report states that dragon fruit farming is gaining ground in Erode district of Tamil Nadu.
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Q5In a recent observation regarding the conduct of politicians, which High Court stated that "politicians in power should not consider themselves kings and queens"?Options
AKerala High CourtBKarnataka High CourtCMadras High CourtDAndhra Pradesh High Court
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Correct answer
Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court made this observation during the hearing of the Ponmudy case.
Q6The "Kalaa Setu" initiative, recently launched by Start-Up Accelerator WaveX, aims to achieve what in governance?Options
AImprove rural connectivityBDevelop real-time multilingual multimedia content for prompt citizen outreachCPromote digital literacyDStreamline tax collection
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Correct answer
Develop real-time multilingual multimedia content for prompt citizen outreach
Explanation
"Kalaa Setu" is a nationwide initiative inviting AI startups to create real-time multilingual multimedia content solutions for prompt reach-out to citizens in governance.
Q7Which Indian state has become the first to integrate the 'predicted possibility of TB deaths' in patients into its State TB elimination programme?Options
AKeralaBMaharashtraCGujaratDTamil Nadu
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is the first state to integrate the 'predicted possibility of TB deaths' in patients into its State TB elimination programme.
Q8The recent "Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules" have drawn criticism for potentially violating road safety norms by permitting what?Options
ACommercial buildings in residential areasBHoardings and billboardsCParking on main roadsDConstruction near heritage sites
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Correct answer
Hoardings and billboards
Explanation
Concerns have been raised that the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules permit hoardings in violation of road safety norms.