Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-09
Q1What significant public transport initiative, a first for Tamil Nadu, was recently launched in Chennai?Options
AHigh-speed rail networkBLow-floor electric busesCWater metro servicesDAutomated rapid transit system
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Correct answer
Low-floor electric buses
Explanation
In a first for Tamil Nadu, 120 low-floor electric buses were launched in Chennai, marking a significant upgrade in public transport.
Q2How many engineering seats were added in Tamil Nadu for TNEA Counselling 2025?Options
AAround 5,000 seatsBOver 8,000 seatsCOver 13,000 seatsDExactly 10,000 seats
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Correct answer
Over 13,000 seats
Explanation
TNEA Counselling 2025 added over 13,000 engineering seats in Tamil Nadu this year.
Q3Where is Chennai's second airport being developed, with land acquisition recently commencing?Options
AMahabalipuramBChengalpattuCParandurDSriperumbudur
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Correct answer
Parandur
Explanation
Land acquisition has commenced for Chennai’s second airport project at Parandur.
Q4Which High Court recently put on hold an order barring TNSTC buses from crossing four NHAI toll plazas in south Tamil Nadu?Options
AMadras High CourtBMadurai Bench of Madras High CourtCKerala High CourtDAndhra Pradesh High Court
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Correct answer
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench put on hold the order related to the TNSTC toll plaza dispute.
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Q5Which state's CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) study recently highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan?Options
AKarnatakaBKeralaCAndhra PradeshDTamil Nadu
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
A CAG study in Tamil Nadu recently highlighted the need for a Road Safety Action Plan.
Q6Which district in Tamil Nadu was identified as a hotspot for negative human-gaur interactions in a recent study?Options
ACoimbatoreBTheniCNilgirisDMadurai
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Correct answer
Nilgiris
Explanation
A recent study identified Nilgiris district as a hotspot for negative human-gaur interactions in Tamil Nadu.
Q7What is the name of India's first human spaceflight mission, for which ISRO recently conducted crucial propulsion system hot tests?Options
AMangalyaanBChandrayaanCGaganyaanDAditya-L1
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Correct answer
Gaganyaan
Explanation
ISRO successfully conducted hot tests of the propulsion system for Gaganyaan, India's first human spaceflight mission.
Q8Which Union Territory recently signed an MoU with BHASHINI to advance multilingual digital governance?Options
AChandigarhBDelhiCPuducherryDJammu and Kashmir
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Correct answer
Puducherry
Explanation
The Government of Puducherry signed a historic MoU with BHASHINI to advance multilingual digital governance.
Q9Which police station became the first in India to achieve the IS/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification?Options
AArthunkal Police station, KeralaBEgmore Police station, Tamil NaduCConnaught Place Police station, DelhiDColaba Police station, Maharashtra
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Correct answer
Arthunkal Police station, Kerala
Explanation
Arthunkal Police station in Kerala became the first in India to achieve the IS/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification.
Q10The textile industry in Tamil Nadu recently sought the withdrawal of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on which specific product?Options
ACotton yarnBSilk fabricsCViscose fibre and yarnDPolyester blend
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Correct answer
Viscose fibre and yarn
Explanation
The T.N. textile industry sought the withdrawal of QCO on viscose fibre and yarn.
Q11What is the demand from self-financing arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu regarding student intake?Options
AIncrease in tuition feesBReduction in course durationCParity with government and aided institutionsDMore autonomy in curriculum design
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Correct answer
Parity with government and aided institutions
Explanation
Self-financing arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu are seeking parity with government and aided institutions regarding student intake.
Q12Which two entities recently signed an MoU to launch professional development programs in cybersecurity for government, public sector, and industry professionals?Options
ANASSCOM and IIT MadrasBMeitY and BITS-PilaniCDRDO and IISc BangaloreDISRO and Anna University
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Correct answer
MeitY and BITS-Pilani
Explanation
MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) and BITS-Pilani signed an MoU for professional development programs in cybersecurity.
Q13What is the name of India's first indigenous Diving Support Vessel recently delivered?Options
AINS VikrantBINS NistarCINS KalvariDINS Chennai
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Correct answer
INS Nistar
Explanation
The first indigenous Diving Support Vessel, 'NISTAR', was recently delivered.
Q14Which Indian astronaut recently had his stay extended on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission?Options
ARakesh SharmaBKalpana ChawlaCSunita WilliamsDShubhanshu Shukla
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Correct answer
Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's stay in ISS was extended as part of the Axiom-4 mission.
Q15A committee was recently formed by the Railways to probe a train accident in which Tamil Nadu district?Options
AVillupuramBCuddaloreCTirunelveliDSalem
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Correct answer
Cuddalore
Explanation
The Railways formed a committee to probe the Cuddalore train accident.
Q16ISRO recently launched a short course focused on connecting satellites with which sector?Options
AHealthcareBEducationCFarmingDMining
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Correct answer
Farming
Explanation
ISRO launched a short course to connect satellites with farming, highlighting applications of space technology in agriculture.
Q17What was the focus of the High-Level Review Meeting recently chaired by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil?Options
AOcean conservationBSmart River ManagementCGroundwater replenishmentDRainwater harvesting
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Correct answer
Smart River Management
Explanation
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, chaired a High-Level Review Meeting to discuss Smart River Management.
Q18Which High Court recently directed the Thanjavur Corporation to remove encroachments from canals?Options
AMadras High CourtBKerala High CourtCBombay High CourtDKarnataka High Court
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Correct answer
Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court asked the Thanjavur Corporation to remove encroachments from canals.
Q19Which organization recently reported signing over 2,000 technology transfer deals and issuing 200 licences in 2024?Options
AISROBCSIRCDRDODNITI Aayog
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Correct answer
DRDO
Explanation
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) reported signing over 2,000 technology transfer deals and issuing 200 licences in 2024.
Q20The Tamil Nadu government recently announced plans to regulate the installation of what in public places?Options
ACommercial billboardsBStatuesCStreet food stallsDTemporary structures for events
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Correct answer
Statues
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government plans to regulate the installation of statues at public places.