Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-10
Q1What significant initiative was recently launched in Chennai, marking a first for Tamil Nadu's public transport system?Options
AHydrogen fuel cell busesBLow-floor electric busesCDriverless metro trainsDAutomated rapid transit
Options
Correct answer
Low-floor electric buses
Explanation
Chennai recently launched 120 low-floor electric buses, marking the first time such buses have been introduced in Tamil Nadu's public transport system.
Q2Which Tamil Nadu government scheme recently achieved the milestone of completing 1 lakh houses in rural areas?Options
AChief Minister's Solar Powered Green House SchemeBPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)CKalaignar Kanavu IllamDAmma Canteen Scheme
Options
Correct answer
Kalaignar Kanavu Illam
Explanation
The Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme is nearing the completion of 1 lakh houses in rural Tamil Nadu, marking a key milestone.
Q3Where is the proposed site for Chennai's second airport for which land acquisition has recently commenced?Options
ASriperumbudurBMamallapuramCParandurDChengalpattu
Options
Correct answer
Parandur
Explanation
Land acquisition has taken off for Chennai's second airport at Parandur.
Q4For which product from Tamil Nadu is a Geographical Indication (GI) tag currently being sought, as per recent news?Options
AKanchipuram silk sareesBThanjavur paintingsCSivakasi-Kovilpatti matchboxesDSalem fabric
Options
Correct answer
Sivakasi-Kovilpatti matchboxes
Explanation
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is being sought for Sivakasi-Kovilpatti matchboxes.
Start the quiz — free forever
Q5The 'Rest' mobile application was recently launched in which district of Tamil Nadu to streamline the weekly off system for police personnel?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCKanniyakumariDCoimbatore
Options
Correct answer
Kanniyakumari
Explanation
The Kanniyakumari SP launched the 'Rest' app to streamline the weekly off system for police personnel in the district.
Q6How much amount did the Centre recently release as NREGA dues to contractors in Tamil Nadu?Options
A₹180 croreB₹500 croreC₹100 croreD₹250 crore
Options
Correct answer
₹180 crore
Explanation
The Centre released ₹180 crore as NREGA dues to 3.5 lakh contractors in Tamil Nadu.
Q7The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently ordered an urgent safety inspection of all firecracker units in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ASivagangaBThoothukudiCVirudhunagarDSalem
Options
Correct answer
Virudhunagar
Explanation
The NGT ordered an urgent safety inspection of all firecracker units in Virudhunagar district.
Q8What is the primary focus of the short-term course recently launched by ISRO?Options
ASpace debris managementBSatellite launch vehicle designCSpace technology for smarter farmingDLunar exploration robotics
Options
Correct answer
Space technology for smarter farming
Explanation
ISRO has launched a short-term course on space technology for smarter farming, aiming to connect satellites with farming.
Q9Who is the Indian astronaut recently noted for carrying ISRO experiments to the International Space Station (ISS)?Options
ARakesh SharmaBKalpana ChawlaCSunita WilliamsDShubhanshu Shukla
Options
Correct answer
Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla recently carried ISRO experiments to the International Space Station (ISS).
Q10India recently rolled out its first-ever incentive scheme for which category of vehicles under PM Modi's Green Mobility Vision?Options
AElectric two-wheelersBElectric carsCElectric trucksDHydrogen fuel cell buses
Options
Correct answer
Electric trucks
Explanation
India has rolled out its first-ever e-truck incentive scheme under PM Modi's Green Mobility Vision.
Q11On what occasion were 17 new Fisheries Clusters recently launched by the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying?Options
AWorld Environment DayBNational Fish Farmer DayCWorld Oceans DayDKisan Samman Diwas
Options
Correct answer
National Fish Farmer Day
Explanation
17 new Fisheries Clusters were launched on the occasion of National Fish Farmer Day 2025 (July 10th).
Q12The Tamil Nadu government has intensified efforts to prevent which social issue, as stated by Minister Geetha Jeevan?Options
ADomestic violenceBChild marriagesCGender inequalityDFemale infanticide
Options
Correct answer
Child marriages
Explanation
Tamil Nadu government has intensified efforts to prevent child marriages, as stated by Minister Geetha Jeevan.