Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-11
Q1Which historical site in Tamil Nadu was recently inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?Options
AFort St. GeorgeBGingee FortCVellore FortDThirumayam Fort
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Correct answer
Gingee Fort
Explanation
Tamil Nadu’s Gingee Fort has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q2The Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers is expected to discuss which major river interlinking project that could benefit Tamil Nadu?Options
AMahanadi-Godavari linkBKen-Betwa linkCGodavari-Cauvery linkDPar-Tapi-Narmada link
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Correct answer
Godavari-Cauvery link
Explanation
The Godavari-Cauvery river interlinking project is a significant initiative that aims to transfer surplus water from the Godavari basin to the Cauvery basin, addressing water scarcity in Tamil Nadu and other southern states. The Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers is scheduled to discuss this on July 15.
Q3What is the significant milestone that the Tamil Nadu government's 'Kalaignar Kanavu Illam' scheme is set to achieve?Options
ACompletion of 1 lakh houses in urban areas.BCompletion of 1 lakh houses in rural areas.CProviding land pattas to 1 lakh landless farmers.DDistributing 1 lakh free laptops to students.
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Correct answer
Completion of 1 lakh houses in rural areas.
Explanation
The 'Kalaignar Kanavu Illam' scheme, aimed at providing housing for the homeless, is on track to complete 1 lakh houses in rural Tamil Nadu, marking a crucial milestone for the government.
Q4The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) recently announced a new policy regarding its question setters. What is the key aspect of this policy?Options
ARewarding question setters for innovative questions.BDebarring question setters for politically controversial or communally sensitive questions.CIncreasing the remuneration for question setters.DIntroducing a new online portal for question submission.
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Correct answer
Debarring question setters for politically controversial or communally sensitive questions.
Explanation
To maintain neutrality and fairness in examinations, the TNPSC Chairman stated that question setters will be debarred if they include politically controversial or communally sensitive questions in examination papers.
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Q5What major milestone has ISRO recently achieved for its Gaganyaan mission?Options
ASuccessful test of the crew module re-entry.BCompletion of astronaut training in Russia.CSuccessful development and testing of the Service Module Propulsion System.DLaunch of a precursor unmanned test flight.
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Correct answer
Successful development and testing of the Service Module Propulsion System.
Explanation
ISRO has successfully completed the development and testing of the Service Module Propulsion System, a critical component for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, moving closer to the manned mission launch.
Q6Where is a new coir testing lab slated to be established, as announced by a Union Minister?Options
ACoimbatoreBSalemCPollachiDMadurai
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Correct answer
Pollachi
Explanation
A new coir testing lab will be established in Pollachi, a major coconut and coir production hub in Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to ensure quality standards and boost the coir industry.
Q7In a novel initiative, coconut farmers in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, are deploying which technology to explore alternative crops due to changing climatic conditions?Options
ADrone-based crop monitoring systemsBAI-powered irrigation systemsCClimate sensorsDGenetically modified seeds
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Correct answer
Climate sensors
Explanation
Coconut farmers in Pollachi are deploying climate sensors to monitor local weather patterns and soil conditions. This data helps them make informed decisions about cultivating alternative crops that are more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Q8The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently questioned the Tamil Nadu government regarding the potential development of which specific land parcel into a water body?Options
AChennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) landBIsland Grounds areaCMadras Race Club landDMarina Beach promenade
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Correct answer
Madras Race Club land
Explanation
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has specifically asked the Tamil Nadu government to explore the possibility of developing the Madras Race Club land into a water body, aiming to enhance water conservation and address environmental concerns.
Q9Tamil Nadu's middle schools are set to adopt a new seating arrangement on a pilot basis, inspired by a neighbouring state. What is this new seating arrangement?Options
ACluster seatingBU-shaped seatingCTheatre-style seatingDIndividual desk pods
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Correct answer
U-shaped seating
Explanation
Following the model of Kerala, Tamil Nadu is implementing U-shaped seating in its middle schools on a pilot basis. This arrangement aims to foster better student-teacher interaction and promote collaborative learning.